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BIO

Robert Sherman stems from a long, illustrious line of songwriters spanning more than four generations.  At 16 Sherman joined BMI and is an alum of BMI’s Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop.  Theatre: Love Birds (Pleasance, Edinburgh), A Spoonful of Sherman (UK/Ireland Tour, Zédel, St. James Theatre), Bumblescratch (Adelphi, Network Theatre) and A Christmas Held Captive (Beverly Hills Playhouse).  Other credits include: The Adventures of Amazon Jack (Columbia TriStar) and The Magic 7 (Pulse Entertainment). Books: Moose: Chapters From My Life (as Editor). Notable Song: “Disneyana!” (The Official Theme Song of the Disneyana Fan Club), “Mondays” (from Ms: A Song Cycle). Sherman is the CEO/President of Music World LLC and MusicWorld UK and is the trustee of the Robert B. Sherman Family Estate and Archives which includes one half of The Sherman Brothers and Al Sherman estates. Sherman resides in London, England.

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New Musical LOVE BIRDS Gets Workshop and Industry Showcase

A showcase performance has been set for new family musical Love Birds by Robert J. Sherman. Learn more about the musical here!
Olly Novello and Scarlett Ayers Will Lead the World Premiere of THE VERGE OF FOREVER at The Other Palace

Olly Novello and Scarlett Ayers are to star in the world premiere of ‘The Verge of Forever’, an exciting new song cycle that follows the love story of Leo and Marie, two talented teenagers who share a passion for theatre, as they embark on their journey through the challenging world of drama school auditions.
Sherman Theatrical Entertainment Launches to Bring Sherman Brothers Productions to Stage, Screen and Streaming

Plans for music publishing and licensing of select songs and projects from the beloved Sherman family legacy portfolio best known for film scores including Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and theme park songs such as It's a Small World After All are also underway.
Bree Smith, Hiba Elchikhe, Rebecca McKinnis and Oliver Savile to be Featured on IN THE WINGS

Don't miss Series 2 Episode 2 of IN THE WINGS on YouTube tonight at 7:30pm! Hosted by Robert J. Sherman, the virtual event will feature songs from the brand new musical You and I. Tonight's very special guest is Cordelia O'Driscoll (Composer).
Tune Into Smash Hit IN THE WINGS Series Hosted By Robert J. Sherman

Over 7K viewers tuned into last week's premiere of smash hit series In the Wings with host Robert J. Sherman which continues on YouTube each Friday at 7:30pm: http://www.YouTube.com/InTheWingsLive (free to watch).
Robert J. Sherman Hosts A Second Series of IN THE WINGS

Following the success of the first series, In the Wings is returning from Friday 25th September for a second glorious series. 
Robert J. Sherman, Georgi Mottram, Don Reedman, Ida Will Join Dominic Ferris: Me And My Piano, Live At Zedel

Following February's sell-out show, internationally acclaimed pianist and singer Dominic Ferris is pleased to announce his special guests joining him in Me and My Piano at LIVE AT ZEDEL on Saturday 5th May and Thursday 17th May 2018, at 7pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour of A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN

Singing and dancing through 100 years of Sherman Family music; and you already know all of the songs by heart! A compelling musical stage show for all the family, celebrating the life and music of multi-award-winning Disney songwriters The Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh), Tin Pan Alley songwriter Al Sherman (writer for artists including Frank Sinatra, Billie Holliday and Ella Fitzgerald), and present-day composer, Robert J. Sherman. Come with us on a journey through the songbook of your childhood!
A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN Comes to The Darlington Hippodrome

The double Oscar-winning Sherman Brothers - Richard M Sherman & Robert B Sherman remain one of the most formidable songwriting teams in family entertainment history. From 1964 onwards their unparalleled partnership produced music, songs and scores for dozens of films, particularly many of Disney's best loved titles including Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book, Bedknobs & Broomsticks, Charlotte's Web, and The Aristocats. The highly prolific brothers were the sons of the great Al Sherman (1897-1973) who wrote songs for the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many singers of the golden American Songbook period of the 1930s-1950s.
Robert J. Sherman and Georgi Mottram To Guest Star With Dominic Ferris At Live At Zedel, With Further Dates Announced

