STARS OF "MY VAUDEVILLE MAN" OFF BROADWAY TO APPEAR AT BARNES & NOBLE 8/4

Written by Best of Off Broadway
Published 2010-07-29

“Just when you think that the fate of musical theater is doomed to Disney, along comes a refreshing and delightful two character show called My Vaudeville Man!” – Talk Entertainment

Stars of the Off-Broadway Hit
MY VAUDEVILLE MAN!, A New Musical
To Perform and Sign CDs at Barnes & Noble
Wednesday, August 4

Stars of the Off-Broadway hit musical My Vaudeville Man!, Karen Murphy and Shonn Wiley, are set to perform musical selections from the show along with the original band, and sign copies of the new Ghostlight Records cast recording next Wednesday, August 4th at 6 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle. 

The new musical based on the life of legendary eccentric tap star Jack Donahue, was presented last season by The York Theatre Company and Melanie Herman.  The Off-Broadway cast recording of My Vaudeville Man! was released on May 18th. For more information, visit www.myvaudevilleman.com.

My Vaudeville Man! is the story of a boy born to dance and the mother who fought to keep him home!  Karen Murphy and Shonn Wiley star in the musical based on the life of legendary eccentric tap dancer Jack Donahue (played by Ray Bolger on film) and his mother—who fights to keep her son off the wicked vaudeville stage.  My Vaudeville Man! has a book by Jeff Hochhauser, music by Bob Johnston, and lyrics by Johnston and Hochhauser, based on Jack Donahue’s Letters of a Hoofer to his Ma. Lynne Taylor-Corbett directed and choreographed with Shonn Wiley serving as co-choreographer, and musical direction by Douglas Oberhamer. Cast recording music produced by Douglas Oberhamer.

The critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of My Vaudeville Man! opened on November 17th, 2008 at The York Theatre at St. Peter’s to rave reviews: “This two-character musical has plenty of charm, personable acting and great tapping!” – Variety; “The show's two stars bring total conviction – and gobs of talent – to their roles!” – Theatermania.

Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle is located at 66th & Broadway.  For more information about this event, visit www.bn.com/events.

 

 

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