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Back for the first timethis season, SteveRoss and Elizabeth

Sharland brought along a fewfriends: Besides Allen andShakespeare, there were NoelCoward, Christopher Marlowe,Somerset Maugham and DorothyParker, Cokie and Grandma Griffamong others. Actually, Cokie andGrandma Griff were also knownas the actors Veronica James andCorinne Orr.

Much to the delight ofNYSMS members, theremarkably talented quartetentertained for close to ninetyminutes, as Elizabeth, Veronicaand Corinne read excerpts fromElizabeth’s latest book LoveBeyond the Footlights, and Steveperformed in his inimitable,charming way, his ever-youthfulenthusiasm abundantly present, asalways.

Both Steve and Elizabethhave been at their crafts for a longtime, Steve as a highly- respectedfigure in New York’s cabaretscene, and Elizabeth, originally asa performer in the Old Vic beforeturning to writing. They areequally comfortable and welcomein the capital cities of the worldand are often on the road. Apassion for the work of NoelCoward is something else theyhave in common, havingdedicated a goodly percentage oftheir creative effort towardassuring his legacy.

Veronica, performing sincethe age of four, is a classicallytrained actor whose teachersincluded Sir Derek Jacobi. She hasappeared in countless plays, filmsand television productions. She’sacted besides a number of well-known stars such as RosemaryHarris, Celeste Holm and KimHunter. Veronica even made amovie with Joe Franklin, called

Shoe Store Romeo. Her mother,Vera Links was a dancer, and thelyricist Edward Eliscu was a great-uncle.

Corinne, an actor by the ageof ten, became involved in

Children’s Theatre where shestarted to develop a repertoire ofvoices. She’s acted withChristopher Plummer and WilliamShatner in various productions atthe Montreal Repertory Company.Best known as a voice actor,Corinne is the voice of Snugglethe Bear in fabric softenercommercials, and multiplecharacters in the films, Car Life,Marine Boy, and Speed Race,among many others.

The actors, includingElizabeth, alternated in readingscenes from Shakespeare: Othello,Romeo and Juliet (“Come, gentlenight; come, loving, black browed

night; give me my Romeo”);selections from ChristopherMarlowe (“Come live with meand be my love”), Noel Coward(“This is to let you know, that all Ifeel for you, can never wholly go.I

love you and miss you, even hoursaway with all my heart. This is tolet you know”). Additionally, weheard selections from the pithywritings of Elizabeth BarrettBrowning, and theaforementioned Dorothy Parkerand Woody Allen. As do listenersof NPR’s Selected Shorts, theaudience had to be most impressedby hearing the text leap from thepage, when delivered byexceptional actors.

Steve’s rendering of a numberof songs written by Noel Cowardwas the perfect complement to thedramatic readings. His wonderfulsense of wit, and ironic tone,

suggested he was reasonablyconfident that his interpretation ofCoward’s lines was just as thelegendary showman had intended.Among the familiar songs were,“Sail Away,” “Someday I’ll FindYou,” “I’ll See You Again,” “SighNo More,” “A Room With aView” and the hilarious “WhyMust the Show Go On?” Two ofthe most memorable songsperformed superbly were, “YouWere There” and “Bar on thePiccola Marina.” The first is abeautiful song which was writtenfor Shadow Play, one of a series ofshort plays, this one starringCoward and Gertrude Lawrence.The second was presented byCoward originally in Las Vegas,the tune inspired by a visit to theisland of Capri. It’s a clever tellingof Coward’s observations of“hordes of middle-aged ladies” asthey debark from the cruise ships,hell-bent on having a good time nomatter their age. Clearly, the talebecomes even funnier the longerthe narrator stays at the bar.Undoubtedly, this was SteveRoss’s best performance of theafternoon.

