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Articles related to "Irving Berlin"
Dreaming of a White Christmas A white Christmas in Arizona is unusual, but the lyrics to the most famous Christmas song ever written were penned while Irving Berlin sat by a swimming pool in Arizona dreaming of a white christmas • the arizona biltmore • phoenix • where irving berlin wrote his most famous song • christmas in arizona
A Song for the Ages On the eve of World War II the great American songwriter Irving Berlin wanted to write a special song. irving berlin • september 1938 • munich crisis • impending war • conference at munich
Dance...dance...dance...A trend for the new Millenium? A look at the trends musical theatre is taking at the start of our new century. musical theatre • trends • millenium • song & dance • spectacular
Holiday Inn Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Irving Berlin and the unheralded Mark Sandrich, all in one magical package holiday inn • bing crosby • fred astaire • irving berlin • white christmas
White Christmas It's on everybody's must-see Holiday list - but its parts are better than the whole white christmas • bing crosby • danny kaye • vera-ellen • rosemary clooney
Ella Fitzgerald 'The First Lady of Song,' Ella Fitzgerald is known for her sweet jazz and sultry ballads, peerless vocal technique and wide vocal range. ella fitzgerald • first lady of song • american jazz singer • ella fitzgerald grammy awards • ella fitzgerald musical education
THE COCOANUTS - The Marx Brothers' Debut A look at the first Marx Brothers film, THE COCOANUTS (1929). groucho • harpo • chico • zeppo • the marx brothers
BERT WILLIAMS, THE JACKIE ROBINSON OF THE AMERICAN THEATER A biography of Bert Williams (1863-1922), the first black singer/comedian/actor in America to appear with white performers, and the first African American to star in the Ziegfeld "Follies." black vaudeville performers • george walker • bert williams • blackface • minstrel shows
BILLIE DOVE, THE AMERICAN BEAUTY AND CINEMATIC GODDESS Biographical sketch of Billie Dove, for whom Irving Berlin wrote "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody"in the 1919 Ziegfeld Follies. She went on to build a successful career as an actress in both silent and talking films. billie dove • the american beauty cinematic goddess • screen secrets magazine • 1919 ziegfeld follies • irving berlin
Can One Person Do It All? Writing a musical is often the collaboration between a bookwriter, a composer and lyricist. Is it possible for one person to do it all? musical • music • composer • lyrics • lyricist
Damian Marley on Reggae In early 2006 Damian Marley offered insight into hip-hop collaborations, digital instruments, and the Miami Symphonic Strings on his hit album "Welcome to Jamrock." damian marley • winter x games • aspen • ski • snowboard
RUTH ETTING, SONGBIRD EXTRAORDINAIRE, PART TWO OF THREE This covers Ruth Etting's New York career, when she appeared in the 1927 Ziegfeld Follies, starred on radio and in two-reeler "shorts" produced by Warner Brothers' Vitaphone Studies. It was during this period that she became the quintessential torch singer. ruth etting • torch singers • torch songs • jazz age • sultry ballads lamenting lost love
The Evolution of Ellis Island Ellis Island has many stories, most about 12 million immigrants landing on its soil during a mere 62 year period in its long history. ellis island history • samuel ellis • war of 1812 fort • immigration station • 12 million immigrants
THE ZIEGFELD GIRL: WHO WAS SHE? Account of what made a Ziegfeld Girl what she was, including short biographies of some of the more famous "girls." florenz ziegfeld • josephine baker • nudity in the follies • billie dove • marion davies
White Christmas 1954 Christmas Day pick of all classic movies white christmas • bing crosby • romemary clooney • danny kaye • christmas movies
Astaire and Rogers Astaire and Rogers: The Complete Film Collection is an 11 disc box set encompassing the pair's entire cannon. astaire and rogers • fred astaire • ginger rogers • classic musicals • musicals
Ronan Tynan: Dawning of the Day Ronan Tynan knows a bit about tough times. After losing both legs, he went on to become first a world-class athlete, then a doctor, and oh yeah, one of the Irish Tenors. ronan tynan • the dawning of the day • the irish tenors • vince gill • brown bannister
10 Classic Movies for Christmas It's that time of year again when thoughts turn to all things festive. Here are 10 classic movies to get you in the mood for Christmas. classic christmas movies • top 10 christmas films • it's a wonderful life • miracle on 34th street • white christmas film
