The Moony Shapiro Songbook

Opened: May 3, 1981
Closing: May 03, 1981

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Morosco Theatre
217 West 45th Street New York, NY

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Marvel Stars That Have Taken Bows on Broadway by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 12, 2021

Which Marvel stars have been nominated for Tony awards? Which Marvel stars have produced shows on Broadway? What are some of their upcoming Broadway projects! Read on to find out!

Westport Country Playhouse Presents a Playreading Of Comedy/Drama VISITING MR. GREEN by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2019

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedy/drama, a?oeVisiting Mr. Greena?? by Jeff Baron, on Monday, November 18, at 7 p.m. The cast includes Tim Jerome as Mr. Green and Charles Socarides as Ross Gardiner. The reading will be directed by Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist and curator of the playreading series. Tickets are $20 each.

Performances Begin Tomorrow For Keen Company's NY Premiere Of SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2019

Performances begin tomorrow, Tuesday February 26th, for the New York premiere of  Surely Goodness and Mercy, a truly Keen story about an exceptional boy living a troubled life in Newark, NJ who does a good deed for an often unnoticed person.   Sarita Covington, Jay Mazyck, Brenda Pressley, Courtney Thomas, and Cezar Williams star under Jessi D. Hill's direction.

Keen Company Announces Cast for NY Premiere of SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2019

Today Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced the cast for the New York premiere of  Surely Goodness and Mercy, a truly Keen story about an exceptional boy living a troubled life in Newark, NJ who does a good deed for an often unnoticed person.   Sarita Covington, Jay Mazyck, Brenda Pressley, Courtney Thomas, and Cezar Williams will star under Jessi D. Hill's direction. The design team includes Lee Savage (scenic), Nicole Wee (costumes), Devorah Kengmana (lighting), and Sadah Espii Proctor (sound).

Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach by Walter McBride - Jul 20, 2018

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported, Tony Award Winner Gary Beach passed away this week at age 70. He is survived by his husband Jeffrey Barnett.

BWW Flashback: The Finest Performances of the Late, Great Gary Beach by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2018

Below, we take a look back to remember some of the finest roles of one of Broadway's finest players...

Tony Award Winner Gary Beach Passes Away At Age 70 by Alan Henry - Jul 18, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award Winner Gary Beach has passed away at age 70. He is survived by his husband Jeffrey Barnett.

Check Out The Complete Video Playlist For The Hit Concert Series IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE by Michael Dale - Apr 21, 2016

How many of these great songs do you know from underappreciated musicals?

Stage and Screen Vets Anne Hathaway, Daniel Radcliffe, Jeff Goldblum Among Cast for THE MODERN OCEAN Film by Jessica Khan - Nov 3, 2015

Stage and screen stars Anne Hathaway, Daniel Radcliffe and Jeff Goldblum are among the starry cast for Shane Carruth's upcoming film THE MODERN OCEAN.

BWW TV: Exclusive Sneak Peek! Terrence Mann, David Harris and More in Highlights of CRT's LES MISERABLES by TV - On the Road - May 29, 2015

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT presents LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination, begins later this month. Performances of LES MISERABLES began on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Terrence Mann, David Harris and More in CRT's LES MISERABLES by Christina Mancuso - May 29, 2015

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT presents LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination, begins later this month. Performances of LES MISERABLES began on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113. Check out a first look below!

Terrence Mann Directs, Stars in CRT's LES MISERABLES, Beginning Tonight by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) presents LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and also starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination. Performances of LES MISERABLES begin tonight May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes of CRT's LES MISERABLES Starring Terrence Mann by Stage Tube - May 28, 2015

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT)'s upcoming production of LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination, begins later this month. Performances of LES MISERABLES begin on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113. Check out a behind-the-scenes look below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of CRT's LES MISERABLES - Terrence Mann, Ariana DeBose & More! by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2015

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT)'s upcoming production of LES MISERABLES, directed by Terrence Mann and starring Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination, begins later this month. Performances of LES MISERABLES begin on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113. Check out a first look at the cast!

Ariana DeBose & David Harris to Join Terrence Mann in CRT's LES MISERABLES; Full Cast Announced! by Tyler Peterson - May 8, 2015

 Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) has announced the complete cast for its production of Les Miserables beginning later this month.  Directed by Terrence Mann, Les Miserables will star Mann as Inspector Javert, a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received his first Tony Award-nomination.  Performances of Les Miserables begin on May 28, 2015 and continue through June 7, 2015 at Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.  Tickets are now onsale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113.

