Ariana Grande and “Over the Rainbow”
Singer Ariana Grande chose Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen's song of hope, "Over the Rainbow," as the finale of her June 4, 2017 "One Love" benefit in Manchester, England to help the victims of the terror bombing following her May 22nd concert in that city. At least $1.19 from each sale of the … Continue Reading ››
Dave Harburg – Dare to Dream Benefit Concert
Yip's great grandson Dave Harburg will perform contemporary versions of Yip's more famous works, such as “Over the Rainbow,” “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” “Old Devil Moon” and “April in Paris." The proceeds from the concert will help restore a vocational school in a small village in Uganda with the non-profit … Continue Reading ››
Finian’s Rainbow Honored by Outer Critics Circle
The Irish Repertory Theatre's smash hit encore production of the Yip Harburg-Burton Lane-Fred Saidy musical classic Finian's Rainbow was honored by the Outer Critics Circle with a nomination for Best Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off Broadway) for the 2016-17 theatrical season (Hello, Dolly! won).
Richard Skipper & Friends Celebrate Yip!
Richard Skipper will be joined by Karen Oberlin, Leslie Orofino, Maureen Kelley Stewart, Anita Gillette and members of the cast and jazz ensemble of Harlem Repertory Theatre's current production of The Wizard of Oz to celebrate Continue Reading ››
JAMAICA at Harlem Repertory Theatre
The Harlem Repertory Theatre presents Jamaica, the musical show in which Lena Horne made her Broadway debut in 1957. Featuring a book by Yip Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg and music by Harold Arlen, this production is directed and choreographed by Keith Lee Grant with a book adaptation by … Continue Reading ››
THE WIZARD OF WORDS: E.Y. “YIP” HARBURG
Maureen Kelley-Stewart will reprise The Wizard of Words: E.Y. "Yip" Harburg on Feb. 7 and 19, 2017 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (downstairs at West Bank Café) in New York City. Musical director and pianist Tedd Firth will again accompany her.
DEENA TAKES THE HELM
Deena Rosenberg Harburg has taken over from Ernie Harburg as President of The Yip Harburg Foundation effective January 1, 2017. Ernie, who recently turned 90, will still be involved with the Foundation as President Emeritus.
No Room for Humbugs at the Rainbow Room
In “No Room For Humbugs At The Rainbow Room” (Huffington Post, Sept 28, 2016) Nancy Cohen compares Hillary Clinton to a feisty Dorothy and Donald Trump to the Wizard as she notes the thematic similarities between Dorothy’s signature song “Over the Rainbow” (lyric by Yip Harburg, music by Harold Arlen) and John Lennon’s … Continue Reading ››
“Over the Rainbow” with Hillary
For Yip’s son Ernie Harburg, Hillary Clinton is the feisty girl named Dorothy. and the song “Over the Rainbow” is a mantra for social justice, immigration, anti-bigotry and for believing in the right of home to be anywhere you land. The rest, including Trump, is all humbug. Read all about it in Nancy Cohen’s Continue Reading ››
THE WIZARD OF OZ: A JAZZ MUSICAL FOR ALL AGES at Harlem Rep
The Wizard of Oz: A Jazz Musical for All Ages, a new stage adaptation by Deena R. Harburg and Arthur Perlman of the beloved classic film, ran at the Harlem Repertory Theatre from 2016 to the start of the COVID pandemic in Spring 2020 to enthusiastic response. See the reviews at … Continue Reading ››