BWW Review: Hershey Felder in MAESTRO: LEONARD BERNSTEIN
by Nancy Grossman - May 3, 2012
Hershey Felder projects the persona of Leonard Bernstein and delves into the man behind the music, examining the musical and personal influences that shaped the great American composer/conductor. The musical selections begin and end with WEST SIDE STORY, and feature songs from his other Broadway shows (ON THE TOWN, CANDIDE), but provide a good balance with his classical, albeit lesser known, compositions.
Hershey Felder Returns to Pasadena Playhouse with New Work: LINCOLN, AN AMERICAN STORY
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 16, 2011
The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced that, by popular demand, Hershey Felder will return to The Pasadena Playhouse with a special presentation of the world premiere of LINCOLN - AN AMERICAN STORY for Actor and Symphony Orchestra which will be performed in front of a 45-piece orchestra, preceded by his tour-de-force works, MONSIEUR CHOPIN - the love story of Frederic Chopin and the authoress George Sand, featuring Chopin's most beautiful piano music, and MAESTRO: LEONARD BERNSTEIN - the hit production that has played nationwide.
Geffen's George Gershwin Alone Opens in L.A., 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2007
The Geffen Playhouse will conclude its 2006/2007 season with George Gershwin Alone, written and performed by actor, playwright and Steinway Concert Artist Hershey Felder
Gershwin, Chopin Shows to Conclude Geffen Playhouse Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2007
The Geffen Playhouse will conclude its 2006/2007 season with George Gershwin Alone, written and performed by actor, playwright and Steinway Concert Artist Hershey Felder (composer, Fairytale, a musical; Les Anges de Paris, Suite for Violin and Piano).
Felder's Monsieur Chopin Extends Chicago Run to October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2005
Monsieur Chopin, the one-man play about Frederic Chopin written by and starring Hershey Felder, will extend its run at Chicago's Royal George Theatre from August 30th to the month of October