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IT'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN, A Musical Tribute To Jerry Livingston At The Laurie Beechman Theatre 6/4

By: Jun. 02, 2009
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“It's the Talk of the Town” a Musical Tribute to Jerry Livingston begins performances on Thursday, June 4th through Saturday June 13th at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café, 407 West 42nd Street at of 9th Avenue, in the heart of New York’s Theatre district.
 
This original musical revue conceived and directed by David Flora with musical director Julie Bearden features performers Kyle Gonyea, Jennifer Houston, Holli Leggett, Karen Paulemon and Robert Vest.
 
Jerry Livingston was one of the leading songwriters of American popular music from the Tin Pan Alley and big band years until the coming of rock ‘n’ roll in the 1960s.  He composed the music for such standards as “The Twelfth of Never,”  “Mairzy Doats,” and “It’s the Talk of the Tow n,” along with the score for Walt Disney’s Cinderella and “Casper the Friendly Ghost”.  Mr. Livingston was nominated three times for a Best Song Oscar and was elected to the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame in 1980.  This marks the 100th year of his birthday of March 25, 2009.
You may not know the man, but you know the music.
 
Having played The Triad Theatre in March to benefit the Abingdon Theatre Company the show is now being reprised at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
 
Tickets are $25.00 for general seating, with a $15.00 food/drink minimum.  Tickets are available in advance by phone (212) 868-4444 or at www.SmartTix.com.



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