What a joy it was to see fourprofessionals who had investedtheir considerable experience andwell-honed talent into creating atop tier production for theexclusive enjoyment of theNYSMS! It was timelessentertainment that only a troupe ofsuch caliber could have broughtabout. We can all hope that SteveRoss continues to do what heseems to have been born to do,that Elizabeth Sharland will findadditional fascinating topics towrite about, and that the theatercommunity will continue to turnout fine actors with an instinct fordiscovering and communicatingthe meanings within the text.

Speaking of Love: From WoodyAllen to William Shakespeare

Steve Ross & Elizabeth Sharland--Love, Music, Theater and the

Human Heartby Jerry Osterberg

Photo by Rose Billings

Photo by Russ W

eatherford

Veronica James & Corinne Orr

Thank goodness that Spring has finally arrived and thismerry month of May, brings to our NYSMS Sandi Durell’s

incredible Songwriter Series. For the past eleven years, Sandi haspresented the best and the brightest composers, musicians and singers,and this year will be no exception.

You won’t want to miss this Program on May 11th. There are manydelightful surprises in store!

The last Program of our 2012-2013 MAC-Award-Winning Seasonwill feature the lyrics of our latest Board Member, composer Tom Toce,and his marvelous revue, “Hopelessly in Love,” starring top cabaretperformers Carole J. Bufford, Jack Donahue and Jennifer Sheehan, withMatt Ward (Forbidden Broadway) as Musical Director. This show ran atThe Metropolitan Room to great acclaim.

We hope in the next issue or the first one of the 2013-2014 to printshort bios of members of the Board of Directors of the NYSMS so thatyou can get to know the people who work so hard to keep this greatorganization alive and thriving.

We have had a terrific season, and we are looking forward to enjoyingmany more talent-filled afternoons ahead, taking you on a musicaljourney through our past, present and future.

Bring friends to the next two meetings, and convince them to join!Looking forward to seeing you on May 11th at Local 802.Best,

O F F I C E R SPresident:

Linda Amiel Burns1st Vice Presidents:Lynn DiMenna &

Sandi Durell2nd Vice Presidents:Joan Adams &Sandy Marrone

Treasurer:Glen CharlowMembership:

Glen Charlow & Trudi MannRecording Secretary:

Edie StokesPrograms & Special Events:Elliott Ames & Sandi DurellMarketing & Public Relations:

Laura Slutsky & Barbara ThalerWebsite:

Glen CharlowEditor Emeritus:Jerry Laird

Newsletter Editors:Jerry Osterberg

osterbergg@aol.com Joan Adams

joan.adams@corcoran.comGraphic Designer:Glen Charlow

glen@NYSMS.orgNYSMS Official Photographer:

Rose Billings

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Special Theater Discounts forNYSMS Members! We knowthat you love a good deal, so inassociation with Marna Mintzerand MGM Consulting, NYSMSmembers are being offeredBroadway & Off Broadwaytheatre ticket discounts ofapproximately 48% or more offretail, plus arts event ticketdiscounts ranging from 30-50%off. For show updates andordering information, call 212-935-2664 to hear what isavailable and please mentionyour special Membership code #A1. Offerings change frequentlyso phone the Hotline and listencarefully to the many choicescurrently available.

President’s Message...Linda Amiel Burns, President

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Linda

MEETING LOCATION – Local 802 – Musicians’ Hall at 322 West 48th Street. Program: 1:45 – 3:30PM.

Steve Ross with Ervin and Edith Drake.

Photo by Rose Billings

Linda Amiel Burns, NYSMS President, is celebrating the 36 year of TheSinging Experience. She would love to have more of our Society’s membersjoin the cast in joyful song. Talk to those who have – Joan Adams, LynnDiMenna, Jerry Laird, Jerry Osterberg, Carol Shedlin and Laura Slutsky – you’llbe glad you did. Please call Linda at 212-315-3500 to sign up. The SingingExperience Cable TV show continues on MNN Time Warner: Channel 56 orRCN: Channel 111. The program broadcasts are every Sunday at 5:00 PM. Youcan also see your fellow NYSMS members on YouTube at any time.

