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Review: FUNNY GIRL at Cleveland's Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - Feb 22, 2024


 Fania Borch was one of early 20th century vaudeville’s greatest stars.  Fania??  Oh, Fanny Brice, as she was known on the Ziegfeld Follies circuit, and is the nominal subject of FUNNY GIRL, now on stage at the Connor Palace as part of the Key Bank Broadway Series. 

South Bay Musical Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, January 27 �" February 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024


A half-century after its triumphant Broadway debut, South Bay Musical Theatre will present the timeless classic A Little Night Music, featuring haunting and humorous music by the late great Stephen Sondheim, with a book by Hugh Wheeler.

Interview: Cary Ginell of CAREFULLY TAUGHT (BOOK) at
by Cary Ginell - Dec 5, 2022


Cary Ginell's insightful new book, 'Carefully Taught' looks at 40 musicals, both on Broadway and off, that deal with events and personages in American history. A fun read, educational and highly entertaining. Shows include '1776,' 'Hamilton,' 'Shenandoah,' 'Parade,' 'Hair,' 'Assassins,' and many more.

Riverside Theatre's FUNNY GIRL Begins 1/10
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 21, 2012


Riverside Theatre's Simply Amazing Season continues with the Broadway smash musical hit, Funny Girl. Nominated for eight Tony Awards including Best Musical Best Lead Actor and Actress and Best Original Score, the show was an immediate hit with audiences with an inspiring and beloved score including classic favorites 'Don't Rain on My Parade,' 'I'm the Greatest Star,' 'The Music That Makes Me Dance' and the iconic hit, 'People. Funny Girl performs on the Stark Stage from January 10 through 27, 2013 and is presented through the courtesy Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers.

Photo Flash: Sept 30 Proclaimed The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS Day
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 1, 2011


In honor of the 76th anniversary of the world premiere, Mayor Thomas M. Menino proclaimed today, Friday, September 30, 2011, as 'The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess' Day in the City of Boston.

Tony Roberts & Isaiah Sheffer to Perform at Kingsborough Performing Arts Center 10/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2010


On Saturday, October 16, at 8:00 p.m. at Kingsborough Performing Arts Center, beloved founder of the world-renowned Symphony Space, Isaiah Sheffer, will take the stage with a program created especially for KPAC.

Live Performance by Richard Dowling "Music Of Old New York" Held At MCNY 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


A live performance by renowned pianist Richard Dowling at the Museum of the City of New York on Monday evening, October 4, at 6:30 p.m., will celebrate the optimistic spirit and energy of a period of great industrial and social change in America.

Tony Roberts & Isaiah Sheffer to Perform at Kingsborough Performing Arts Center 10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2010


On Saturday, October 16, at 8:00 p.m. at Kingsborough Performing Arts Center, beloved founder of the world-renowned Symphony Space, Isaiah Sheffer, will take the stage with a program created especially for KPAC.

Live Performance by Richard Dowling "Music Of Old New York" Held At MCNY 10/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2010


A live performance by renowned pianist Richard Dowling at the Museum of the City of New York on Monday evening, October 4, at 6:30 p.m., will celebrate the optimistic spirit and energy of a period of great industrial and social change in America.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Shaw Festival Announces 2008 Season
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Sep 29, 2007


The Shaw Festival announced their line-up for 2008. It will include the musicals WONDERFUL TOWN (in the Festival Theatre) and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (in the Court House Theatre.) They will also do 4 special concrt performances of the Sondheim/Goldman FOLLIES. The Shaw plays will be GETTING MARRIED and MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION. The season will also include THE LITTLE FOXES, AN INSPECTOR CALLS, THE PRESIDENT, THE STEPMOTHER, AFTER THE DANCE, and a revival of their 2005 production of BELLE MORAL.

Photo Flash: The Big Voice Celebrates Merman's 99th B'day
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2007


Marge Champion and Donald Saddler, as well as a bevy of Ethel Merman impersonators, helped celebrate the Gypsy star's 99th birthday on Tuesday, January 16th at the Actors Temple Theater

Champion & Saddler to Help Celebrate Merman's 99th B'day
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2007


Marge Champion (Hello, Dolly!, Follies) and Donald Saddler (Mary Martin and Ethel Merman: Together on Broadway, My Fair Lady, Follies), as well as an array of Ethel Merman impersonators, will help celebrate the Gypsy star's 99th birthday on Tuesday, January 16th

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