American Rhapsody: A New Musical Revue - Off-Broadway Creative Team

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George Gershwin Composer

George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn on September 26, 1898, and began his musical training when he was 13. At 16 he quit high school to work as a "song plugger" for a music publisher, and soon he was writing songs himself. "Swanee," as introduced by Al Jolson, brought George his first real fame and led to his writing a succession of 22 musical comedies, most with his older brother, Ira. The Gershwins' shows include Lady Be Good, Oh, Kay!, Strike Up the Band, Girl Crazy, and the Pulitzer Prize winning Of Thee I Sing. From his early career George ... read more

Ruth Leon Playwright

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Mark Nadler Playwright

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KT Sullivan Playwright

William Barclay Scenic Designer

Stephen Downey Producer

Pete Sanders Group Press Representative

John Tees III Lighting Designer

Peter Martin Producer

Phil Monat Lighting Designer

Back Door Productions Production Manager

D.C. Rosenberg Production Stage Manager

Donald Saddler Choreographer

Louise Westergard Producer

Awards and Nominations

2001 The Lortels

Outstanding Choreographer: Donald Saddler was nominated but did not win.

Outstanding Musical: Louise Westergaard was nominated but did not win.

Outstanding Musical: Stephen Downey was nominated but did not win.

Outstanding Musical: Peter Martin was nominated but did not win.

2000 Drama Desk Awards

Outstanding Musical Revue: American Rhapsody won.

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