The Singing Experience will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, May 16 –Once in a Lifetime – from 6:30-9:30 PM @ Studio 353 at 353 West 48 St.Performance - will be on Tuesday, June 11 @ 7:30 PM at Stage 72 @ The Triad,158 West 72 St. TSE has been rediscovered and become the hottest ticket intown! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to do what you’ve always wantedto do! Call 212-315-3500 or write Linda@SingingExperience.com.

Midday Jazz Midtown continues on Wednesdays (1:00 PM to 2:00 PM) atSaint Peter’s Church (East 54Street (entrance) @ Lexington Ave), NYC, Hostedby Ronny Whyte. Programs: May 8, Matt Fries-piano, Phil Palombi-bass, JoeStrasser-drums; May 15, Fran Landesman Tribute, Bob Dorough-singer/pianist,Mary Foster Conklin-singer, Giacomo Gates-singer, Ronny Whyte-singer/pianist, Boots Maleson-bass, David Silliman-drums; May 22, AkikoTsuruga-jazz organ, Avi Rothbard-guitar, Fukushi Tamaka-drums; June 5, BuckyPizzarelli & Ed Laub-guitars; June 12, Dave Chamberlain’s Band of Bones;June 19, Steven Richman Harmonie Jazz Ensemble, June 26, Giacomo Gates-singer. Suggested donation: $10. Parking: Icon Parking, East 51 St, betweenThird and Lexington Ave. $15 including tax for five hours with validation @Saint Peter’s reception desk. www.ronnywhyte.com/www.saintpeters.org/jazz/midtownjazz.htm.

MEMBERS: SELL YOUR CDS AT MEETINGS! You’ve seen KittySkrobela at a table full of CDS against the wall. Those represent the recordingsof members of the NYSMS. Bring two of yours to any meeting and receive $15for each one sold. You can leave one with Kitty for the next time or bring moreif both are sold. People check every month to see what’s new. Don’t lose out!Don’t be shy! Bring in those CDS of yours and walk out with hard money!

Do you seek an elusive song? If you do, write NYSMS Board memberSandy Marrone @ smusandy@aol.com or call 856-829-6104. You can also visitSandy in New Jersey to see thousands and thousands of sheets of music, mostof which can be yours very reasonably. She is a marvelous resource and a super-great lady!

To all NYSMS members: the invitation remains open to submit content forthe NYSMS newsletter. The subject may be on anything in the world of popularmusic, including CD, show and movie reviews, recommendations, anecdotes,trivia, articles about favorite songs, singers, songwriters, etc. A number of ourmembers – Sandy Marrone, Joe Lang, Shana Farr, Ronny Whyte, AnnieLeBeaux and others, have accepted the invitation so far. If you’d like to

contribute to our newsletter, please call Jerry @ 516-248-7549 or write toosterbergg@aol.com.

Johns Hopkins University Library has announced the launching of arefurbished website for the Levy Sheet Music Collection. The site remainsunchanged, but new search and browse capabilities have been added. This is awonderful resource that is well worth your time to explore. Go tohttp://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/ or write davidr@jhu.edu.

Scot Albertson will officially launch his newest CD with a two set concertat Symphony Space on Monday, June 17, 2013 beginning @ 7:30 PM. Firstset: Scot with Sean Conly-bass, Matt Baker-piano, Vince Cherico-drums.Second set: Scot, Matt and Vince with Ron Jackson-guitar, Mayu Saeki-flute.Tickets: 212-864-5400 or www.symphonyspace.org. $20 advance, $23 day ofshow, $12 seniors/students/Symphony Space members. Location: 2537Broadway @ 95 St.

Steve Ross has announced his latest CD – Noel Coward: Off the Record.It’s a collection of hitherto unrecorded songs, ranging from Coward’s firstpublished song “Baseball Rag” to the very last song he ever composed “WhatHas Happened to Charles?” which was written for but never used in the 1963Broadway production of High Spirits. Also on the album are Jeanne Lehman,Lisa Riegel and Edward Hibbert. Available from www.footlight.com.

