George M!

Opened: April 10, 1968

George M! - 1968 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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SINGING IN THE RAIN Hits The Stage At Ogunquit Playhouse 8/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2009

Get ready for the perfect storm! Ogunquit Playhouse is mounting the biggest show in its 77 year history! Forget your troubles, come on get happy with Singin' in the Rain - live and raining on the Ogunquit Playhouse stage! Based on the joyous MGM film, it is touted by many as the best musical ever written; August 12th through September 12th.

GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 6, 2009

L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

SINGING IN THE RAIN Hits The Stage At Ogunquit Playhouse 8/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 5, 2009

Get ready for the perfect storm! Ogunquit Playhouse is mounting the biggest show in its 77 year history! Forget your troubles, come on get happy with Singin' in the Rain - live and raining on the Ogunquit Playhouse stage! Based on the joyous MGM film, it is touted by many as the best musical ever written; August 12th through September 12th.

Joy Franz & Cheryl Stern Join Musical Revue DON'T LEAVE IT ALL TO YOUR CHILDREN 8/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 5, 2009

JOY FRANZ and CHERYL STERN will join the cast of Saul Ilson's musical comedy revue 'DON'T LEAVE IT ALL TO YOUR CHILDREN! at The Actors Temple Theatre, 339 West 47th Street, NYC on Wednesday, August 12th.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by Charlie Piane - Jul 31, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Loni Ackerman Set To Star In Gentleman's Wish 7/30-8/2 At The Main Stage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2009

Broadway veteran Loni Ackerman (Evita, Cats, The Magic Show, No, No, Nanette, and George M!) is set to star in Gentleman's Wish, a new dramatic comedy by Lawson Caldwell receiving its world premiere in the 2009 Midtown International Theatre Festival. Holly-Anne Ruggiero (resident director of Jersey Boys on Broadway) is serving as director on the production, which will run from July 30th to August 2nd at the Main Stage Theatre in the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex.

KT Sullivan And City Hall Restaurant Launch Kathleen Downey's Granite Room Cabaret Venue 8/20-9/10
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 29, 2009

KT Sullivan and City Hall Restaurant are set to launch an exciting new 'old time' cabaret venue, Kathleen Downey's Granite Room-'Neath the Sidewalks of New York. Events will be held four successive Thursdays, August 20 and 27, and September 3 and 10.

Peterson Returns To The Triad With SONG MAN, DANCE MAN 7/20, 8/24, 10/20, 11/17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2009

Drama Desk Nominee Jon Peterson returns in Song Man, Dance Man, a one man show about the one man shows at The Triad Theater: July 20, August 24, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, all at 7pm. Free event at Barnes and Noble: July 22 at 6pm.

Peterson Returns To The Triad With SONG MAN, DANCE MAN 7/20, 8/24, 10/20, 11/17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2009

Drama Desk Nominee Jon Peterson returns in Song Man, Dance Man, a one man show about the one man shows at The Triad Theater: July 20, August 24, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, all at 7pm. Free event at Barnes and Noble: July 22 at 6pm.

Peterson Returns To The Triad With SONG MAN, DANCE MAN 7/20, 8/24, 10/20, 11/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 16, 2009

Drama Desk Nominee Jon Peterson returns in Song Man, Dance Man, a one man show about the one man shows at The Triad Theater: July 20, August 24, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, all at 7pm. Free event at Barnes and Noble: July 22 at 6pm.

PETER PAN Flies Into Theatre By The Sea 7/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2009

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the magical musical, Peter Pan on July 15.

JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY! Comes To The Triad 7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2009

The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Bastille Day at the Triad Theater on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00.

JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY! Comes To The Triad 7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2009

The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Bastille Day at the Triad Theater on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by Eddie Varley - Jul 13, 2009

After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

ReVision Theatre Presents Brinberg & Kazan In Benefit Performance Of FUNNY GIRL 7/11
by Eddie Varley - Jul 11, 2009

ReVision Theatre presents a star studded cast featuring Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand with special guest Lainie Kazan in a benefit performance of Funny Girl. The one night only event will be at the Paramount Theatre on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park on Saturday, July 11th, at 8 pm.

