Ira Gasman
Latest News on Ira Gasman:
MY SINATRA To Be Presented Live at Westport Country Playhouse in June (Jun 19, 2025)
Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama (Apr 9, 2025)
Lillias White Returns to Catalina Jazz Club (Feb 25, 2025)
MY SINATRA To Be Presented Live at Westport Country Playhouse in June (Jun 19, 2025)
Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama (Apr 9, 2025)
Lillias White Returns to Catalina Jazz Club (Feb 25, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Musical
Ira Gasman, The Life
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Book of a Musical
Ira Gasman, The Life
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Ira Gasman, The Life
Videos
TV: T'Shan Williams and Sharon D. Clarke Duet on 'My Friend' from THE LIFE at Southwark Playhouse
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-03-28 13:22:47
Broadway Beat EXCLUSIVE: THE BEST IS YET TO COME, THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN!
by Broadway Beat - 2011-05-27 13:17:03
News
MY SINATRA To Be Presented Live at Westport Country Playhouse in June
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will swing to the sounds of “Ol' Blue Eyes” with My Sinatra, a musical play starring Cary Hoffman, on Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. Backed by a live seven-piece band, Hoffman brings to life his acclaimed PBS special with a poignant, often humorous one-man tribute to his idol, Frank Sinatra.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will swing to the sounds of “Ol' Blue Eyes” with My Sinatra, a musical play starring Cary Hoffman, on Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. Backed by a live seven-piece band, Hoffman brings to life his acclaimed PBS special with a poignant, often humorous one-man tribute to his idol, Frank Sinatra.
Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025
Don't Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in The Tender Trapp, a woman's perspective on Sinatra's standards and double standards this month. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025
Don't Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in The Tender Trapp, a woman's perspective on Sinatra's standards and double standards this month. Learn more here!
Lillias White Returns to Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Direct from her critically acclaimed run in the smash hit Hadestown on Broadway, Tony Award-winner Lillias White will return by popular demand to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Direct from her critically acclaimed run in the smash hit Hadestown on Broadway, Tony Award-winner Lillias White will return by popular demand to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.
Chris Isaacson Brings BROADWAY COMES TO HOLLYWOOD to the Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Chris Isaacson Presents will bring Broadway Comes to Hollywood to Catalina Jazz Club. The lineup begins with Tony Award-winners John Cameron Mitchell, Lillias White, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Chris Isaacson Presents will bring Broadway Comes to Hollywood to Catalina Jazz Club. The lineup begins with Tony Award-winners John Cameron Mitchell, Lillias White, and more.
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024
Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024
Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!
F. Murray Abraham, Raul Esparza, and More Join Westport Country Playhouse Annual Fundraiser
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024
F. Murray Abraham, Raúl Esparza, Norm Lewis, Bonnie Milligan, Debra Monk, and Lillias White will join previously announced performers Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell for “The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024
F. Murray Abraham, Raúl Esparza, Norm Lewis, Bonnie Milligan, Debra Monk, and Lillias White will join previously announced performers Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell for “The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit.
Westport Country Playhouse Honors Kristin Chenoweth And Mary-Mitchell Campbell At September Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse will honor Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell at a special fundraiser on September 14.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse will honor Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell at a special fundraiser on September 14.
Review: Linda Kahn's Splendid WAIT TILL YOU SEE WHAT'S NEXT CD Release Show at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - May 13, 2024
There were so many beautiful songs and arrangements, that you’ll simply have to acquire the album or stream it (on Spotify and Apple Music) for yourself to hear the magic that is Linda Kahn!
by Analisa Bell - May 13, 2024
There were so many beautiful songs and arrangements, that you’ll simply have to acquire the album or stream it (on Spotify and Apple Music) for yourself to hear the magic that is Linda Kahn!
