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Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, The Nearness of You and AsTime Goes By the songs are standards, but who wrote them We celebrate the unsung wordsmiths behind some of the world's greatest songs - stellar artists like Leo Robin, Mack Gordon, Al Dubin and more - in the latest Rob Fisher An American in Paris and Sheldon Harnick Fiddler on the Roof collaboration for LampL.

An American In Paris moved to Broadway following its world premiere in December, 2014 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. It is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, making his Broadway directing debut. Featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Craig Lucas, the creative team also includes Tony Award winners Bob Crowley sets and costumes, Natasha Katz lighting and Jon Weston sound with a musical score adapted and supervised by Rob Fisher. Bartlett Sher is creative consultant. Based on the Academy Award winning film inspired by the 1928 orchestral composition by George Gershwin, An American in Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time.

Masterworks BROADWAYrecently releasedthe Original Broadway Cast Recordingof An American in Paris, produced by Rob Fisher and Scott Lehrer.The score of An American in Paris includes the songs 'I Got Rhythm,' 'Liza,' 'S Wonderful,' 'But Not For Me,' 'I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise,' and orchestral music including 'Concerto in F,' 'Second Prelude,' 'Second RhapsodyCuban Overture' and 'An American In Paris.' Below, we bring you an exclusive, behind-the-scenes video of the company in the recording studio...

Masterworks Broadway just released theOriginal Broadway Cast Recording of An American in Paris, produced by Rob Fisher and Scott Lehrer. Join the company today,June 12th, 2015 atBarnes amp Nobleclick here for exact store location as cast members Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope, Jill Paice, Brandon Uranowitz and Max von Essen from the 2015 Tony-nominated musical perform songs from and sign copies of the newly released album...

This week's Theater Talk celebrates composer George Gershwin and his 1928 symphonic poem, An American in Paris, now coming to Broadway as an adaptation of the 1951 Academy Award-winning film. Theater Talk welcomes musical theater historian Robert Kimball author of the bestselling coffee-table book The Gershwins, and Rob Fisher, musical director of the show, to discuss the composer and how his work is being adapted anew.

This week's Theater Talk celebrates composer George Gershwin and his 1928 symphonic poem, An American in Paris, now coming to Broadway as an adaptation of the 1951 Academy Award-winning film. Theater Talk welcomes musical theater historian Robert Kimball author of the bestselling coffee-table book The Gershwins, and Rob Fisher, musical director of the show, to discuss the composer and how his work is being adapted anew.

Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompsonand Kirsten Wyatt star in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New York City Center's 2015 Encores season, running for seven performances, tonight, February 4, through February 8, 2015. Lady, Be Good is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner. Founding Encores Music Director Rob Fisher returns as Guest Music Director, and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt star in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New YorkCity Center's 2015 Encores season, running for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Lady, BeGood is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner. FoundingEncores Music Director Rob Fisher returns as Guest Music Director, and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a glimpse into rehearsal with the full company...

Tommy Tune,Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt star in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New York City Center's 2015 Encores season, running for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Lady, BeGood is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner. FoundingEncores Music Director Rob Fisher returns as Guest Music Director, and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

Douglas Sills has joined the cast of George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, joining previously announced cast members Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Richard Poe, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt. The opening production of New York City Center's 2015Encores season, directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner, will run for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Founding Encores Music Director Rob Fisher will return as Guest Music Director and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Richard Poe, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt will star in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New York City Center's 2015 Encores season, running for seven performances, February 4 - 8, 2015. Lady, BeGood will be directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner. Founding Encores Music Director Rob Fisher will return as Guest Music Director, and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

On Twitter Watch, Theatre du Chatelet wrote 'AnAmericanInParis s'installe theatrechatelet Rdv le 22 novembre.Rehearsals begin today, Monday, September 22, for the upcoming world premiere of An American in Paris prior to its engagement at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris where previews will begin Saturday, November 22, 2014 for a Wednesday, December 10, 2014 opening night. The Broadway run of An American in Paris will begin previews Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night at the Palace Theatre Broadway at 47th Street.An American In Paris will be directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, making his Broadway directing debut. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning film, An American in Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Craig Lucas.An American In Paris transforms the timeless story of love in a city rebuilding...