How did we ever miss this? Belated congratulations to 2012 MAC Awardwinners Francesca Blumenthal and Ervin Drake for receiving the Board ofDirectors Award and Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively. Sorry that it’staken us a year to say well done!

Russ Kassoff, will be the musical director for Yvonne Constant for hermajor engagement One of a Kind at the Metropolitan Room on three Tuesdays:May 7, 20 and 28. Show times are 7:00 PM. Music charge: $20, two drinkminimum. 34 W.22 St, between 5th & 6th Avenues. 212-206-0440 or visitwww.metropolitanroom.com.

Russ Kassoff Trio will be appearing at The Knickerbocker, Friday, May24 and Saturday, May 25 from 9:45 PM to 2:00 AM, joined by Bucky Pizzarelliand Jay Anderson. $3.50 music charge per person, 33 University Place,Greenwich Village, 212-228-8490

Russ Kassoff will be playing at the Bryant Park Grill in Bryant Park onMay 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 between 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM, 25 West 40, between 5th& 6th Ave. 212-840-6500.

Jerry says: Come on a-long and listen to THE LULLABY OF BROADWAYon Thursday, May 9, 7:30 pm. Enjoy the songs of HarryWarren & Al Dubin,Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe, Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller, Alan JayLerner & Burton Lane, Stephen Schwartz, Hal David & Burt Bacharach, andJohn Kander & Fred Ebb. How many times have you heard someone say “Thereare a lot of good singers who aren’t necessarily all on Broadway.” Well, it sohappens that I know where at least a dozen of them are…singing with mychorale. I’m proud to say that I’m a member of this illustrious group of men.We perform four part harmony and it does sound good. Enjoy a 90 minuteconcert, reception and a piano- all for a $10 donation. Hip-hoo-ray and bal-ly-hoo are free. Saint Peter’s Church, East 54 Street @ Lexington Ave. Call:848-333-2203. Tell them that Jerry Osterberg sent you, or come on a-long andsee me at the NYSMS meeting.

One Night Only! Saturday, May 25 @ Kitano Jazz – Ronny Whyte Triowith Boots Maleson on bass and David Silliman on drums. Two Sets: 8:00 PM& 10:00 PM. $25 cover, $15 minimum. Reservations: 212-885-7119. KitanoHotel, 66 Park Avenue at East 38 Street.

Ed Shanaphy, former Publisher & Editor of Sheet Music Magazine, whichceased publication in 2012, suggests we contact www.musicbooksnow.com fora wide selection of deeply discounted music and piano books, and CD’s. Write:Dept.952499, PO Box 8008, Aston, PA 19014

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“Your wooing seems so triteto me; some poetry recite to me,Or speak a verse like Shelleywrote when to his mad’moi-selle‘ wrote...”

Those words, and manyothers, were dictated or bellowedto me in a cigar-smoke-filledapartment at the Omni Hotel onSeventh Avenue by Irving Caesarhimself, a colorful longtimeresident; lyricist for “Swanee”with George Gershwin; “Tea forTwo”, “I Want To Be Happy”,“Sometimes I’m Happy” andseveral more Vincent Youmansstandards; and countless TinPan Alley hits like “Just aGigolo” and “AnimalCrackers In My Soup”written with othercomposers. He even wrotethe music and lyrics to theSafety Songs I’d learned as akid and still recall:

“Ice skating is niceskating, but here’s someadvice about ice skating.Never skate where the ice isthin. Thin ice will crack andyou’ll fall right in and comeup with icicles under yourchin, if you skate where theice is thin!”

Caesar was 94, andhad been told of EquityLibrary Theater’s upcomingproduction of his big hitshow from 1925, No, No,Nanette. And I was the musicaldirector.

