Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Gershon, Fredric B
2. Englander, Roger
3. Daube, Daniel
4. Feinstein, Michael
5. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
6. Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983
7. Clark, Bobby, 1888-1960.
8. McCullough, Paul, -1936.
9. Hirsch, Robin.
10. Music Theatre International.
11. Imagecraft (Firm)

Description

1. 1 videocassette (VHS) (35 min.) : sd. col. SP; 1/2 in.

Summary

1. Pianist/vocalist Michael Feinstein hosts this "video seminar" on the works of composer George Gershwin and his lyricist brother Ira, with the emphasis on three of their Broadway shows: Strike up the band (1930), Of thee I sing (1931), and Let 'em eat cake (1933). Feinstein discusses the history of each show and performs several songs from each. Also included is archive footage of George Gershwin rehearsing a number from Strike up the band with the comedy team of Bobby Clark & Paul McCullough.

Series statement

1. conversationpiece

Subject

1. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
2. Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983
3. Feinstein, Michael
4. Composers > United States
5. Lyricists > United States
6. Musical theater > New York (State) > New York

Genre/Form

1. Instruction.
2. Musicals.

Call number

1. NCOX 735

Access (note)

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Credits (note)

1. Editor, Daniel Daube.

Performer (note)

1. Hosted by Michael Feinstein.
2. Archival footage: George Gershwin, Bobby Clark & Paul McCullough.

Event (note)

1. Videotaped in New York, N.Y., 1991.

Title

1. The Gershwins on Broadway : a video conversationpiece [videorecording] / MTI Music Theatre International presents ; executive producer, Freddie Gershon ; produced and directed by Roger Englander ; video production, Robin Hirsch, Imagecraft.

Imprint

1. New York, c1991.

Series

1. conversationpiece

Access

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Credits

1. Editor, Daniel Daube.

Performer

1. Hosted by Michael Feinstein.
2. Archival footage: George Gershwin, Bobby Clark & Paul McCullough.

Event

1. Videotaped in New York, N.Y., 1991.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Theatre on Film and Tape Archive Special Collections material

Added author

1. Gershon, Fredric B, producer.
2. Englander, Roger, producer.
3. Englander, Roger, director.
4. Daube, Daniel, editor of moving image work.
5. Feinstein, Michael, commentator.
6. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937, composer.
7. Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983, lyricist.
8. Clark, Bobby, 1888-1960.
9. McCullough, Paul, -1936.
10. Hirsch, Robin.
11. Music Theatre International.
12. Imagecraft (Firm)

Research call number

1. NCOX 735