About the Album: Harold Rome's musical 'Destry Rides Again' opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on April 23 1959 and ran for a respectable 493 performances. Based on the classic 1939 Western film of the same name, 'Destry Rides Again' was produced by David Merrick and starred Andy Griffith and Dolores Gray. The production earned 4 Tony Award nominations, with Michael Kidd winning the award for "Best Choreography". One week after the Original Broadway Cast Album was recorded by Decca, a studio cast album of Harold Rome's score was recorded at RCA Victor's Studio A in New York City and subsequently issued on the RCA Camden imprint. Produced by Chick Crumpacker with lead vocals by popular recording, radio and television personalities Louise O'Brien and Jack Haskell, the album presented another platform to showcase Harold Rome's immediate and memorable score. The album is complemented by a generous selection of bonus tracks spotlighting the many pop recordings covers of Rome's score, including cuts by Lisa Kirk ('Ring on the Finger'), Sammy Davis, Jr. ('Fair Warning'), Anita Bryant ('Anyone Would Love You'), Sylvia Syms ('I Say Hello'), Richard Hayes ('Ballad of the Gun') and more.
Label: Stage Door Import
Hill Country Community Theatre Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- July 27, 2021
Hill Country Community Theatre has announced its 2021-22 season featuring the musical comedy “Nunsense A-Men!,” a holiday comedy “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas,” an evening of sketches from “The Carol Burnett Show,” the new comedy “Breakfast Club,” and the musical “Destry Rides Again.”
TH SORCERER'S APPRENTICE Comes to stream.theatre
by Stephi Wild
- March 15, 2021
'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' was filmed live with multiple cameras at Southwark Playhouse in February 2021 after its planned season was cancelled due to lockdown restrictions.
Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE
by Stephi Wild
- February 15, 2021
‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’, by Richard Hough and Ben Morales Frost, directed by Charlotte Westenra (‘The Wicker Husband’, Watermill) explores the extraordinary world of a sorcerer and his rebellious daughter, as she discovers the explosive possibilities of her newfound magical powers.
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Shipoopi' From THE MUSIC MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- May 15, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history!
Universal Pictures to Premiere the Restored Version of HELL BENT
by Kaitlin Milligan
- May 02, 2019
Universal Pictures will premiere the restored version of Hell Bent (1918) at the 2019 San Francisco Silent Film Festival. The early John Ford western will screen on Saturday, May 4 at noon at the Castro Theatre, with musical accompaniment by Philip Carli.
The Gold Dust Orphans Announce A Brand New Western Musical BROKELAHOMO!
by A.A. Cristi
- September 24, 2018
Yee haw! Ladies and Gentlemen, Cowboys and Cowgirls! Get ready for a rootin' tootin', shit kickin', sharp shootin' ride through the sick yet sparkling landscape of New England's foremost comedic theatre troupe the Gold Dust Orphans, as we bring you yet another fabulous offering, this time set in the Old West. Yes, it's "BROKELAHOMO!" and it's coming to New York City for a limited time only!
The Gold Dust Orphans Return to Boston for Two Nights Only
by Julie Musbach
- September 19, 2018
Fresh off a rootin' tootin' run in Provincetown, New England's premiere comedic theatrical troupe, The Gold Dust Orphans, are set to bring their critically acclaimed musical Western back to Boston for two nights only. Yee haw! Cowboys, cowgirls, and cowfolks of all stripes will love this sharp shootin' ride through the sick yet sparkling landscape of "BROKELAHOMO!".
The Ellen Theatre Announces Upcoming Events - OKLAHOMA!, MATILDA Movie Screening, and More
by Stephi Wild
- June 15, 2018
Dust off that surrey with the fringe on top! The Ellen Theatre is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of one of America's most beloved musicals! This Rogers and Hammerstein masterpiece opens Friday, July 13th and runs for thirteen performances, featuring a LIVE Orchestra! If you've never seen this Broadway blockbuster, it's the granddaddy of them all, with hit songs such as Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin', I Cain't Say No, and the toe-tappin' title tune - Oklahoma!
