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  • Singing In The Rain Broadway and Hollywood

    Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

    "Singin' In The Rain" has been called "the very  best movie never to win a single Oscar! It is not only one of the greatest musical ever made - it is one of the greatest movies of any kind!  Click … Continue reading

  • The King And I

    Private Venue

    "The King and " is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. The gorgeous music, sumptuous sets, phenomenal costumes and  a fascinating story line all combine to make The King and I a musical that has had decades … Continue reading

  • George Gershwin

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    In 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

  • Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius

    Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, IL

    In the opinion of many critics, the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest and most creative shows in the history of television comedy. The sheer talent of Sid Caesar is overwhelming - as  Carl Reiner, his writer and co-star put it: … Continue reading

  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, … Continue reading

  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, … Continue reading

  • George Gershwin

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    In 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

  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music

    Private Venue

    Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, … Continue reading

  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music

    Private Venue

    Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, … Continue reading