Lyricist Alan Jay Lerner (1918-86) and composer Frederick Loewe (1901-88) wrote some of the most successful musical shows on Broadway and in motion-picture history: Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot, Gigi, and Paint Your Wagon. They worked with stars such as Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, Audrey Hepburn, Louis Jourdan, and Robert Goulet. Lerner was raised on Park Avenue, attended Choate and Harvard, lost sight in one eye from a boxing injury, and was legendary for his eight marriages and countless affairs on the side. Loewe was born in Vienna and in 1925 came to New York, where he played piano in silent-movie theaters. After a brief career as a boxer and then as a Montana cowboy, he returned to New York and to songwriting.
In The Musical Worlds of Lerner and Loewe, Gene Lees has fashioned a readable, in-depth portrait of two creative talents: how they met and joined forces to create some of the finest musical theater, and also how marriages, legendary affairs, addictions, and backstage friction affected their art in many surprising ways.
The acclaimed music critic and journalist Gene Lees is a four-time winner of the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award and a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jazz Journalists Association. His sixteen books include You Can't Steal a Gift: Dizzy, Clark, Milt, and Nat, available in a Bison Books edition.
Groundbreaking book explores the power of etiquette and netiquette for today's teens. The Modern Teen's Etiquette Playbook empowers teenagers with essential social skills for the 21st century, both offline and online.
Cast members from the cast of Some Like It Hot came in to record Sleigh Ride under the Musical Direction of Mat Eisenstein with a new arrangement and orchestration by Darryl Archibald.
There's a hardcover, there's a kindle, there's an audiobook. But there's also a system to enjoying it, and Stephen Mosher has tested it out, with satisfying success.
Cast members from the cast of Hamilton came in to record Good King Wenceslas under the Musical Direction of Erik Dodenhoff. The cast puts a “Hamiltonian” spin on this recording.
Get ready for the release of the 2023 Broadway cast recording of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.' This Grammy Award-nominated album will be available on CD on December 15 and on vinyl in March 2024.
In a world where the Grim Reaper walks among us, author Eric Swett's latest urban fantasy novel, A Murder of Wizards: Apocalypse Rising: Year 2, follows the fallen angel as he battles a serial killer with a sinister agenda targeting wizards.
Unlock the truth about immigration policies in 'Global Entry,' a compelling exploration of cause and effect. Discover the consequences of open border immigration policies in the United States in this thought-provoking book by Robert Fay.
Barbra Streisand sings everything perfectly but there has to be a reason to buy a compilation album, and there doesn't seem to be one here, though streaming it is do-able.
Little Bobby was completely captivated by this film of WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, a show that really does, as its press release says, “... celebrate the power of friendship'
With all of this, her beauty, her glamor, her dresses, her stellar performing, just all the reasons to watch Hannah Waddingham, it is even more important to HEAR Hannah Waddingham.
Barnes & Noble will welcome New York Times bestselling author and living legend, Barbra Streisand, for a live, virtual discussion of MY NAME IS BARBRA, the long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television.
Get into the Christmas spirit with the highly anticipated studio cast album 'Humbug' by composer Philip David Stern. Experience the enchanting musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' masterpiece, featuring Broadway talent and a captivating blend of orchestral, jazz, and musical theater. Visit NYSO's website for more information and an exclusive preview of the album.
Blank Paige, a new fantasy YA novel by Ashley Griffin (Bestselling author of The Spindle, WellLife Network Award winner for Trial) will be published by Inklings Literary.
Join Nelson Aspen for Happy Hour NYC Book Tour! Celebrate the release of 'Dancing Between the Raindrops,' a wild Coming-of-Age story set in 1980s New York City. Meet the author, enjoy specialty cocktails, and get signed copies of the book. Don't miss this unique event!
Don't miss the kickoff of the national book tour by local author, chef, and Italy travel specialist in Sarasota. Join them for an evening filled with culinary delights, inspiring travel stories, and the chance to uncover the secrets of Italian cuisine.
BALLYHOO MUSIC has released a special seasonal single from acclaimed pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter Liam Forde, “The Holiday Season,” available on all digital and streaming formats now.
Get into the holiday spirit with James A. Rocco's new EP, 'Holidays with Mom.' Available now on all major streaming platforms, this festive collection of songs will bring joy to your ears.
Discover the long-awaited release of Brent Carver's posthumous album, now available for streaming on various platforms. Fans of the acclaimed actor and singer can finally enjoy his musical talent and commemorate his legacy.