'Harmony' tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, an all-male group of singers who performed in Germany prior to World War II. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas sat down with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman to discuss the musical.
"I think launching the space shuttle is easier than getting a show up on Broadway."The idea of the musical "Harmony" blossomed into existence a quarter-century ago, and now, the musical’s creators are finally pinching themselves that Broadway is no longer just a dream.
The legendary musician, along with his longtime songwriting collaborator and lyricist of Harmony, Bruce Sussman, sat down withThe duo have watched Harmony play all over the country, from San Diego to Atlanta – even a short stint last year at the National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene.Harmony tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, an all-male group of singers performing in Germany prior to World War II.
The musical’s premiere eerily coincides with issues our country still faces today – immigration, bigotry, and antisemitism, and although Manilow and Sussman acknowledge the show's rollercoaster of emotions, there is still an uplifting message that’s told through Manilow’s music and Sussman’s lyrics. Harmony is now in previews at the Barrymore Theatre. The musical’s opening night is set for Nov. 13.
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