In many ways Donald Pippin, who has died at the age of 95, was the American musical theatre’s greatest maestro as a musical director and conductor. And from 1955 until 2018 he was also responsible for the vocal arrangements of some of Broadway’s most successful shows. Michael Darvell looks back on a great musical career… […]
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From Cy Coleman to Barry Manilow to bossa nova – Enjoy An Evening With Billy Stritch
BILLY STRITCH is an award-winning pianist and singer who is known to audiences worldwide for his many solo concert performances and as accompanist and musical director for Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett and Marilyn Maye to name but a few. During the pandemic, Billy created his own weekly Facebook livestream music show called Billy’s Place. For […]
DVD reviews – Danny Kaye Legends – London Road
Nick Wakeham casts an eye over some of the latest DVD releases. DANNY KAYE – LEGENDS DVD (MVDVisual – MVD7708D – two disc set) During the 1950s and 60s Danny Kaye was one of the biggest stars in showbusiness. Not only in theatre, but in film and television. He caused sensations wherever he went and a Danny […]
