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THE ME NOBODY KNOWS
Based on the Book "The Me Nobody Knows", Edited by Stephen M. Joseph
Adapted by Robert H. Livingston and Herb Schapiro
Lyrics: Will Holt
Additional Lyrics: Herb Schapiro
Directed by: Robert H. Livingston

Opened off-Broadway in 1970 at the Orpheum Theater and transferred to Broadway at the Helen Hayes and Longacre Theaters.
Cast included Irene Cara, Hattie Winston, Beverly Bremers, Melanie Henderson and Northern Callaway.
Won the OBIE and DRAMA DESK Awards and was nominated for 5 TONY Awards.
Spawned the 5th Dimension hit "Light Sings" and top R&B song "This World", recorded by The Staple Singers.

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PLATINUM/SUNSET
Book: Will Holt and Bruce Vilanch
Lyrics: Will Holt
Directed by: Joe Layton

Originally titled SUNSET, this musical opened at the Arena Stage in Buffalo in 1977 directed by Tommy Tune, starring Alexis Smith. It was then re-titled PLATINUM. After revisions, it opened on Broadway in 1978 at the Mark Hellinger Theater still starring Alexis Smith, but directed by Joe Layton. After the PLATINUM run, it was re-titled SUNSET and presented off-Broadway with Tammy Grimes.

TAKING MY TURN
Lyrics: Will Holt
Conceived and Directed by: Robert H. Livingston

Opened off-Broadway in 1983 at the Entermedia Theater. The cast included Margaret Whiting, Marni Nixon, Tiger Haynes and Cissy Houston.
It won the OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE Award and was featured on the PBS Great Performance Series.

GHETTO
By: Joshua Sobol
Adapted by: Jack Viertal
English Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick & Jim Friedman
Directed by: Gordon Davidson

Opened in the 1986 season at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. Authentic songs from the Vilna Ghetto were arranged and conducted by Gary William Friedman along with his original music. The cast included Andrea Marcovicci, David Wohl and Harry Groener.

RUMPLESTILTSKIN
Book and Lyrics: Ross Yockey
A children’s musical which had its world premiere in 1992 at the Lancaster Music Festival in Ohio.

BRING IN THE MORNING
Book and Lyrics: Herb Schapiro
Directed by: Sheldon Epps

Opened off-Broadway in 1994 at the Variety Arts Theater. After revisions, it was presented at the Apollo Theater for a limited run. The cast included the soon-to-be- discovered recording artist Lauren Hill.

SHEBA
Book and Lyrics: Sharleen Cooper Cohen
Directed and Choreographed by: Tony Stevens

Opened off-Broadway in 1996 at Playhouse 91 to great critical acclaim. It was held over and became the most successful musical in New York Jewish Repertory Theater's 23 year history.

THE LAST SUPPER
Based on an original idea by Andy Krey
Book and Lyrics: Thomas Mitz
Directed by: Nancy Rhodes

Presented in 2000 for a limited run at St. Luke's Parish Theater in New York. This inspirational musical featured Stevie Holland as the Angel who inspires Leonardo da Vinci (David Sitler) to complete the famous mural. It has been subsequently performed in various regional theaters each Lent season. (www.lastsuppermusical.com)

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DREAM MOUNTAIN
Book by Steven Jacobson
Lyrics: Will Holt
A new musical about Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore. Production information coming soon.

MAGPIE
Book by Steven Jacobson
Lyrics: Edward Gallardo
Additional Lyrics: Stevie Holland
A new Latino-influenced musical about two emotionally challenged youths. A hit at the NYMF last fall, MAGPIE enjoyed an extended run Workshop production with AMAS Musical Theatre in March 2007 and is now in development for the next production level.
(www.magpiethemusical.com)

© 2008 Gary William Friedman

© 2008 Gary William Friedman

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