WAKE UP with BWW 10/22/14 - FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY and More! by Jessica Showers - Oct 22, 2014

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE opens tonight off-Broadway and Seth Rudetsky launches his new book series!

BWW Exclusive: Preview of INSIDE ACT: HOW TEN ACTORS MADE IT AND HOW YOU CAN TOO- with Gary Beach! by Ken Womble - Sep 5, 2014

Why do some actors make it and others don't? Ken Womble sets out to find the answer to this question, one that has fascinated and tormented him for years, in his new book, INSIDE ACT: How Ten Actors Made it and How You Can Too (Hansen Publishing Group, 373 pages, $24.99). To celebrate the release, BroadwayWorld will be featuring chapter previews from the new book. Today, hear from Gary Beach!

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Announces Cast of ANYTHING GOES: IN CONCERT, 5/9-10 by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2014

Since its highly successful Broadway debut 80 years ago, Anything Goes has been revived multiple times and now receives a world premiere symphonic version with Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) and an all-star Broadway cast, Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, as part of the ISO's Printing Partners Pops Series at the Hilbert Circle Theatre.

Jason Danieley, Alexandra Silber and More Set for The Collegiate Chorale's SONG OF NORWAY Tonight by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2013

The Collegiate Chorale presents Song of Norway by Robert Wright and George Forrest tonight, April 30, 2013 at 6:30pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC.

Jason Danieley, Santino Fontana and More Set for The Collegiate Chorale's SONG OF NORWAY, 4/30 by Kelsey Denette - Apr 11, 2013

The Collegiate Chorale has announced Song of Norway by Robert Wright and George Forrest on April 30, 2013 at 6:30pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC. Tickets are on sale at www.carnegiehall.org. Single tickets for this concert start at $25.

The Collegiate Chorale Presents SONG OF NORWAY, Featuring Jason Danieley, Santino Fontana and More, 4/30 by Kelsey Denette - Mar 6, 2013

The Collegiate Chorale announces Song of Norway by Robert Wright and George Forrest on April 30, 2013 at 6:30pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC. Tickets are on sale at www.carnegiehall.org. Single tickets for this concert start at $25.

STAGE TUBE: Jeff Goldblum Talks SEMINAR on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' by Stage Tube - Apr 3, 2012

Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, Independence Day, 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'), appeared on last night's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' to discuss his starring role in Broadway's SEMINAR. Goldblum assumes the role of Leonard in the play tonight, April 3 for an 8-week run.

Indianapolis Symph Orch Performs Concert Stage Production of Hello, Dolly! by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2012

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will perform the world premiere of a new symphonic concert stage production of Jerry Herman's famous Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! starring versatile singer Sandi Patty as Dolly Levi and renowned Tony Award-winning actor Gary Beach as Horace Vandergelder in Printing Partners Pops Series concerts Friday and Saturday, January 13 and 14, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and Sunday, January 15, at The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel, Ind.

Indianapolis Symph Orch Performs Concert Stage Production of Hello, Dolly! by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2012

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will perform the world premiere of a new symphonic concert stage production of Jerry Herman's famous Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! starring versatile singer Sandi Patty as Dolly Levi and renowned Tony Award-winning actor Gary Beach as Horace Vandergelder in Printing Partners Pops Series concerts Friday and Saturday, January 13 and 14, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and Sunday, January 15, at The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel, Ind.

BWW Reviews: If It Only Even Runs a Minute 4 by Jena Tesse Fox - Oct 18, 2010

Fans of forgotten musicals should be flocking to this freshman concert series, which celebrates Broadway's hidden treasures.

Judy Kaye and Euan Morton Kick Off CENTERSTAGE's Cabaret Series, 10/15 by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009

CENTERSTAGE has announced that Tony winner Judy Kaye and Tony nominee Euan Morton will be the first two performers showcased in their new cabaret series. The performances will take place in The Head Theater.

BWW TV: SO V Featured Performer Day 4: Gary Beach by Robert Diamond - Oct 8, 2009

Gary Beach received the 2001 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for the role of Roger DeBris in the Broadway production of 'The Producers.' His other Broadway experiences include 'Les Miserables', 'La Cage aux Folles', 'Beauty and the Beast' (Tony nomination and Ovation Award nomination), 'Sweet Adeline' (Encores!), 'Doonesbury,' 'The Moony Shapiro Songbook', 'Annie,' 'Something's Afoot,' '1776', plus the national companies of: 'Les Misérables,' 'Legends!,' 'Lend Me a Tenor,' 'Closer than Ever,' and 'Of Thee I Sing' (Helen Hayes nomination).

