The New-York Historical Society announces
the American Musicals Project’s 11th Annual Concert Series

Guys and Dolls
The Genius of Frank Loesser

For spring 2009, the American Musicals Project at the New-York Historical Society honors a man of the theater whose work, career and influences are part of history—history of New York and history of the theater. Frank Loesser set Broadway alight with one hit after another—Where’s Charley, Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy Fella, Greenwillow, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. We honor the man, the music, and the theater world that still bears his imprint. For Tickets call: 212•873•3400 x 305

Loesser Is More: Howard Kissel takes us to Frank's Other Shows
March 9, 2009, 7 p.m.

The season opener focuses on the great songs Frank wrote for Ray Bolger, Robert Weede, Robert Morse, and Rudy Vallee. You’ll hear “Once in Love with Amy,” “Big D,” “I Believe In You,” all directed by the season’s producing director, Pamela Hunt, and sung by Broadway artists.

Howard Kissel-host
Rachel de Benedet
Aaron Ramey
Jim Weaver
Sally Wilfert
Ted Kociolek-musical director
Pamela Hunt-director

Songs for Men Only: Sheldon Harnick introduces The Guys
March 16, 2009, 7 p.m.

Pulitzer-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick introduces a crew of Broadway hunks singing the testosterone-laden songs written by Frank Loesser, and by the many Broadway writers who wrote extra bass hits. Hear 'guy songs' like Adler & Ross’ “You Gotta Have Heart,” Frank’s “Standing on the Corner,” and Sheldon’s own “Politics and Poker” and “Little Tin Box,” written with Jerry Bock.

Sheldon Harnick-host
Mark Jacoby
John Jellison
Mike McGowan
Tony Yazbek
Matt Castle-musical director
James Brennan-director

The Dolls: Polly Bergen and Broadway's Women
March 23, 2009, 7 p.m.

In a long-deserved tribute Polly helps honor songwriters like Mary Rodgers (Once Upon A Mattress), Lucy Simon (The Secret Garden), Kay Swift (Fine and Dandy), Dorothy Fields (Sweet Charity), and Betty Comden (On The Town).

Polly Bergen-host
Jessica Burrows
Vanessa Lemonides
Jill Paice
Lynne Wintersteller
Sariva Goetz-musical director
Annette Jolles-director

The Making of Guys and Dolls: The AMP Benefit Gala
April 6, 2009, 7:30 p.m

How did Broadway’s most-revived musical come to be? How did Frank Loesser make musical magic out of Damon Runyon’s tough-talking tales? Hear his inspirations – his letters, his wit, his world. Pamela Hunt directs a Broadway cast in songs from Guys and Dolls … and the songs that came first. Jo Sullivan Loesser sparks the celebration!

Pete Hamill-host
Jo Sullivan Loesser-special guest
Garrett Long
Karen Mason
Jeff McCarthy
Michael McGrath
Evans Haile-musical director
Pamela Hunt-director

  Pamela Hunt-Series producing director

All cast information subject to availability

For Tickets call: 212•873•3400 x 305

Ticket prices for March 9, 16, 23:
Priority - $45
Regular - $35/Member - $30


Ticket prices for AMP Gala Benefit on April 6:
Select - $500
Priority - $250
Regular - $75
Both the select and priority tickets include a 6:30 p.m. pre-show cocktail reception.
All tickets holders for the benefit are invited to enjoy the post-show champagne reception.

All seating is reserved and tickets will be available for pick up at Will Call on the evening of the performance.

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

All proceeds from the concert series benefit the American Musicals Project, a social studies and English language arts curriculum program developed in collaboration between the New-York Historical Society and the New York City Department of Education.