In honor of the 50th anniversary of FUNNY GIRL and this weekend's sure-to-be spectacular BroadwayWorld special event EVERYTHING'S COMING UP BROADWAYWORLD.COM: A JULE STYNE TRIBUTE, today we honor the man behind the music for many of the greatest musicals of all time.
The Luckiest People In The World This weekend, a slew of astonishingly gifted stars shall descend on the Public Theater's legendary Joe's Pub for a once in a lifetime evening celebrating the one and only Jule Styne. Given that it is a BroadwayWorld event, we will be providing a livestream as it happens on Sunday night starting at 7 PM for those around the world eager to sneak a peek at the proceedings, while a future DVD and CD release of the event is also planned for later this year. Nevertheless, there is nothing quite like hearing a stupendous performer have their way with a memorable Styne melody live and I can personally guarantee you that the evening is positively packed to the brim with such excitement - overflowing, actually. Of course, that is not the only major Jule Styne-related historical moment to cherish in our purview - Styne's unforgettable musical masterpiece FUNNY GIRL is also celebrating its 50th anniversary, with a sensational new deluxe special edition box set just released. Featuring a brand new remastered original Broadway cast album on both CD and vinyl, the box set also boasts an informative and visually arresting new book all about the creation of the major Golden Age musical as well as a spotlight on its incomparable title star, Barbra Streisand.Lastly, Judy Garland and Mel Torme team up for "The Party's Over" from BELLS ARE RINGING.
As a special bonus, enjoy the holiday Styne standard "Let It Snow!" as performed by Michael Buble. So, what precisely is it about the music of Jule Styne that so expertly and evocatively conjures up the sassy brassiness characteristic of the classic Broadway sound so many of us know and love unconditionally? Furthermore, what score showcases his vast composorial skills best of all in your estimation? Most challengingly, which song is your personal favorite of them all? With so many hits and so many hidden gems, it is nearly impossible to list all the valid and wonderful reasons why Jule Styne is one of Broadway's very best - and outright impossible to select a favorite showstopper.
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