Judy Kaye and Euan Morton Kick Off CENTERSTAGE's Cabaret Series, 10/15 by Jessica Lewis - Oct 5, 2009

CENTERSTAGE has announced that Tony winner Judy Kaye and Tony nominee Euan Morton will be the first two performers showcased in their new cabaret series. The performances will take place in The Head Theater.

Eakeley, Lysy and Pressley Join Cast of MTC's THE AMERICAN PLAN by Eddie Varley - Nov 19, 2008

Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) announced full casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of Richard Greenberg's THE AMERICAN PLAN which will be directed by Tony nominee David Grindley (Journey's End). The previously announced Lily Rabe and Mercedes Ruehl will be joined by Benjamin Eakeley (Sweeney Todd), Austin Lysy (A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Delacorte), and Brenda Pressley (The First Breeze of Summer).

Jerome Goes Down Maine with My Fair Lady by TJ Fitzgerald - Sep 3, 2008

Respected NY actor Tim Jerome Reprises Role of Doolittle At Ogunquit Playhouse

Kaye to Star in 'Sweeney' Tour; Boston's BAA Season Set by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2007

Judy Kaye will star as Mrs. Lovett in the previously announced national tour of Sweeney Todd, which will play the Colonial Theatre from October 23rd through November 4th, 2007.

Gary Beach to Host 'Mr. Broadway 2007' Pageant by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2007

Gary Beach, Tony award-winner and current cast member of Les Miserables has been announced as Host of Mr. Broadway 2007, the inaugural Broadway beauty pageant, set for Monday evening, April 30th at New World Stages

Pressley Stars in Kennedy's How Did You Meet the Beatles by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2007

On, Monday, January 15, Mom, Adam P. Kennedy and Adrienne Kennedy's How Did You Meet the Beatles? - A True Story of London in the 1960's will be performed at Joe's Pub

Kaye, Vroman, Etc. Celebrate Bernstein at Caramoor, July 1 by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2006

On July 1st, Judy Kaye, Lisa Vroman and more will sing the songs of Leonard Bernstein at Caramoor in Katonah, NY

Kaye to Step in for LuPone in Sweeney Todd, June 20-25 by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2006

While Patti LuPone has her turn as Rose in the Ravinia Festival's Gypsy in Chicago, Judy Kaye will hawk the worst pies in London as Sweeney Todd's Mrs. Lovett from June 20th through 25th

Kudisch and Kaye to Headline L.A. Reprise! Zorba, May 2-14 by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2006

Marc Kudisch and Judy Kaye have signed on to headline the Reprise! Broadway's Best staged concert production of the Kander and Ebb musical Zorba from May 2nd through 14th at the UCLA Freud Playhouse

Peters, Goldblum and Ivanek Chat on Breakfast with the Arts, Sept. 18 by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2005

Tony Award-winner Bernadette Peters and Pillowman stars Jeff Goldblum and Zeljko Ivanek will appear on Breakfast with the Arts on September 18th

Wave of Celebrity Table Guests Released for September 25th Broadway Flea Market by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2005

The 19th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will be held Sunday, September 25 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Shubert Alley & West 44th Street.

Julia Stiles and Heather Burns Cast Alongside Mia Farrow in Fran's Bed by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2005

The Playright Horizons show begins previews on August 30 and opens on September 25.

The Moony Shapiro Songbook FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Songbook
East River Rhapsody
Talking Picture Show
Meg
Mister Destiny
Your Time Is Different from Mine
Pretty Face
Je Vous Aime, Milady
Les Halles
Olympics '36
Nazi Party Pooper
I'm Gonna Take Her Home to Momma
Bumpity-Bump
The Girl in the Window
Victory V
April in Wisconsin
It's Only a Show
Bring Back Tomorrow
Happy Hickory
When a Brother Is a Mother to His Sister
Climbin'
Don't Play That Lovesong Anymore
Lovely Sunday Morning
Rusty's Dream Ballet
A Storm in My Heart
The Pokenhatchit Public Protest Committee
I Accuse
Messages
I Found Love
Golden Oldie
Nostalgia
Mooney Shapiro Medley of Pop Standards
The Moony Shapiro Songbook has had 3 productions including West End which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1981 and Broadway which opened in 1981.
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