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It is interesting that many talented artists throughout time have been fascinated with mannequins. Rod Serling wrote about them in The Twilight Zone episode, The After Hours. The legendary Stephen Sondheim collaborated with James Goldman (author of A Lion in Winter, Robin and Marian and Nicholas and Alexandra) to create a musical play for television in the l960’s called Evening …

Everywhere you go from medical buildings, hospitals, law firms, schools, you see people with tattoos. Consider that the tattoo industry is a 1.6 billion dollar industry and over 20% of American adults have at least one tattoo. For musician and photo journalist, Brandy Isadora, it was a fascination that would grow over time. As a member of a heavy metal …

One of our listeners sent me this photograph of the “original” Sherry’s Cherries, the plane of the brave 401st Squadron in World War II. Packard’s Crew. I knew that some day I would do a show dedicated to these heroes with the music of that era. Movies Broadway Singers and Beyond is grateful to present Moonlight Serenade. All of the …

How many of you remember Grazing in the Grass and Love or Let Me be Lonely by The Friends of Distinction? I once had an employee, 15 years younger than me, and we would sing these songs out loud. I work at home so I could always sing out loud. If you like lite rock – think The Bee Gees, …

It’s been recently reported that music is being used in doctors’ offices during procedures and even in the operating room. It depends on the kind of music that can transport the person to a calmer, more peaceful place. For the disease, Alzheimer’s, music can be used for therapy. According to expert forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter, “Music is acting like …

One of my favorite television shows of the past was The Twilight Zone. I passed this love onto my husband and daughter. Rod Serling was a creative genius but even when other writers contributed stories, The Twilight Zone created haunting memories. The last episode to ever be filmed was Come Wander with Me. It is about a singer looking for …

When my daughter was a little girl, I would drive her and her friends to dance class. Some classes were during the day and others were in the evening. One evening, while waiting for my sweet passengers, I was listening to the radio and a song came on. It was beautiful and I had never heard it before. When I …

Dear Fans of Movies Broadway Singers and Beyond, I am so happy to be able to share this beautiful music with you. It was always my dream. I have been asked if people can play Movies Broadway Singers and Beyond in their car, truck, SUV, or other vehicle. Well, you can! Since we’re an Internet radio station you will need …

I recently read a review of Richard Rodger’s prolific career and it indeed it was prolific. Composer Rodgers created music with Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein and all alone, with his last musical, No Strings. The review said that Rodgers was a genius, which he was and that Lorenz Hart, or Larry as I think of him, was a talented amateur. …

When I was ten years old, I was asked to write a paper on the most influential person of the 20th Century. I chose George Gershwin. I was in love with Rhapsody in Blue and played it all the time. I am still in love.  George Gershwin was a genius. When he left this world in 1937, at age 38, …