George and Ira are rarely far from a Broadway marquee: Leading dancers from America and the UK, along with one of Broadway‘s most celebrated comediennes will headline a stage adaptation of the Gershwins’ 1951 film classic An American In Paris, slated to open in December at the Théâtre du Châtelet in that city before coming to Broadway next spring. Creatives on the show, in addition to the brothers Gershwin, include Christopher Wheeldon, direction and choreography; Craig Lucas (Prelude To A Kiss), book; Rob Fisher, musical score adaptations and arrangements; Brad Haak, musical director; Christopher Austin, orchestrations; Bob Crowley (Aladdin), sets and costumes; and Natasha Katz (Aladdin), lighting. Related: […]...

92Y announces the line-up for Lyrics amp Lyricists 2015, the 45th season of the country's preeminent American Songbook series. Returning artistic directors include David Loud on the legendary Stephen SondheimHarold Prince collaboration, Deborah Grace Winer on New York City in song, and the team of Sheldon Harnick host and Rob Fisher on Fiddler on the Roof's 50th anniversary. Playwrightactor Charles Busch makes his debut as an LampL artistic director with a show spotlighting the legendary women of Hollywood musicals a fifth concert will be announced at a later date.

The new musical, An American In Paris, has targeted Broadway for the spring of 2015 following its world premiere in December, 2014 at the Thtre du Chtelet in Paris. It will be directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, making his Broadway directing debut. Featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Craig Lucas, the creative team also includes Tony Award winners Bob Crowley sets and costumes, Natasha Katz lighting and Scott Lehrer sound with a musical score adapted and supervised by Rob Fisher. Bartlett Sher is creative consultant. Based on the Academy Award winning film inspired by the 1928 orchestral composition by George Gershwin, An American In Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time.

The Hollywood Bowl's production of the third longest running musical in Broadway history - Chicago - stars Samantha Barks as Velma, Drew Carey as Amos, Lucy Lawless as Mama Morton, Stephen Moyer as Billy Flynn, and AshLee Simpson as Roxie Hart. The Production opened Friday night, July 26, and runs through tonight, July 28. The show is directed by Brooke Shields with Musical Direction by Rob Fisher. Check out photos of the cast in action below...

The Hollywood Bowl's production of the third longest running musical in Broadway history - Chicago - stars Samantha Barks as Velma, Drew Carey as Amos, Lucy Lawless as Mama Morton, Stephen Moyer as Billy Flynn, and Ashlee Simpson as Roxie Hart. The Production opened last night, July 26, and runs through July 28. The show is directed by Brooke Shields with Musical Direction by Rob Fisher. Click below to watch highlights from the show, including 'All That Jazz', 'Cell Block Tango', 'We Both Reached For The Gun' and more...

Bww TV Los Angeles Correspondents Michael Sterling and A.J. Hernandez were on hand for a sneak peak at rehearsal's and one-one-one cast and creative team interviews last Friday, July 19 for The Hollywood Bowl's production of the third longest running musical in Broadway history Chicago. The production stars Samantha Barks as Velma, Drew Carey as Amos, Lucy Lawless as Mama Morton, Stephen Moyer as Billy Flynn, and Ashlee Simpson as Roxie Hart. The Production will be presented July 26 July 28, at the historic 17,000 seat venue and is directed by Brooke Shields with Musical Direction by Rob Fisher.

The Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Chicago, the musical which holds the record as the third longest running show in Broadway history, will star Samantha Barks as Velma Kelly, Drew Carey as Amos Hart, Lucy Lawless as 'Mama' Morton, Stephen Moyer as Billy Flynn, and Ashlee Simpson as Roxie Hart. Brooke Shields will direct the fully staged production of Chicago the conductor is Rob Fisher. Check out photos of the cast and creative team in rehearsal below...

