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Make Me a Song

Closing: December 30, 2007

Make Me a Song - 2007 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New World Stages Stage V
340 West 50th Street New York, NY 10019

Make Me a Song: The Music of William Finn is a celebration showcasing the songs of one of the most acclaimed composer-lyricists currently writing for the musical theatre. A two-time Tony Award winner for the groundbreaking musical, Falsettos, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, William Finn is a true living legend. Make Me a Song is big, boisterous and life-loving, like Finn himself.

This poignant and compelling revue effortlessly weaves together songs from Finn's rich and touching songbook. Featuring classics from his hit shows juxtaposed with rarely heard selections from Romance in Hard Times, Elegies and the yet-to-be-produced The Royal Family, these treasured tunes tell personal, haunting and often hilarious tales.


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I was born in Tokyo, Japan, and lived there till I was around ten. My mother met my father in the States. But then, when they got married, they moved back to Japan, had babies raised us, and then my mother remarried. I guess when I was ten, we moved to DC because of his job. I've been here ever since.

Make Me a Song History

Other Productions of Make Me a Song

2006   World Premiere
2007   Off-Broadway
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Make Me a Song - 2007 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revue Make Me a Song

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