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  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music (Part 1)

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    We begin with a simple statement of absolute truth.  Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Porter's melodies were sublime. Equally unforgettable are his amazing  lyrics- they  were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Surprisingly, although … Continue reading

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  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music (Part 2)

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    We begin with a simple statement of absolute truth.  Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Porter's melodies were sublime. Equally unforgettable are his amazing  lyrics- they  were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Surprisingly, although … Continue reading

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  • Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical

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

    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 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and … Continue reading

  • Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical

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

    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 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and … Continue reading

  • Offbeat Broadway (Part 1)

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    Not every Broadway musical becomes a megabit destined to play to sold-out houses for decades, such as "Chicago" "Wicked," "Les Miserables," or "Phantom of the Opera." In fact, some of my favorite Broadway musicals were not big hits, but still … Continue reading

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  • Offbeat Broadway Part 2

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    The 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

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  • Oklahoma

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    Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma is the single most transformational musical in Broadway history! "Oklahoma" is so important that the entire history of Broadway can be divided into before and after the premiere of Oklahoma! The original Broadway production ran 2,212 … Continue reading

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  • The King And I

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

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  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music

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    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, … Continue reading