Jerry Herman News

Hello, Dolly!, one of the most iconic musicals of all time, was set to begin performances this summer at the West End's Adelphi Theatre. Producers of the show today announced that the production has been postponed to 2022.

On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to Broadway legend, Leslie Uggams!

On this day in 1966 the classic musical comedy, Mame, opened on Broadway!

Ricky David Anthony Roshell, also known as Roshell Music on YouTube, recently posted a video of himself performing Penny in My Pocket from Hello, Dolly! Roshell performed the song on all woodwind instruments, and sang along, all on his own!

Paper Mill Playhouse has shared a flashback installment of its Humanitarian Symposium Series taking an inside look at the work of Jerry Herman.

Today (May 21) in live streaming: Tiler Peck is joined by Ramin Karimloo and Lea Salonga, daddy Long Legs reunites, and so much more!

MUSICAL TALK - the independent podcast for musical theatre a?" has just released episode 670, with messages from many people from the theatre industry offering their support, advice, tips, stories and background as to how they're coping with this situation.  

Today (May 20) in live streaming: Bombshell is back, Urie, Delany and Donovan visit Backstage LIVE, and so much more!

From Hello, Dolly! and Mame to La Cage aux Folles, no one has written 'showtunes' with as much exuberance as Jerry Herman whose musicals offer an optimistic approach to the human condition, finding common ground with his audience by showing us that the differences between us are, in fact, what unite us.

Today (May 19) in live streaming: Jagged cast performs live, Sierra Boggess takes over at Stars in the House, and so much more!

Today (May 18) in live streaming: Laura Benanti hosts Stars in the House, Broadway comes together for Covenant House, and so much more!

Today's top stories: Frozen has concluded its Broadway run, Concord Theatricals has acquired the licensing rights for Hadestown, and more!

KINGS OF BROADWAY 2020 is an online concert celebrating the music of the legendary Broadway composers Jule Styne, Jerry Herman & Stephen Sondheim (the latter two whose lyrics will also be celebrated). It will premiere at 7PM on Sunday 31st May via the 'Quick Fantastic' channel on YouTube.

We've been compiling showcase videos from college seniors all around the country. Although their performances were cancelled, the show must go on-- virtually! This entry features Students From Belmont, Catawba, Alabama, and More!

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history!

On this day in 2003, the curtain went up on the legendary Bernadette Peters as Mama Rose in Gypsy on Broadway!

La compañía de LA JAULA DE LAS LOCAS ha publicado en redes una versión en cuarentena de La vida empieza hoy, uno de los temas más conocidos y positivos del musical, ideal para estos días que estamos viviendo.

The York Theatre Company has launched The York's 50th Anniversary 'Uniquely York' Online Auction, now accepting bids online at www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=21187

From growing up in a small northern California town to falling in love with her Mean Girls co- star, Ilana and Erika catch up on this episode of Little Known Facts in the time of #StayHome. From Brooklyn to a country cabin in New Jersey the two actresses figured out the remote podcast technology and Erika takes Ilana through her  Broadway debut in Les Miserables and working on the musical Diner and of course a deep deep dive into what it's like to work with Tina Fey, Sheryl Crow and all the other icons she has collaborated with. Little Known Facts- Erika was not hired the first time for Les Miz or  Mean Girls but  in her case the second time is a charm! This and so much more  with Erika Henningsen.

New Dramatists has cancelled its previously announced 71st Annual Spring Luncheon due to the COVID-19 emergency. The event, to have taken place on Thursday, May 21st at the New York Marriott Marquis, was to honor Tony Award winners Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori with its 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award.