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SUMMARY:Carousel and Cinderella - Rodgers And Hammerstein
DESCRIPTION:Carousel and Cinderella – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classics – are very different\, yet each is influentially popular and often revived today. \nIn 1945\, “Carousel” was the second great hit for the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The nostalgic\, sentimental\, and emotional story has brought audiences to tears since it premiered. It has brought audiences to tears ever since it premiered. The song” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” is one of the most emotionally evocative songs ever written in any contact. We will look at the development of this great Broadway musical and see how Rodgers and Hammerstein’s artistry lifted a somewhat mawkish story to great heights of Broadway magic. \nRodgers and Hammerstein’s lovely musical “Cinderella” was the first major original musical written directly for television. Despite the extremely limited production facilities and technology available back in 1957\, the show was brilliant! Starring Julie Andrews\, producing many hit songs\, and inspiring several televised revivals\, “Cinderella” is often overlooked as one of the great Rodgers and Hammerstein classics. \nThe show is such an unforgettable work of art that it was even produced as a full Broadway musical\, to great critical acclaim\, in 2013. Remarkably\, that is almost half a century after “Cinderella” first appeared on television! \nJoin us for this fun and fast-moving multimedia presentation! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carousel-and-cinderella-rodgers-and-hammerstein-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Carousel and Cinderella - Rodgers And Hammerstein
DESCRIPTION:Carousel and Cinderella – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classics – are very different\, yet each is influentially popular and often revived today. \nIn 1945\, “Carousel” was the second great hit for the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The nostalgic\, sentimental\, and emotional story has brought audiences to tears since it premiered. It has brought audiences to tears ever since it premiered. The song” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” is one of the most emotionally evocative songs ever written in any contact. We will look at the development of this great Broadway musical and see how Rodgers and Hammerstein’s artistry lifted a somewhat mawkish story to great heights of Broadway magic. \nRodgers and Hammerstein’s lovely musical “Cinderella” was the first major original musical written directly for television. Despite the extremely limited production facilities and technology available back in 1957\, the show was brilliant! Starring Julie Andrews\, producing many hit songs\, and inspiring several televised revivals\, “Cinderella” is often overlooked as one of the great Rodgers and Hammerstein classics. \nThe show is such an unforgettable work of art that it was even produced as a full Broadway musical\, to great critical acclaim\, in 2013. Remarkably\, that is almost half a century after “Cinderella” first appeared on television! \nJoin us for this fun and fast-moving multimedia presentation! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carousel-and-cinderella-rodgers-and-hammerstein-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:The Lifer And Career Of George Clooney (AM)
DESCRIPTION:George Clooney is one of the most celebrated actors and cultural icons of our time. From his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross on ER to his commanding performances in Syriana and The Descendants\, George Clooney has captivated audiences with his unique blend of charisma\, talent\, and versatility. \nThis multimedia program offers a deep dive into the life and career of an actor who has become a true Hollywood legend. \nIn addition to his award-winning performances\, Clooney’s filmography includes beloved hits such as Ocean’s Eleven\, Michael Clayton\, Batman And Robin\, The Ides Of March\, and Up in the Air. \nAs an A-list producer and director\, George Clooney has shaped the cinematic landscape\, earning critical acclaim for films like Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind and Good Night and Good Luck. His ability to bring depth and charm to his roles has cemented him as a leading figure in the entertainment world. \nBeyond Hollywood\, George Clooney is renowned for his humanitarian efforts and political activism\, from advocating for refugees to supporting disaster relief efforts. A committed family man\, he has balanced his personal life with his high-profile career\, inspiring millions around the world. Don’t miss this engaging program that celebrates Clooney’s remarkable journey—sign up today! \n=============================== \nCOST\nThe price to join the presentation is a minumum donation of $5.00 to help support my work.\nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nCash/Check\nPayable to: Barry Bradford\nMail to:\nBarry Bradford\nP.O. Box #177\nDeerfield\, IL 60015\nPlease write “Ocean” in the subject line. \nPayPal\nPay securely via PayPal:\n\n(Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.) \nVenmo\nSend to: @B-Bradford-1\nPlease include “Ocean” in the note. \nZelle\nUse the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET\nInclude “Ocean” in the note. \nWAIVER OPTION\nIf you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00\, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion. \nREGISTRATION LINK\nClick Here to Register\nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK?\nIf you don’t receive a confirmation email after registering\, it means your sign-up wasn’t completed. Be sure to: \n\nCheck your spam folder for the confirmation email.\nSave the confirmation email once you find it.\n\nIf you still can’t locate the email\, return to the website and register again. Unfortunately\, I cannot manually send you the link\, as they are generated directly by Zoom. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-lifer-and-career-of-george-clooney-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Current Events