With his forthcoming 20th February performance sold out, Dominic Ferris is pleased to announce two further dates for his debut solo London show Me and My Piano at LIVE AT ZEDEL, on Saturday 5th May and Thursday 17th May 2018, at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now (www.brasseriezedel.com / 020 7734 4888 / in person at the Box Office).
Premiere UK Tour Of A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN Comes To St Helens Theatre Royal

A Spoonful of Sherman coming to St Helens Theatre Royal from Mon 26 - Wed 28 February, is a new musical stage show from Robert J Sherman which tells the compelling story of one family's century-long, award-winning musical journey.
PINK, A Cabaret, Comes to The Pheasantry

Lyricist and actor Rory Sherman makes his London cabaret debut joined by West End stars including Lauren Samuels, Dev Joshi and accompanied by Ellie Verkerk. After five years offstage Rory Sherman returns in Pink- A Cabaret. Making his London cabaret debut, Rory explores identity, purpose, the contrasts of growing up in The North West and New Zealand and the ups and downs of charity work. Joining Rory from his first album Ms. A Song Cycle is Lauren Samuels (Romantics Anonymous, Bend it like Beckham), Dev Joshi (King Cowboy Rufus Rules The Universe) and accompanied by musical director Ellie Verkerk on piano.
Sherman Brothers Musical to Tour UK

UNITED THEATRICAL and MUSICWORLD (UK) announce a special 100 year anniversary UK tour of ROBERT J. SHERMAN's 'A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN, the new musical stage show featuring the songs of the Oscar-winning brothers: Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.
BWW Interview: Robert J. Sherman Talks A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN

Songwriter Robert J. Sherman just ended a run of his latest show A Spoonful of Sherman at Live at Zedel. He discusses the genesis of the cabaret and his family's musical heritage.
Sherman Brothers Revue Returns to London for Two Weeks Only- Listen to a Track from the Album!

Following two sell-out runs A Spoonful of Sherman comes to Live at Zedel for two weeks only.
Live at Zedel Announces September 2017 Season

Live at Zedel, Soho's unique live entertainment concept at The Crazy Coqs, announces their September programme ahead of the Autumn/Winter season launch later this summer.
Casting Announced for A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN at Live at Zedel this Summer

Following two sold out critically-acclaimed London runs, A Spoonful of Sherman returns for two weeks only to Live at Zedel in the heart of London's West End. Today casting is announced as Helena Blackman (Titanic, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?) and Daniel Boys (The Boys in the Band, Park Theatre/West End, Spamalot, Avenue Q, Rent).
BWW Interview: Composer and Lyricist Robert J Sherman Talks BUMBLESCRATCH

Composer and lyricist Robert J Sherman's work includes musicals Love Birds and Bumblescratch. The latter, set during the Great Plague and Great Fire of London and told from a perspective of a plague rat, received a gala concert presentation last year at the Adelphi Theatre starring Darren Day, Jessica Martin and Michael Xavier. The cast recording is now available on CD from SimG Records.
Broadway AM Report, 12/22/2016 - GMA Celebrates Andrew Lloyd Webber and More!

Today's big news: New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE, the inspiration for Broadway's upcoming INDECENT, begins tonight at La MaMa, and GMA celebrates Andrew Lloyd Webber this morning!
BWW Exclusive: Robert J. Sherman Tells His Father's Tale in Excerpt from MOOSE: CHAPTERS FROM MY LIFE

Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive clip from the audiobook (read by Sherman's son, Robert J. Sherman). Listen along below and click here to purchase the audiobook today!

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How many shows has Robert J. Sherman written?

Robert J. Sherman has written 1 shows including Spooks (Playwright).

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