Theatre By The Sea's CRAZY FOR YOU Runs Through 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2009

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the Tony Award-winning Gershwin extravaganza, Crazy For You, sponsored by Meridian Printing.

JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY! Comes To The Triad 7/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2009

The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Bastille Day at the Triad Theater on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00.

ReVision Theatre Presents Brinberg & Kazan In Benefit Performance Of FUNNY GIRL 7/11
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 8, 2009

ReVision Theatre presents a star studded cast featuring Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand with special guest Lainie Kazan in a benefit performance of Funny Girl. The one night only event will be at the Paramount Theatre on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park on Saturday, July 11th, at 8 pm.

PETER PAN Flies Into Theatre By The Sea 7/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2009

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the magical musical, Peter Pan on July 15.

Sofa Snark: 4 Films for 4th of July
by James Sims - Jul 1, 2009

I?ve put together a list of some great Hollywood films that are either celebrating the holiday, or reminding us of our country's past. So queue up your Netflix, or wander down to the nearest Blockbuster ? should your neighborhood still have one ? and enjoy the show. And try for Blu-Ray whenever possible. DVDs are so last decade...

DON'T LEAVE IT ALL TO YOUR CHILDREN Announces James Dybas To Join Cast 7/1, Offers Special Tix Deal For 7/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2009

James Dybas will join the cast of the hit Baby Boomer musical revue 'DON'T LEAVE IT ALL TO YOUR CHILDREN! on July 1st, subbing for Ronnie Schell who is taking a leave to fulfill some concert engagements. Ronnie will re-join the cast in early fall. Mr. Dybas joins BARBARA MINKUS (Picon Pie), MARCIA RODD (The Last of the Red Hot Lovers) and STEVE ROSSI (of Allen & Rossi) in the revue written and directed by Saul Ilson (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour) with musical staging by Rudy Tronto.

Loni Ackerman Set To Star In Gentleman's Wish 7/30-8/2 At The Main Stage Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2009

Broadway veteran Loni Ackerman (Evita, Cats, The Magic Show, No, No, Nanette, and George M!) is set to star in Gentleman's Wish, a new dramatic comedy by Lawson Caldwell receiving its world premiere in the 2009 Midtown International Theatre Festival. Holly-Anne Ruggiero (resident director of Jersey Boys on Broadway) is serving as director on the production, which will run from July 30th to August 2nd at the Main Stage Theatre in the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex.

Photo Coverage: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! At WBT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 26, 2009

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the laugh-inducing, award-winning musical comedy about love in the suburbs, is often described as 'Seinfeld set to music'. It's a hilarious look at love and relationships that is as touching and insightful as it is humorous. Four actors play over forty roles scaling the dizzying spectrum of male/female relationships. The trials and tribulations of being single, dating, marriage, loss, and heartbreak - and everything in the relationship process that you have ever secretly thought about, but were afraid to admit - are cleverly explored.

DON'T LEAVE IT ALL TO YOUR CHILDREN Announces James Dybas To Join Cast 7/1, Offers Special Tix Deal For 7/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2009

James Dybas will join the cast of the hit Baby Boomer musical revue 'DON'T LEAVE IT ALL TO YOUR CHILDREN! on July 1st, subbing for Ronnie Schell who is taking a leave to fulfill some concert engagements. Ronnie will re-join the cast in early fall. Mr. Dybas joins BARBARA MINKUS (Picon Pie), MARCIA RODD (The Last of the Red Hot Lovers) and STEVE ROSSI (of Allen & Rossi) in the revue written and directed by Saul Ilson (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour) with musical staging by Rudy Tronto.

