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Opened: December 11, 1979
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Featuring book by Neil Simon, "They're Playing Our Song" follows the on-again, off-again romance of one very despondent composer and one very ditzy lyricist, as they try to create their own unique love song. Based on the real-life love affair of the show's composer, Marvin Hamlisch, and the show's lyricist, Carole Bayer-Sager, "They're Playing Our Song," ran 1,082 performances on Broadway.



After Sager and Hamlisch scored an international hit with "Nobody Does It Better" (the theme song from "The Spy Who Loved Me"), they began to work on a new musical based on some surprising subject matter -- their own romantic life -- with the most successful and popular playwright of the era, Neil Simon. They came up with an unusual, new form for a Broadway musical: a chamber musical with two main characters supported by a three-person Greek Chorus.



"They're Playing Our Song" had its world premiere as part of the Center Theatre Group series at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Music Center. It starred comic Robert Klein and Lucie Arnaz, who made her Broadway debut in the role and went on to star in Reprise's inaugural season's "Wonderful Town" in 1997.



Carole Bayer Sager has written the lyrics for "Don't Cry Out Loud," "Everything Old is New Again," "Come in From the Rain," "Heartbreaker," and "That's What Friends Are For," and has collaborated with Neil Diamond, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Peter Allen, Michael McDonald, and Burt Bacharach. In 1977 she was romantically involved with Marvin Hamlisch. Hamlisch followed winning three Academy Awards in 1973 for "The Way We Were" and the score of "The Sting", with the score for "A Chorus Line" which won nine 1975 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score for Hamlisch and lyricist Edward Kleban.

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Full Cast Set for THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Benefit 8/30
by Jessikah Hackett - Aug 19, 2010


The full cast has been announced for The Actors Fund benefit, They're Playing Our Song. The one-night event will take place on Monday, August 30th at 7:30pm and will raise money to help support The Actors Fund.

Costa Mesa Playhouse Presents THE ODD COUPLE, 8/6-26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2010


One of the most famous comedic plays of the 20th century comes to Costa Mesa when the Costa Mesa Playhouse presents Neil Simon's The Odd Couple August 6 - 29, 2010.

Costa Mesa Playhouse Presents THE ODD COUPLE, 8/6-26
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 27, 2010


One of the most famous comedic plays of the 20th century comes to Costa Mesa when the Costa Mesa Playhouse presents Neil Simon's The Odd Couple August 6 - 29, 2010.

Lincoln Center Out of Doors Celebrates 40th Season, Runs 7/28-8/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2010


Lincoln Center Out of Doors (LCOOD) will present three weeks of FREE music and dance on the plazas of Lincoln Center from July 28 to August 15 in the 40th annual edition of the popular outdoor summer festival.

Foster and Rudetsky Team Up for THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Benefit, 8/30
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 13, 2010


Theyre_playing_Sour_Song_20010101 Broadway darling Sutton Foster and Seth Rudetsky are teaming up on a concert version of They're Playing Our Song to benefit The Actor's Fund on August 30 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College in New York City. The concert will be directed and choreographed by Denis Jones and musical directed by Steve Freeman. Additional casting details are forthcoming.

Lincoln Center Out of Doors Celebrates 40th Season, Runs 7/28-8/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2010


Lincoln Center Out of Doors (LCOOD) will present three weeks of FREE music and dance on the plazas of Lincoln Center from July 28 to August 15 in the 40th annual edition of the popular outdoor summer festival.

Saint Michael's Playhouse Presents SPELLING BEE, Opens 6/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2010


The Saint Michael's Playhouse opens its 2010 season of professional summer theater Tuesday, June 15, in the McCarthy Arts Center at Saint Michael's College, with the Broadway musical comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

Saint Michael's Playhouse Presents SPELLING BEE, Opens 6/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 8, 2010


The Saint Michael's Playhouse opens its 2010 season of professional summer theater Tuesday, June 15, in the McCarthy Arts Center at Saint Michael's College, with the Broadway musical comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Announces Upcoming Performers
by Mary Hanrahan - Jun 7, 2010


Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille's Grill.

Joe's Pub Presents Taylor Mac 5/21-22, Turin Brakes 5/22, Jonathan Haffner 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joe's Pub Presents Taylor Mac 5/21-22, Turin Brakes 5/22, Jonathan Haffner 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Boston Pops Season Features Menzel, O'Hara & More
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2010


Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops present the orchestra's 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra's rich tradition of performing the great music of this country's past and present, for which the Boston Pops is so well known.

Boston Pops Season Features Menzel, O'Hara & More
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2010


Today, Friday, February 19, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops announced details of the orchestra's 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra's rich tradition of performing the great music of this country's past and present, for which the Boston Pops is so well known.

Lincoln Center Out of Doors Celebrates 40th Season, Runs 7/28-8/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2010


Lincoln Center Out of Doors (LCOOD) will present three weeks of FREE music and dance on the plazas of Lincoln Center from July 28 to August 15 in the 40th annual edition of the popular outdoor summer festival.

Joe's Pub Presents Taylor Mac 5/21-22, Turin Brakes 5/22, Jonathan Haffner 5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8pm in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz, 4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8pm in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

Lucie Arnaz Releases New CD; Performance and Signing at Manhattan's J&R Music World, 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2010


Actress and singer Lucie Arnaz has released a new album titled, 'Latin Roots.' She will perform and autograph CDs on March 26 at Manhattan's J&R Music World at 12 PM. Special guests Pap Pepin and Joe Luckinbill will join her.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts Announces Upcoming Events Thru June 15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2010


The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through June 15, 2010.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8pm in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

Lucie Arnaz Releases New CD; Performance and Signing 3/26
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 8, 2010


Actress and singer Lucie Arnaz has released a new album titled, 'Latin Roots.' She will perform and autograph CDs on March 26 at Manhattan's J&R Music World at 12 PM. Special guests Pap Pepin and Joe Luckinbill will join her.

Boston Pops Season Features Menzel, O'Hara & More
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 19, 2010


Today, Friday, February 19, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops announced details of the orchestra's 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra's rich tradition of performing the great music of this country's past and present, for which the Boston Pops is so well known.

MR. & MRS. FITCH With John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle Opens at Second Stage Theatre, 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of MR. & MRS. FITCH, a new comedy from Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed, Xanadu) starring Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Feb 2010 Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2010


The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's February 2010 schedule of events are chock full of choices for all from newcomers to the music to seasoned fans of music.

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