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MY VAUDEVILLE MAN! Swings Into Recording Studio 1/2
by Eddie Varley - Dec 23, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and Melanie Herman, who produced The Musical Of Musicals (The Musical!), are proud to announce that the Off-Broadway Premiere of My Vaudeville Man!, a new musical based on The Life of legendary eccentric tap star Jack Donahue, will be recorded on January 2nd for release this Spring.

'MY VAUDEVILLE MAN' Celebrates Career Of Donahue 12/5-12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2008


In celebration of the career of Jack Donahue, the fabled eccentric tap dancing star of vaudeville and Broadway, and the subject of the new musical My Vaudeville Man!, the York Theatre is presenting two special events on the December 5th and 6th. Both free events will follow the performance of My Vaudeville Man!

'MY VAUDEVILLE MAN' Celebrates Career Of Donahue 12/5,12/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2008


In celebration of the career of Jack Donahue, the fabled eccentric tap dancing star of vaudeville and Broadway, and the subject of the new musical My Vaudeville Man!, the York Theatre is presenting two special events on the December 5th and 6th. Both free events will follow the performance of My Vaudeville Man!

Photo Coverage: York's MY VAUDEVILLE MAN! Opening Night
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 19, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and Melanie Herman, who produced The Musical Of Musicals (The Musical!) announces the Off-Broadway Premiere of My Vaudeville Man!, a new musical based on the life of legendary eccentric tap star Jack Donahue. My Vaudeville Man! had its world premiere at last year's NY Musical Theatre Festival under the title Mud Donahue and Son. Performances are at The Theatre at Saint Peter's (54th Street just east of Lexington Avenue). Karen Murphy and Shonn Wiley star. The show officially opened, Monday November 17th.

York's MY VAUDEVILLE MAN! Opens Tonight 11/7
by Eddie Varley - Nov 17, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and Melanie Herman, who produced The Musical Of Musicals (The Musical!) announces the Off-Broadway Premiere of My Vaudeville Man!, a new musical based on the life of legendary eccentric tap star Jack Donahue. It opens tonight, Monday November 17th.

York Theatre Company's MY VAUDEVILLE MAN! Opens 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and Melanie Herman, who produced The Musical Of Musicals (The Musical!) announces the Off-Broadway Premiere of My Vaudeville Man!, a new musical based on the life of legendary eccentric tap star Jack Donahue.

MY VAUDEVILLE MAN! Begins Performances Friday at York
by Robert Diamond - Nov 6, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and Melanie Herman, who produced The Musical Of Musicals (The Musical!), are proud to announce the Off-Broadway Premiere of My Vaudeville Man!, a new musical based on the life of legendary eccentric tap star Jack Donahue.

York Theatre Company's MY VAUDEVILLE MAN! Opens 11/7
by Reynard Loki - Oct 15, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and Melanie Herman, who produced The Musical Of Musicals (The Musical!) announces the Off-Broadway Premiere of My Vaudeville Man!, a new musical based on the life of legendary eccentric tap star Jack Donahue.

York to Present 'Enter Laughing' and 'Vaudville Man'
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2008


The York Theatre Company announces two new shows to kick off its fall line-up first up will be the revival of 'Enter Laughing' and 'Vaudeville Man!'

Photo Coverage: 'Mud Donahue' Closing NYMF Performance
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 8, 2007


Tommy Tune attended the closing NYMF performance of Mud Donahue & Son, starring Shonn Wiley and Karen Murphy, at the 45th Street Theater. Following the performance, a party was held at John's Pizzeria.

NYMF 'Mud Donahue & Son' Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2007


The New York Musical Theatre Festival, in association with Melanie Herman, will present the World Premiere of Mud Donahue & Son, a new musical with book by Jeff Hochhauser, based on Jack Donahue's 'Letters Of A Hoofer To His Ma,' with music by Bob Johnston and lyrics by Johnston & Hochhauser, directed by Tony Award nominated Lynne Taylor-Corbett (Swing!), as part of the 4th Annual NY Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Performances will run today through October 7 only, with two additional performance added to accommodate the demand for tickets.

30 Days of NYMF: A Show Dances Off The Page
by BWW - Sep 24, 2007


30 Days of NYMF, DAY 10: Written by Jeff Hochauser (book and co-lyricist of 'Mud Donahue & Son')

'Mud Donahue & Son' Adds 2 More NYMF Performances
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2007


NYMF presents the world premiere of Mud Donahue & Son, a new musical with book by Jeff Hochhauser, with music by Bob Johnston and lyrics by Johnston & Hochhauser, directed by Tony Award Lynne Taylor-Corbett. Performances will run October 2 - 7 only. Two additional performances were added to accommodate the demand for tickets: Thursday, October 4 at 4:30PM and Friday, October 5 at 1PM.

NYMF 2007 Announces Complete Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2007


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), now in its fourth year, is a three-week event in NYC that has premiered over 90 musicals in its first three years, becoming the largest musical theatre event in America. Tickets for NYMF productions are available at www.nymf.org or by calling 212-352-3101. This year's Festival will run from September 17 through October 7 with the following schedule of events...

'Mud Donahue & Son' Dances into NYMF Oct. 2-7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2007


The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of Mud Donahue & Son, a new musical with book by Jeff Hochhauser, based on Jack Donahue's 'Letters Of A Hoofer To His Ma,' with music by Bob Johnston and lyrics by Johnston & Hochhauser, directed by Tony Award-nominated Lynne Taylor-Corbett. Performances will run October 2 - 7 only at the 45th Street Theatre.

NYMF Announces 18 Musicals for Next Link Project
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2007


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is pleased to announce the first 18 new musicals selected for this year's fourth-annual New York Musical Theatre Festival, September 17 through October 7, 2007.

I Can Get It For You Wholesale Kicks Off Musicals In Mufti October 21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2005


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will begin its 2005-2006 season with a collection of six 'Musicals in Mufti' - musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

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