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Stage Rights Musicals of the Week: George M. Cohan Tonight! and Yankee Doodle Dandy!
Posted 6.30.2021
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Yankee Doodle Dandy!,
George M. Cohan Tonight!
George M. Cohan Tonight!
by Chip Deffaa
1M | 95 Mins
Meet “The Yankee Doodle Boy” himself in this upbeat one-man journey through the life, music, and artistry of this legendary entertainer. George M. Cohan Tonight! is a dazzling showcase that reveals the essence of the man, his music, and the fabulous era of show business he helped shape. With roots in vaudeville that would shape his life and career, Cohan means it when he says, “Give My Regards To Broadway,” having left an indelible mark on American theater. Featuring hit songs such as “Over There,” “Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway,” “You’re A Grand Old Flag,” and “All Aboard For Broadway,” this high-energy show is insightful and entertaining— a delightful salute to the man who almost single-handedly invented the American musical comedy.
Click HERE to visit the show page for more information and to secure rights for production!
Yankee Doodle Dandy!
Book by David Armstrong
Music and Lyrics by George M. Cohan
New Material by Albert Evans
5F, 8M, 1G, Ensemble
The life and times of legendary showman George M. Cohan is the showbiz saga of the brash, colorful, cocky, charismatic, and uncompromising character who almost single-handedly invented the Broadway musical. Set against the colorful backdrop of Old Broadway, this large-cast show is filled to the brim with production numbers, tap dancing galore, and Cohan's glorious music!
Click HERE to visit the show page for more information and to secure rights for production!
*Streaming rights available for both productions.
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