Kazan, Brinberg Set For Cast For Benefit Performance Of FUNNY GIRL 7/11
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 25, 2009

ReVision Theatre announces star studded cast for benefit performance of Funny Girl starring Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand with very special guest Lainie Kazan. The one night only event will be at the Paramount Theatre on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park on Saturday, July 11th, at 8 pm.

Theatre By The Sea's CRAZY FOR YOU Runs Through 7/11
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 22, 2009

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the Tony Award-winning Gershwin extravaganza, Crazy For You, sponsored by Meridian Printing.

Peterson Returns To The Triad With SONG MAN, DANCE MAN 7/20, 8/24, 10/20, 11/17
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 22, 2009

Drama Desk Nominee Jon Peterson returns in Song Man, Dance Man, a one man show about the one man shows at The Triad Theater: July 20, August 24, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, all at 7pm. Free event at Barnes and Noble: July 22 at 6pm.

JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY! Comes To The Triad 7/14
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 18, 2009

The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Bastille Day at the Triad Theater on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00.

CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To Theater By The Sea 6/17-7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2009

CRAZY FOR YOU: Set in the 1930s, this Tony Award-winning extravaganza follows Bobby Child, the son of a wealthy New York banking family, whose desire in life is to dance on Broadway. Despite protests from his mother and fiancée, Bobby flees to Deadrock, Nevada, where he meets the feisty local postmistress and falls in love.

Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

I LOVE YOU, YOU?RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! Plays At WBT 6/18-8/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2009

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the laugh-inducing, award-winning musical comedy about love in the suburbs, is often described as 'Seinfeld set to music'. It's a hilarious look at love and relationships that is as touching and insightful as it is humorous.

CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To Theater By The Sea 6/17-7/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 5, 2009

CRAZY FOR YOU: Set in the 1930s, this Tony Award-winning extravaganza follows Bobby Child, the son of a wealthy New York banking family, whose desire in life is to dance on Broadway. Despite protests from his mother and fiancée, Bobby flees to Deadrock, Nevada, where he meets the feisty local postmistress and falls in love.

Jack Noseworthy Makes His Debut 6/29 With Come Fly With Me At Feinstein's
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2009

Actor Jack Noseworthy will be making his debut appearance at the celebrated Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Monday, June 29, at 8:30 p.m. This one-night-only show, Come Fly With Me, will feature an entertaining repertoire of songs including, 'Better' by Edward Kleban from A Class Act, 'One Track Mind' by Marvin Hamlisch from Sweet Smell of Success, a tribute to George M. Cohan and the title song, 'Come Fly With Me' by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn.

Photo Flash: Joel Grey Celebrates '1.3 - Images from My Phone' at Barnes and Noble Tribeca
by Eddie Varley - May 29, 2009

Academy and Tony Award-Winning actor and photographer Joel Grey celebrated the release of his new book, titled 1.3 - Images from My Phone, at Barnes at Noble Tribeca (97 Warren St. at Greenwich St.) on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. The book, published by powerHouse, is Grey's third published book of photographs and will be available in stores nationwide June 2.

Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE'
by Eddie Varley - May 28, 2009

After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

By George Productions Present RED, HOT AND BLUE! 5/29-6/5
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2009

By George Productions presents the Los Angeles premiere of Cole Porter's 1936 hit musical comedy, 'Red, Hot and Blue!' With a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, this was the team's follow-up to 'Anything Goes.' This Depression era screwball comedy deals with a National Lottery offering a first prize to anyone who finds a long-lost love with a rare identification mark.

RED, HOT AND BLUE! Premieres In LA At Whitefire Theatre 5/29-7/5
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2009

By George Productions presents the Los Angeles premiere of Cole Porter's 1936 hit musical comedy, 'Red, Hot and Blue!' With a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, this was the team's follow-up to 'Anything Goes.' This Depression era screwball comedy deals with a National Lottery offering a first prize to anyone who finds a long-lost love with a rare identification mark.

