tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13449345490628450842024-03-14T05:23:48.218-04:00They Changed BroadwayThe Jewish Contribution to the American Musical... A benefit performance featuring stars of Broadway Stage and Screen at the FORUM Theatre in Metuchen, New Jersey.They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-7507111935745104242010-06-11T08:45:00.000-04:002010-06-11T08:45:13.495-04:00Last Chance to Purchase tickets to "They Changed Broadway" at the Metuchen Forum TheatreYou've seen it in the Sentinel.You've seen it in the New Jersey Jewish News.You've seen it in the Jewish State.You've seen it in the New Jersey Home News Tribune.And You've seen it in the New Jersey Star Ledger.
Now, You can Actually See It!
"They Changed Broadway" is on stage this weekend, Sunday June 13th at 4:00 P.M. at the Forum Theatre...
Pre-performance priced tickets can be purchased by 2:They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-38689655458667917732010-06-03T10:05:00.000-04:002010-06-03T10:05:26.192-04:00"They Changed Broadway" Rehearsals Going Great!Hi. It's Michael Colby. Just wanted to let you know how incredible rehearsals for THEY CHANGED BROADWAY have been. Neva Small is recreating songs she did in the film FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and the musical PRINCE OF GRAND STREET. Jonathan C. Kaplan is recreating "Everyone Hates His Parents" opposite Stuart Zagnit (Jonathan received a Tony nomination playing "Jason" in FALSETTOS and Stuart played "They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-8306608105249713982010-05-24T13:10:00.000-04:002010-05-24T13:10:41.198-04:00Ben Rauch Making Special Appearance in “They Changed Broadway”Ben Rauch, a recurring favorite on television’s Gossip Girls and familiar face from Burger King’s Bobby Brown and Sprint’s ‘Wheel of Adjectives’ commercial is making a special appearance in Neve Shalom’s ‘They Changed Broadway’ this June 13th at the Forum Theatre in Metuchen.
“They Changed Broadway” writer and co-producer Michael Colby announces today that Ben Rauch, familiar to audiences from They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-90347261897318528312010-05-13T05:35:00.003-04:002010-05-13T17:24:35.711-04:00Sara Louise Lazarus to Direct the One Night Only Performance: “They Changed Broadway”“They Changed Broadway” producer Neve Shalom announces today that award-winning theatre and cabaret director Sara Louise Lazarus has joined the one-night only production.
This week, Sara Louise Lazarus, well-known director on and off-Broadway and in New Jersey theatre circles enthusiastically agreed to direct the “They Changed Broadway” June 13 benefit production.
“I’m delighted to be working They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-57901819166045326642010-05-12T08:00:00.010-04:002010-05-13T17:26:07.183-04:00“They Changed Broadway’s” Musical Director, Michael Lavine is Japanese Television NHK'S Tony Broadcast Correspondent“They Changed Broadway’s” Musical Director, Michael Lavine is Japanese Television NHK'S Tony Broadcast Correspondent
Michael Lavine, “They Changed Broadway’s” musical director is Japanese Television NHK’s Red Carpet correspondent for the June 13, 2010 Tony Broadcast.
“They Changed Broadway: From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond” musical director and steward of the largest collection of Broadway They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-62274936025026383552010-05-10T13:54:00.000-04:002010-05-10T13:54:41.315-04:00Stuart Zagnit, The Original Mayor of Whoville Joins the Cast of “They Changed Broadway”The Original Mayor of Whoville Joins the Cast of “They Changed Broadway”
Stuart Zagnit, who created such memorable characters on stage such as The Mayor of Whoville in “Seussical” and Goldberg in “The Wild Party” joins the cast of “They Changed Broadway: From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond”, a one-night only revue at The Forum Theater Arts Center, June 13, 2010 benefiting Congregation Neve They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-45724550513335139632010-05-06T17:45:00.000-04:002010-05-06T17:45:04.993-04:00“They Changed Broadway” Audience Gets More Exciting NewsFor Immediate Release
Contact: Hope Seratelli
Congregation Neve Shalom
Phone: (732) 548 – 2238 Ext. 24
email address: theychangedbroadway@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.theychangedbroadway.blogspot.com/
“They Changed Broadway” Actor Equity performers Jonathan C. Kaplan and Neva Small agree to recreate show-stopping performances.
