Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa: Pieter Toerien Productions presented:
I’M PLAYING YOUR SONG – The Marvin Hamlisch Story — PHOTOS!
Thank you South Africa! To Pieter Toerien Productions, Jonathan Roxmouth, Sharon Spiegel Wagner, Montecasino Club in Johannesburg and Theatre on The Bay in Cape Ton South Africa. THANK YOU!
Sharon Spiegel-Wagner and Jonathan Roxmouth as Carole Bayer Sager and Marvin Hamlisch during the performance of “I’m Playing your Song — The Marvin Hamlisch Story. (Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africa, Dec — Feb, 2016
The Family of Marvin Hamlisch and Team Marvin Hamlisch give thanks to the Production Team and the performers! Best wishes going forward!
Dates and venues:
FOR THE RECORD: The Show Played at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre, Johannesburg, South Africa:
17 Dec 2015 to 10 Jan 2016
Running Time: 2 hours and 15 min including interval
FOR THE RECORD: The Show Played at Cape Town’s Theatre On The Bay
13 Jan to 06 Feb 2016
Running Time: 2 hours and 15 min including interval
I’M PLAYING YOUR SONG – The Marvin Hamlisch Story
Starring Jonathan Roxmouth and Sharon Spiegel-Wagner. Written by Jonathan Roxmouth, designed by Denis Hutchinson and directed by Alan Swerdlow.
L‑R: Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Marvin Hamlisch, Cher (1974)
Marvin Hamlisch was the man behind some of the most beautiful music of the twentieth century. From his humble beginnings as Barbra Streisand’s rehearsal pianist on FUNNY GIRL, to winning a record three Academy Awards (Oscars) on the same night at only 29, it was clear that he was destined for greatness.
Not only was he the composer of famous hits like the The Way We Were, Nobody Does it Better and I Finally Found Someone, he was also the composer of musicals such as A CHORUS LINE, THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG, and THE GOODBYE GIRL. Hamlisch penned the scores for dozens of films, including THE STING, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, ICE CASTLES, SOPHIE’S CHOICE, ORDINARY PEOPLE, SHIRLEY VALENTINE, and THE INFORMANT!
In short, his music shaped a generation.
VIDEO: A CHORUS LINE — LONDON PALLADIUM: Performance at The Olivier Awards, 2013:
The Marvin Hamlisch story I’M PLAYING YOUR SONG arrived on stage at Johannesburg, South Africa’s Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre this December and started showin Mid January through Feb 6, 2016 at Cape Town, South Africa’s Theatre On The Bay.
Written by Jonathan Roxmouth and directed by Alan Swerdlow, the production stars Roxmouth alongside Sharon Spiegel-Wagner. The production features design by Denis Hutchinson.
Hamlisch was a genuine mensch with a life as compelling as his music. When he died in August 2012, the marquee lights of the 40 Broadway theatres were dimmed in tribute to him.
I’M PLAYING YOUR SONG traces Hamlisch’s remarkable story through the songs and music he gave to the world. Jonathan Roxmouth is back at the YAMAHA grand piano as Hamlisch, with Sharon Spiegel-Wagner playing everyone from his first Juilliard teacher to Barbra Streisand, in an evening of music, memories and affection for a great musician and man.
VIDEO: The Inspiring Music of Marvin Hamlisch:
The Inspiring Music of Marvin Hamlisch from Marvin Hamlisch on Vimeo.
The Family of Marvin Hamlisch and Team Marvin Hamlisch gives thanks to the Production Team and the performers! Break a leg!
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