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George M! - 1969 Milburn, NJ (Regional) History , Info & More

Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Drive Milburn, NJ 07041

GEORGE M! tells the life story of George M. Cohan, a giant of the American Musical Theater who gave us such songs asYankee Doodle Dandy, Over There, You're A Grand Old Flag, and Give My Regards to Broadway. The show follows him over a 60-year period period from the late 1880s until 1937. The story begins with his childhood in Rhode Island on the vaudeville circuit with his parents and sister as "The Four Cohans," continuing to New York, where he starts his 25-year absolute reign of the Broadway stage.


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San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026


The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.

Frist Art Museum Will Present 100 Years of Contemporary Indigenous Art
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026


The Frist Art Museum in Nashville will present An Indigenous Present, an exhibition featuring 15 artists spanning a century of modern and contemporary Indigenous art, co-curated by artist Jeffrey Gibson and curator Jenelle Porter.

Did You Know These Broadway Revivals Started As Flops?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 11, 2026


It wasn’t until later on in theatre history that revivals began including shows that weren’t initially well received or financially successful in their initial engagements. As musical theatre continued to evolve, and more shows entered the canon, a consensus began to grow about shows being worthy of additional exploration even if they hadn’t been hits the first time around. What about musicals that had been ahead of their time, musicals that had fallen prey to circumstances, early works by writers who became successful later on, and of course, shows that found an audience after closing via their cast recordings?

Songwriter Jerry Ragovoy Posthumously Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2025


Prolific songwriter and producer Jerry Ragovoy has been inducted posthumously into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ragovoy, who passed away in 2011 at age 80, was honored during an intimate ceremony held in New York City.

Frist Art Museum To Present SISTAH GRIOT: THE ICONOCLASTIC ART OF BARBARA BULLOCK
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025


The Frist Art Museum will present Sistah Griot: The Iconoclastic Art of Barbara Bullock, an exhibition that showcases the incisive and still-timely work of Nashville-based artist Barbara Bullock (1949−1996).

Eddie Daniels To Pay Homage To Milton Nascimento With TO MILTON WITH LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025


Master clarinetist and saxophonist Daniels will pay homage to Brazil's great singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Milton Nascimento with a bold re-creation of Courage, Nascimento's second studio album, released in 1969 by CTI Records.

Tony Award-Winning Producer Jack W. Batman Dies At 81
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025


Tony Award-winning producer and entertainment industry veteran Jack W. Batman died on August 1, 2025, at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ, following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer earlier this year. He was 81.

Ana Gasteyer and More Set for Lesher Center 2025/26 Season Headliners Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025


Lesher Center Presents revealed he diverse lineup of artists and genres from the worlds of Broadway, comedy, dance, improv, and more that will make up the 2025/26 season Headliners Series. Learn more!

A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2025


Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!

A History of Off-Broadway Venues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 22, 2025


Second Stage Theatre’s 43rd Street off-Broadway house, right near 8th Avenue, recently changed hands and is now the home of Studio Seaview . Seaview’s first production in the space is Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski. They have renovated and updated the space since Second Stage switched off-Broadway locations to now present shows at the Signature.

Mount Wilson Observatory Unveils 2025 Lineup Including Concerts, Films, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2025


Mount Wilson Observatory, Southern California’s esteemed home to several of the most groundbreaking astronomical discoveries in history, has announced its 2025 season of public events and telescope observing opportunities.

Broadway Musicals for Every US State
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 13, 2025


This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Starts on Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025


Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC opens on Monday. During the 3 week festival, over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development.

Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025


Emerging Artists Theatre has revealed the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Learn more!

Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, & More to Attend 2024 TCM Classic Cruise
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024


EGOT-winner Rita Moreno, Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen, and stage and screen legend sisters Hayley and Juliet Mills are set to attend the TCM Classic Cruise, sailing October 26, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel and Disney Castaway Cay on the Disney Magic.

Frist Art Museum Announces 2025 Schedule Of Exhibitions
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2024


The Frist Art Museum has announced its 2025 schedule of exhibitions. In the Ingram Gallery, the year begins with Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism, an exhibition featuring works by Rosa Bonheur, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and more that explores the intersections of art, gastronomy, and national identity in late 19th-century France.

New Book On Peter Allen By Lawrence Schulman To Be Published In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2024


BearManor Media will publish Lawrence Schulman's third book, Peter Allen: Somebody's Angel - The Boy From Oz In The Key of Camp, in 2025. The book explores the life and career of the iconic entertainer Peter Allen.

Francine Pascal, Writer of Broadway's GEORGE M!, Dies at 92
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that writer and author Francine Pascal has died at age 92. Pascal is best known for writing the Sweet Valley High series of books. However, she also had ties to Broadway.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Reveals Week 9 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024


Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival has revealed Week 9 performances. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: R&B Group Honey Cone Makes Their 54 Below Debut on July 13th
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 3, 2024


Honey Cone, the timeless hit-making group and members of the Soul Music Hall of Fame, make their 54 Below debut in Honey Cone: Now, Then & Forever. Named the “Best Female Vocal Group” by the National Association of Television and Radio Announcers, Honey Cone will take the audience on a thrilling journey through their celebrated music catalog.

Lawrence Schulman to Release New Book on Peter Allen in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024


In 2025, BearManor Media will publish Lawrence Schulman's third book for BearManor Media, called Peter Allen: Somebody's Angel - The Boy From Oz In The Key of Camp. Learn more.

25 Theater Books for Your Summer 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2024


From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.

Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024


The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.

How to See One of the 2024 Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2024


After seeing their favorite shows perform and take home some awards, fans around the country may be wondering where and when they can catch one of this year's Tony-nominated shows in a city near them. BroadwayWorld has all of the information right here!

George M! History

Other Productions of George M!

1968   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1969   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1970   US Tour Bus and Truck Tour
US Tour

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