During the one-night only June 13 benefit performance, Jonathan C.They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-30003696119768718612010-04-26T10:24:00.001-04:002010-04-26T10:24:00.866-04:00Michael Colby, Michael Lavine and Neva Small Are Available for InterviewsMichael Lavine and Michael Colby are two Jewish men located in the New York metropolitan area. They live musical theatre history and apply what they know to every show.
Michael Lavine is an aggressively sought-after Broadway and Off-Broadway musical director and coach who just happens to be the custodian of the world’s largest collection of musical theatre sheet music.
Michael Colby is an They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-57387179185774826952010-04-22T10:23:00.001-04:002010-04-22T10:24:13.461-04:00Neve Shalom's "They Changed Broadway" Seating Chart RevisedA big apology to everyone spent time scratching his or her head while looking at the previously posted Forum Theatre Seating chart for the one-night only performance of "They Changed Broadway: From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond- The Jewish Contribution to the American Musical".
Yup, I got it wrong. There was a mix up on the row sequencing. But it is corrected now! (They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-68654434018390301432010-04-19T13:12:00.000-04:002010-04-19T13:12:02.929-04:00Meet the Modern Day Male Yenta of Musical TheatreMeet the Modern Day Male Yenta of Musical Theatre
Ever wonder why “Fiddler on the Roof” is one of the most frequently revived Broadway musicals even though it was not considered a hit during the original tryout? Maybe you’re wondering what Chava is up to now? Ask Michael Colby.
Do you have a song stuck in your head from that ride up the elevator to your morning meeting that you know comes fromThey Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-49978497167404584692010-04-08T09:39:00.002-04:002010-04-08T09:39:00.647-04:00A Sneak Peak at the Iconic Women, Men and Music Behind the Jewish Contribution to the American MusicalThey Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-76040658020511675442010-04-07T12:31:00.002-04:002010-04-26T12:56:29.723-04:00Planning Something Special For the Tony'sTraffic. Noise. Tolls. Parking.
It's not a haiku. (Come on... the syllables don't even line up correctly!)
It's the trade-off you make when you live in the New York City Metro area and want to do something different for the Tony's. Sure. You can just hang out in front of the T.V.
Or...You can see an original show, featuring Broadway actors, They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-31150687206008842812010-03-23T23:44:00.000-04:002010-03-23T23:44:34.920-04:00More Exciting Developments for "They Changed Broadway"As we approach Passover (Pesach), it's very cool that we can take time out from the frantic cleaning and shopping to continue to work on producing this A+ Broadway all-star quality revue, "They Changed Broadway" .
Keep checking back here... We are just days away from announcing our phone and online safe, secure and convenient ticket ordering partner.
If you are interested in being part They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-43218405498540603152010-03-18T15:05:00.000-04:002010-03-18T15:05:35.113-04:00They Changed Broadway Producers Keeping Busy!If you've been checking in with us here, you know there is an amazing cast appearing courtesy of the Actors Equity Association slated to WOWcentral New Jersey on June 13th, 2010.
Here's some updates on the show status.
Rehearsal Locations and times are being scheduled.
Writer Michael Colby is branching out from script-writing into the world of creative PowerPoint for the show. (We all got aThey Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-28305469535524189972010-03-12T09:17:00.000-05:002010-03-12T09:17:43.163-05:00Jonathan C. Kaplan Signs on for Benefit Revue “They Changed Broadway”Metuchen, New Jersey – 03/11/2010 – Jonathan Kaplan joins the cast for the Neve Shalom benefit revue “They Changed Broadway” at The Forum Theater Arts Center, June 13, 2010.
“It’s a terrific opportunity to showcase the talents of a very good cast and I am very happy to be working with the other performers for this one-night benefit revue,” says Jonathan Kaplan.
Mr. Kaplan adds, “A revue They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-47859140546327165322010-03-09T05:00:00.002-05:002010-03-09T05:00:02.001-05:00Neva Small Slated for Neve Benefit Revue at the Forum Theatre in MetuchenMetuchen, New Jersey – 03/09/2010 – Neva Small, currently performing off-Broadway in her cabaret show NOT QUITE AN INGENUE is slated to perform in the Neve Shalom benefit revue “They Changed Broadway” at The Forum Theater Arts Center, June 13, 2010.