Ann Kittredge to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre and The New York Cabaret Convention in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022
Ann Kittredge will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Sunday, October 23rd at 7pm with her Musical Director Christopher Denny (piano), Sean Harkness (guitar), Mary Ann McSweeney (bass), Rex Benincasa(drums) and special guests Robbie Kondor and Steve Ross.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022
Ann Kittredge will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Sunday, October 23rd at 7pm with her Musical Director Christopher Denny (piano), Sean Harkness (guitar), Mary Ann McSweeney (bass), Rex Benincasa(drums) and special guests Robbie Kondor and Steve Ross.
Ann Kittredge's Debut Album 'reIMAGINE' Available on All Digital Platforms Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022
It's today! Award-winning vocalist Ann Kittredge's debut recording reIMAGINE, a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined and produced by award-winning songwriter and record producer Paul Rolnick, is available on all digital platforms as of today, May 16, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022
It's today! Award-winning vocalist Ann Kittredge's debut recording reIMAGINE, a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined and produced by award-winning songwriter and record producer Paul Rolnick, is available on all digital platforms as of today, May 16, 2022.
Ann Kittredge To Celebrate Release of Debut Album reIMAGINE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022
In celebration of her soon to be released album Ann Kittredge:reIMAGINE(Jazzheads, Inc./King Kozmo Music), a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined, Ms. Kittredge, will appear at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Thursday, May 26th at 7pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022
In celebration of her soon to be released album Ann Kittredge:reIMAGINE(Jazzheads, Inc./King Kozmo Music), a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined, Ms. Kittredge, will appear at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Thursday, May 26th at 7pm.
BWW Interview: So Now You Know With Katy Grenfell
by Nicholas Adler - Apr 1, 2022
'A good anecdote should always be shared, because it's interesting!' said Sardi's Roundable Hostess and Producer Randie Levine-Miller. I read some really wonderful behind-the-sceens anecdotes on Broadway Actress Katy Grenfell's private Facebook page about a week ago where she lifted the curtain on her experiences in the 1997 Broadway show THE LIFE.
by Nicholas Adler - Apr 1, 2022
'A good anecdote should always be shared, because it's interesting!' said Sardi's Roundable Hostess and Producer Randie Levine-Miller. I read some really wonderful behind-the-sceens anecdotes on Broadway Actress Katy Grenfell's private Facebook page about a week ago where she lifted the curtain on her experiences in the 1997 Broadway show THE LIFE.
Sunday Morning Michael Dale: Baldwin Debates Buckley, The Brontës Rock Out and Billy Porter Revises The Life
by Michael Dale - Mar 20, 2022
Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley is an extraordinary recreation of A 1965 televised debate, Glass Town is a fun rock concert with a Bronte band, The Life gets reworked for Encores! and an O'Neill drama involving Andrew Jackson may be seen differently today.
by Michael Dale - Mar 20, 2022
Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley is an extraordinary recreation of A 1965 televised debate, Glass Town is a fun rock concert with a Bronte band, The Life gets reworked for Encores! and an O'Neill drama involving Andrew Jackson may be seen differently today.
Photos: First Look at Encores! THE LIFE, Directed by Billy Porter
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2022
The Life, directed and adapted by Billy Porter, is now in performances at City Center Encores!. The production stars Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan Owens as Old Jojo, and Ken Robinson as Fleetwood. Performances run through March 20, 2022.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2022
The Life, directed and adapted by Billy Porter, is now in performances at City Center Encores!. The production stars Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan Owens as Old Jojo, and Ken Robinson as Fleetwood. Performances run through March 20, 2022.
Full Cast Announced For THE LIFE Directed by Billy Porter at City Center Encores!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022
The production includes Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan Owens as Old Jojo, and Ken Robinson as Fleetwood.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022
The production includes Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan Owens as Old Jojo, and Ken Robinson as Fleetwood.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Ira Gasman written?
Ira Gasman has written 3 shows including What's a Nice Country Like You...Doing in a State Like This? (Lyricist), The Life (Source Material), The Life (Lyrics and Book).
What awards has Ira Gasman been nominated for?
Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Life, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Life and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Life.
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