The Book of Merman 2018 - Articles Page 3

Ages: 13+
Opened: October 21, 2018
Closing: February 17, 2019

The Book of Merman - 2018 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

St. Luke's Theatre
308 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036

Two Mormon missionaries ring Ethel Merman's doorbell and hilarity ensues in this new musical comedy. THE BOOK OF MERMAN is a diva-driven journey featuring original songs and show-stopping ballads. It's delightful. It's delicious. It's de-Merman!

The Book of Merman - 2018 - Off-Broadway Cast

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BWW Review: POETRY/CABARET Delivers at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 10, 2019


A surprisingly entertaining night of performances was hiding behind the deceptive word 'Poetry' at The Green Room 42 the other night, and this poetry should be seen by many.

Announcing The 2019-2020 Pittsburgh CLO Kara Cabaret Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2019


Pittsburgh CLO has just announced The 2019-2020 Kara Cabaret Series.  We're ringing in the 15th season of the the CLO Cabaret with the first show we ever performed at this venue a?" FOREVER PLAID a?" the Heavenly Musical Hit! This show is just as perfect a fit for our unique Cabaret space now as it was in our inaugural season. Next up is THE BOOK OF MERMAN , a musical parody mash-up that has us along for the ride when two door-knocking Mormons show up at the door of legendary Broadway diva, Ethel Merman. 

David Yazbek, Lillias White, And More Come To Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2019


This Month, FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.comFeinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

The New York Musical Festival and Flying Elephant Productions Present TILL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2019


The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) and Flying Elephant Productions present TILL, the emotional and moving true story of Emmett and Mamie Till, with music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz and book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro. NJ Agwuna directs a cast of six, including Taylor A. Blackman (Regional: Fun Home, Mamma Mia, Hello Dolly, Ragtime), Tyla Collier (Off-Broadway: Sistas the Musical), Dwelvan David (1st national tours: Finding Neverland; The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess), Judith Franklin (Broadway: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical), Denielle Marie Gray (NationalIntl. Touring: background singer for Patti Labelle & others) and Devin L. Roberts (Broadway: The Lion King, Cabin In The Sky). Five performances will be staged at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York City from July 23-28, 2019.

Casting Announced For Underscore Theatre's THE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019


Underscore Theatre Company announces casting for its musical comedy THE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE.

Stage Rights Acquires Licensing Rights to DESPERATE MEASURES
by Julie Musbach - Mar 18, 2019


Steele Spring Stage Rights, the licensing company that represents The Marvelous Wonderettes, has just acquired the licensing and theatrical performance rights to the award-winning off-Broadway musical comedy smash that sets William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure in the Wild West.

Flying Elephant Productions To Present World Premiere Of TILL - A New Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2019


Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to present the world premiere performanceof TILL - A New Musical, Book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro, Music & Lyrics by Leo Schwartz.

THE BOOK OF MERMAN is Now Available for Licensing
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2019


Steele Spring Stage Rights, the licensing company that represents The Marvelous Wonderettes, has just acquired the licensing and theatrical performance rights to the hit Off-Broadway parody musical mash-up about a pair of Mormon missionaries and their attempt to convert their unsuspecting target, musical theatre legend Ethel Merman!

Shawna Hamic, Emily Schultheis And More Join THE LADIES WHO LUNCH 2 At Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2019


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents The Ladies Who Lunch 2: Another Evening for Planned Parenthood of NYC, on February 16th, 2019, at 11:30 PM. This incredible encore performance will raise even more funds for this fantastic cause. Directed and produced by Claire Manship and the evening's performers,The Ladies Who Lunch 2 is a night featuring songs that help woman verbalize, vent, and discuss their specific issues, wherein half of the proceeds will go to Planned Parenthood of NYC.

The Legendary Carol Channing Dies at 97
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2019


BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Channing died at 12:31am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natural causes.

Shawna Hamic, Emily Schultheis And More Join THE LADIES WHO LUNCH 2 At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2019


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents The Ladies Who Lunch 2: Another Evening for Planned Parenthood of NYC, on February 16th, 2019, at 11:30 PM. This incredible encore performance will raise even more funds for this fantastic cause. Directed and produced by Claire Manship and the evening's performers,The Ladies Who Lunch 2 is a night featuring songs that help woman verbalize, vent, and discuss their specific issues, wherein half of the proceeds will go to Planned Parenthood of NYC.

BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS Is an Alright Christmas at Dr. Phillips Center
by Aaron Wallace - Dec 19, 2018


Certainly, if you're looking for a festive night on the town with your family this holiday week, WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dr. Phillips Center is your ticket. There's something quaint about heading downtown for some simple entertainment to ring in the holiday. And to this production's credit, the set design is (for the most part) vivid, detailed, and impressive. Ditto the costuming, a distinctly 2000s interpretation of the 1940s and '50s. The grand finale is stunning in both respects...