“I am flattered Michael Colby asked me; happy that I am able to work this show into my calendar, and looking forward to working with Michael LavineThey Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-63300678126644776602010-03-06T11:36:00.000-05:002010-03-06T11:36:00.117-05:00Leah Horowitz Slated for Benefit Revue THEY CHANGED BROADWAYMetuchen, New Jersey – 03/19/2010 – Leah Horowitz, last seen on Broadway during the holidays in Irving Berlin's White Christmas" is slated to perform in the Neve Shalom benefit revue “They Changed Broadway” at The Forum Theater Arts Center, June 13, 2010.
“I am very happy that I am able to work this benefit into my calendar, and I am looking forward to working with the other performers,” says They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-80930146563749942362010-03-01T08:01:00.001-05:002010-03-01T08:01:00.847-05:00Michael Lavine Signs On As Musical Director For THEY CHANGED BROADWAYMetuchen, New Jersey – 02/25/2010 – Michael Lavine, world-renowned musical director, pianist, and vocal coach agrees to be the musical director for the Neve Shalom’s June 13 performance of “They Changed Broadway”.
“Michael Colby approached me about my availability for the June 13, 2010 show, and I was happy to agree,“ says Michael Lavine. “This is a really wonderful idea for a benefit; andThey Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-44988401314670445762010-02-25T06:01:00.001-05:002010-02-25T06:01:00.092-05:00Michael Goldfried Directs Benefit Revue THEY CHANGED BROADWAYMetuchen, New Jersey – 02/23/2010 – Michael Goldfried is directing the Neve Shalom benefit revue “They Changed Broadway” onstage at The Forum Theater Arts Center, June 13, 2010.
“I am flattered to be asked and I’m looking forward to working with all the very talented performers on this fantastic material,” says Michael Goldfried.
Mr. Goldfried adds, “A benefit revue featuring the Jewish They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-66090665092683277812010-02-22T07:00:00.001-05:002010-02-22T07:00:05.795-05:00Broadway Lyricist Explains June 13th , 2010 Benefit Revue Name: THEY CHANGED BROADWAYMetuchen, New Jersey -02/22/2010 –Michael Colby, acclaimed award-winning librettist, lyricist, and performer, explains the name of Neve Shalom’s one-night only benefit revue planned for June 13, 2010 at the Forum Theatre in Metuchen.
“It’s the perfect name,” says Michael Colby, managing continuity for the benefit. “Neve Shalom wants a unique experience, and a unique experience deserves a They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-55077115528744425332010-02-21T06:01:00.001-05:002010-02-21T06:01:00.278-05:00Forum Theatre Arts Center to Host June 13, 2010 Broadway Revue: “They Changed Broadway”Metuchen, New Jersey – 02/16/2010 –The Forum Theater Arts Center, Central New Jersey’s Cultural Arts Center agrees to host the exclusive one-time benefit revue “They Changed Broadway.”
“This is a natural fit for Neve Shalom’s 13, 2010 performance of ‘They Changed Broadway’,” says Forum Producing Artistic Director Peter Loewy.
Mr. Loewy adds, “The Forum Theatre has been the Cultural Arts CenterThey Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-62079251464666857602010-02-19T06:00:00.005-05:002010-02-19T12:00:40.914-05:00Acclaimed Broadway Librettist and Lyricist Writes Broadway Benefit RevueMetuchen, New Jersey – 02/19/2010 –Michael Colby, acclaimed award-winning librettist, lyricist, and performer writes the continuity for Neve Shalom’s Broadway Benefit Revue, THEY CHANGED BROADWAY, scheduled for 4PM, June 13th, 2010.
“Congregation Neve Shalom is extremely lucky and proud to have Michael and his family as members of the synagogue and doubly blessed to have him participating so They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344934549062845084.post-47379349284261508082010-02-16T16:22:00.004-05:002010-02-19T11:56:17.650-05:00Synagogue Schedules Broadway Revue Benefit Afternoon of Tony AwardsMetuchen, New Jersey – 02/16/2010 - Congregation Neve Shalom, the leading Jewish Conservative Egalitarian synagogue in Middlesex County, New Jersey announces plans to bring Broadway starring performers to Metuchen, New Jersey for a June 13th, 2010 4PM benefit fundraiser, THEY CHANGED BROADWAY.
The revue offers something of unique value to an audience that reaches beyond its 500-family They Changed Broadwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10011403698350698694noreply@blogger.com0