Casting is complete for The York Theatre Company’s world premier of Cheek to Cheek. Irving Berlin In Hollywood is a song and dance celebration featuring the music, lyrics, and choreography of Irving Berlin. The production marks The York’s first mainstage offering since the pandemic began in March 2020 and the January flood that forced the company from its home at St. Peter’s Theater.Conceived, directed, and choreographed by Tony nominee Randy Skinner with a book by Barry Kleinbort and music direction by David Hancock Turner, performances are scheduled for November 24–January 2, 2022, at the York’s temporary home at the Theatre at St. Jean’s. Opening night will be December 2. Phillip Attmore will be part of the cast.), Jeremy Benton (42nd Street, Cagney at The York), Victoria Byrd (Peter Pan, A Chorus Line), Kaitlyn Davidson (Cinderella, Bright Star), Joseph Medeiros (Wicked, Yank! at The York), and Melanie Moore (“Fiddler on the Roof”; “Hello, Dolly!”). The production will highlight the songs of Berlin as well as tell the story behind the man responsible for making the movies dance. Expect tunes from such classic films as Top Hat, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Holiday Inn, Easter Parade, White Christmas, and more.The production will also have scenic design by James Morgan, costume design by Nicole Wee, lighting design by Jason Kantrowitz and Ken Billington, and sound design by Julian Evans. Chris Steckel is the stage manager, and Michael Cassara serves as the casting director. Cheek to Cheek was produced in association Riki Kane Larimer.
Look Back at Irving Berlin & Ethel Merman in rehearsals for Annie Get Your Gun
Look Back at Irving Berlin & Ethel Merman in rehearsals for Annie Get Your Gun
Broadway Theatre opened the Broadway revival on September 21, 1966.
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Dorothy Fields, Richard Rodgers and Ethel Merman
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Ethel Merman and Irving Berlin with Dorothy Fields
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Irving Berlin and Ethel Merman
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Ethel Merman & David Manning
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Richard Rodgers and Irving Berlin
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Bruce Yarnell and Ethel Merman
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Richard Rodgers and Irving Berlin, as well as Ethel Merman
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Richard Rodgers. Ethel Merman. Irving Berlin. Dorothy Fields.
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Robert Russell Bennett and Ethel Merman
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Annie Get Your Gun
