“Singin’ In The Rain” has been called the best movie ever that did not win a single Oscar. The remarkable story of how this dazzling musical came to be is both charming and enlightening. We will hear the behind-the-scenes stories … 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 →
With a few noticeable exceptions, writing lyrics for Broadway has been the domain of men. Oscar Hammerstein. Lin-Manuel Miranda. Irving Berlin. Stephen Sondheim. Call Porter. All were great! But it is no longer just a man’s world! Today, we feature … 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 →
Irving Berlin has often been called the quintessential American songwriter of all time. This is high praise for anyone – especially for an uneducated young immigrant from Russia who came to America not speaking a word of English. As with … Continue reading →