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Irving Berlin
Fred Astaire – A Life in Film
Harper College - Brookdale Plaza 800 S River Road, Des Plaines, ILFred Astaire is rightfully considered to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. Although best remembered for his amazing series of films with Ginger Rogers, his career was actually much longer and involved many other partners. What Fred … Continue reading
Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesCole 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, NorthfieldCole 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 VenueCole 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 VenueCole 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
Barry’s Best Of Broadway
Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, ILAs a professional Cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have seen over 150 performances on Broadway! I truly love theater in New York City and make several trips a year to Manhattan just to see what's new on … Continue reading
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
Holiday Inn The Musical & Waitress The Musical
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesTwo very different but very wonderful Broadway musicals are playing in Chicago this year. This unique, brand-new multimedia presentation will take an in-depth look at both. "Waitress" is one of the most acclaimed musicals currently playing on Broadway. It is … Continue reading
Holiday Inn The Musical & Waitress The Musical
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldTwo very different but very wonderful Broadway musicals are playing in Chicago this year. This unique, brand-new multimedia presentation will take an in-depth look at both. "Waitress" is one of the most acclaimed musicals currently playing on Broadway. It is … Continue reading