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SUMMARY:South Pacific - A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
DESCRIPTION:South Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s masterpiece combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II with an unforgettable score and powerful lyrics. Add in lavish costumes\, a beautiful set\, and fabulous staging\, and something unforgettable evolves right in front of the audience’s eyes. This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will help you more fully appreciate this work of genius. \nHowever\, South Pacific is more than just an outstanding musical. The story is powerful as it launches a broadside against racism in America. Like Hamilton\, this is a work of genius that transcends musical theater expectations and attempts to influence the country’s political discussion. South Pacific is romantic\, suspenseful\, and often very funny. At its core\, this was a personal statement against racism and prejudice by its extraordinary creators. Click here to read why this story was personal for Oscar Hammerstein II. Two different characters\, both white Americans\, realize that their love for non-white Asian people dooms any chance of returning to a bigoted America in the 1940s. Beloved by critics and the audience\, the show was nonetheless divisive and controversial with some conservatives! This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will reveal its authors’ motivations and intent. \nThis multimedia presentation traces South Pacific’s backstory\, beginning with author John O’Hara’s wartime experiences and brilliant book of short stories that became the basis for the musical. \nWe will look at excerpts from the stage musical and film versions to explore the history and impact of a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of the Broadway stage. Come for the music and stay for the amazing story! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/south-pacific-4/
LOCATION:Palos Heights Public Library\, 12501 S. 71st Avenue\, Palos Heights\, IL\, 69453\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ask A Broadway Star Anything
DESCRIPTION:If you love theater\, this is a fabulous opportunity – your chance to ask a Broadway star anything! \nMegan Sikora is one of Broadway’s most popular performers! She is the first winner of the Chita Rivera Award\, given to the best female dancer on Broadway! Megan’s Broadway shows include HOLIDAY INN.THE NANCE\, HOW TO SUCCEED…\, PROMISES PROMISES\, CURTAINS\, WICKED\, DRACULA\, WONDERFUL TOWN\, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE\, and 42ND STREET!   \nYou may have seen Megan Sikora at Marriott Lincolnshire\, drawing standing ovations for playing the lead in Cabaret or when she starred in the national tours of “White Christmas” and “Guys and Dolls. She has appeared alongside Kristin Chenoweth\, David Hyde Pierce\, Daniel Ratcliffe\, Sean Hayes\, Nathan Lane\, Idina Menzel\, Sutton Foster\, and Corbin Bleu. Perhaps you have seen her on TV or in the movies (click here.) Megan will join us for 90 minutes of stories about Broadway\, and you can ask a Broadway star anything!  \nAlthough Megan often plays ‘ditzy’ characters\, she is anything but! Her charming personality\, whacky sense of humor\, and thoughtful reflections on reiki\, theater\, nutrition\, society\, and life will captivate you. Click here to get a glimpse of why Megan has been a fan favorite of Broadway aficionados – including me! \nI’ll as Megan about her life and dazzling career. But the real fun will be when you get the chance to ask a Broadway star anything! Want to know how performers do lightning-fast costume changes\, how they make Elphaba fly in Wicked\, what happens when something goes wrong backstage\, how the cast feels about signing autographs\, or any other question! Let’s be sure to ask Megan why she has been described as a combination of Ginger Rogers and Lucille Ball\, And about that time a prop removed her wig while she was dancing in 42nd Street!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ask-a-broadway-star-anything/
LOCATION:Fremont Public Library\, 1170 N. Midlothian Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Mel Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Mel Brooks wrote\, directed\, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! \nAs a TV writer\, working for the great Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show of all time. He then\, along with Buck Henry\, created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAnd\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote \n one of the funniest and most Tony Awards-winning Broadway musicals of all time! \nSo Mel Brooks has had a huge impact on TV\, movies\, recordings\, and Broadway. he is serving as a performer\, writer\, lyricist\, composer\, director\, or producer\, Mel Brooks has created a comic legacy that will stand the test of time. And\, at age 94\, he is not even contemplating retirement! \nGet ready to laugh as we take a fascinating multimedia presentation looking at the laughs\, life\, and legacy of one of the funniest men ever – the one and only Mel Brooks! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks-9/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Mel Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Mel Brooks wrote\, directed\, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! \nAs a TV writer\, working for the great Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show of all time. He then\, along with Buck Henry\, created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAnd\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote \n one of the funniest and most Tony Awards-winning Broadway musicals of all time! \nSo Mel Brooks has had a huge impact on TV\, movies\, recordings\, and Broadway. he is serving as a performer\, writer\, lyricist\, composer\, director\, or producer\, Mel Brooks has created a comic legacy that will stand the test of time. And\, at age 94\, he is not even contemplating retirement! \nGet ready to laugh as we take a fascinating multimedia presentation looking at the laughs\, life\, and legacy of one of the funniest men ever – the one and only Mel Brooks! \n  \n 
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