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Alexis Gershwin, Niece of George and Ira Gershwin, to Perform Greatest Hits Collection at Catalina Bar & Grill, 1/15
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2013

Alexis Gershwin, the niece of legendary songwriters George and Ira Gershwin is set to release a collection of greatest hits titled, Long Ago and Far Away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. The album - a retrospective of Alexis' recordings of Gershwin music throughout her illustrious career - includes thirteen timeless Gershwin classics such as "S'Wonderful," "I've Got A Crush on You," "Summertime," "(Our) Love is Here to Stay," and more.

THIRTEEN's Broadway: The American Musical Returns to PBS Tonight, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2012

Today, with musicals such as The Book of Mormon enjoying phenomenal box office success, revivals like The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess delighting new generations, and musical stage versions of popular films such as Once and Newsies dominating the Tony Awards, Broadway is proving yet again that its vitality and magic endure. Nominated for five 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards and winner of two, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series, THIRTEEN's landmark Broadway: The American Musical returns tonight, October 7 at 10 p.m., and continues on six consecutive Sundays through November 11 (check local listings).

Thirteen's BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL to Return to PBS 10/7
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2012

Thirteen's acclaimed BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL will return to PBS for a show-stopping encore on Sunday, October 7 at 10 pm/ET.

THIRTEEN's Broadway: The American Musical Returns To PBS, 10/7
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 24, 2012

Today, with musicals such as The Book of Mormon enjoying phenomenal box office success, revivals like The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess delighting new generations, and musical stage versions of popular films such as Once and Newsies dominating the Tony Awards, Broadway is proving yet again that its vitality and magic endure. Nominated for five 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards and winner of two, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series, THIRTEEN's landmark Broadway: The American Musical returns Sunday, October 7 at 10 p.m., and continues on six consecutive Sundays through November 11 (check local listings).

Footage of Interviews with Broadway Legends Has Been Donated to the New York Library of Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2005

Over 100 hours of interviews with Broadway legends have been donated to the New York Library of Performing Arts' TOFT Collection