Spartacus star Lucy Lawless and True Blood's Stephen Moyer are toplining the Hollywood Bowl's three-night production of Chicago this July. Lawless will play Mama Morton while Moyer will take on the role of Billy Flynn. Les Miserables standout Samantha Barks has landed the role of Velma, while Drew Carey will portray Amos. The casting of Roxie Hart will be announced shortly. Brooke Shields, who starred in the Broadway and West End productions of Chicago, will direct the musical — marking her directorial debut. Rob Fisher, who serves as supervising music director of Chicago for worldwide productions, will conduct. Chicago

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Christine Baranski, Kelli Barrett, Walter Bobbie, Jeremy Cohen, Dalton Harrod, Randy Skinner, Shonn Wiley, Karen Ziemba, New York City Ballet Principal dancer Joaquin De Luz and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Irina Dvorovenko will star in Rodgers and Hart's On Your Toes, the final Encores presentation of the 2012-13 New York City Center season. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle. On Your Toes will have guest music direction by Encores founding music director Rob Fisher and will play seven performances, from May 8 - 12 at New York City Center, W. 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. The Slaughter on Tenth Avenue ballet, originally choreographed by George Balanchine, will be staged by Susan Pilarre, who served as a Ballet Mistress of the show's 1983 Broadway Revival.

New York City Center Encores presents Rodgers amp Hart's On Your Toes, May 8-12, 2013. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge visited the cast in rehearsals and stopped to chat with Artistic Director Jack Vertel, music director Rob Fisher, director and choreographer Warren Carlyle and cast members Karen Ziemba, Randy Skinner, Walter Bobbie, Joaquin De Luz, Irina Dvorovenko, Christine Baranski, Kelli Barrett and Shonn Wiley. Click below to watch the interviews, plus a sneak peek of the show...

Two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone headlines the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's 2012-13 Njso Pops season finale in Newark and New Brunswick, June 1-2. The legendary diva, who last appeared with the Njso in 2009, will perform songs from her latest album, 'Far Away Places,' backed for the first time by full orchestra. The star of Broadway's Gypsy will also sing signature songs from her illustrious career on stage and screen. Rob Fisher conducts.

You can add director to Brooke Shields’ long resume. The actress will helm Chicago at the Hollywood Bowl this July, the show’s producers announced Tuesday. The annual summer musical will play at the Bowl in Los Angeles for only three performances: July 26, 27, and 28.

Though best known for her film and TV roles, Shields is hardly a newcomer to the stage. She starred in the Broadway and West End productions of Chicago as Roxie Hart and also performed on Broadway in the Wonderful Town, Grease!, and Cabaret. The Bowl production will be her first time directing. Rob Fisher, supervising music...

Brooke Shields has been announced as the director of the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Chicago, which holds the record as the third longest running show in Broadway history. Rob Fisher has also been announced as the conductor of the production. Shields starred in Chicago both on Broadway and in London's West End and this marks her directing debut. Fisher's association with the show began with the 1996 Broadway revival and he continues to be supervising music director of Chicago productions around the globe.

Christine Baranski, Kelli Barrett, Walter Bobbie, Jeremy Cohen, Dalton Harrod, Randy Skinner, Shonn Wiley, Karen Ziemba,New York City Ballet Principaldancer Joaquin De Luz and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Irina Dvorovenkowill star in Rodgers and Hart's On Your Toes, the final Encores presentation of the 2012-13 New York City Center season. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, On Your Toes will have guest music direction by Encores founding music director Rob Fisher and will play seven performances, from May 8 - 12 at New York City Center, W. 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. The Slaughter on Tenth Avenue ballet, originally choreographed by George Balanchine, will be staged by Susan Pilarre, who served as a Ballet Mistress of the show's 1983 Broadway Revival.

'If I Loved You,' 'June Is Bustin' Out All Over,' 'You'll Never Walk Alone' these are just a few of the many joys of the musical Time magazine called 'The Best of the 20th Century.' Now, in the tradition of its sold-out productions of Company and My Fair Lady, the Philharmonic and an all-star cast present Rodgers and Hammerstein's immortal Carousel, directed by Tony winner John Rando, and conducted by Rob Fisher.

Live From Lincoln Center's winter and spring broadcast season kicks off with a special concert from Lincoln Center's 2013 American Songbook series celebrating the legendary songwriting duo of John Kander and Fred Ebb. The broadcast, 'RingThem Bells Rob Fisher Celebrates Kander amp Ebb,' is hosted by Audra McDonald and will air on PBS stations on Friday, February 15, 2013, at 9 p.m. Et check local listings.

