The New-York Historical Society announces
the American Musicals Project’s 10th Annual Concert Series

Comedy? Tragedy? You Bet.

The Songwriters Who Do It All

The American Musicals Project honors the great men who’ve written every kind of theater song, from raucous comedy to stirring emotion, from “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” to “Send In the Clowns.” In this annual series of concerts at the New-York Historical Society you’ll hear the full range of the Broadway musical, sung by outstanding Broadway performers. These evenings celebrating the great composing artists of the musical theater sell out early so place your orders for the series, or for individual concerts. For Tickets call: 212•873•3400 x 305

Howard Kissell Presents
In All Kander …and Ebb
March 3, 2008, 7 p.m.

From Cabaret to Curtains John Kander and Fred Ebb have created a body of work that makes audiences laugh, cry and stop at all the emotional stations in between. Join us for an evening of high show-biz glitter, hosted by Howard Kissell, directed by Pamela Hunt who gave us the hilarious Musical of Musicals.

Howard Kissel-host
Matt Cavenaugh
Paul Schoeffler
Lynne Wintersteller
Nancy Anderson
Michael Rice-music director
Pamela Hunt-director

Simon Jones Directs
Nöel Coward
March 10, 2008, 7 p.m.

This man really did it all — music, lyrics, book — plus diaries, short stories and his wonderful just-published letters. Some touching, some hilarious, all Coward. Simon Jones, Steve Ross and a cast including Nancy Anderson and K.T. Stevens bring it all to life.

Simon Jones-host & director, actor
  K.T. Sullivan
  Nancy Anderson
  Steve Ross-music director and performer

Lee Roy Reams Presents
Hello Jerry!
March 17, 2008, 7 p.m.

Jerry Herman and the Great Big Musical are Broadway’s favorite synonyms. Hello, Dolly!, Mame, La Cage aux Folles — the list goes on and on. Broadway’s best and Jerry’s favorite interpreter, Lee Roy Reams, fill the evening with funny songs, sad songs, Jerry Herman songs.

Lee Roy Reems-host, director, actor
  Karen Mason
  James Followell-music director

The American Musicals Project Benefit
Fantasia for Sondheim
(with a few words by Elaine Stritch)
March 31, 2008

Ever since West Side Story, Stephen Sondheim’s gift as a lyricist has dazzled millions. Tonight we honor his equally magnificent brilliance as a composer, in a fantasia by the talented young composer-arranger Sam Davis. Elaine Stritch and Sam will be joined by a shining cast to sing the best of Sondheim.

Elaine Stritch-host
Judy Blazer
Bob Cuccioli
Jonathan Rayson
  Sam Davis-Music Director
  Pamela Hunt-Series producing director

Benefit reception at 6:30; Concert starts at 7:30.

All cast information subject to availability

For Tickets call: 212•873•3400 x 305
Ticket prices for March 3, 10, 17 from $30 - $45
Benefit Tickets Range from $75 to $500

Performances take place at New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West at 77th Street
New York, NY 10024

Read about the 2007 AMP Concert Series.