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Musical Theatre
Michael John LaChiusa Tackles ‘Giant’
Giant. Like its name, the story and cultural waves left in its wake are larger than life. A best-selling novel by Edna Ferber, the epic tale became a blockbuster film directed by George Stevens, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean. Now, audiences will experience Giant as a musical from BMI composer, lyricist and librettist Michael John LaChiusa. LaChiusa acknowledges… more
From MusicWorld, posted 6.19.09
Bourgeoning Theatre Virtuosos Recognized with Harrington Awards
The 10th Annual BMI Foundation Jerry Harrington Awards for Creative Excellence were given at a ceremony held on June 8 at the BMI New York offices. These awards, funded by BMI Assistant Vice President and BMI Foundation board member Evelyn Buckstein in honor of her colleague, the late Jerry Harrington, who was passionately devoted to musical theatre, are given to a member of each BMI Lehman Engel… more
From News, posted 6.17.09
Getting to Know ‘The Boys’: The Lives and Music of The Sherman Brothers
Their songs are ingrained in our collective musical memory: “It’s a Small World,” "Chim Chim Cher-ee," "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," and more. Brothers Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, better known as The Sherman Brothers, composed the scores for classic Hollywood musicals including Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and this summer, a film entitled The Boys will tell their unique story. Songwriting runs in… more
From MusicWorld, posted 6.16.09
‘Billy Elliot,’ ‘Next to Normal’ Win Big at 2009 Tonys
Uplifting hit Billy Elliot has enjoyed a charmed run that culminated with ten wins at the 2009 Tony Awards, held Sunday, June 7 in New York. The winner of Best Musical, Billy Elliot features music and lyrics by legend Sir Elton John (PRS). Next to Normalalso enjoyed a big night as it garnered three awards, including Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, composed… more
From News, posted 6.08.09
‘Broadway on Broadway’ Highlights BMI Musical Theatre Workshop Scribes
The Tony®-honored BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop participated in Symphony Space’s Broadway on Broadway, a 13-hour tribute to musical theatre, on Sunday, May 16. Three writers from the Workshop, Andy Monroe, Jack Letchner and Michael Zam, were interviewed by Workshop artistic coordinator Patrick Cook about their upcoming production of The Kid, based on the memoir by Village… more
From News, posted 5.19.09
Falcone, Kerrigan Receive 2009 Kleban Awards
BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop participants Beth Falcone and Kait Kerrigan have earned the 19th annual Kleban Awards. Bestowed on auspicious lyricists and librettists, each prestigious honor also includes a $100,000 cash prize to be paid in two $50,000 installments over the next two years. The composer and lyricist of Wanda’s World, Falcone snagged the most promising musical theater lyricist… more
From News, posted 5.10.09
Spring Smoker Showcases New Lehman-Engel Workshop Material
On April 30 in New York City, BMI staged its semi-annual Spring Smoker showcase, where industry executives enjoyed performances from participants in the Tony-honored BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. The Smoker, now in its eleventh inception, was inspired by the Cambridge University gatherings of Workshop alumnus and mentor Maury Yeston. Twenty-two featured participants presented sections of twelve new musicals during the event, including… more
From News, posted 5.07.09
‘Billy Elliot’ Leads 2009 BMI Tony Nominees
Inspiring musical Billy Elliot garnered the most nods as nominations for the 63rd Annual Tony Awards were announced Tuesday, May 5 in New York. Featuring music and lyrics by legend Elton John (PRS), the Great Depression-era bildungsroman earned 15 nominations, including Best Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre. Broadway’s 9 to 5, featuring new songs and the classic title composition by BMI Icon Dolly… more
From News, posted 5.06.09
Julie Gold Receives BMI Award at 2009 Bistro Ceremony
The 24th annual Bistro Awards saluted the world’s finest cabaret performers Thursday, April 28 at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York. As part of the ceremony, BMI recognized Grammy-winning songwriter Julie Gold with the BMI Award for Outstanding Songwriter/Entertainer. Co-sponsored by BMI, the celebratory evening also featured performances from all Bistro award-winning artists. The composer of smash “From A Distance,” famously recorded by Bette Midler, Gold… more
From News, posted 5.02.09
Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Earns Record-Breaking 15 Drama Desk Nominations
Broadway musical 9 to 5 broke the record for the most Drama Desk Award nods in a single year when the prestigious ceremony’s annual round of nominees were announced Monday, April 27 in New York. Featuring music and lyrics by BMI Icon Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 garnered a staggering 15 nominations, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music. Parton composed 18 original songs for the… more
From News, posted 4.28.09
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