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SUMMARY:The Lifer And Career Of George Clooney
DESCRIPTION:George Clooney is one of the most celebrated actors and cultural icons of our time. From his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross on ER to his commanding performances in Syriana and The Descendants\, George Clooney has captivated audiences with his unique blend of charisma\, talent\, and versatility. \nThis multimedia program offers a deep dive into the life and career of an actor who has become a true Hollywood legend. \nIn addition to his award-winning performances\, Clooney’s filmography includes beloved hits such as Ocean’s Eleven\, Michael Clayton\, Batman And Robin\, The Ides Of March\, and Up in the Air. \nAs an A-list producer and director\, George Clooney has shaped the cinematic landscape\, earning critical acclaim for films like Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind and Good Night and Good Luck. His ability to bring depth and charm to his roles has cemented him as a leading figure in the entertainment world. \nBeyond Hollywood\, George Clooney is renowned for his humanitarian efforts and political activism\, from advocating for refugees to supporting disaster relief efforts. A committed family man\, he has balanced his personal life with his high-profile career\, inspiring millions around the world. Don’t miss this engaging program that celebrates Clooney’s remarkable journey—sign up today! \n=============================== \nCOST\nThe price to join the presentation is a minumum donation of $5.00 to help support my work.\nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nCash/Check\nPayable to: Barry Bradford\nMail to:\nBarry Bradford\nP.O. Box #177\nDeerfield\, IL 60015\nPlease write “George” in the subject line. \nPayPal\nPay securely via PayPal:\n\n(Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.) \nVenmo\nSend to: @B-Bradford-1\nPlease include “George” in the note. \nZelle\nUse the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET\nInclude “George” in the note. \nWAIVER OPTION\nIf you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00\, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion. \nREGISTRATION LINK\nClick Here to Register\nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK?\nIf you don’t receive a confirmation email after registering\, it means your sign-up wasn’t completed. Be sure to: \n\nCheck your spam folder for the confirmation email.\nSave the confirmation email once you find it.\n\nIf you still can’t locate the email\, return to the website and register again. Unfortunately\, I cannot manually send you the link\, as they are generated directly by Zoom. \n 
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SUMMARY:Barry's Broadway Blockbusters Part I
DESCRIPTION:I am so excited about this program! Barry’s Broadway blockbuster\, part one\, will examine some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. \nIn this exciting brand-new program\, cultural historian and Broadway maven Barry Bradford presents some of the show-stopping musical numbers from Broadway’s best shows of the last 25 years. We will learn the stories behind the songs and productions and see amazing performances from shows that may include Waitress\, Some Like It Hot\, Come from Away\, and the revivals of Oklahoma\, South Pacific\, and Carousel. \nThis exciting multimedia program is pure entertainment! If you love great music and choreography\, you don’t want to miss it! \nFor each song\, we will get a brief introduction to the show and the composer/lyricist\, the background of the music\, and how it fits into the narrative. Then\, we will watch some of Broadway’s most fantastic performers—knocking phenomenal musical numbers out of the park. \nIf you wish to attend\, please call our great friends at the Northbrook Senior Center for registration information! I promise you’ll love this program!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/barrys-broadway-blockbusters-part-i-10/
LOCATION:Northbrook Senior Center\, 3323 Walters Ave\, Northbrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Mel Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Mel Brooks wrote\, directed\, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! \nAs a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show of all time. He then\, along with Buck Henry\, created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAnd\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote\none of the funniest and most Tony Awards-winning Broadway musicals of all time! \nSo Mel Brooks has had a massive impact on TV\, movies\, recordings\, and Broadway. he is serving as a performer\, writer\, lyricist\, composer\, director\, and producer; Mel Brooks has created a comic legacy that will stand the test of time. And\, at age 94\, he is not even contemplating retirement! \nGet ready to laugh as we take a fascinating multimedia presentation on the laughs\, life\, and legacy of one of the funniest men ever—the one and only Mel Brooks! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks-7/
LOCATION:Uniper
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Mel Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Mel Brooks wrote\, directed\, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! \nAs a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show of all time. He then\, along with Buck Henry\, created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAnd\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote\none of the funniest and most Tony Awards-winning Broadway musicals of all time! \nSo Mel Brooks has had a massive impact on TV\, movies\, recordings\, and Broadway. he is serving as a performer\, writer\, lyricist\, composer\, director\, and producer; Mel Brooks has created a comic legacy that will stand the test of time. And\, at age 94\, he is not even contemplating retirement! \nGet ready to laugh as we take a fascinating multimedia presentation on the laughs\, life\, and legacy of one of the funniest men ever—the one and only Mel Brooks! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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