Musicals in Mufti Concert Series
York Celebrates Broadway Gems
'Mufti' (pronounced MUFF' tee) means "in street clothes; without the usual trappings" and each show in the Series is presented script-in-hand, with minimal staging. To date, the York has presented over 75 Mufti concert revivals of musical theatre gems from Broadway, Off-Broadway and London, celebrating great writers from the world of musical theatre.
Take a peek at photos and video from our most recent Muftis here!
Take a peek at photos and video from our most recent Muftis here!
FEATURING WORKS BY:
RICHARD RODGERS, COLE PORTER, SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN, HOWARD LINDSAY & RUSSELL CROUSE AND TWO BY GEORGE S. KAUFMAN
February 15-17, 2013
Two by Two
Book by Peter Stone
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Music by Richard Rodgers
Based on the play “The Flowering Peach” by Clifford Odets
Directed by Martin Charnin
Music Direction by Christopher McGovern
The legendary composer Richard Rodgers entered his seventh decade of writing for the theatre with Broadway’s 1970 Two by Two starring Danny Kaye. The story of Noah and the Ark is a musical adaptation of Clifford Odets' play The Flowering Peach and is retold with Noah and his family characterized in modern Jewish vernacular. It seems that the building of the ark was only the first of Noah's many daunting challenges in a journey that wasn't always smooth sailing. By turns inspirational and hilarious, it's good fun from The Good Book and when the land has dried, man and beast alike are invited to go forth and prosper in a bright New World. Lyricist Martin Charnin directs this production with a revised book by Peter Stone and featuring one of Richard Rodgers’ most touching--and least known--scores.
**TWO BY TWO is currently SOLD OUT for all performances. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please arrive at the box office one hour before your desired performance.
Two by Two
Book by Peter Stone
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Music by Richard Rodgers
Based on the play “The Flowering Peach” by Clifford Odets
Directed by Martin Charnin
Music Direction by Christopher McGovern
The legendary composer Richard Rodgers entered his seventh decade of writing for the theatre with Broadway’s 1970 Two by Two starring Danny Kaye. The story of Noah and the Ark is a musical adaptation of Clifford Odets' play The Flowering Peach and is retold with Noah and his family characterized in modern Jewish vernacular. It seems that the building of the ark was only the first of Noah's many daunting challenges in a journey that wasn't always smooth sailing. By turns inspirational and hilarious, it's good fun from The Good Book and when the land has dried, man and beast alike are invited to go forth and prosper in a bright New World. Lyricist Martin Charnin directs this production with a revised book by Peter Stone and featuring one of Richard Rodgers’ most touching--and least known--scores.
**TWO BY TWO is currently SOLD OUT for all performances. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please arrive at the box office one hour before your desired performance.
March 1-3, 2013
Hollywood Pinafore
Book and Lyrics by George S. Kaufman
Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan
Directed by Mark Kaufmann
Music Direction by Beth Falcone
Hollywood Pinafore is George S. Kaufman’s 1945 transplant of Gilbert & Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore” from the world of British maritime to a Hollywood movie studio. Arthur Sullivan’s sparkling score is wed with Kaufman’s canny, hilarious lyrics, making for a merry trip through the glamour and absurdity of Hollywood. Kaufman translates the original story of a naval captain’s daughter, in love with a lowly sailor while promised to “The ruler of the Queen’s na-vee”, to that of a director’s self-involved movie star daughter, in love with a lowly writer, while promised to theclueless studio head. The action plays
amidst a swirl of Hollywood types, including a daffy gossip columnist, a bundleofsunshine publicist, and a devious, sharp-as-a-tack agent—who is, naturally, the villain of the piece. Kaufman’s wit is on full display in this delightful satire, complete with a surprising Hollywood ending.