No, No, Nanette wasbanned in Boston! Growing upthere I can still remember that acertain Mr. Harry Frazee, ownerof the Boston Red Sox, wanted todiversify and become a theaterimpresario by producing“Nanette.” But lacking all thefunds, Frazee committed anunforgivable offense: he soldBabe Ruth to the Yankees!Consequently, no production wasallowed in Boston for decades.

To mark the occasion ofthis revival of “Nanette,” Caesarhad written two new songs—whether the show needed them ornot! I was sent to his apartment tohave him sing me the melody andlyrics, so I could transcribe themand shoehorn them into the show.

This was in the late 80’s,as can be attested to by abackstage photo of my large hair.Mr. Caesar was frail in body butdefinitely not frail in mind andspeaking voice. His singingvoice, however, left a lot to bedesired, unless one enjoyed the

sound of a truck in a gravel pit!The duet “Love Me,

Lulu”, he thought was justperfect for the show’s coupleplayed by Anthony Inneo andEleanor Reissa. When it wassuggested that the audience mightget confused since Reissa’scharacter Lucille had never beenreferred to as Lulu, he said “HaveInneo say he’s always thought ofher as Lulu, right before thesong.” Now, that’s libretto-writing, 1925-style!

Caesar was living with anequally colorful lady, Bertha,

who tended to him as we workedand who, when I had troublediscerning an actual melody inwhat he was attempting to sing,prompting “It’s a naturalsequence dolling!” she snappedat him “Don’t yell at her!” Sheadded “Pay no attention when heyells like that.” I’ve still got thisriotous hour on tape, because I’dfarsightedly brought my recorderto transcribe melody and lyricslater.

We plugged away, me atthe careworn piano in his smokyapartment, feverishly plunking a

phrase after he sang and asking“...like this?” and him, grufflyattempting to correct mistakes. Inormally have a good ear fortranscription, but this was beyondthe pale—-whole steps and halfsteps are a loose description ofwhat he growled. Eventually, itgot done, presumably to hissatisfaction; I added chords, andhe approved. The second newnumber, the grand finale, hadsnatches of hits from the show,and a sentimental coda thankingthe audience.

Opening night was quite

an extravaganza of showbiz forthe humble ELT. Equity LibraryTheater was, for over 50 years, anhistoric uptown showcase foractors, directors, set designers,musical directors, andchoreographers. We were all paidthe same: about five dollars a day,just enough for transportation.Everyone had a coffee mugwhich hung on hooks backstage;everyone was working hard forpeanuts; and it felt like atheatrical family. Agents,producers, casting directors, andreviewers, all turned out andwere given press packets. We allknew, by way of a posted list,which luminaries were inattendance, so we could contactthem later. I would guess that

most NYC musical theaterpeople who were herebefore 1988, includingmany now-famous ones,appeared at ELT.

Ah, yes, openingnight for No, No, Nanette.On Irving Caesar’s armwas, as she still wanted tobe billed, his friend, theincomparable Hildegarde,she of the long gloves and“Darling, Je Vous AimeBeaucoup”. I would saythey swept in together, buthis legs were beyondsweeping by then, althoughshe swept. The lights wentdown to thunderousapplause, and the audiencedemanded that he speak.Struggling to his feet and

looking so happy he said “I’mninety-four but tonight I feelforty-nine.” There was no mikeanywhere in the theater (thosewere the days!), so that was aboutas much as they could hear.Irving Caesar sat down to equallythunderous applause. Everythingwent swimmingly, the new songswere warmly received, and theshow had a good run. I was leftwith a lifelong fond memory, anda tape, of a famous manbellowing: “It’s a naturalsequence dolling!”

by Annie Lebeaux

IRVING CAESAR AND ME

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Those of us who traveledout from the East Coast were notabout to take the beautifulCalifornia weather for granted.For Angelenos, it was justanother gorgeous day inparadise, but we knew that ourparole from New York’suncertain version of Spring wasonly temporary. On a brilliantApril evening, more than 150friends, colleagues and admirersof Margaret Whiting filled thetheater of the stunning stone andglass building of the Paley Centerfor Media in Beverly Hills tohonor an extraordinary woman,born to a famous composer ofpopular music, who went on tobecome a keeper of the flame andto achieve her own greatness.

The 90 minute program flewby, superbly organized by ReneReyes, Shane Rosamonda, andMartin Gostanian of the PaleyCenter, television producer JimPierson, Kathy Brown, VicePresident of Marketing andPromotion for My Ideal Music,and Debbi Bush Whiting, thedaughter of Margaret Whiting andLou Busch, record producer,pianist and songwriter.

Utilizing numeroustelevision clips from the PaleyCenter archives, the Whitingfamily, and the collections of JimPierson and the writer HowardGreen, the team took great care toassemble an exceptional series ofthe star’s many appearances ontelevision, beginning with MiltonBerle’s Texaco Star Theater in1950. Including Margaret’sperformances on Those WhitingGirls, The Ray Anthony Show,Star of the Family, The Nat KingCole Show, The Jonathan WintersShow and countless more, theserepresented almost 50 years of herseven-decade career. Says KathyBrown: “We had to watch theclips with a box of Kleenex. Oneclip was especially moving- Starof the Family, which included hergreat aunt Mag, the star ofvaudeville, Margaret Young, andher dad Lou Busch. It was as ifwe had found the family’s Holy

Grail.”Along with the rare

television footage was a panel,consisting of Peter Marshall,Amanda McBroom, AlanOppenheimer, the one and onlyRosemarie, and Debbi Whiting,

moderated by Michael Kerker, theDirector of Musical Theater forASCAP for more than twentyyears. Peter Marshall recalledmeeting Margaret in 1949 at hisdaughter’s baby shower. Herecounted playing Margaret’sJerome Kern album for his wife,Laurie. After listening to what isarguably one of her bestrecordings, Laurie was easilyconvinced to broaden her list offavorite singers.

Rosemarie, a charter memberof 4 Girls 4, an extremely popularrevue that ran for a dozen yearsstarting in 1977, said that shereferred to Margaret as “MissShow Business” or “Lungs,”adding “She was a hell of a girland easy to get along with.”Besides Rosemarie and RosemaryClooney, the fourth member ofthe quartet was Helen O’Connell,who was an early replacement forBarbara McNair. One of the clipsshowed the “girls” performing,clearly working hard but alsohaving fun. Each a star in herown right, they were neverthelessselfless professionals who

complemented one another,assuring the success of the group.

Amanda McBroom, alreadyrespected as a songwriter (“TheRose)” met Margaret during theyounger performer’s engagementat Rainbow & Stars in 1993. She

offered that Margaret became achampion of her work as she didfor many songwriters. Amanda:“Margaret also taught me how tostructure an honest song. She wasalways an honest singer.” AlanOppenheimer expressed gratitude

for Margaret’s encouraging himas a young actor to pursue hiscraft with confidence. Alanconsiders Margaret his “angel andmentor,” and credits her for

suggesting that he direct hisefforts to becoming a voiceactor. He followed her advice,succeeding beyond anything hecould have ever imagined.

Michael Kerker also gavecredit to Margaret for helping toguide his professional life. “Shetaught me to always say yeswhen asked.” Michael told theaudience an anecdote whichspoke well of the professionalismthat defined her. Early in hiscareer at ASCAP, he had beendirected to ask Margaret toperform “Moonlight in Vermont,”perhaps her best knownrecording, at a luncheon forSenator Patrick Leahy of the stateof Vermont. It seems that theyoung executive forgot to contactMargaret and the luncheon datewas fast approaching. Desperateto please his boss, Michaeltracked down Margaret toChicago, where she was justcompleting a gig. After heexplained his dilemma, Margaretreadily agreed to help him out ofhis problem. She took an earlierplane, arriving in New York justin time to get to the luncheonwithout anyone being the wiser.Upon changing into anappropriate dress in the ladies’room, Margaret sang to thealready veteran senator about theelusive sycamore tree andmeadowlark, neither of themparticularly well known inVermont, and everyone wasdeliriously happy.

