John Kenrick, will conclude his "Red, White & Blue" series of Musical Conversations, jumping off the political theme of Asylum: The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln, with a discussion on George S. Kaufman. Kaufman's daughter, Anne Kaufman Schneider, will be present for this post-show talk at The York Theatre.
For three decades, George S. Kaufman was Broadway's most successful Playwright, and his long roster of successes includes contributions to many hit musicals, including both
Of Thee I Sing and
I'd Rather Be Right. Kenrick will cover the life and career of this eccentric theatrical genius, with audience questions and comments following.
As an expert on musical theater history, John Kenrick has been interviewed by A&E Biography, BBC TV and Radio, British TV4, The Discovery Travel Channel,
The London Observer, National Public Radio,
Newsday, The Dallas Daily News and
The Chicago Sun-Times, among others.
Call (212) 935-5824 x21 to reserve a seat. Tickets are $10 at the door. If you buy one full-priced ticket to
Asylum you get a $5 discount. York Theatre Company is located at Saint Peter's Theatre, 54th Street just east of Lexington.
