Jeff Harnar's THE 1959 BROADWAY SONGBOOK

Jeff Harnar's musical revue celebrating the 21 Broadway musicals of 1959 including GYPSY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, MY FAIR LADY, FIORELLO, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, THE MUSIC MAN, BELLS ARE RINGING, WEST SIDE STORY with Klea Blackhurst, Anna Bergman and Alex Rybeck. Recorded December 12 at 59E59 Theaters in New York City. Songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Harnick & Bock, Lerner & Loewe, Bob Merrill, Comden & Green, Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Marshall Barer, Meredith Wilson, including "Ev'rything's Coming Up Roses," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Some People," "TIll There Was You," "Just in Time," "I Momma Was Married," "Happily Ever After,""Take Me Along." Toasting Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, Judy Holiday, Jackie Gleason. Directed by Sara Louise Lazarus. Produced by Chatham Partners. Originally staged at "Lyrics & Lyricists" at The 92nd Street Y, and as a solo show at The Oak Room at The Algonquin Hotel and filmed for PBS. Recording vailable on Original Cast Records.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• GYPSY
• THE SOUND OF MUSIC
• MY FAIR LADY
• FIORELLO
• ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
• THE MUSIC MAN
• BELLS ARE RINGING
• WEST SIDE STORY
• Rodgers & Hammerstein
• Harnick & Bock
• Lerner & Loewe
• Bob Merrill
• Comden & Green
• Jule Styne
• Stephen Sondheim
• Leonard Bernstein
• Mary Rodgers
• Marshall Barer
• Meredith Wilson

[MinervasGarden]

Wonderful--thank you for sharing this!

[blatella]

1959 was a good year...

Does anyone remember the musical, "Good Time Charlie", starring Joel Grey..?

Is it anywhere on th site..?

[sweetmo1207]

Jeff Harnar is exceptionally gifted. When he chose to sing for a living he couldn't have picked a better career, he becomes the songs, the passion inside of him is so deep, he truly LOVES what he does and that is making all of the world happy just from that beautiful voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cabaretgal]

He truly is abundantly GIFTED...and the show is PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!

[cabaretgal]

To hear beauty in a song sung by Jeff is not even hitting the nail on the head. He has the talent to bring these songs of the Great American Songbook to LIFE. I have seen this show a few times and he only gets better and better!!!!!!!!!! You will leave there adoring Jeff for the gifts he brings to the stage. Not to shabby on the eyes either, but wait till you hear those vocals. You will a smile on your face the entire evening. Such a talent we have in our midst....a man you MUST see.

[KatNick63]

I have had the pleasure of listening to Jeff's CD's for a couple of years now and I so look forward to sitting live and in person to witness genious at work!

Hugs,

Kat

[cabaretgal]

Jeff Harnar has the gift most only can dream about. His interpretations are flawless, his vocal range and artistry sublime and truly one of the most gifted artists. I recommend this show and many others he performs as an evening of sure bliss.

Catch him when ever you can, it will be an evening of shear joy and wonder.

M

[cabaretgal]

Jeff Harnar is the most amazing singer of our time. His ballads of the Great American Songbook make him an icon in his field. I can listen to him sing forever, and once you hear him, you yourself will be hooked for a lifetime. Jeff - you are gorgeous in looks, vocals and emotions. I adore you

Your friend.....Maureen

[anevana]

Jeff Harnar has the most beautiful voice. I definately want to see this show and be a part of the magic he weaves!!!!

What a voice!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mo1207]

Jeff Harnar creates magic and memories whenever he takes the stage! He will literally transport you back to 1959 with these timeless tunes of broadway.

This is a show you need to add to your "to do list" and fast! I've seen Jeff perform this show and he is always PERFECTION!

How lucky New York is to have in their zip code the talent of this man. Truly one of the greatest voices ever heard!

Yes, 1959 was a very good year! Highly recommended show, highly recommended artist!