The Ellen Theatre Announces SUMMER WESTERN SERIES 2018
by A.A. Cristi
- May 18, 2018
Sponsored by The Western Cafe of Bozeman, The Ellen Theatre's annual Summer Western Series kicks off Friday, June 1st. This year it's a brand-new, fantastic lineup of classic gems and modern favorites, starring John Wayne, James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Robert Redford and more!
BWW Review: BROKELAHOMO! Gold Dust Orphans Go Western
by Nancy Grossman
- May 01, 2018
Ryan Landry mines the Old West and Old Hollywood for his new Gold Dust Orphans springtime musical. It's a fast ride on a runaway train with more kicks than a buckin' bronco. Old Orphans and new rally around Director Robin JaVonne Smith, stepping into the big boots of the late, beloved Larry Coen, and she hits the bullseye. Don't let a team of wild horses keep you from BROKELAHOMO!
Gold Dust Orphans Announce BROKELAHOMO!
by Julie Musbach
- March 21, 2018
Ladies and Gentlemen, Cowboys and Cowgirls! Get ready for a rootin' tootin', shit kickin', sharp shootin' ride through the sick yet sparkling landscape of New England's foremost comedic theatre troupe the Gold Dust Orphans, as we bring you yet another fabulous offering, this time set in the Old West. … Yes, it's "BROKELAHOMO!".
Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Makes Arts Club Debut!
by A.A. Cristi
- March 06, 2018
Porchlight Music Theatre made its debut at The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario Street, with its hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1959, hosted by Gene Weygandt, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo with music direction by David Fiorello, Tuesday, February 27.
DIETRICH RIDES AGAIN Returns for One Night Only
by BWW
News Desk
- January 12, 2018
On Today, January 12th, Oliver Conant (Author/Director) and Justyna Kostek (Author/Star) will host a One Night Only performance of their one-woman tour-de-force musical, DIETRICH RIDES AGAIN, about the life and times of Marlene Dietrich.
Porchlight's New Faces Series Returns to the Skokie Theatre
by Julie Musbach
- January 04, 2018
Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the second production in its 2017 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1959, hosted by Gene Weygandt, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo with music direction by David Fiorello, Monday, Feb. 26 at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Skokie at 7:30 p.m. In tribute to the original New Faces series that ran on Broadway and on film from 1934 1968, Porchlight Music Theatre created the Chicago musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway as a showcase for the best emerging music talent now performing on Chicago stages.
DIETRICH RIDES AGAIN Returns for One Night Only
by Stephi Wild
- December 16, 2017
On Friday, January 12th, Oliver Conant (Author/Director) and Justyna Kostek (Author/Star) will host a One Night Only performance of their one-woman tour-de-force musical, DIETRICH RIDES AGAIN, about the life and times of Marlene Dietrich.
Rebecca Naomi Jones & More Lead I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Reading
by Nicole Rosky
- November 03, 2017
Just last month, industry-only staged reading of the 1962 musical I Can Get It For You Wholesale, based on the best-selling Jerome Weidman novel on Tuesday, June 6th. The musical has a score by Harold Rome (Fanny, Wish You Were Here, Destry Rides Again), book by Jerome Weidman (Fiorello!), revised book by John Weidman (Assassins, Pacific Overtures, Contact), music direction by David Chase (Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Nice Work If You Can Get It), and direction by Trip Cullman (Six Degrees of Separation, Significant Other).
Photo Flash: First Look at World Premiere of GILGAMESH
by Julie Musbach
- October 08, 2017
Gilgamesh the world premiere of a new queer play told in verse by Piers Beckley, directed by Ray Shell, is the story of Gilgamesh and his best friend and lover Enkidu. How the two men fought the demon Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven. How they lived, loved, and died. It is about the most important of questions: What does it mean to live forever?
White Bear Theatre Presents the World Premiere of GILGAMESH
by BWW News Desk
- October 03, 2017
Gilgamesh the world premiere of a new queer play told in verse by Piers Beckley, directed by Ray Shell, is the story of Gilgamesh and his best friend and lover Enkidu. How the two men fought the demon Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven. How they lived, loved, and died. It is about the most important of questions: What does it mean to live forever?
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