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Gus Kahn

Date of Death: October 08, 1941 (54)

Birth Place: Coblenz, GERMANY

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Whoopee!
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Flying Down to Rio
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Hollywood Party
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Kid Millions
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Stingaree
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Caravan
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Operator 13
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The Girl Friend
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Three Smart Girls
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Small Town Girl
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A Day at the Races
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Captains Courageous
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The Girl of the Golden West
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Broadway Serenade
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Review: MARLENE at ExPats Theatre

What did our critic think of MARLENE at ExPats Theatre?
Review: Opening Night at Pops Showcases George Gershwin, Harry Connick, Jr., and More

There were three great pianists on the program when the Boston Pops recently opened its 138th season at Symphony Hall.
International Conference STAGESTRUCK 5! To Explore Hollywood Musicals

Explore the implications of Hollywood musicals' continuing popularity and their reflection of past societal norms at the international academic conference, StageStruck! 5. Join scholars and students for discussions on nostalgia and representation in classic films.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Free Concert Featuring The Music Of Chris Connor and Mahalia Jackson

New England Conservatory's Contemporary Musical Arts Department pays tribute to two of the most iconic and creative American singers of the 20th century in Night and Day: The Music of Chris Connor and Mahalia Jackson on Wednesday, February 14, 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston.
Songbook Foundation Reveals New Board Members

Four new members have been elected to the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Great American Songbook Foundation. Board members serve three-year terms on a volunteer basis.
Album Review: JUDY GARLAND - THE LOST VEGAS SHOW Gives The World New Judy From Old Tapes Made New

JUDY GARLAND - THE LOST VEGAS SHOW - NEW FRONTIER HOTEL - JULY 16, 1956 is a true beauty of an album.
Listen: Christine Ebersole's New Album AFTER THE BALL Out Now

After the Ball, a new album from two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole has been released in physical and digital formats! Listen to the album here! The recording finds Ebersole at the start of a brave new chapter, reflecting on life, love and family now that the last of her three adopted children has flown the nest. 
2-Time GRAMMY Nominated Vocalist Catherine Russell to Perform at Jazz at Lincoln Center This Weekend

Catherine Russell has a full schedule of performances slated throughout the East Coast and in Europe to finish off the year. Among them include her annual four-night residency at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center from September 29 through October 2, with two shows nightly.
Listen: Get an Exclusive First Listen to 'A Sleepin' Bee' From Christine Ebersole's New Album 'After The Ball'

Christine Ebersole is releasing a special new album titled 'After The Ball' on Friday, September 30. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the first track released from the album, 'A Sleepin' Bee'.
Christine Ebersole to Release New Album AFTER THE BALL

After the Ball, a new album from two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, will be released in physical and digital formats on Friday, September 30.
Album Review: JUDY GARLAND: THE FINAL CONCERT IN COPENHAGEN Is A Sweet Reminder Of A Special Woman

The legendarily spoken of last concert of Judy Garland has been digitally mixed, mastered, and restored and it is a respectful, loving look at the legend's last days.
The Bushnell Announces 2022 Ovations Gala at Plainville Airport

The Bushnell announced today its annual fundraising gala, Ovations 2022: Dream a Little Dream, will be taking place from 6 PM to midnight on June 11, 2022 in a reimagined airplane hangar at the Robertson Airport in Plainville, CT. 
Songbook Foundation Names New Development Officer

The Great American Songbook Foundation has hired a new development professional to build local and national philanthropic support for its historical preservation and music education initiatives.
Nicolas King Celebrates CD Release With August 5th Show at The Green Room 42

Nicolas King has been hard at work, and the work is paying off for him and his fans.
Composers Concordance Presents TIN PAN ALLEGIANCES

Composers Concordance presents Tin Pan Allegiances on Saturday, May 15th at 6pm at Michiko Studios in New York City. The concert commemorates and pays tribute to NYC's Tin Pan Alley, where publishers of zillions of popular songs had their offices. Songwriters associated with Tin Pan Alley included George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Jerome Kern, among many others.
Tune in: Michael Feinstein and Donny Osmond Reflect on Legacy of Andy Williams in New Episode of IN THE ARCHIVES

In a new episode of In the Archives with Michael Feinstein, the founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation will explore the Songbook Library & Archives’ collection of arrangements and orchestrations written for legendary crooner Andy Williams.
Nicolas King's Album Release Party to Feature Carol Burnett, Fran Drescher, Max von Essen, Norm Lewis and More

CLUB44 RECORDS will celebrate the new Nicolas King album Act One: Celebrating 25 Years of Recordings on Wednesday, April 28 at 8:00 PM Eastern with an all-star online release party event. Nicolas will perform several songs with Mike Renzi at the piano.
Barrington Stage Company Announces 2021 Season Featuring Three World Premieres of Works by Joshua Bergasse & More

Barrington Stage Company will produce a 2021 season that will feature four productions staged indoors at the theatre’s Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street) and three productions which will be staged outdoors under a tent at BSC’s Production Center (34 Laurel Street).
President Bill Clinton, Anna Deavere Smith and More to Take Part in Jazz at Lincoln Center's INNOVATION + SOUL Gala

On the occasion of National Jazz Appreciation Month, and to honor the music, as well as the artists and figures who have made outstanding contributions to jazz, Jazz at Lincoln Center will celebrate the organization's 2021 gala, Innovation + Soul, with a virtual concert on Thursday, April 15, at 7:30p.m. ET.
Nicolas King's ACT ONE Album Featuring Liza Minnelli, Tom Selleck, Jane Monheit, and Norm Lewis Out Today on CD

CLUB44 RECORDS is launching their relationship with acclaimed vocalist Nicolas King with the release of his new collection Act One: Celebrating 25 Years of Recordings, which is available on CD today, Friday, February 26. The album was released in streaming and digital formats last month.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Gus Kahn written?

Gus Kahn has written 12 shows including Oh, What A Girl! (Lyricist), Holka Polka (Lyricist), Kitty's Kisses (Lyricist), Whoopee! (Lyricist), Show Girl (Lyricist), After Dinner (Composer/Lyricist), Singin' in the Rain (Lyricist), Big Deal (Lyricist), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Lyricist), Jolson & Co. (Composer/Lyricist), Mostly Sondheim (Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Lyricist).

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