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Irving Berlin
Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesCole 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
Offbeat Broadway
Private VenueThe Tony Awards are right around the corner, so let's celebrate with laughs and some great music! I've learned that some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. If you think … Continue reading
Ask A Broadway Star Anything
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIf you love theater, this is a fabulous opportunity - your chance to ask a Broadway star anything! Megan Sikora is one of Broadway's most popular performers! She is the first winner of the Chita Rivera Award, given to the … Continue reading
Offbeat Broadway
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Tony Awards are right around the corner, so let's celebrate with laughs and some great music! I've learned that some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. If you think … Continue reading
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
The Marx Brothers
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesThe Marx Brothers were much, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers' combination of odd and unique talents, including a harp-playing mime, a Jewish comic … Continue reading
Irving Berlin Holiday Inn
Private VenueCome 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 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and … Continue reading
Irving Berlin Holiday Inn
Private VenueCome 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
Private VenueCome 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, ILCome 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