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Monday, November 17, 2025

A Fats Waller Musical All But Disappeared (Until Now) by Will Friedwald

The jazz pianist and composer wrote music for the World War II hit “Early to Bed,” which was running when he died at 39. Two concerts will bring its songs back to life.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AM

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Brian Stokes Mitchell: Songs and Stories for Today by Will Friedwald

"What a Wonderful World" sings the masterful Tony-winner, still seeking "The Impossible Dream" The post Brian Stokes Mitchell: Songs and Stories for Today appeared first on New York Stage R…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:34PM

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Songbook Sundays: Got Gershwin at Dizzy’s Club by Will Friedwald

New Lincoln Center songbook series, Karen Ziemba & Sydney James Harcourt sing George & Ira The post Songbook Sundays: Got Gershwin at Dizzy’s Club appeared first on New York Stage …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:26PM

Thursday, May 12, 2022

For Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz by Will Friedwald

A gala salute to the Wicked composer, featuring his songs and his stars The post For Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:49PM

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Candace Bushnell Live at the Carlyle: A Diva with a Difference by Will Friedwald

The Sex in the City author "returns" to the House that Bobby Short built The post Candace Bushnell Live at the Carlyle: A Diva with a Difference appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 03:45PM

Thursday, April 28, 2022

For the First Time in Forever: The Songs of Kristen & Bobby Lopez by Will Friedwald

The New York Pops present an evening of songs by the authors of Frozen and other hit Broadway musicals The post For the First Time in Forever: The Songs of Kristen & Bobby Lopez appeare…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00AM

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Far From The Home I Love: Fiddler Reimagined by Will Friedwald

Saxophonist Paul Shapiro and friends present a jazz Fiddler with present-day resonance The post Far From The Home I Love: Fiddler Reimagined appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 04:50PM

Friday, March 4, 2022

Isaac Mizrahi: Back at Café Carlyle by Will Friedwald

The fashion entrepreneur charms in his guise as saloon singer The post Isaac Mizrahi: Back at Café Carlyle appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00AM

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Marilyn Maye at Birdland: Forever Young for a New Year by Will Friedwald

Well more than fifty shades of Maye The post Marilyn Maye at Birdland: Forever Young for a New Year appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:08PM

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Get Happy: Michael Feinstein Celebrates The Judy Garland Centennial by Will Friedwald

The singer/scholar/pianist channels the spirit of Judy-Ism The post Get Happy: Michael Feinstein Celebrates The Judy Garland Centennial appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:15PM

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Melissa Errico Sings Her New York by Will Friedwald

The Stage-struck New York singing star returns to Feinstein's/54 Below The post Melissa Errico Sings Her New York appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:29PM

Monday, May 25, 2015

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

'Cinderella': That Flexible Fairy Tale by Will Friedwald

From its 1957 beginning through its incarnations in 1965, 1997 and now on Broadway, "Rodgers + Hammerstein's 'Cinderella'" is a story of transformations.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal Subscription at 06:41PM

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