The New York Philharmonic has announced several additions to the cast of its production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's Carousel, February 27March 2, 2013 Shuler Hensley will portray Jigger Craigin, Jason Danieley will portray Enoch Snow replacing the previously announced Alexander Gemignani, who has withdrawn due to scheduling conflicts, Jessie Mueller will portray Carrie Pipperidge, Kate Burton will portray Mrs. Mullin, and John Cullum will portray StarkeeperDr. Seldon. As previously announced, Carousel will star Kelli O'Hara as Julie Jordan, Nathan Gunn as Billy Bigelow, and Stephanie Blythe as Nettie Fowler. The production will be directed by John Rando, conducted by Rob Fisher, and choreographed by Warren Carlyle. The production's cast and creative team have earned a combined total of 16 Tony Awards and 32 Tony nominations.

Tune in alert for "Live From Lincoln Center" as the winter and spring broadcast season kicks off with a special concert from Lincoln Center.s 2013 American Songbook series celebrating the legendary songwriting duo of John Kander and Fred Ebb. From PBS The broadcast, .RingThem Bells! Rob Fisher Celebrates Kander & Ebb,. is hosted by Audra McDonald and will air on PBS stations on Friday, February 15, 2013, at 9 p.m. (Et) (check local listings). .All That Jazz,. .Mister Cellophane,. .Wilkommen,. .A Quiet Thing,. .Maybe This Time. and the incomparable .New York, New York. are some of the dozens of songs written by Kander and Ebb over the course of their creative collaboration. These songs are also some of...

Live From Lincoln Center's winter and spring broadcast season kicks off with a special concert from Lincoln Center's 2013 American Songbook series celebrating the legendary songwriting duo of John Kander and Fred Ebb. The broadcast, RingThem Bells Rob Fisher Celebrates Kander amp Ebb, is hosted by Audra McDonald and will air on PBS stations on Friday, February 15, 2013, at 9 p.m. Et check local listings.

News today from the 2013 winter press tour in Pasadena, as Live From Lincoln Center, the award-winning series celebrating live performance at the world.s largest performing arts center, will expand its 2013 broadcast season to a total of nine programs. Each of these broadcasts will be hosted by award-winning actress and singer Audra McDonald. From PBS Live From Lincoln Center.s winter and spring broadcasts are: · Kicking off these broadcasts is a concert from Lincoln Center.s acclaimed and long-running American Songbook series. .Ring Them Bells! Rob Fisher Celebrates Kander & Ebb. showcases the works by the incomparable songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, composers of Cabaret, Chicago, and .New York, New York,. among many other favorites. The program...

Live From Lincoln Center, the award-winning series celebrating live performance at the world's largest performing arts center, will expand its 2013 broadcast season to a total of nine programs. Live From Lincoln Center's winter and spring broadcasts are 'Ring Them Bells Rob Fisher Celebrates Kander amp Ebb', 'Kristin Chenoweth The Dames of Broadway...All of 'Em', Josh Groban, 'Stephanie Blythe We'll Meet Again - The Songs of Kate Smith', Carousel and Audra McDonald.

According to an Equity castng notice, the New York Philharmonic's staged production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's Carousel February 27-March 2, 2013 will feature choreography by Warren Carlyle. The evening will feature Kelli O'Hara as Julie Jordan, Nathan Gunn as Billy Bigelow, Stephanie Blythe as Nettie Fowler, and Alexander Gemignani as Enoch Snow. The production will be directed by John Rando, replacing the previously announced James Brennan due to scheduling conflicts, and conducted by Rob Fisher.

92nd Street Y announces casting for the 2013 season of Lyrics amp Lyricists. Jason Danieley, Rebecca Luker, Barbara Carroll and James Naughton are among the performers from the worlds of Broadway, jazz and cabaret presenting a panoramic journey through the American Songbook via New York, London, Hollywood, and Stratford-on-Avon. LampLs shows this season explore Shakespeare on Broadway, iconic singerlyricist Peggy Lee, a fresh take on Jerome Kern, and our look at Vernon Dukes and W. S. Gilberts influence on Broadway. The season is curated by series artistic director Deborah Grace Winer also returning as artistic director for one of the shows, and a line-up of guest artistic directors Rob Fisher with host Sheldon Harnick, Billy Stritch, David Loud and Mark Lamos.