Joan Jaffe & Hal Blankenship Host The Algonquin's Salon Series 5/24 In NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009

Funny lady Joan Jaffe hits the spotlight at 2009 MAC nominated Algonquin Salon 'I Remember It Well!' Sunday, May 24, 2009 A trip down memory lane with Joan Jaffe, co-host Hal Blankenship & surprise open-mic guests (created by musical director Marc Janas and produced by Peter Napolitano.)

DANNY AND SYLVIA The Danny Kaye Musical Opens At St. Luke's Theater 5/13
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2009

Hy Juter and Edmund Gaynes will present 'DANNY and SYLVIA: THE DANNY KAYE MUSICAL' at the St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, beginning Saturday, May 2nd at 2 pm with the official opening on Wednesday, May 13 at 8 PM

By George Productions Present RED, HOT AND BLUE! 5/29-6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2009

By George Productions presents the Los Angeles premiere of Cole Porter's 1936 hit musical comedy, 'Red, Hot and Blue!' With a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, this was the team's follow-up to 'Anything Goes.' This Depression era screwball comedy deals with a National Lottery offering a first prize to anyone who finds a long-lost love with a rare identification mark.

Jon Peterson Brings His One Man Show Song Man, Dance Man To The Triad 5/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2009

Multi-talented, multi-award winning song and dance man Jon Peterson brings his extraordinary new show, Song Man, Dance Man: A one man show about the one man shows back to The Triad Cabaret Theater for four very special performances on Monday, May 4 at 7 pm, Tuesday, May 5 at 7 pm, Monday, May 18 at 9 pm and Wednesday, May 20 at 7 pm.

Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE' Will Call Newly Completed Henry Miller Theatre 'Home'
by Eddie Varley - May 3, 2009

After a 48 year absence, Bye Bye Birdie will return to Broadway this fall presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in a production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson). Directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom, Bye Bye Birdie has a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. Roundabout is proud to welcome back three artists who have previously worked at the theatrical institution: John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Bill Irwin.

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Gets Revived At Met Playhouse 5/2-5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2009

Metropolitan Playhouse, 'theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire' (Backstage), presents a revival of It Pays to Advertise, by popular turn-of-the-century comic writers Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter C. Hackett. First presented at the George M. Cohan Theater in 1914, It Pays to Advertise will be revived in Metropolitan's home at 220 E 4th Street May 2nd through May 31st, 2009.

Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.

RED, HOT AND BLUE! Premieres In LA At Whitefire Theatre 5/29-7/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2009

By George Productions presents the Los Angeles premiere of Cole Porter's 1936 hit musical comedy, 'Red, Hot and Blue!' With a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, this was the team's follow-up to 'Anything Goes.' This Depression era screwball comedy deals with a National Lottery offering a first prize to anyone who finds a long-lost love with a rare identification mark.

George M! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Musical Comedy Man
Popularity
The City
Hannah's a Hummer
Always Leave 'em Laughing (When You Say Good-Bye)
The Musical Moon
Oh, You Wonderful Girl
All Aboard for Broadway
Ain't It Awful
I Was Born in Virginia
Twentieth Century Love
New York
Billie
Push Me Along in My Pushcart
A Ring to the Name of Rosie
Give My Regards to Broadway
Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway
So Long, Mary
Down by the Erie
Mary's a Grand Old Name
Yankee Doodle Boy
Harrigan
Nellie Kelly, I Love You
You're a Grand Old Flag
I'd Rather Be Right [i]
Dancing My Worries Away
The Great Easter Sunday Parade
Barnum and Bailey Rag
The Belle of the Barber's Ball
American Ragtime
All in the Wearing
I Want to Hear a Yankee Doodle Tune
The Two of Us
Over There
They're All My Boys
I've Never Been Over There
When We Are M-A Double R-I-E-D
Opening Credits
The Man Who Owns Broadway
George M! has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1968, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1969 and US Tour which opened in 1970.
Best Choreography for Joe Layton.
Best Choreography for Joe Layton, .
George M! has been nominated for the Performance category at the Theatre World Awards for Bernadette Peters.
George M! has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Bernadette Peters.

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