PORN AWARDS: THE MUSICAL Comes to Rockwell: Table & Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2018


Max Ziegfeld's Porn Awards: The Musical!, welcoming you to The Annual Golden Dick Awards, will hit Rockwell: Table & Stage Dec. 18 at 8 PM.

Photo Flash: First Look at Flying Elephant Productions' THE BOOK OF MERMAN
by Julie Musbach - Nov 29, 2018


Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to present the return of the hit musical comedy THE BOOK OF MERMAN, featuring a book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz, direction by DC Cathro, music direction by Tyler Miles and choreography by Jenna Schoppe.

THE BOOK OF MERMAN to Play Weekends at St. Lukes Theater
by Julie Musbach - Nov 1, 2018


THE BOOK OF MERMAN, a new musical comedy featuring music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz and book by Schwartz and DC Cathro, will now play weekends at St. Luke's Theater beginning November 2, 2018. Directed by Joe Langworth, this new Off-Broadway musical officially opened on Sunday, October 21 at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street).

Flying Elephant Productions' Presents THE BOOK OF MERMAN
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2018


Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to present the return of the hit musical comedy THE BOOK OF MERMAN, featuring a book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz, direction by DC Cathro, music direction by Tyler Miles and choreography by Jenna Schoppe. 

Original Star Andrea McArdle Comes To The Axelrod As Miss Hannigan in ANNIE
by Julie Musbach - Oct 22, 2018


Leapin' lizards! 'Annie' is coming to the Jersey Shore! Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, will grace the Axelrod stage as Miss Hannigan from November 2-18. This new production of 'Annie' is directed and choreographed by New Jersey native Al Blackstone, whose career started on Broadway in 'Wicked' and then moved to FOX's 'So You Think You Can Dance,' for which he received a 2018 Emmy Award nomination.

VIDEO: Stars Turn Out to Help BC/EFA Raise Over $900,000 at the 2018 Broadway Flea Market
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2018


Broadway's most sensational onstage and offstage stars, passionate fans, avid collectors and animated bidders celebrated the biggest day for Broadway fans on Sunday, September 30, 2018, as the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction raised $906,825 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Life Is A Bowl Of Cherries At Bristol Riverside Theatre With ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2018


Bristol Riverside Theatre opens its 32nd Mainstage season with the one-woman tour de force, Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel on September 18th - October 7th. Directed by Jennie Eisenhower, it stars Licia Watson in the title role.

Life Is A Bowl Of Cherries At Bristol Riverside Theatre With ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2018


Bristol Riverside Theatre opens its 32nd Mainstage season with the one-woman tour de force, Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel on September 18th - October 7th. Directed by Jennie Eisenhower, it stars Licia Watson in the title role.

Hit Musical THE BOOK OF MERMAN Returns To Chicago - Casting Announced
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2018


Following a critically acclaimed, sell-out three-month run at Chicago's Apollo Theater in 2015, Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to announce the return of the hit musical comedy THE BOOK OF MERMAN, featuring a book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz, direction by DC Cathro, music direction by Tyler Miles and choreography by Jenna Schoppe.  

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN at 59E59
by Walter McBride - Sep 6, 2018


Hershey Felder brings his wildly acclaimed one-man show, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin to 59E59 Theaters. The production, featuring music and lyrics by the great American songwriter Irving Berlin, book by Hershey Felder and directed by longtime Felder collaborator Trevor Hay, will play from August 24 through October 28, 2018.

Full Casting Announced For the World Premiere of WOMEN IN POWER
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2018


Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST), Samuel Hodges, today announces full casting for the world premiere of Women in Power. NST Associate Director Blanche McIntyre directs Lydia Bewley, best known for The Inbetweeners, Plebs and E4's comedy Drifters, Elizabeth Boag, Anna Fordham, Lisa Kerr, Anne Odeke and Alicia Mckenzie. The production, in association with Oxford Playhouse, sees some of the UK's most influential female voices, Wendy Cope, Jenny Eclair, Suhayla El-Bushra, Natalie Haynes, Shappi Khorsandi, Jess Phillips MP and Brona C Titley, come together to write this musical comedy based on the Greek classic, The Assemblywomen. The production opens on 13 September at NST City, with previews from 6 September and runs until 29 September. It will then run at Oxford Playhouse from 3 - 6 October.

John Davidson Makes His Bucks County Debut At The RRazz Room in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2018


This Summer/Fall 2018, the talent appearing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists. There is something for all entertainment tastes at the intimate and comfortable Rrazz Room New Hope, located within the Clarion Inn & Suites.

The Book of Merman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Book of Merman have there been?
The Book of Merman has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.

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