Neil Goldberg on Marvin Hamlisch: 'Marvin’s musical contributions to the world will live on forever'

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I had the privilege of working with Marvin Hamlisch in producing a Cirque Dreams segment for the Kennedy Center's 35^th  Anniversary Gala.  His enthusiasm for unique performance art was unbounded and together we presented an aerial ballet performed live to "The Impossible Dream" under his direction of the National Symphony Orchestra Pops in an unforgettable event. Marvin's musical contributions to the world will live on forever.

Goldberg is the creator and producer of Cirque Dreams productions. His Cirque Dreams franchise, which was founded in 1993, includes: Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Cirque Dreams Illumination, Cirque Dreams and Dinner, and Pop Goes The Rock amongst others. Goldberg's Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy was nominated for an American Theatre Wing Best Costume Design Award and became the first cirque show to appear on Broadway.