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Review: Suspend Your Disbelief: See GHOST THE MUSICAL At Toby's In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Sep 26, 2022

GHOST THE MUSICAL at Toby’s Dinner Theater in Columbia, based 1990's movie Ghost, starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze, offers romance, drama and retro vibes. The 1955 tune “Unchained Melody” strings the whole thing together. Cast and orchestra are harmonic and wonderfully watchable. Production values are excellent and dinner is delicious.

Songbook Foundation To Host Archives Open House June 9
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2022

The public can view rare music memorabilia and pick up tips on preserving their own family history during an upcoming Great American Songbook Foundation special event.

Songbook Foundation Names New Library-Archives Director
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2022

The Great American Songbook Foundation has hired a new professional to oversee its vast and growing historical collections that preserve and tell the story of classic popular music.

Songbook Foundation Names New Development Officer
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2021

The Great American Songbook Foundation has hired a new development professional to build local and national philanthropic support for its historical preservation and music education initiatives.

BWW Review: ROBYN ARCHER: MOTHER ARCHER'S CABARET FOR DARK TIMES �" ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2021 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 12, 2021

Robyn Archer's performance seemed over all too soon

The Great American Songbook Foundation Has Appointed Marissa Nielsen as Individual Giving Officer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2020

The Great American Songbook Foundation has hired an experienced development professional to build local and national philanthropic support for its music preservation and arts education initiatives.

The Great American Songbook Foundation Will Present Historical Exhibit 'Of Thee I Sing: Politics on Stage'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019

With a momentous national election just a year away, the Great American Songbook Foundation has assembled an interactive historical exhibit exploring the intersection of politics, patriotism and entertainment in the world of musical theater - and it didn't start with Hamilton.

BWW Review: MICHAEL LONGORIA dazzled in 'Like They Do In the Movies' at The Green Room 42
by Chris Struck - Oct 14, 2019

Michael Longoria promoted his latest album release with an exciting production of the music from movies and TV past that he's found particularly impactful. It wasn't all tragic love songs as his original (and CD's title) song, 'Kiss me like they do in the movies' spun a hopeful sound.

Songbook Foundation Archivist Earns National Certification
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2018

​​​​​​​Great American Songbook Foundation Archivist Lisa Lobdell has been named to the national Academy of Certified Archivists, a certification that supports and promotes the highest level of professional archival standards and practices.

$30M Simon Gift presented To Songbook Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2018

The Great American Songbook Foundation today announced a transformative gift in the form of one of Indiana's most stately and renowned private residences.

Great American Songbook Museum Finds Home in Local Mansion
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018

The Great American Songbook Foundation today announced a transformative gift in the form of one of Indiana's most stately and renowned private residences.

Great American Songbook Foundation Partners with HistoryIT to Create Meredith Willson Digital Collection
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017

The Great American Songbook Foundation today launched a website showcasing the archives of composer and playwright Meredith Willson, the man behind the Broadway and cinema hits The Music Man and The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

Original Tour Star Steven Grant Douglas to Join Natalie Weiss in GHOST at WPPAC; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has announced the full cast of GHOST THE MUSICAL playing October 13-29.

Natalie Weiss to Star as 'Molly' in GHOST THE MUSICAL in White Plains
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2017

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has announced that YouTube sensation and American Idol semi-finalist Natalie Weiss will star as 'Molly' in GHOST THE MUSICAL, onstage October 13-29.

Alexander Klaws und Willemijn Verkaik in GHOST - Das Musical
by Marcel Konrath - Sep 11, 2017

Alexander Klaws und Willemijn Verkaik in GHOST - Das Musical. Premiere am 07.12.2017 im Theater des Westens Berlin

White Plains Performing Arts Center Announces Fall Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2017

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) is proud to announce an exciting Fall Season.  All performances are at the White Plains theatre, located on the third level of City Center off Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains.