Doris Day News

Jim Caruso is delighted to announce the return of ANNALEIGH ASHFORD to the stage of Birdland on Monday, July 12 at 7pm. This event is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series. Musical director and arranger for the show will be JAMES SAMPLINER.

Viagara Falls, a new comedy by Lou Cutell and Joao Machado, comes to New York this summer. Presented by Stanley Browne, John Finocchio and SJ Productions, Inc., Viagara Falls begins performances at the Little Shubert Theatre Monday, July 5th. Opening night is Wednesday, July 21.

Today, we are taking a look and a listen to some splendid performances of material written by Frank Loesser, the Broadway composer/lyricist best-known for his musicals GUYS & DOLLS and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING as well as Hollywood songs like 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' (which won an Oscar) and 'Heart and Soul'. He won 2 Tony Awards for Best Musical and HOW TO SUCCEED won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama - or, as Loesser candidly called it, 'the Putz-ular Prize' - and his work is some of the jazziest and jauntiest ever to grace the boards. With some help from Michael Feinstein, Bette Davis, Bob Hope, Doris Day and Loesser himself we have some fantastic fireworks of melody and merriment to enjoy this July 4th weekend thanks in no small part to Frank!

Today, in honor of centennial of Frank Loesser, we are taking an exclusive First Listen to the Masterworks Broadway release of HEART & SOUL: Celebrating The Unforgettable Songs Of Frank Loesser and taking a look at some memorable clips and cast albums and soundtracks from his illustrious career in Hollywood and on Broadway. Though in the sweaty summer haze it's hard to warm too much to "Baby, It's Cold Outside", nothing could be hotter than "Havana" from GUYS & DOLLS and the more we look at Loesser, it becomes quite crystal clear that sometimes less is truly much, much more…

Masterworks Broadway celebrates the 100th anniversary of composer/lyricist Frank Loesser's birth on June 29 with an all-new collection of his greatest songs entitled Heart & Soul: Celebrating the Unforgettable Songs of Frank Loesser. Available digitally and as a disc-on-demand from Arkivmusic.com, the collection brings together classic pop recordings of many of Loesser's most enduring hits from Hollywood and Broadway. The recording will be available on June 29, the exact anniversary of Loesser's birth.

Actress Melora Hardin is a triple threat and her love of music, dance and acting comes through in her song choices, which range from the disco stylings of Donna Summer to the girl-next-door charm of Doris Day.

Jim Caruso is delighted to announce the return of ANNALEIGH ASHFORD to the stage of Birdland on Monday, July 12 at 7pm. This event is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series. Musical director and arranger for the show will be JAMES SAMPLINER.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its star-studded Spring 2010 season with the debut of critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress NELLIE McKAY from June 1 - 12.

Viagara Falls, a new comedy by Lou Cutell and Joao Machado, comes to New York this summer. Presented by Stanley Browne, John Finocchio and SJ Productions, Inc., Viagara Falls begins performances at the Little Shubert Theatre Monday, July 5th. Opening night is Wednesday, July 21.

Chicago based singer, Laura Freeman, a 1991 IUSB graduate, returns to Michiana for Doris Day tribute. As an actress/singer, Laura has performed all over the world. Laura is thrilled to be back in her parent's backyard, with this delightful tribute to Doris Day. Laura grew up in the theatres around South Bend...The Round Barn at Amish Acres, Wagon Wheel Playhouse and The Enchanted Hills Playhouse. It's been 10 years since she has been back here in a performance. Musical Director for 'Sentimental Journey - The Music of Doris Day' , is the critically acclaimed singer/arranger and Indiana native, Beckie Menzie.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its star-studded Spring 2010 season with the debut of critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress NELLIE McKAY from June 1 - 12.

Vox Femina, under the Artistic Direction of its Founder, Iris Levine, has become a Los Angeles institution. Vox Femina Los Angeles gives women voice through the performance of quality choral literature.

Chicago based singer, Laura Freeman, a 1991 IUSB graduate, returns to Michiana for Doris Day tribute. As an actress/singer, Laura has performed all over the world. Laura is thrilled to be back in her parent's backyard, with this delightful tribute to Doris Day. Laura grew up in the theatres around South Bend...The Round Barn at Amish Acres, Wagon Wheel Playhouse and The Enchanted Hills Playhouse. It's been 10 years since she has been back here in a performance. Musical Director for 'Sentimental Journey - The Music of Doris Day' , is the critically acclaimed singer/arranger and Indiana native, Beckie Menzie.

Cabaret at the Castle Proudly Presents Nita Whitaker in The Courage to Dream. The concert will feature Musical Direction by Nelson Kole.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through May 15, 2010.

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FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its star-studded Spring 2010 season with the debut of critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress NELLIE McKAY from June 1 - 12.

Cabaret at the Castle Proudly Presents Nita Whitaker in The Courage to Dream. The concert will feature Musical Direction by Nelson Kole.

New York City Appearances For Vocalist Meryl Romer.