Performance Dates & Times
Friday, March 1, 2013 at 8:00PM
Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 2:30PM and 8:00PM
Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:30PM and 7:30PM
March 15-17, 2013
Happy Hunting
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Lyrics by Matt Dubey
Music by Harold Karr
Directed by David Glenn Armstrong
Associate Director - Wendy Seyb
Music Direction by David Andrews Rogers
Assistant Music Director - Beth Ertz
Cast: Klea Blackhurst, Janine DiVita, Joy Franz, Jessica Grové, Seán Martin Hingston, Michael McCormick, Heather Parcells, Andrew Samonsky, Eric Sciotto, Michael Sharon and Lynne Wintersteller
Mama Rose meets “The Hostess With The Mostes’ On The Ball” in Happy Hunting, the 1956 musical that was a star vehicle written for the incomparable Ethel Merman. A huge, flamboyant, bubbly, light-hearted romp, Happy Hunting features a gag-filled book by the authors of Anything Goes and a delectable score featuring the Merman classics“Mutual Admiration Society” and “Gee, But It’s Good to Be Here.”
When Liz Livingstone--rich, widowed Philadelphia hostess with a heart of gold--perceives a snub at the Grace Kelly-Prince Rainier "Wedding of the Year" in Monaco, she single-mindedly sets out to snare an even more impressively titled husband for her daughter. Things get predictably complicated when she succeeds and then promptly falls for her intended son-in-law herself! Meanwhile, the bride-to-be only has eyes for the society lawyer, and Liz’s dashing Duke turns out to be very possibly penniless.
Performance Dates & Times
Friday, March 15, 2013 at 8:00PM
Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:30PM & 8:00PM
Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:30PM & 7:30PM
Happy Hunting
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Lyrics by Matt Dubey
Music by Harold Karr
Directed by David Glenn Armstrong
Associate Director - Wendy Seyb
Music Direction by David Andrews Rogers
Assistant Music Director - Beth Ertz
Cast: Klea Blackhurst, Janine DiVita, Joy Franz, Jessica Grové, Seán Martin Hingston, Michael McCormick, Heather Parcells, Andrew Samonsky, Eric Sciotto, Michael Sharon and Lynne Wintersteller
Mama Rose meets “The Hostess With The Mostes’ On The Ball” in Happy Hunting, the 1956 musical that was a star vehicle written for the incomparable Ethel Merman. A huge, flamboyant, bubbly, light-hearted romp, Happy Hunting features a gag-filled book by the authors of Anything Goes and a delectable score featuring the Merman classics“Mutual Admiration Society” and “Gee, But It’s Good to Be Here.”
When Liz Livingstone--rich, widowed Philadelphia hostess with a heart of gold--perceives a snub at the Grace Kelly-Prince Rainier "Wedding of the Year" in Monaco, she single-mindedly sets out to snare an even more impressively titled husband for her daughter. Things get predictably complicated when she succeeds and then promptly falls for her intended son-in-law herself! Meanwhile, the bride-to-be only has eyes for the society lawyer, and Liz’s dashing Duke turns out to be very possibly penniless.
Performance Dates & Times
Friday, March 15, 2013 at 8:00PM
Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:30PM & 8:00PM
Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:30PM & 7:30PM
March 22-24, 2013
Silk Stockings
Book by George S. Kaufman, Leueen MacGrath and Abe Burrows
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Revised by Stuart Ross
Directed by Stuart Ross
Music Direction by David Snyder
Cast: Erin Davie, Ben Davis, Erick Devine, Erica Dorfler, David Garrison, Leah Hocking, Andrew Kluger, Mark Price,
Kilty Reidy, Danny Rutigliano, Alet Taylor, and Stephen Wallem.
Based on Ernst Lubitch’s brilliant romantic comedy, Ninotchka, where “Garbo Laughs” was the tag line, Silk Stockings uses the plot and characters of this film to launch a Hot Romance during the height of the cold war. The plot of Silk Stockings provides a humorous look at the stereotypical Soviet psyche, and Ninotchka’s attempt to resist the temptations of Paris while valiantly carrying out her political mission, developed with logic and wit in this 1955 musical gem. This new adaptation of the original show was brought to life by Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid, York’s Enter Laughing); Cole Porter’s outstanding score remains a joy, and includes the ballads "All of You," "Paris Loves Lovers," "As on Through The Seasons We Sail," and “What Is This Thing Called Love” satires of Russia in "Red Blues" and "Hail, Bibinski," as well as "Stereophonic Sound."
Performance Dates & Times
Friday, March 22, 2013 at 8:00PM *SOLD OUT
Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2:30PM & 8:00PM
Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:30PM & 7:30PM