Great New York Musicals 2008 Three top Broadway shows from a Paddy Chayefsky play adapted by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein to one of a kind Stew, to the high voltage shenanighans of Mel Brooks. a catered affair • young frankenstein • passing strange • stew • mel brooks
Music Libraries on the Internet I suppose at first glance, I might be tempted to run in the other direction at the sight of this week's title, because usually when I think of libraries, I think "BO-RING. programs • libraries on the internet • musicians • music teachers • kids
Musical Chairs Part I Any hep cat who enjoyed listening to swing music on the radio had a rude awakening on New Years Day 1941. ascap • music • ban • nab • networks
My Favorite Things: A visit to the RHO rodgers and hammerstein organization • web site • website • theater
Recent Links '02 - Part 2
An inventory of recently accrued theatrically relevant websites. This week: Show Tunes playwright • writing • theatre • theater • playhouse
The Creation of a New Musical, Part 9b - Preproduction: Music Prep musical • preproduction • music preparation • copyists
"Ray Of Sunshine" A short remembrance to Johnnie Ray, the man, and his dealings with his deafness. johnnie ray • singer • inspiration • songwriter • entertainer
Easter Lilies Easter lilies are associated with Christianity, with Easter, and with paganism and mythology. Let an Easter Lily grace your home during the Easter holidays. easter • easter lily • lily • florence cardinal • cardinal
FOX and NBC Unveil Their New Fall Schedules A look at the new fall schedules for the FOX and NBC networks; this week in television history; and my television viewing recommendations for the week. fox • nbc • television programs • fall schedules • networks
Happy Franksgiving? In 1939, President Roosevelt tried to do a good deed for businessmen. What he got was a three year national controversey. thanksgiving day • roosevelt • retail businessmen • state governors • football teams
My introduction to Shakespeare on film My personal introduction to Shakespeare on film. shakespeare • branagh • theatre • theater • drama
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We continue to follow some news items and events regarding theatre in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the US. playwright • writing • theatre • theater • playhouse
NYPD BLUE STAR DENNIS FRANZ HONORED NYPD BLUE star honored; a new BONANZA is on the way; Major League Baseball is just around the corner, news for political junkies; this week in tv history; tv viewing recommendations. nypd blue • dennis franz • espn • c-span • bonanza
The Creation of a New Musical, Part 9e -- Preproduction: Music Preparation musical • preproduction • copyists • music reproduction • computer software
1960s Music: Answer Songs, Parodies, and Death Tunes A look at parodies (or spoofs), answer songs, and the short-lived fad of death tunes 1960 music • answer songs • song spoofs • response songs • death songs
Ethel Waters: Strength and Warmth Ethel Waters had one of the most distinctive singing voices of the twentieth century, but today, she is best remembered for her strong film performances. Here are some of her best. ethel waters • cabin in the sky • pinky • the member of the wedding
FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART IV The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II. army • navy • spanish-american war • world war i • world war ii
From Walking Tours to Gospel Tours, New York Offers it All Though many people shun taking a tour of any kind, in a city as big as New York it is hard not to take advantage of some of the more interesting operations. While riding around on a double decker bus for $40 might sound dull, a Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour for $13 is something not to miss. history • tours • eating • harlem • greenwich village
Ring in the New Year with The Marx Brothers! Turner Classics is bringing in 2002 with a marathon of Marx Brothers films! groucho • harpo • chico • zeppo • the marx brothers
Spooky New York A Halloween treat chock full O' fright. In this article, you will find a small, fun list that includes the burial places of some of New York's notorious and freakish, and what they did to get there.
Luxury Hotels in London - The Ritz The Ritz is not only one of the best of London's luxury hotels it also is a famous landmark with many historic connections and 'Tea at the Ritz' is a real treat. london’s luxury hotels • ritz hotel london • tea at the ritz • palm court • ritz restaurant
Christmas Cheer- Selected Holiday Specials A collection of family-friendly movies, specials and special episodes to air this holiday season, on American and Canadian television. |
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