Sheldon Harnick News

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 York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, in association with Arnold Mittelman and the National Jewish Theater Foundation, presents 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.

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 Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present the return of actress/singer Anita Gillette to her musical home on Monday, September 28 with her show, "So, As I Was Saying…" 

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.

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.

Listening to the HAMILTON cast album on repeat since Monday? Gearing up for SPRING AWAKENING's Opening Night? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. A WONDERFUL LIFE is currentlyi running through November 29 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Official Press Opening will be October 14, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the first read through below!

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

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.

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. A WONDERFUL LIFE will run tonight, September 18, through November 29 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Official Press Opening will be October 14, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

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

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. A WONDERFUL LIFE will run tonight, September 18, through November 29 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Official Press Opening will be October 14, 2015.

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!

Pushcart Players artistic director, Paul Whelihan will perform in 'Not Now, Darling' with the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum on October 1 through 18 in Morristown, NJ.

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.