RESEARCH PROJECTS -DAILY DOUBLES 1
CATEGORY: OFF BROADWAY SHOWS
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This composer/lyricist wrote the patriotic song "God Bless America," as well as the musical ANNIE GET YOUR GUN.
Irving Berlin
The original Broadway Belter, she was known for playing strong female characters from the early 1930s to late 1970s. Our student -Cole- showed a clip of her singing with Fred Estaire at the end of his presentation.
ETHEL MERMAN
This prolific musical theatre team of composer and lyricist, who wrote Chicago, Cabaret, Flora the Red Menace, and many more, are also famous for having written the song: "New York, New York" popularized by Frank Sinatra in the 1980s.
(John) KANDER & (Fred) EBB
The 'Demon Barber of Fleet Street'- Benjamin Barker- is the central character in this Stephen Sondheim musical.
SWEENEY TODD
This Choreographer and Director of WEST SIDE STORY (and also associated with many groundbreaking musicals) was once investigated by HUAC - the House Un-American Activities Committee - for ties to the communist party.
JEROME ROBBINS
LIST ANY ONE OF THE TWO (i think) shows I specifically mentioned at the end of class yesterday in relation to OFF BWAY SHOWS
ZOMBIE PROM, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS