The More the Merrier

InDepth InterView: Rob Morrow & Robert D. Wachs Discuss New Paul Jabara Disco Musical LAST DANCE & More

Today we are focusing a super-special spotlight on one of the Fall's most intriguing musical entries trying out in New York, the York Theatre Company's lab mounting of the new Paul Jabara jukebox musical LAST DANCE, by talking to the show's lead, recognizable TV and film star Rob Morrow, and the show's lead producer, noted comedic shepherd and filmmaker Robert D. Wachs, whom filled me in on all aspects of the show in a comprehensive chat late last week just prior to this week's start of rehearsals. In this all-encompassing conversation, Morrow, Wachs and I discuss the genesis of the new disco-themed musical celebrating the life and career of Jabara, the accomplished Emmy, Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of Broadway shows (RACHAEL LILY ROSENBLOOM… AND DON'T YOU EVER FORGET IT), movie songs ("Last Dance" from THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY; the titular "The Main Event") and numerous pop/rock/disco hits, such as "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls, Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer's epic disco duet "Enough Is Enough (No More Tears)" and his many solo hits, as well as the finer points of the story, concept, casting and the ultimate goals of the new Philip William McKinley-directed production, which features a book by Shaun McKenna. Additionally, Morrow and Wachs each generously share showbiz tales from their storied careers involving such big names as Eddie Murphy, Michael Bennett, Jonathan Larson, Tony Scott and many more and both copiously convey their infectious enthusiasm for the forthcoming fully-produced lab presentation of the new musical that will play for five performances beginning September 20 as they prepare for its first viewing before a paying audience. All of that and much, much more awaits! (more...)

Jamie deRoy & Friends Presents THE MORE THE MERRIER DUETS AND MORE.. on 11/17, Featuring Larsen, Coulter, and More

Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy presents a special evening of her multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Tuesday, November 17th (7PM) at the New York hotspot Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street between 5th & 6th Avenues). 'The More the Merrier Duets & More...' will feature an evening full of duets and multi-voice musical partnering. (more...)

Jamie deRoy & Friends Presents THE MORE THE MERRIER DUETS AND MORE.. on 11/17, Featuring Larsen, Coulter, and More

Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy presents a special evening of her multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Tuesday, November 17th (7PM) at the New York hotspot Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street between 5th & 6th Avenues). 'The More the Merrier Duets & More...' will feature an evening full of duets and multi-voice musical partnering. (more...)

Jamie deRoy & Friends Presents THE MORE THE MERRIER DUETS AND MORE.. on 11/17, Featuring Larsen, Coulter, and More

Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy presents a special evening of her multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Tuesday, November 17th (7PM) at the New York hotspot Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street between 5th & 6th Avenues). 'The More the Merrier Duets & More...' will feature an evening full of duets and multi-voice musical partnering. (more...)

Jamie deRoy & Friends Presents THE MORE THE MERRIER DUETS AND MORE.. on 11/17, Featuring Larsen, Coulter, and More

Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy presents a special evening of her multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Tuesday, November 17th (7PM) at the New York hotspot Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street between 5th & 6th Avenues). 'The More the Merrier Duets & More...' will feature an evening full of duets and multi-voice musical partnering. (more...)

Broadway Blog - Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, November 13, 2009. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Woof! YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is on the Loose at Pantages

I revert to childhood when I see a Mel Brooks movie or show. The sillier the better: the sight gags, the double entendres, The More the Merrier. The New Mel Brooks Musical, Young Frankenstein is a real rip-roaring hoot of a show from start to finish with a great cast and zippy fast-paced direction from Susan Stroman. (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 27th, 2011

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. A summer theater tour of Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and northern Indiana, plus the Muny in St. Louis and some thoughts upon returning from Toronto. (more...)

NYMF Meet And Greet Invites Everyone To The Irish Rogue 1/28

You're Invited to the NYMF MEET & GREET Want to get involved with NYMF? Come to the Irish Rogue on Wednesday, January 28, when NYMF hosts a meet and greet! Come and get to know the NYMF family and have all of your burning Next Link Project and Festival Submissions questions answered at our Mixer! Not a writer? Don't worry - learn about OTHER WAYS you can get involved with NYMF. Come on, we won't bite -- the worst we may do is break out into songs from your favorite NYMF shows of yore. Bring your friends - The More the Merrier! A cash bar with drink specials will be available, including $3 Domestic Bottles & Drafts and $4 Martinis & Cosmos. Wednesday, January 28, 6-8 PM The Irish Rogue, 356 W. 44th Street, 2nd Fl. (8th & 9th Ave) Cheap drinks, the NYMF family, new friends, and answers to all your burning musical theatre questions... See you there! (more...)

NYMF Meet And Greet Invites Everyone To The Irish Rogue 1/28

You're Invited to the NYMF MEET & GREET Want to get involved with NYMF? Come to the Irish Rogue on Wednesday, January 28, when NYMF hosts a meet and greet! Come and get to know the NYMF family and have all of your burning Next Link Project and Festival Submissions questions answered at our Mixer! Not a writer? Don't worry - learn about OTHER WAYS you can get involved with NYMF. Come on, we won't bite -- the worst we may do is break out into songs from your favorite NYMF shows of yore. Bring your friends - The More the Merrier! A cash bar with drink specials will be available, including $3 Domestic Bottles & Drafts and $4 Martinis & Cosmos. Wednesday, January 28, 6-8 PM The Irish Rogue, 356 W. 44th Street, 2nd Fl. (8th & 9th Ave) Cheap drinks, the NYMF family, new friends, and answers to all your burning musical theatre questions... See you there! (more...)

80 Best Picture Posters to Premiere at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

'The Wizard of Oz,' 'Citizen Kane' and 'Casablanca' will be among the 80 Best Picture nominees represented in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' new exhibition 'The More the Merrier: Posters from the Ten Best Picture Nominees, 1936 - 1943,' opening on Saturday, January 23rd, in the Academy's Grand Lobby Gallery in Beverly Hills. Admission is free. (more...)

80 Best Picture Posters to Premiere at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

'The Wizard of Oz,' 'Citizen Kane' and 'Casablanca' will be among the 80 Best Picture nominees represented in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' new exhibition 'The More the Merrier: Posters from the Ten Best Picture Nominees, 1936 - 1943,' opening on Saturday, January 23rd, in the Academy's Grand Lobby Gallery in Beverly Hills. Admission is free. (more...)

BWW Exclusive: On the Set of SMASH - Jeremy Jordan on Being the New Bad Boy, His Transition to TV & More; Plus New Photos!

BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was invited to the SMASH set where he got to chat with Jeremy Jordan about the upcoming season. Check out what he had to say about joining the cast as the new bad boy character, balancing SMASH with NEWSIES and more, below! (more...)

Seattle Review: Sweeney Todd in Concert

Musicals in concert are tricky. Sometimes you hit and sometimes you miss. Sometimes it's a combination of the two. (more...)

Charm City Call Board - August 2007

This week: Best Bet: Rep Stage's Mrs. Farnsworth! Spotlighters goes dark! BPF to perform at the Kennedy Center! News of The Wedding Singer and My Fair Lady tours! (more...)