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, Indiana! … Continue reading
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, Indiana! … Continue reading
So, just how good were Rodgers and Hammerstein? In a 16-year career, they wrote 11 musicals. Six of those musicals are among the very best ever produced! The greatest hits of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II include: √ Oklahoma … Continue reading
So just how good were Rodgers and Hammerstein? In a 16 year career, they wrote 11 musicals. Six of those musical are among the very best ever produced! The greatest hits of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II include: √ … Continue reading
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