Harburg Recapitulations
On August 27, 2016 Yip’s great-grandson David Harburg, working with Children Waiting Everywhere, presented CONCERT FOR UGANDA, to raise funds to help build and paint a new schoolroom at the Bishop Magambo Primary School in Uganda. The concert featured new renditions of songs with lyrics by Yip … Continue Reading ››
Finian’s Rainbow – Mercury Theatre Company, S. Euclid, OH
The Mercury Theatre Company of South Euclid, Ohio presented the Yip Harburg-Fred Saidy-Burton Lane classic 1947 musical Finian's Rainbow from July 8-23, 2016. The production used Charlotte Moore's acclaimed 2004 adaptation which ran successfully at the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York City.
JAMAICA: New Freedom Theatre, Philadelphia
Philadelphia's New Freedom Theatre presented the Yip Harburg-Fred Saidy-Harold Arlen musical comedy Jamaica (1957) from June 15-26, 2016. The production was directed and choreographed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj.
The Wizard of Words: Yip Harburg
Maureen Kelley Stewart brought her new show, "The Wizard of Words: Yip Harburg" to The West Bank Café/Laurie Beechman Theatre on May 17th & 22nd, 2016. Joining her on stage was Musical Director Tedd Firth.
I Hear America Singing
“I Hear America Singing: The Immigrant's Journey,” a celebration of the legacy of E.Y. (Yip) Harburg and of the partnership between The Yip Harburg Foundation and SUNY Empire State College, New York City, was presented in song and speech Monday, May 16, 2016 at Empire State College’s Metropolitan Center, 325 Hudson Street, 3rd floor multipurpose … Continue Reading ››
Finian’s Rainbow in Concert: IRT Gala 2016
The Irish Repertory Theatre presented Finian's Rainbow in concert at their annual fundraising gala on June 13, 2016 at New York City's Town Hall. The event was hosted by Saoirse Ronan. IRT also presented the concert at their 2003 gala and it was so successful that they produced a sold-out, extended run of the … Continue Reading ››
Bangor Daily News Tribute – Mar. 23, 2016
Leigh Donaldson's election year thoughts on the relevance of Yip's light verse appeared in the March 23, 2016 issue of the Bangor Daily News.
THE WORDS OF LYRICIST E.Y. “YIP” HARBURG: FOLLOW THE DREAM
Yip Harburg’s great grandson Aaron Harburg introduced performances of songs with Yip’s lyrics as part of United Performing Arts Fund's 2016 fundraising campaign kickoff, the theme of which was THE WORDS OF LYRICIST E.Y. “YIP” HARBURG: FOLLOW THE DREAM. UPAF is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support Wisconsin performing arts groups. … Continue Reading ››
The 13th Annual Love’n’Courage Benefit
The National Arts Club and Theater for the New City presented the 13th Annual "Love 'n' Courage" Benefit on Feb. 22, 2016 to support TNC's Emerging Playwrights Program and to celebrate the legacy of Betsy Von Furstenberg and honor Donn Russell. The Yip Harburg Foundation's Rainbow Troupe performed a concert of songs with … Continue Reading ››
Live Arts Maryland FINIAN’S RAINBOW
Live Arts Maryland presented Broadway in Annapolis: Finian’s Rainbow on February 12th and 13th, 2016 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.