STAGE TUBE: Highlights from GEORGE M! at Westchester Broadway Theatre

By: Jun. 13, 2012

In the Westchester Broadway Theatre production of GEORGE M!, John Scherer, as George M. Cohan, is joined by a terrific cast including the "Four Cohans": Jim Walton as George's father, Jerry, Melodie Wolford of Putnam Valley as George's mom, Nellie and Amanda Trusty as his sister, Josie. George's first wife, Ethel, is played by Laura Schutter and Jeanette Minson is Agnes, who becomes George's second wife. Katharine Heaton is Fay Templeton, Gary Lynch plays Sam Harris, Carol Schuberg plays Ma Templeton/Grimaldi.

Check out highlights from the production in the video below!

GEORGE M! tells the life story of George M. Cohan, a giant of the American Musical Theater who gave us such songs as Yankee Doodle Dandy, Over There, You're A Grand Old Flag, and Give My Regards to Broadway. The show follows him over a 60-year period period from the late 1880s until 1937. The story begins with his childhood in Rhode Island on the vaudeville circuit with his parents and sister as "The Four Cohans," continuing to New York, where he starts his 25-year absolute reign of the Broadway stage.

The Ensemble includes Erin Burniston, Robb Gibbs, Leah Landau, Glenn Giron, Drew King, Jonathan Stahl, Alec Varcas, Karen Webb andHarrison native, Colin Pritchard. Victoria Dennis of Mt. Kisco, NY and Gabriella Palminteri of Bedford, NY will alternate as The Little girl.

The production is Directed and Choreographed by WBT favorite, Richard Stafford, who had been at the helm for several WBT productions including Hairspray, Beauty & The Beast, Gypsy and Singin’ In The Rain. The Musical Director is Leo Carusone, the Associate Director/Choreographer is Jonathan Stahl, Set Design is by John Farrell, Set Coordinator is Steve Loftus, Lighting Design by AndrewGmoser, Sound Design by Jonathan Hatton and Costume design by Leon Dobkowski. The Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas and the Assistant Stage Manager is Ron Rogell, Properties are by Grumpy’s Props.

Dinner & Show range between $52.00 and $75.00, plus tax, depending on the performance chosen. Beverage service and gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the website at www.BroadwayTheatreBlog.com.






2023 Regional Awards


RELATED STORIES

1
Full Cast Set for SPAMALOT on Broadway Starring Iglehart, Kritzer, Urie, Killam & More Photo
Full Cast Set for SPAMALOT on Broadway Starring Iglehart, Kritzer, Urie, Killam & More

Casting is complete for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s Spamalot. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

2
Video: Ann Hampton Callaway Duets with Liz Callaway on New Album, Finding Beauty Photo
Video: Ann Hampton Callaway Duets with Liz Callaway on New Album, Finding Beauty

Just last week, cabaret favorite Ann Hampton Callaway released her very first album of all original songs. Finding Beauty: Originals, Volume 1 includes collaborations with Melissa Manchester, Alan Bergman, and Amanda McBroom, and duets with Melissa, Tierney Sutton, Kurt Elling, and of course, her sister Liz Callaway. Listen as the two duet on 'Wherever You Are'.

3
Kristin Chenoweth Will Duet with Johnny Mathis on His 7th Holiday Album Photo
Kristin Chenoweth Will Duet with Johnny Mathis on His 7th Holiday Album

Music legend Johnny Mathis is due to release his seventh holiday album, Christmastime Is Here. Released by Legacy Recordings, the album is produced by Jay Landers and Fred Mollin and will feature a duet with Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth. 

4
Photos: Ariana Grande Visits & JULIET with Max Martin Photo
Photos: Ariana Grande Visits & JULIET with Max Martin

This is the part where Ariana Grande and  Max Martin stopped by the Stephen Sondheim Theatre to check out & Juliet! The 'Break Free' and 'Problem' singer (both songs featured in the show) posed with the company on stage after the show and you can check out photos here.

Videos


TICKET CENTRAL

Recommended For You