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Broadway
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Offbeat Broadway
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILSome Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading
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Offbeat Broadway
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesSome Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading
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Offbeat Broadway
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesSome Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. This fun multimedia presentation will introduce you to wonderful Broadway that you probably don't know! After all, who would have guessed a musical … Continue reading
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Offbeat Broadway
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesSome Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading
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South Pacific – A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILSouth Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. The masterpiece by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II … Continue reading
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Barry’s Best Of Broadway
Private VenueAs a professional cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have actually seen well over 200 performances on Broadway! I truly love going to the theater in New York City! Accordingly, I make several trips a year to Manhattan … Continue reading
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Kate And Spencer: The Films And Lives of Tracy and Hepburn
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldSpencer Tracy Spencer Tracy was one of the greatest movie actors of all time. His phenomenal career is highlighted with great performance after great performance. Father of the Bride. Boys Town. Captains Courageous. 30 Seconds over Tokyo. Edison, the … Continue reading
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George Gershwin
Private VenueIn a very short career, George Gershwin changed American music forever. He was one of the most beloved composers of music for Broadway. his songs and shows continue to be revived on the New York stage and in theaters around … Continue reading
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Offbeat Broadway
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesSome Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading
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Offbeat Broadway
Private VenueSome Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading