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Date of Death: August 01, 1919 (72)

Birth Place: Sceczin

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Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Opéra De Massy
by Patrick Honoré - Jan 5, 2024


Don't miss this new touring production of The Sound of Music, with dialogues in French and Songs in English.

Nikki Crawford, Claybourne Elder & More to Star in FALLING FOR MAKE BELIEVE Developmental Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Falling For Make Believe: The Life and Songs of Lorenz Hart, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart.

Review: LYRICS & LYRICISTS Shows Celebrate Songwriting ....at 92NY
by Rob Lester - Dec 24, 2023


It's a Tale of Two Stevies in December concerts uptown when two men are celebrated in the series that began in 1970 when Stevie Wonder was 20 and already had been recording for about 7 years and Stephen Sondheim had 'Company' debut on Broadway.

Photos: James Barbour Celebrates The Holidays At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023


On Monday, December 18, James Barbour returned to Birdland with his annual Holiday Concert. The audience was entertained with holiday classics, incredible music and the warmth of the season. With Rachel A. Kaufman at the piano, James and his guests Lori Zapata, Elizabeth Ward Land, Jessica Ferguson, and Frank Perman helped usher in the holiday season.

MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Will Come to Cinemas in the UK and Ireland
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023


The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be screened in more than 400 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 14 February and 18 February 2024.

Hannah McGinley Lemasters to Premiere Solo Cabaret BACKWOODS TO BROADWAY at The Winter Park Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023


Hannah McGinley Lemasters premieres solo cabaret - Backwoods to Broadway - in The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series.

Christy Altomare, Liz Callaway & More to Take Part in CCM Concert Honoring Stephen Flaherty at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


Stephen Flaherty, the Tony Award-winning Broadway composer, writing partner to book writer/lyricist Lynn Ahrens, will receive a multimedia, multi-ensemble, all-star tribute entitled “The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Honors Alumnus: STEPHEN FLAHERTY AT CARNEGIE HALL!

Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center to Close On Purchase of Hammerstein Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center is set to close following the purchase of the Hammerstein Home. Join the celebration at Highland Farm to commemorate this milestone in theater history.

Listen: Hear Christopher Plummers Vocals on 'Edelweiss' & More on THE SOUND OF MUSIC Super Deluxe Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2023


With an alternate version of “Edelweiss,” the Super Deluxe Edition offers never-before-heard alternate takes of the film’s iconic songs, including such favorites as “My Favorite Things” featuring Julie Andrews and cast, “The Sound of Music,” “Something Good,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “Maria,” and over 40 other previously unreleased tracks.

Joanna Ampil and Maria Friedman Join MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023


The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization has announced that recent R&H leading lady Joanna Ampil (Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific) and four-time Olivier Award® winner Maria Friedman will additionally headline My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert.

Sean Allan Krill And Kathy Voytko To Star In PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023


Broadway's Sean Allan Krill and Kathy Voytko will star in Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

James Barbour to Return to Birdland With Annual Holiday Concert in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023


Birdland presents James Barbour, acclaimed Broadway leading man, with the return of his annual Holiday Concert. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Soprano Julia Bullock Makes Baltimore Recital Debut in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023


 Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) — Baltimore’s premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists — welcomes soprano Julia Bullock as she makes her Baltimore recital debut alongside pianist Bretton Brown on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 5:30pm.

A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING is Coming to Theatre Frisco in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023


Theatre Frisco announces the cast of A Grand Night For Singing, featuring the iconic songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein. New Artistic Director Andi Allen leads Theatre Frisco's 2024 season.

Review: 50 KEY STAGE MUSICALS --THE CONCERTS Takes A Final Bow At 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Nov 27, 2023


Let's take note of some very notable Broadway musicals remembered by some notable Broadway performers in a notable concert series. It was a feast of fond memories to be remembered.

Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 17, 2023


The new production at Drury Lane Theatre is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.  It is an updated version of the 1957 and 1965 TV films starring Julie Andrews and then Lesley Ann Warren. The original book was written by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Review: STANDARD TIME WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Enriches A Night At Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Nov 17, 2023


This reviewer was thrilled to be able to get a glimpse into the amazing world of Michael Feinstein.

Michael Ball and Lucy St. Louis Join Lineup For MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced that two-time Olivier Award winner Michael Ball and West End sensation Lucy St. Louis will also headline the previously announced My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert. Tickets are available now.

Photos: The York Theatre Company Gala Honors Patti LuPone and Jamie DeRoy
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


All new photos have been released from Monday evening’s YORK THEATRE COMPANY Gala. Patti LuPone received the 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award For Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Jamie DeRoy was honored with The York Theatre Founders’ Award.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Returns to ABC This Holiday Season
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023


Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the heartwarming film features fan-favorite songs including “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev'ry Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and “The Sound of Music.”

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