After a brief Q & A, DebbiWhiting expressed her thanks tothe Paley Center for hosting theremarkable event, seeing hermother as a “live entity,” andallowing her “to get MargaretWhiting out there again.” Beforethe enthusiastic crowd went off toa reception, Debbi added: “It’s soexciting that Mom is kicking offthe new series The GreatAmerican Songbook onTelevision, which celebrates theenduring legacy of the composers,lyricists, as well as the past andpresent performers ofAmerican Standards.”

by Jerry Osterberg

The Paley Center for Media:The Great American Songbook

It Might As Well Be Spring- A Salute toMargaret Whiting

Alan Oppenheimer, Amanda McBroom, Peter Marshall, Debbi Whiting, Rosemarie,and Michael Kerker

Debbi Whiting & Michael Kerker

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THE 2012-13 SEASON...October 13, 2012 - celebrating thecentennial of Burton Lane with RichardHolbrook's acclaimed and long runningtribute to this famed composer of such showsas Finian's Rainbow, On a Clear Day andmany other standards.

November 10, 2012 - Frank Dain starsin The Magic of Mathis with KathleenLandis on piano. This is Frank's first show inmany years as he has been busy with hisduties as the editor of Cabaret ScenesMagazine. To quote the Times SquareChronicles: "The combination of Dain'sintense honesty and the love of the materialmade The Magic of Mathis a joy."

December 8, 2012 - Sarah Rice, theoriginal Johanna in Sweeney Todd, willdelight us with her award winning showentitled, SCREEN GEMS: The Song of OldHollywood. "For a guided tour throughvaried vintage movie melodies, Sarah Rice’sshow is just the ticket!" - Rob Lester, CabaretScenes

January 12, 2013 - Iconic jazz figuresMarlene VerPlanck will perform, RonnyWhyte will accompany and host, and jazzcritic Joe Lang and Marlene will discuss thelife of the late composer/arranger BillyVerPlanck. This will be a unique and veryspecial program not to be missed!

February 9, 2013 - Al Jolsonwas billedas "The World's Greatest Entertainer" and thisremarkable Tribute to Al Jolson is beingproduced by Steven Hanks, writer andmember of the Jolson Society. Jolson starredin the first "talkie" - The Jazz Singer and youwill hear some great singers performing thesongs he made famous.

March 9, 2013 - The songs of Kassoff /Broderick. Russ Kassoff is an accomplishedjazz pianist, conductor, composer,orchestrator and arranger whose variedtalents are valued in the music world. Joinedby Deirdre Broderick, wordsmith andlyricist, jazz vocalist Catherine Dupuis, whohas recorded several of their songs.

April 13, 2013 - Elizabeth Sharland &Steve Ross. What NYSMS season would becomplete without the talents of authorElizabeth Sharland and legendary entertainerSteve Ross? Elizabeth will feature her latestbook and Steve will play and sing from hisamazing repertoire. Their programs arealways a treat!

May 11, 2013 - Sandi Durell's 12thAnnual Songwriter Series. Sandi's Serieshas featured some of the best and most talentedcomposers, singers and entertainers in themusic business today. As we get closer to thedate, we will list who she will be featuring in2013. This program is always SRO!

June 8, 2013 - The Lyrics of Tom Toce."Hopelessly in Love" with Carole J. Bufford,Jack Donahue & Jennifer Sheehan. MusicalDirector: Matt Ward Director: PeterNapolitano. Andrea Marcovicci's says that"Tom's lyrics have that rare combination ofbittersweetness and wit that remind us ofLarry Hart"

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