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"THANK YOU FOR A GREAT CLASS... ONE OF THE BEST I'VE ATTENDED."  

(OSHER Life Long Learning participant) 

CABARET SHOWS AND TALKS WITH MUSIC

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Some Enchanted Evenings:  The World of Rodgers and Hammerstein - an exploration of the musicals written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and how this musical and business partnership created the Golden Age of Musical Theater.

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It's Today!: The Showtunes of Jerry Herman - a celebration of the career of Broadway composer Jerry Herman, including selections from his greatest hits, such as Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage Aux Folles, and some of his lesser-known shows such as Dear World and The Grand Tour.  

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On A Clear Day:  The World and Words of Alan Jay Lerner - memorable songs and stories of how Lerner created magic on both stage and screen, with various musical partners including Frederic Loewe, Burton Lane, and Leonard Bernstein.

 

Beyond Golde and Yente - a discussion of the contributions Jewish women have made to the theater, both on and off the stage. Available as a talk only, or as a talk with live musical performances. 

 

Jewish Composers on Broadway - a lecture with musical performances that looks at the vast array of Jewish composers who have left their stamp on the American Musical. 

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Broadway, My Way - a song-filled celebration of great Broadway shows and tunes, from the Roaring 20s to today.

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Broadway Sing-A-Long - a chance to join with others in the audience and belt out some of Broadway's most famous songs and a few from musical films as well!  No prior singing experience required.  Lyric sheets provided.

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'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin - an exploration of the life and music of composer George Gershwin, filled with performances of his greatest popular songs such as, "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Fascinatin' Rhythm."

 

Tenderly: The Songs of Rosemary Clooney - tribute to the legendary singer, featuring hits like "Come on-a My House" and "Hey There," along with songs from the film White Christmas.

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OTHER THEATER AND MUSICAL THEATER PRESENTATIONS

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Musical Theater and the American Dream - A discussion of how musical theatre expresses the American experience.

 

Eye on the Prize:  Musicals that won the Pulitzer - A look at the 10 musicals that have won the Pulitzer Prize since 1933.

 

The Bard on Broadway - This presentation explores how some of Shakespeare's most famous plays were transformed into Broadway musicals. 
 

From Page to Stage:  How Great Literature Became Great Musicals - A look at some of Broadway's most popular musicals - all of which started as novels.

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