We finally met. February 6, 1989. She was beautiful: blond hair, green eyes– and a knockout smile. But more important, she was as warm as she sounded on the phone, open and lively and, in her own way, clearly as crazy as I was to be doing this. As minutes became hours, I realized more and more that the voice on the …
“Behind the Candelabra” had its world premiere at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival on May 21. The movie was in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, but didn’t win any prizes at the festival. However, based on the rave reviews and pundits’ predictions, expect “Behind the Candelabra” to get nominated for major awards that have categories for TV-movies. “Michael Douglas …
New York — Among the film’s strong points are the arrangements of the late Marvin Hamlisch; “Behind the Candelabra” was the pianist’s final film. Elektra released the soundtrack on May 21. Klean discussed Hamlisch’s role, the power of Liberace as a performer and Michael Douglas’ singing. Marvin and I started to chart out the arc of what had to happen …
A biopic of piano legend Liberace was not an easy sell. “I bought the book. We had Richard LaGravenese adapt the book and make a screenplay out of it. It’s an extraordinary screenplay. And that’s what attracted Steven Soderbergh, and that’s what attracted Matt Damon, Michael Douglas, Marvin Hamlisch, Rob Lowe, Dan Aykroyd, Debbie Reynolds,” said Weintraub. Producer Jerry Weintraub …
I think Arts education is so important. It’s as important as studying math and English. I think it is part of being a human being. It rounds you out as a person.” – Marvin Hamlisch (1944–2012) Syracuse, NY and Dublin, OH — Marvin would be SO PROUD! He loved kids. During his appearances he always acknowledged the children in the …
Elektra Records has announced the release of “BEHIND THE CANDELABRA — MUSIC FROM THE HBO ORIGINAL FILM,” the musical companion to the highly anticipated HBO Films production. (Musical Score and arrangements by Marvin Hamlisch.) The album arrives at all leading digital retailers today, May 21st; Behind the Candelabra debuts on HBO on Sunday, May 26th at 9pm (check local listings). …
New York, NY — In support of the American Cancer Society, One Centennial Sensation will honor the late Marvin Hamlisch’s birthday with an evening of performances and appearances by friends and family — June 3. Marvin Hamlisch (1944–2012) The event will be held at the Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel, where Michael Douglas will receive the first annual …
Boston, MA — To the Boston Symphony Orchestra and The Boston Pops, staff, and audiences: Marvin Hamlisch had some of his most wonderful memorable musical moments with the Boston Pops. He was thrilled with your fine musicians, loved working with your staff, and adored the audiences. Marvin was first and foremost a musician and he loved and appreciated his musicians. …
Queens College, New York — “Kiss today goodbye — the sweetness and the sorrow…” The Queens College Orchestra, led by guest conductor J. Ernest Green, opened with a rousing rendition of “One” from Hamlisch’s 1974 mega-hit “A Chorus Line” (lyrics by Edward Kleban). J. Mark McVey — who made his Broadway debut as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” — introduced …
Boston, MA — May 14 & 15 2013 Join Broadway stars Jodi Benson, Doug LaBrecque, Donna McKechnie, and Maestro Keith Lockhart as they pay tribute to the wonderful talents of one of the greatest contributors to music over the last century, Marvin Hamlisch. As composer, Hamlisch won virtually every major award: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony …