http://www.frankloesser.com/ Frank Loesser News Feed Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:55:28 EST Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:55:28 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news/rss LoGograph Feed Generator admin@frankloesser.com en admin@frankloesser.com FEATURING STARS FROM OPERA, BROADWAY, AND TELEVISION MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012, AT 7:30 P.M. Cast To Include ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY, VICTORIA CLARK, ROBERT MORSE, AND BRYN TERFEL Conducted and Directed by TED SPERLING http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/new-york-philharmonic-to-present-anywhere-i-wander:-the-frank-loesser-songbook Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/new-york-philharmonic-to-present-anywhere-i-wander:-the-frank-loesser-songbook The new J. Pierrepont Finch joins Michael Urie ("Ugly Betty") as Bud Frump http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/on-the-scene:-nick-jonas-opens-in-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying! Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/on-the-scene:-nick-jonas-opens-in-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying! "Finch's character is a smooth fit for Criss, who oozes charm yet gets away without seeming calculated about it." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/billboard:--glees-darren-criss-succeeds-in-broadways-how-to-succeed Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/billboard:--glees-darren-criss-succeeds-in-broadways-how-to-succeed Glee's 'Blaine' takes over Daniel Radcliffe's stage role to raves and Box Office http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/ny-daily-news:--darren-criss-crosses-from-tv’s-‘glee’-to-broadways-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/ny-daily-news:--darren-criss-crosses-from-tv’s-‘glee’-to-broadways-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying Broadway.com announces readers' choice... and why they love him! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/fans-name-daniel-radcliffe-2011-broadway.com-star-of-the-year Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/fans-name-daniel-radcliffe-2011-broadway.com-star-of-the-year Cover of Loesser tune gets 8 million hits! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/watch-this-great-video-of-frank-loessers-what-are-you-doing-new-years-eve?-by-zooey-deschanel-and-joseph-gordon-levitt Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/watch-this-great-video-of-frank-loessers-what-are-you-doing-new-years-eve?-by-zooey-deschanel-and-joseph-gordon-levitt Watch Nick Jonas Give Tim Allen the 'Silent' Treatment! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/upcoming-how-to-succeed-in-business-star-nick-jonas-showed-off-his-pipes-on-abcs-last-man-standing Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/upcoming-how-to-succeed-in-business-star-nick-jonas-showed-off-his-pipes-on-abcs-last-man-standing Entertainment Weekly celebrates Daniel Radcliffe's amazing year with a "goodbye Harry Potter, hello Broadway and beyond" http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-is-the-entertainer-of-the-year! Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-is-the-entertainer-of-the-year! "She & Him" - the terrific indie band comprised of M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel - releases 'A Very She & Him Christmas’, including a cover of Frank Loesser's standard, "Baby, It's Cold Outside". http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/first-new-cover-of-baby-its-cold-outside-of-christmas-2012 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/first-new-cover-of-baby-its-cold-outside-of-christmas-2012 Darren Criss is set to take over for Daniel Radcliffe in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying from January 3, 2012. Here's the first promo photo! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/glees-darren-criss-in-how-to-succeed----first-image! Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/glees-darren-criss-in-how-to-succeed----first-image! Congratulations! Daniel Radcliffe and How to Succeed cast celebrate 250 performances. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-and-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-celebrate-250-performances Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-and-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-celebrate-250-performances Jo Sullivan Loesser , Michael Feinstein, and MARY POPPINS' Ashley Brown, were among the performers who came out to The Ronald McDonald House and the New York Pops benefit event at Feinstein's. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/ronald-mcdonald-house-and-new-york-pops-team-up-for-benefit Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/ronald-mcdonald-house-and-new-york-pops-team-up-for-benefit Join us for The Actors Fund Special Performance of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying to see Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette perform. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/actors-fund-special-performance-of-how-to-succeed-sunday-october-16-–-rsvp-deadline-oct.-7 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/actors-fund-special-performance-of-how-to-succeed-sunday-october-16-–-rsvp-deadline-oct.-7 Jonas chatted with Broadway.com about his extensive stage background, his feelings about replacing Daniel Radcliffe and his enthusiasm about the show and his role—and director/choreographer Rob Ashford chimed in to explain why the youngest Jonas brother is the perfect fit for his hit Broadway revival. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/nick-jonas-interviewed-on-broadway.com Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/nick-jonas-interviewed-on-broadway.com Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next ‘J. Pierrepont Finch' in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/nick-jonas-to-put-the-bro-in-broadway-starting-january-24th! Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/nick-jonas-to-put-the-bro-in-broadway-starting-january-24th! Are you the ultimate fan? Why do you love "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" on Broadway? Tell us and you can win a trip to New York to see the show, meet the cast members and be the Ultimate Fan Video Correspondent for a day! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-ultimate-fan-contest:--final-week-to-enter-! Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-ultimate-fan-contest:--final-week-to-enter-! Via Gordon Cox, Variety’s Legit News: "Glee" cast member Darren Criss has locked in a short starring stint in Broadway tuner "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," filling in for departing topliner Daniel Radcliffe for three weeks in January.” http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/attention-potterheads-and-gleeks:-variety-delivers-some-quite-“glee-ful”-news Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/attention-potterheads-and-gleeks:-variety-delivers-some-quite-“glee-ful”-news “In the case of “How to Succeed,” it’s a jazzy arrangement of “The Brotherhood of Man” with a ’60s vibe and well worth a listen.” http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/‘how-to-succeed-in-business’-shining-example-of-a-cast-recording Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/‘how-to-succeed-in-business’-shining-example-of-a-cast-recording Stephen Schaefer of the Boston Herald praises not only the Harry Potter series, but also its young stars and their work ethic, noting particularly Daniel Radcliffe's triumph in Broadway's How To Succeed In Business: "I doubt there’s a bigger real life thrill on any stage in any town. " http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/exit,-harry-potter Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/exit,-harry-potter "Loesser was fearless and unapologetic in his construction of a musical that taps pop music, theater, and opera to tell an unsentimental love story. Gloucester Stage Company’s outstanding cast and intimate approach lives up to Loesser’s high standards." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/boston-globe-calls-gloucester-stage-companys-the-most-happy-fella-gorgeous-with-convincing-emotional-portrayals Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/boston-globe-calls-gloucester-stage-companys-the-most-happy-fella-gorgeous-with-convincing-emotional-portrayals "Roland Petit, France’s leading choreographer after World War II, who swept away time-honored ballet taboos and whose mix of entertainment and art also made his work popular in Hollywood, died Sunday in Geneva. He was 87 and had lived in Switzerland for more than a decade." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/roland-petit,-the-choreographer-of-“hans-christian-andersen”-with-danny-kaye,-died-sunday-at-age-87. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/roland-petit,-the-choreographer-of-“hans-christian-andersen”-with-danny-kaye,-died-sunday-at-age-87. YouTube asked cast member Rose Hemingway to list her favorite YouTube videos, which included our cast recording video. She then brings in Daniel Radcliffe and John Laroquette to talk about their experience recording the album. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/check-out-the-youtube-celebrity-playlist-of-rose-hemingway-of-how-to-succeed-in-business Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/check-out-the-youtube-celebrity-playlist-of-rose-hemingway-of-how-to-succeed-in-business "The happy news is that it still feels spectacularly theatrical, a listening experience just right to bring into your living room. And you'll still be tempted to push the sofa out of the way and dance and sing. Hooray!! " http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/talkin-broadway-gives-how-to-succeed-cast-album-a-rave-review-as-spectacularly-theatrical! Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/talkin-broadway-gives-how-to-succeed-cast-album-a-rave-review-as-spectacularly-theatrical! "The fact that I'm able to help with something like this makes me very, very proud," Radcliffe told MTV News at the event. "It's a huge honor, and it's lovely of them to give it to me. I'll say it again later, but the real heroes are the people who are staffing those call centers and picking up the phones saving lives every single day." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-dedicates-his-trevor-project-hero-award-to-the-real-heroes-of-today’s-society Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-dedicates-his-trevor-project-hero-award-to-the-real-heroes-of-today’s-society “If you've never headed north to Massachusetts to sample the shows put on by the many first-rate summer theater festivals that call the Berkshires home, get wise and start here.” http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/wall-street-journal-recommends-trip-to-massachusetts-to-see-“guys-and-dolls”-because-“its-as-good-as-a-musical-can-get”. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/wall-street-journal-recommends-trip-to-massachusetts-to-see-“guys-and-dolls”-because-“its-as-good-as-a-musical-can-get”. Don Aucoin gives the Pittsfield, MA production rave review as “immensely entertaining”. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/boston-globe-calls-barrington-stage-company-“guys-and-dolls”-excellent-–-playing-through-july-16th. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/boston-globe-calls-barrington-stage-company-“guys-and-dolls”-excellent-–-playing-through-july-16th. Winston-Salem Art Examiner says "How To Succeed" is the magical “hidden gem” that summer Broadway attendees have been waiting for. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-brings-magic-to-broadway Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-brings-magic-to-broadway The entire cast sits down and gives you the exclusive look behind the recording of the album and how it all came together on stage to make this Broadway performance a success. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-“recording-the-cast-album!”-on-youtube Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-“recording-the-cast-album!”-on-youtube John Larroquette was named the Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at this year’s annual Tony Awards. In a funny yet emotional speech, he recognized cast members and crew who helped him along the way. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/congratulations-to-john-larroquette-on-your-2011-tony-award! Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/congratulations-to-john-larroquette-on-your-2011-tony-award! A Celebration of Frank Loesser's 100th Birthday with ASCAP's Michael Kerker, Jo Sullivan Loesser, and special guests. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-john-f.-kennedy-center-for-the-performing-arts-presents:-broadway-up-close-and-personal:-a-tribute-to-frank-loesser Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-john-f.-kennedy-center-for-the-performing-arts-presents:-broadway-up-close-and-personal:-a-tribute-to-frank-loesser The public has fallen in love with one of the most highly anticipated cast albums of the season. Among the incredible cast making this a magnificent album is the Hollywood star – Harry Porter in the 2010 Broadway revival of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/broadway-world’s-pat-cerasaro-raves-about-the-highly-anticipated-album-from-the-“how-to-succeed”-cast-members Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/broadway-world’s-pat-cerasaro-raves-about-the-highly-anticipated-album-from-the-“how-to-succeed”-cast-members The 56th Annual Drama Desk Awards were presented on Monday, May 23 at the Hammerstein Ballroom and a huge congratulation goes out to John Larroquette. Laroquette left with the 2011 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. The award was credited to him for his role as J.B. Biggley in, "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying". http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/congratulations-to-john-larroquette-on-your-2011-drama-desk-award! Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/congratulations-to-john-larroquette-on-your-2011-drama-desk-award! "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" star Daniel Radcliffe, is bringing Broadway to MTV. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-stars-in-a-commercial-for-the-mtv-movie-awards Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-stars-in-a-commercial-for-the-mtv-movie-awards Daniel Radcliffe, John Larroquette, and fellow Broadway How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying cast members will be performing "Brotherhood of Man" Thursday, May 19, on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman and on Friday, May 20, ABC's The View. The appearance on The View will also include Radcliffe and Larroquette chatting with the women of the show. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/set-you-dvrs:-daniel-radcliffe,-john-larroquette-and-fellow-how-to-succeed-cast-members-appear-on-late-show-with-david-letterman-and-the-view Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/set-you-dvrs:-daniel-radcliffe,-john-larroquette-and-fellow-how-to-succeed-cast-members-appear-on-late-show-with-david-letterman-and-the-view "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" is up for a lot of chances at success in this year's Theatre Awards season. "How To Succeed" has been nominated for 25 awards, and this is not surprising thanks to its phenomenal cast and crew that revived this play on Broadway this season. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/awards-season-is-here:-how-to-succeed-up-for-25-major-theatre-awards! Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/awards-season-is-here:-how-to-succeed-up-for-25-major-theatre-awards! The nominations for the twenty six categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards® were announced on May 3rd, 2011 and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" has been nominated for eight nominations at this year's Tony Awards. The nominees were announced by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-nominated-for-eight-tony-awards! Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-nominated-for-eight-tony-awards! "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" gave back to the community at the 25th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition. The competition raised close to four million dollars after six weeks of fundraising for Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-broadway-cares/equity-fights-aids-fundraising-winner Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-broadway-cares/equity-fights-aids-fundraising-winner The Drama Desk Awards are major New York theater honors for productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway. "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" is nominated for five awards at this year's upcoming awards ceremony. The winners in each category are decided by New York theater critics, editors, reporters and publishers. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-five-nominations-at-the-drama-desk-awards-2011 Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-five-nominations-at-the-drama-desk-awards-2011 "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" has been nominated for three awards at the 77th Annual Drama League Awards to be held May 20th, 2011 at the Marriott Marquis, Times Square. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-three-nominations-at-the-77th-annual-drama-league-awards Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-three-nominations-at-the-77th-annual-drama-league-awards "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" has been nominated for five awards at the upcoming 2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards: http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-nominated-for-five-2011-outer-critics-circle-awards Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-nominated-for-five-2011-outer-critics-circle-awards Daniel Radcliffe and the Broadway cast of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying", will be appearing on three hit talk shows performing "Brotherhood of Man" LIVE. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/set-your-dvrs:-daniel-radcliffe-live-on-tv! Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/set-your-dvrs:-daniel-radcliffe-live-on-tv! Daniel Radcliffe is making Loesser proud by being "fantastic" with his musical debut. Radcliffe and company are gaining the show phenomenal reviews; Matt Budd of the Huffington Post raves, "In fact the entire show is terrific and everyone was cheering when I saw it last Sunday." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-huffington-post-gives-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-an-incredible-review. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-huffington-post-gives-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-an-incredible-review. New York loves Broadway, reports Legit News. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-top-earner-of-three-new-broadway-shows Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/how-to-succeed-top-earner-of-three-new-broadway-shows The cast of How to Succeed are currently in Manhattan recording the new album under Decca Records, according to Rober Sher who "first shared the news with Playbill.com at the Broadway opening night of How to Succeed." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/decca-records-releases-new-how-to-succeed-in-business-cast-album-featuring-daniel-radcliffe-and-company Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/decca-records-releases-new-how-to-succeed-in-business-cast-album-featuring-daniel-radcliffe-and-company Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal was one of the many reviewers who has given great reviews for Daniel Radcliffe's first Broadway musical. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-wall-street-journal-asks,-how-good-can-a-broadway-musical-be?-this-good. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-wall-street-journal-asks,-how-good-can-a-broadway-musical-be?-this-good. The key to: "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Tying" is Daniel Radcliffe and his "combination of youth, talent, and sheer willpower". http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/entertainment-weekly-gives-rave-review-to-how-to-succeed Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/entertainment-weekly-gives-rave-review-to-how-to-succeed "It remains a cute show with much physical comedy and a handful of good songs that display Loesser’s genius. In addition to the perennial favorite “Once in Love with Amy,” “Make a Miracle,” a duet for Charley and his gal pal, is terrifically funny and romantic." - AM NEW YORK http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/critics-and-audiences-all-loved-the-encores!-revival-of-frank-loessers-wheres-charley? Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/critics-and-audiences-all-loved-the-encores!-revival-of-frank-loessers-wheres-charley? HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING star Daniel Radcliffe stopped by the 'Today Show' this morning to chat about his new Broadway musical and life after playing Harry Potter.The interview also included a small sneak peek of Daniel in action, in "Brotherhood of Man." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-on-the-today-show-for-how-to-succeed---including-video-clip! Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-on-the-today-show-for-how-to-succeed---including-video-clip! CBS News ran this terrific interview from @katiecouric. Katie Couric speaks in-depth with Daniel Radcliffe as he prepares for his Broadway role in "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/kate-couric-sits-down-with-daniel-radcliffe-on-@katiecouric Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/kate-couric-sits-down-with-daniel-radcliffe-on-@katiecouric USA TODAY profiled Daniel Radcliffe on How To Succeed In Business, Harry Potter, and playing against type, including comments from the show's director/choreographer Rob Ashford. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-profile-in-usa-today Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-profile-in-usa-today Playbill introduces its readers to the stellar cast of this "Where's Charley?" revival. As it points out, "because the original 1948-50 Broadway run of the show never got an original cast album (there was a London recording), the score is lesser-known Loesser and will be a discovery for several generations of musical theatre fans." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/playbill-photo-call:--meet-the-cast-of-encores!-wheres-charley?-with-rob-mcclure,-rebecca-luker,-howard-mcgillin Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/playbill-photo-call:--meet-the-cast-of-encores!-wheres-charley?-with-rob-mcclure,-rebecca-luker,-howard-mcgillin Entertainment Weekly has some first shots on their Popwatch blog, to preview the new issue on the stands now! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/entertainment-weekly-ew.com----exclusive-first-look-at-daniel-radcliffe-in-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/entertainment-weekly-ew.com----exclusive-first-look-at-daniel-radcliffe-in-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying via PLAYBILL: Tony nominees Rebecca Luker and Howard McGillin will star in Frank Loesser's Where's Charley?, the final New York City Center Encores! production of the 2010-11 season, according to a show spokesperson. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/encores!-wheres-charley?-to-feature-rebecca-luker-and-howard-mcgillin Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/encores!-wheres-charley?-to-feature-rebecca-luker-and-howard-mcgillin VOGUE.com has a look at legendary Vogue photographer Annie Leibovitz at her photo shooot for Daniel Radcliffe in "How To Succeed In Business" http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/behind-the-scenes-with-daniel-radcliffe-and-annie-leibovitz-for-vogue Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/behind-the-scenes-with-daniel-radcliffe-and-annie-leibovitz-for-vogue "I think this production is going to look and sound great. I hope people find it interesting enough to keep it around for a while. I hope this is a great Broadway experience for people and that the house is filled." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/john-larroquette-interviewed-in-theatermania-for-how-to-succeed Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/john-larroquette-interviewed-in-theatermania-for-how-to-succeed via Huffington Post: Anderson Cooper has been in the studio recording his narration for the upcoming revival of the Broadway musical "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/watch-video:--anderson-cooper-to-voice-the-narrator-in-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/watch-video:--anderson-cooper-to-voice-the-narrator-in-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying The Palm Beach Post in Florida ran a great piece on the origin of the seasonal classic, and an interview with John Loesser. "Baby, It’s Cold Outside wasn’t written in a blizzard, but as a seduction song to liven up parties.” http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/‘baby,-it’s-cold-outside’:-the-real-story-of-the-song Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/‘baby,-it’s-cold-outside’:-the-real-story-of-the-song On Glee Tuesday Dec 7th, Kurt and Blaine – Chris Colfer and Darren Criss – sing the Loesser duet "Baby, It's Cold Outside". Watch the video now! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/new-glee-preview:--kurt-and-blaine,-baby-its-cold-outside Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/new-glee-preview:--kurt-and-blaine,-baby-its-cold-outside Via NY Times Arts Beat: The Encores! series at New York City Center has announced that Frank Loesser's first Broadway score 'Where's Charley' is in its lineup of revivals. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/encores!-plans-revivals-of-bells-are-ringing,-lost-in-the-stars-and-where’s-charley? Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/encores!-plans-revivals-of-bells-are-ringing,-lost-in-the-stars-and-where’s-charley? FrankLoesser.com is excited that Chris Colfer (Kurt Hummel), whose plot-line has kicked into high gear this season on Glee, will be duetting the Loesser classic "Baby, It's Cold Outside", with his new mentor Blaine, played by Darren Criss. The Glee Christmas album is available on itunes and the episode airs Dec 7th on FOX. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/baby,-its...-glee:--kurt-and-blaine-sing-baby,-its-cold-outside Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/baby,-its...-glee:--kurt-and-blaine-sing-baby,-its-cold-outside The Lyric Theatre in historic downtown Stuart Florida, presents a fantastic tribute concert featuring Emily and Jo Sullivan Loesser ! OCTOBER 11 and 12 at the Lyric Theatre. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/broadway-up-close-and-personal:-frank-loesser Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/broadway-up-close-and-personal:-frank-loesser Daniel Radcliffe headlines a spectacular new production of the Tony Award®- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, about a wily window-washer’s riotous rise to the top of the corporate ladder. American ExpressPerformances begin this February, and this is your one chance to get great seats without really trying. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/now-through-friday,-july-30,-only-american-express-cardmembers-can-get-advance-tickets-to-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying! Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/now-through-friday,-july-30,-only-american-express-cardmembers-can-get-advance-tickets-to-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying! via PLAYBILL: Faith Prince, who won a Tony Award for her work as Miss Adelaide in the 1992 revival of Frank Loesser's Guys and Dolls, will re-create that award-winning performance this fall. Prince will play the cold-catching, perennial fiancee Adelaide in concert versions of Guys and Dolls Oct. 9 at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center in Orlando, FL. A collaboration between The Orlando Philharmonic and Mad Cow Theatre, concerts will be presented at 2 PM and 8 PM. Broadway's Davis Gaines will co-star as Sky Masterson. Read the full story on PLAYBILL.com http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/orlando-philharmonic-and-mad-cow-theatre-present-guys-and-dolls-concert-starring-faith-prince Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/orlando-philharmonic-and-mad-cow-theatre-present-guys-and-dolls-concert-starring-faith-prince We listen to "Heart and Soul," an anthology celebrating the Frank Loesser centennial, and the original cast album of Julian Slade's 1960 West End musical Follow That Girl. HEART AND SOUL [Masterworks Broadway] Frank Loesser, who died of lung cancer on July 28, 1969, would have turned 100 on June 29. Various centennial offerings include "Heart and Soul: Celebrating the Unforgettable Songs of Frank Loesser." And they are indeed unforgettable, although only a fraction of his work is represented in the 19 tracks included in this album from Masterworks Broadway (available as a digital download, or as a disc-on-demand from Arkivmusic.com). Read the full story on PLAYBILL.com Heart & Soul: Celebrating The Unforgettable Songs Of Frank Loesser Buy CD from Arkiv Music: See Album Download digital album from Amazon.com: View Digital Album Download digital album from iTune: View Digital Album http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/new-frank-loesser-album!--heart-and-soul:-celebrating-the-unforgettable-songs-of-frank-loesser Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/new-frank-loesser-album!--heart-and-soul:-celebrating-the-unforgettable-songs-of-frank-loesser At 12 Midnight on the evening of July 20, Turner Classic Movies will show the 1937 Goldwyn classic, "The Hurricane," directed by John Ford and starring Jon Hall, Dorothy Lamour, Mary Astor, Thomas Mitchell, Raymond Massey and John Carradine. Alfred Newman's Oscar-nominated score features the music of the song, "The Moon of Manakoora." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/tcm-presents-1937-goldwyn-classic,-the-hurricane,-directed-by-john-ford---featuring-frank-loessers-first-hit-composition Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/tcm-presents-1937-goldwyn-classic,-the-hurricane,-directed-by-john-ford---featuring-frank-loessers-first-hit-composition The NY Post's Michael Riedel ran a wonderful article on Jerry Herman and his first meeting with Frank Loesser. 'Loesser gave Broadway -- and popular music -- something else as well: songwriter Jerry Herman, whose "La Cage aux Folles" just won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. "That wonderful man is responsible for my life in the theater," Herman says. "I met him at that crucial point in your life when you don't know where you're going but you have secret hopes about where it's going to be."' http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/jerry-herman-on-frank-loesser-to-ny-post:--that-wonderful-man-is-responsible-for-my-life-in-the-theatre Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/jerry-herman-on-frank-loesser-to-ny-post:--that-wonderful-man-is-responsible-for-my-life-in-the-theatre TheaterMania reports that Andrea Marcovicci will offer five performances of If I Were a Bell: The songs of Frank Loesser at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret, July 14-17. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/andrea-marcovicci-to-offer-frank-loesser-concerts-in-chicago-in-july Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/andrea-marcovicci-to-offer-frank-loesser-concerts-in-chicago-in-july How To Succeed In Showbiz: The Frank Loesser Story by Jeff Lunden on NPR's "All Things Considered" June 29, the Centennial of his birth. This great 8 minute bio piece includes interviews with Emily Loesser, Susan Loesser, and Jo Sullivan Loesser, as well as many clips from Frank Loesser himself, his shows and movies. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/listen:--frank-loesser-tribute-on-npr-june-29th Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/listen:--frank-loesser-tribute-on-npr-june-29th Jo Sullivan Loesser, Frank Loesser’s widow, discusses the legendary composer and lyricist on the 100 anniversary of his birth. Loesser wrote over 700 songs and five Broadway musicals, contributed to music and lyrics to dozens of Hollywood films, and was awarded an Oscar, a Grammy, two Tony awards, and a Pulitzer Prize along the way. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/listen:-jo-sullivan-loesser-on-wnycs-the-leonard-lopate-show Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/listen:-jo-sullivan-loesser-on-wnycs-the-leonard-lopate-show Celebrate Frank Loesser's 100th birthday with Turner Classic Movies on Tuesday, June 29! Tuesday, June 29 marks the 100th birthday of composer and lyricist Frank Loesser. Over the course of his career, Loesser wrote over 700 songs and five Broadway musicals and contributed music and lyrics to dozens of Hollywood films. On June 29, Turner Classic Movies will honor the centennial with an evening of classic films featuring Loesser songs. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/frank-loessers-100th-birthday-on-turner-classic-movies Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/frank-loessers-100th-birthday-on-turner-classic-movies Loesser is best known for composing music for shows including "Guys and Dolls" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/late-composer-frank-loesser-honored-by-american-theater-wing Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/late-composer-frank-loesser-honored-by-american-theater-wing Frank Loesser was considered to be one of the most-beloved and versatile of all Broadway composers and was most known for Guys And Dolls, The Most Happy Fella, Greenwillow and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-american-theatre-wing-and-frank-loesser-gala-with-harry-connick-jr Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-american-theatre-wing-and-frank-loesser-gala-with-harry-connick-jr The Cleveland Plain Dealer writes: "The composer-lyricist who gave the world such iconic musicals as "Guys and Dolls," "The Most Happy Fella" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" was born June 29, 1910, in New York. For these and other achievements, Loesser deserves hosannas, whether we're in centenary mode or not." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-plain-dealer-says-centennial-of-loessers-birthday-should-be-noted,-guys-and-dolls Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-plain-dealer-says-centennial-of-loessers-birthday-should-be-noted,-guys-and-dolls On June 7th the WSJ published a great profile of Loesser in honor of "Celebrating the Centennial of Songwriter Frank Loesser". Composer Frank Loesser, whose centennial is being celebrated all over the country this month (including an ongoing salute at the Oak Room featuring singer Karen Oberlin, and a gala concert Monday produced by the American Theater Wing) was the most quintessentially "New York" of the great Broadway songwriters—and not by accident. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-wall-street-journal-covers-broadways-stand-up-guy Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-wall-street-journal-covers-broadways-stand-up-guy June 29, 2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of composer and lyricist Frank Loesser's birth. Loesser wrote over 700 songs and five Broadway musicals and contributed music and lyrics to dozens of Hollywood films, and was awarded an Oscar, a Grammy, two Tony awards and a Pulitzer Prize along the way. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/loesser-centennial-celebration-continues-with-atw,-karen-oberlin-tributes Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/loesser-centennial-celebration-continues-with-atw,-karen-oberlin-tributes The late Broadway composer and lyricist Frank Loesser would be turning 100 this June 29, to the tune of several revivals of his stage works. Jazz musicians likely know his name as the writer behind more than a few standards. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/download-a-frank-loesser-jazz-sampler Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/download-a-frank-loesser-jazz-sampler "Opera Omaha delivered some of its best singing of the season on Friday night at the Orpheum Theater. Yet ironically, the company wasn't presenting an opera." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/emily-loesser-in-opera-omahas-so-in-love-with-broadway-tribute-to-frank-loesser Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/emily-loesser-in-opera-omahas-so-in-love-with-broadway-tribute-to-frank-loesser Alec Baldwin, Tim Roth, Esther Williams, Betty Garrett, Tab Hunter and filmmaker John Carpenter are slated to join the amazing collection of stars scheduled to take part in the first-ever TCM Classic Film Festival Thursday, April 22 – Sunday, April 25, in the heart of Hollywood. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/first-ever-tcm-classic-film-festival-includes-loesser-classic-neptunes-daughter-and-live-appearance-by-esther-williams! Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/first-ever-tcm-classic-film-festival-includes-loesser-classic-neptunes-daughter-and-live-appearance-by-esther-williams! An evening celebrating the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, and an American genius centenary tribute to Frank Loesser. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/opera-omaha-presents-so-in-love-with-broadway:-celebrating-the-great-american-musical Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/opera-omaha-presents-so-in-love-with-broadway:-celebrating-the-great-american-musical Frank Loesser, who has frequently been called the most versatile of all Broadway composers, wrote some of the most enduring music of our time. Loesser would have turned 100 in 2010, and a year-long commemoration of his life and work will pay tribute to his rich musical legacy. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-“heart-and-soul”-of-frank-loesser-to-be-celebrated-during-2010,-his-centennial-year Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-“heart-and-soul”-of-frank-loesser-to-be-celebrated-during-2010,-his-centennial-year via Broadway World: Daniel Radcliffe, who recently appeared in the Broadway revival of Equus, may return to New York in a revival of Frank Loesser's 1961 musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Variety reports that the "Harry Potter" star will take part in a December reading of the musical that has Tony-winning choreographer Rob Ashford (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Parade, Cry-Baby) attached to direct and choreograph. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-will-lead-staged-reading-of-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/daniel-radcliffe-will-lead-staged-reading-of-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying The Actors Fund benefit "Chance & Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser." was a real success. A huge thank you to everyone involved! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/paul-mccartney-has-a-blast-as-actors-fund-celebrates-frank-loesser-and-raises-money Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/paul-mccartney-has-a-blast-as-actors-fund-celebrates-frank-loesser-and-raises-money Guys and Dolls, a Broadway musical set in Times Square, filled with Hell’s Kitchen riff-raff and their would-be reformers and subtitled A Musical Fable of Broadway, seemed right at home at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. But how could it not when it had Brian Stokes Mitchell, the American musical’s most charismatic leading man, assaying the role of gambling giant Sky Masterson, as well as the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, conducted by musical director Kevin Stites, bringing out every cheeky nuance of Loesser’s irreplaceable score? http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/la-times-says-guys-and-dolls-seemed-right-at-home-at-the-hollywood-bowl Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/la-times-says-guys-and-dolls-seemed-right-at-home-at-the-hollywood-bowl All About Jazz gives a glowing review to Patricia Scot's 'Once Around The Clock', featuring a recording of Frank Loesser's "Where Are You?" http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/patricia-scot-re-release-features-rare-loesser-recording Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/patricia-scot-re-release-features-rare-loesser-recording South Pacific's Christopher Gattelli will direct and choreograph an upcoming benefit concert for The Actors Fund. Entitled Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser, the evening will be held Oct. 26 at a Broadway theatre to be announced. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/a-centennial-celebration-of-frank-loesser-to-benefit-the-actors-fund Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/a-centennial-celebration-of-frank-loesser-to-benefit-the-actors-fund The new Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls is nominated for 2 Tony Awards: Best Revival of a Musical, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Robert Brill). http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/2009-tonyandreg-awards:--guys-and-dolls-nominated! Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/2009-tonyandreg-awards:--guys-and-dolls-nominated! The July 31 - August 2 run will star Jessica Biel (Sarah Brown), Scott Bakula (Nathan Detroit), John Mahoney (Arvide Abernathy), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Sky Masterson). http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/hollywood-bowl-concert-adaptation-of-guys-and-dolls-announced Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/hollywood-bowl-concert-adaptation-of-guys-and-dolls-announced The renowned documentary on Frank Loesser, "Heart & Soul" will screen Wednesday, April 22nd at the Al Green Theatre in Toronto. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/heart-and-soul-featured-at-the-toronto-jewish-film-fest Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/heart-and-soul-featured-at-the-toronto-jewish-film-fest Newsday has an interview with Broadway's newest Sky Masterson, Craig Bierko. In it he tells Daniel Bubbeo about the vision for his showstopper, "Luck Be a Lady". http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/newsday-interviews-craig-bierko-of-guys-and-dolls Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/newsday-interviews-craig-bierko-of-guys-and-dolls The NY Times has a great story on Oliver Platt Feb 19th, entitled "The Newest Established Leading Man" http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/ny-times-preview-with-oliver-platt Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/ny-times-preview-with-oliver-platt Lead producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner and Darren Bagert announced today that Lauren Graham (Golden Globe Award nominee for "Gilmore Girls") will appear as "Miss Adelaide" opposite Oliver Platt's "Nathan Detroit" in the new Broadway production of GUYS AND DOLLS. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/gilmore-girls-lauren-graham-to-star-as-miss-adelaide-in-guys-and-dolls Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/gilmore-girls-lauren-graham-to-star-as-miss-adelaide-in-guys-and-dolls Review: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Guys and Dolls: In Concert, with Brown, Panaro, Beach, Lawrence, Linden, Presented Oct. 10-12 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, IN. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/iso-guys-and-dolls-was-ideal---review Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/iso-guys-and-dolls-was-ideal---review Platt will portray the unapologetic gambler in the classic Frank Loesser musical that will open March 1 at the Nederlander Theatre, producer Howard Panter announced Wednesday. The production will begin preview performances Feb. 3 at the renovated Nederlander, for more than a decade the home of "Rent." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/oliver-platt-will-star-in-guys-and-dolls-revival Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/oliver-platt-will-star-in-guys-and-dolls-revival Fox and MGM Home Entertainment have announced the Hollywood Musicals Collection which includes "50 of the most legendary musical motion pictures of all time". All 50 films are packaged together in a 61 disc marquee collectible set, and will include 50 exclusive postcard reproductions of the original theatrical one-sheets. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-in-mgms-hollywood-musicals-collection Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-in-mgms-hollywood-musicals-collection A new production of the classic Frank Loesser musical Guys and Dolls is scheduled to open on Broadway in spring 2009 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-revival,-directed-by-mcanuff,-to-open-on-broadway-in-2009 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-revival,-directed-by-mcanuff,-to-open-on-broadway-in-2009 Port Elizabeth‘s G&S Society has assembled a stellar cast for its production of the musical fable of Broadway‘s Guys and Dolls, which opens at the Savoy Theatre early in May. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-in-port-elizabeth,-south-africa Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-in-port-elizabeth,-south-africa "Heart & Soul" was selected for the prestigious Tiburon International Film Festival in Tiburon, California. It will be screened on March 19, 2008. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/7th-annual-tiburon-film-festival-screens-heart-and-soul Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/7th-annual-tiburon-film-festival-screens-heart-and-soul ALL-TIME SEASONAL CLASSIC AS POPULAR AS EVER: Multiple versions charting, Ray Charles and Betty Carter featured on Starbucks' "Stockings By The Fire" http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/baby,-its-cold-outside Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/baby,-its-cold-outside "A TOE-TAPPINGLY TERRIFIC BIO DOC" - Time.com Acclaimed PBS doc on the tough-talking, tender-hearted geniusFrank Loesser is perfect for that music-lover on your list. "Essential viewing for fans of American musical theatre." - NYtheatre.com http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/loesser-dvd-the-perfect-gift Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/loesser-dvd-the-perfect-gift Frank Loesser's daughter and Broadway star Emily Loesser, will star along with her husband Don Stephenson, Debbie Gravitte, and Ron Raines in Raymond James' SuperPops: A Broadway Hit Parade. Emily and Don star alongside Ron Raines of The Guiding Light, and Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte, in a tribute to the songs of Frank Loesser. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/emily-loesser-in-superpops-salute-to-frank-loesser Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/emily-loesser-in-superpops-salute-to-frank-loesser WTVS/Detroit will be airing the award-winning documentary Heart and Soul: The Life & Music of Frank Loesser, on Saturday Oct. 6 http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/heart-and-soul-on-pbs-detroit Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/heart-and-soul-on-pbs-detroit Ravinia's annual music theater extravaganza is the year's hottest ticket. Broadway legend George Hearn returns to the Ravinia stage (where he starred in Sweeney Todd and A Little Night Music) in the romantic lead of this charming musical by Guys and Dolls composer Frank Loesser. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-most-happy-fella-at-ravinia-festival-july-20 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-most-happy-fella-at-ravinia-festival-july-20 Producer/Director Walter J. Gottlieb and his company, Final Cut Productions, have won a prestigious CINE Golden Eagle award for the documentary, "Heart & Soul: The Life and Music of Frank Loesser." The program was honored in CINE's "People & Places" category of non-fiction television. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/heart-and-soul-wins-cine-golden-eagle-award Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/heart-and-soul-wins-cine-golden-eagle-award With a British star-studded cast, Frank Loesser's classic musical comes to the New Theatre, Oxford, UK, from May 15 to 26. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-at-the-new-theatre Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-at-the-new-theatre "When Betty Got Frank" by Richard Corliss. A tribute to the late Betty Hutton and her raucous collaboration with Frank Loesser. See what TIME has to say about "The Composer and the Cutie" after the jump! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/frank-loesser-in-time-magazine Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/frank-loesser-in-time-magazine The first documentary treatment of the legendary Frank Loesser! Directed by Emmy Award-winner Walter J. Gottlieb. Produced by Final Cut Productions in cooperation with Frank Loesser enterprises for Public Television. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/new-pbs-documentary-heart-and-soul:-the-life-and-music-of-frank-loesser Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/new-pbs-documentary-heart-and-soul:-the-life-and-music-of-frank-loesser MIAMI VICE star DON JOHNSON wowed crowds on the West End stage last night - opposite SAMANTHA JANUS and AMY NUTTALL in Guys and Dolls. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-come-out-to-play Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-come-out-to-play Elvis Presley - Ed Sullivan Shows (2006) is out on DVD, a boxed set featuring three unforgettable episodes from The Ed Sullivan Show. The DVDs contain not only Presley's segments but the complete programs, and one of them includes numbers from "The Most Happy Fella." The second DVD is the show that aired October 28, 1956 when Most Happy Fella was on Broadway. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/most-happy-fella-musical-number-on-ed-sullivan-on-dvd Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/most-happy-fella-musical-number-on-ed-sullivan-on-dvd HANNAH LOESSER, beloved daughter of Broadway composer Frank Loesser and singer Jo Sullivan Loesser, died in New York City Thursday, January 25th, of Cancer. She was 44 years old. Ms. Loesser was an artist of note. Her unique work consisted of oils, pastels and mixed media, ranging from somber landscapes to portraits of favorite rock stars and film greats to a series of posters celebrating famous plays and films. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/hannah-loesser-10-22-62---01-25-07 Mon, 25 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/hannah-loesser-10-22-62---01-25-07 Miami Vice star Don Johnson is to play gambler Nathan Detroit in hit West End show Guys And Dolls. Johnson, 57, best known for the Eighties TV show, will take over the role from Patrick Swayze in January. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/vice-guy-johnson-takes-a-gamble-with-guys-and-dolls Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/vice-guy-johnson-takes-a-gamble-with-guys-and-dolls New York, NY: Warner Bros. Pictures presents Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga. When Lois Lane needs a song to distract Lex Luthor's henchman, what does she play? "Heart and Soul", by Frank Loesser and Hoagy Carmichael! http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/is-it-a-bird!-is-it-a-plane! Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/is-it-a-bird!-is-it-a-plane! The summer theater season has officially arrived, as it always does, with the opening of the Cabrillo Stage summer musical. This year, Cabrillo Stage celebrates its 25th anniversary season — and does it with an exuberant, spectacular production of one of Broadway's splashiest classics, "Guys and Dolls." http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/cabrillo-stage-dazzles-with-exuberant-production-of-guys-and-dolls Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/cabrillo-stage-dazzles-with-exuberant-production-of-guys-and-dolls Hollywood star Patrick Swayze has delayed his London stage debut in Michael Grandage’s acclaimed revival of Guys and Dolls because of a chest infection. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/swayze-delays-west-end-debut-in-guys-and-dolls Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/swayze-delays-west-end-debut-in-guys-and-dolls Writer/performer Layne Littlepage is a regional treasure with national and international stature. After a three-year hiatus, she has created a captivating new show of music, songs and commentary that can be seen this month at the Cherry Hall in Carmel. "Songbirds of World War II," commemorates the music that soothed and inspired the women and men of this exceptional and challenging period in our history. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/songbirds-is-vibrant,-captivating-portrait-of-a-period Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/songbirds-is-vibrant,-captivating-portrait-of-a-period Loesser revival in London wins 2 Laurence Olivier Awards - Outstanding Musical Production and Best Actress (Jane Krakowski) http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls---best-musical-of-2006! Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls---best-musical-of-2006! MovieMusicals.net is reporting that Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed that acquired MGM classic 'Guys & Dolls' will be released onto Special Collector's Edition DVD this April 25. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/mgm-classic-guys-and-dolls-to-be-issued-on-special-collectors-edition-dvd Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/mgm-classic-guys-and-dolls-to-be-issued-on-special-collectors-edition-dvd Musicals Billy Elliot and Guys and Dolls will go head to head for this year’s Laurence Olivier Awards, picking up nine and eight nominations respectively. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/billy-elliot-and-guys-and-dolls-to-battle-it-out-at-olivier-awards Sun, 18 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/billy-elliot-and-guys-and-dolls-to-battle-it-out-at-olivier-awards Actor Paul Sorvino is set to star as winemaker Tony Esposito in the title role of the New York City Opera's production of Frank Loesser's The Most Happy Fella, which will play at the New York State Theater from March 4 through 25 of next year. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/paul-sorvino-to-star-in-title-role-of-frank-loessers-the-most-happy-fella-at-nyco-in-march Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/paul-sorvino-to-star-in-title-role-of-frank-loessers-the-most-happy-fella-at-nyco-in-march West End McGregor-starrer quickly recoups The West End revival of "Guys and Dolls," starring Ewan McGregor and Jane Krakowski, has recouped its £3 million ($5.24 million) capitalization in 17 weeks. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/variety:-legit-guys-gamble-pays-off Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/variety:-legit-guys-gamble-pays-off NYC Opera Spring Season, March 4 - 25 Acclaimed Broadway and film star Paul Sorvino will star in Frank Loesser's The Most Happy Fella! This Tony Award nominee for Best Actor in Jason Miller's That Championship Season boasts film credits for Goodfellas, Dick Tracy, Romeo + Juliet, Nixon, and The Cooler, as well as TV's Law and Order. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-most-happy-fella-at-new-york-city-opera Sat, 03 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/the-most-happy-fella-at-new-york-city-opera Development company EnTechneVision.com has brought Frank Loesser's legacy to life online! The software firm EnTechneVision, with its specialization in Arts Marketing and branding, has developed a new online presence and administrative tools for Frank Loesser Enterprises. For the first time, information on all of Loesser's works will be databased and available over the internet for fans and professionals. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/frankloesser.com-launches-new-web-presence Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/frankloesser.com-launches-new-web-presence Loesser Musical at Caldwell Theater This zany farce that introduced us to the classic song “Once In Love With Amy” headlines the Caldwell Winter Season. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/wheres-charley?-in-florida! Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/wheres-charley?-in-florida! ...Nominees were announced Feb. 28. Among the nationally known nominees are James Earl Jones, Leslie Uggams, Lee Roy Reams, Alan Ruck, Dana Ivey and the late composer-lyricist Frank Loesser. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/on-golden-pond,-craig-wright-and-late-frank-loesser-among-2005-nominees-for-d.c.s-helen-hayes-awards-may-9 Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/on-golden-pond,-craig-wright-and-late-frank-loesser-among-2005-nominees-for-d.c.s-helen-hayes-awards-may-9 The odds are that everyone will have their own favorite moment in Michael Grandage's loving London revival of "Guys and Dolls," which looks to resuscitate a Broadway mainstay for today's generation just as Richard Eyre's legendary National Theater staging did in 1982 (and again in 1996). But the evening's most unexpected kick is the dynamic dance musical wrought from a show known principally for its book and score. Auds will go in humming any of a half-dozen cherished Frank Loesser songs and come out knocked sideways by the footwork: The first-act "Havana" number comes close to heaven. http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-review---variety Thu, 02 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.frankloesser.com/news_details/guys-and-dolls-review---variety