The Yip Harburg Foundation’s Rainbow Troupe performed at the 2019 “Love ‘n’ Courage” benefit at The Players in New York City. Proceeds went to Theater for the New City’s Emerging Playwrights Program. The performers were Reanna Armellino, Stephen Bogardus, Ben Harburg and Taylor-Rey MacInnes with David Gaines at piano. The concert was conceived and produced by Deena R. Harburg and the Yip Harburg Foundation. Click here for a video of the concert.
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“ON YIP HARBURG: PART 2” – 92nd St Y – Nov 1, 2018
Harvey Granat hosted host an encore presentation of “On Yip Harburg” at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at Noon. Guests were Yip’s son Ernie Harburg and daughter-in-law Deena Rosenberg-Harburg who also participated in 2017. Pianist: Rob Kelly. Vocalist: Joelle Lurie.
ADAPTING “THE WIZARD OF OZ”
In Adapting The Wizard of Oz: Musical Versions from Baum to MGM and Beyond (Oxford University Press, 2018), editors Danielle Birkett and Dominic McHugh bring together insights from eleven experts into the varied musical forms this great American myth has taken in the past century. Includes chapters on the “Oz” film’s songs by Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen. November 2018.
Lower East Side Festival 2018
Here is a little tease of what is coming up for Theater for the New City’s 23rd Annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts (LES) – YOUTH PROGRAM Saturday, May 26th from 2 PM – 5 PM: John Grimaldi, Fairy Tale Marionettes, Cobu Kids, Shadow Puppet Theater, excerpt of The Harlem Repertory Theatre‘s and The Yip Harburg Foundation’s The Wizard of Oz: A Jazz Musical for All Ages and so much MORE! THIS IS A FREE EVENT! For further details, see this article in NiteLife Exchange.
Celebrating Yip: Salina, Kansas – Dec. 4, 2017
Yip’s great grandsons Aaron Harburg and David Harburg joined former Kansas state legislator J. Basil Dannebohm and nationally syndicated film critic Ryan Jay for a celebration of Yip on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at 7pm. The presentation consisted of stories and songs to enlighten the public about the man whose lyrics we all sing but whose name remains largely unknown. The venue: The home theatre at the Dannebohm residence in Salina, Kansas.
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 $1.29 track on iTunes will go to the “We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.”
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 Children Waiting Everywhere. The concert will feature another local musician, Alanna Boudreau. July 29, 2017 at 7:30 PM. Towsley Auditorium, Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Tax deductible donation $10 individual or $25 for families. 734 255-2924.
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 Yip’s 121st birthday on Apr. 8, 2017 at 1pm at The Laurie Beechman Theatre’s West Bank Cafe.
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 Art Perlman. Running at the Tato Laviera Theatre, 240 E. 123rd St., NYC and continuing until Nov. 24, 2018.