Jerry Bock News

The York Theatre Company's production of Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick and Sherman Yellen's ROTHSCHILD & SONS is reimagined version of their 1970 Broadway musical, THE ROTHSCHILDS.

Below, meet the cast from the world premiere production of ROTHSCHILD & SONS, an intimate one-act reimagining of the Tony nominated musical THE ROTHSCHILDS, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Sherman Yellen presented by York Theatre Company, in association with Arnold Mittelman and the National Jewish Theater Foundation!

The timeless musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has moved audiences to 'happiness and tears' for more than five decades in theatres all over the world. The current production at Casa Mañana seemed to arouse those same emotions in theatregoers on opening weekend, even if this particular production isn't up to Casa's typical standards.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional directors and casting for their 27th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. The Festival will take place on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Encompass New Opera Theatre (Nancy Rhodes, Artistic Director) and Gala Honorary Chairs Sheldon Harnick, Charles Strouse, and Maury Yeston will honor legendary Broadway performer BARBARA COOK - on the exact day of her 88th Birthday - and lyricist LEE ADAMS (Bye Bye Birdie, Golden Boy, Applause)  with a star-studded musical salute on Sunday, October 25.

This was the moment when Broadway's own Robert Cuccioli sang 'The Star-Spangled Banner' before the New York Mets took on the Miami Marlins.

The story and themes of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF are especially resonant in Pioneer Theatre Company's new production thanks to solid, heartfelt direction.

Grammy nominated clarinetist, David Krakauer brings his powerful multi-media production, “The Big Picture,” back to New York City by popular demand for a limited engagement at The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 18, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. In this cinematic concert featuring 12 original films by NYC graphics giants, Light of Day, Krakauer leads an all-star jazz sextet of New York musicians who take the audience on an exciting and highly entertaining journey through self-discovery and shared cultural identity.

This was the moment when Broadway's own Robert Cuccioli sang 'The Star-Spangled Banner' before Wednesday night's Mets Game.

A host of special programs providing new insight into this beloved musical and the book it was based on, Sholem Aleichem's TEVYE THE DAIRYMAN.

Legendary Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick tells the story of how he and Jerry Bock wrote a beloved American standard.

Paradise Theatre announces seven family-friendly and diverse musicals for its 2015-2016 Season as they launch capital campaign 'Act Local' to save the arts on the Peninsula by creating a new performing arts and education center in Gig Harbor.

Below, meet the cast from the world premiere production of ROTHSCHILD & SONS, an intimate one-act reimagining of the Tony nominated musical THE ROTHSCHILDS, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Sherman Yellen presented by York Theatre Company, in association with Arnold Mittelman and the National Jewish Theater Foundation!

Tickets are now on sale for Desert Ensemble Theatre's 2nd Annual DETC Season Opening Gala. The October 16 event features a pre-show reception at 6pm followed by a 7pm performance of Showstoppers!, a revue of iconic songs from musical theater. The event takes place at the Pearl McManus Theater in the Palm Springs Woman's Club at 314 S. Cahuilla Road. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased in advance through the company's website, www.detctheatre.org, or by calling (760) 565-2476 to reserve and pay at the door.

A brand new production of one of the greatest musicals in history, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF starring Australian superstar Anthony Warlow, will open at Melbourne's Princess Theatre on December 29th playing for 6 weeks only.

Roundabout celebrates it's 50th anniversary season this year with an outstanding lineup of productions. Included are: Clive Owen, Eve Best and Kelly Reilly in Old Times by Harold Pinter, directed by Douglas Hodge; Andrea Martin, Campbell Scott, Tracee Chimo, Daniel Davis, David Furr, Kate Jennings Grant, Megan Hilty, Rob McClure and Jeremy Shamos in Noises Off by Michael Frayn, directed by Jeremy Herrin; The Humans by Stephen Karam, directed by Joe Mantello; Keira Knightley, Gabriel Ebert, Matt Ryan and Judith Light in a new adaptation of Therese Raquin by Helen Edmundson, based upon the novel by Emile Zola, directed by Evan Cabnet; Laura Benanti, Josh Radnor, Rene Auberjonois, Gavin Creel, Michael McGrath and Jane Krakowski in She Loves Me by Joe Masteroff, Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, directed by Scott Ellis; Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon and John Gallagher, Jr. in Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill, directed by Jonathan Kent. The 2015-2016 Roundabout Underground production is Ugly Lies the Bone, a new play by Lindsey Ferrentino, directed by Patricia McGregor. To celebrate the upcoming season, the whole Roundabout family got together last night and BroadwayWorld was there. Go inside the starry evening below!

Panic! Productions begins its 2015-2016 season with the classic musical, She Loves Me, tonight, September 11 through the 27th, at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts in Thousand Oaks.

The upcoming Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof begins performances November 20 for an opening night on December 20, 2015 at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Below, BroadwayWorld has a brand new promo for the musical, set to the opening number -- 'Tradition'!

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre just announced the preliminary directors and casting for its 27th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. The Festival will take place on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Tweiss Productions and Nicholas James Opalenik/Event Horizon Productions will present a helluva show in Times Square this October, the original musical Hell's Belles, with book and lyrics by Bryan D. Leys and music by Steve Liebman. Hell's Belles will begin performances at The Elektra Theatre at The Times Square Arts Center (300 West 43rd Street) on October 3, opening October 24 for a limited run through December 27, 2015. The show features direction by John Znidarsic, music direction by Mary Feinsinger, and musical staging by Eugenio Contenti. Tickets are $39, $69, $99 and can be purchased by visiting HellsBellesTheMusical.com or by calling 866.811.4111. Cast to be announced soon.