Birthday shoutouts go to Kevin Zegers (above) who is 28, Kim Richards is 48, Jimmy Kimmel is 38, Alison Sweeney is 36, Tegan and Sara are 32, and Lita Ford is 54.Open letter to Rupert Everett: Come meet our kids. Johnny Weir Vs. Honey Boo Boo. HasThat Chicken Place Abandoned Antigay Ways?In ratings news, The New Normal dipped 12% from last week. It's not cause for alarm ... yet. Cloris Leachman appeared on Watch What Happens live last night, and talked about some of her co-stars, and about saving Judy Garland's life.

Big congrats to Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita, who announce their engagement in this video, as well as advocate for a more stylish & equal America.

This may be my new favorite video of Neil Patrick Harris. He's co-producing an interactive experience in L.A. called "Delusion: The Blood Rite," and tries to take a tour of the mansion they're using. He's just so adorable.

The New York Phiharmonic has just announced the 2012-13 season, which is set to include a staged production of Rodgers amp Hammersteins Broadway hit Carousel, February 27March 2, 2013, directed by James Brennan and conducted by Rob Fisher the same team behind the Philharmonics acclaimed 2007 production of My Fair Lady. Mr. Brennan, who is also an actor and choreographer, has directed performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theater. Mr. Fisher is the founding director of New York City Centers Encores series, and has been a part of numerous productions and projects.

Pilot casting is starting to heat up, and several actors familiar to TV fans have landed roles. The latest:

- Jessica Lucas, one of the better things about The CW's ill-fated "Melrose Place" reboot, will return to the network for its drama pilot "Cult," from writer Rockne S. O'Bannon ("Farscape") and "Gossip Girl" executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. She'll star as a production assistant on a TV show who begins to suspect some of its fans are re-creating crimes from the series. [Deadline]

- A pair of multiple Emmy winners are in talks to star in NBC's adaptation of the Britcom "Friday Night Dinner." Allison Janney and Tony Shalhoub would play the parents of two grown children who come home for a Shabbat dinner every Friday. "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation" exec producer Greg Daniels is writing it. [Vulture]

- Mandy Moore has signed on to star in a...

Former "Wizards of Waverly Place" star Jake T. Austin is following up his role in the star-studded flick "New Year's Eve" with a guest gig on NBC's "Law & Order: Svu."

In the episode titled "Home Invasions," Austin will play Rob Fisher, the boyfriend of a girl whose family is massacred. No air date for the episode has been set yet.

"It's an honor to be a part of such a respected series," Austin said in a statement to The Huffington Post. "Being a New Yorker myself, I'm a huge fan of the show and can't wait to start filming."

"Wizards of Waverly Place" recently aired its final season. The finale was watched by 9.8 million viewers.

On the big screen, Austin can next be see playing Huck Finn in 2013's "Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn" opposite "Super 8" star Joel Courtney.

Former "Wizards of Waverly Place" star Jake T. Austin is following up his role in the star-studded flick "New Year's Eve" with a guest gig on NBC's "Law & Order: Svu."

In the episode titled "Home Invasions," Austin will play Rob Fisher, the boyfriend of a girl whose family is massacred. No air date for the episode has been set yet.

"It's an honor to be a part of such a respected series," Austin said in a statement to The Huffington Post. "Being a New Yorker myself, I'm a huge fan of the show and can't wait to start filming."

"Wizards of Waverly Place" recently aired its final season. The finale was watched by 9.8 million viewers.

On the big screen, Austin can next be see playing Huck Finn in 2013's "Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn" opposite "Super 8" star Joel Courtney.

Girl Crazy, is the first Encores! production of the New York City Center season, starring Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight and Marc Kudisch running November 19 - 22. Girl Crazy, directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle with Guest Music Director Rob Fisher, has music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan.