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  • Irving Berlin Holiday Inn

    Private Venue

    Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical, featuring music from the incomparable Irving Berlin!  "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 the great Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred … Continue reading

  • Irving Berlin Holiday Inn

    Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

    Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical, featuring music from the incomparable Irving Berlin! "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 great Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire … Continue reading

  • Gene Kelly

    Private Venue

    It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading

  • Irving Berlin

    Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

    Irving Berlin has often been called the quintessential American songwriter of all time.  This is high praise for anyone – especially for an uneducated young immigrant from Russia who came to America not speaking a word of English. As with … Continue reading

  • Rodgers And Hammerstein

    Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

    So, just how good were Rodgers and Hammerstein? In a 16-year career, they wrote 11 musicals. Six of those musicals are among the very best ever produced! The greatest  hits of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II include: √ Oklahoma … Continue reading

  • George Gershwin

    Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, 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 worldwide. … 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 creative, witty, sophisticated, original, and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European-oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, Indiana! … Continue reading

  • Women Writers Of Broadway Musicals

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    With a few noticeable exceptions, writing lyrics for Broadway has been the domain of men.  Oscar Hammerstein. Lin-Manuel Miranda. Irving Berlin. Stephen Sondheim. Call Porter. All were great! But it is no longer just a man's world! Today, we feature … Continue reading

  • Gene Kelly

    Private Venue

    It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading

  • The King And I – Story Of The Real Anna

    Private Venue

    "The King and I " is one of the most beloved musicals. The gorgeous music, lavish sets, phenomenal costumes, and fascinating storyline combine to make The King and I a musical that has had decades of popularity on Broadway and … Continue reading

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