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South Pacific – A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
Private VenueSouth Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. The masterpiece by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II … Continue reading
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Oklahoma
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesOklahoma is the single most transformational musical in Broadway history! It is so important that the history of Broadway can be divided into before and after the premiere of Oklahoma! This masterpiece by the great team of Richard Rodgers and … Continue reading
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Oklahoma
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOklahoma is the single most transformational musical in Broadway history! It is so important that the history of Broadway can be divided into before and after the premiere of Oklahoma! This masterpiece by the great team of Richard Rodgers and … Continue reading
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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
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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
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Gene Kelly
Private VenueIt 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
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Barry’s Best Of Broadway
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesAs 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
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Offbeat Broadway
Private VenueSome Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading
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Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102Come and celebrate the holidays with the music of 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 Bing Crosby. The original "Holiday … Continue reading
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Chicago’s Best Broadway – 2019
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILEach year, this Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) offers a dynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year! Every year brings a new crop of delights … Continue reading