Veterans Day parade gets smaller crowd, fewer marchers Nov 12, 2008
As the parade moved north on Tremont Street to City Hall Plaza, the number of spectators, a mix of the patriotic and the merely curious, grew steadily as George M. Cohan songs and military anthems echoed off the buildings. Sylvester Egidio of East Boston, a Vietnam-era veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, snapped a black glove to eye level as each American flag passed from right to left. (Boston Globe)
Tin Pan Alley under threat Nov 12, 2008
The music of Irving Berlin, Scott Joplin, Fats Waller, George M. Cohan and other greats was born on Tin Pan Alley. The buildings were put up for sale earlier this fall for $44 million, with plans to replace them with a high-rise. (CNN -- Showbiz)
New Yorkers trying to save Tin Pan Alley Nov 10, 2008
The music of Irving Berlin, Scott Joplin, Fats Waller, George M. Cohan and other greats was born on Tin Pan Alley. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
More classes available with distance learning Oct 6, 2008
The class ended with a rendition of the patriotic songs of George M. Cohan, courtesy of the Web site , located by student Nick Dagliardi. The site contains several Cohan songs, including the medley featuring Over There, the iconic song of World War I.. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Senior Notes (Sept. 25) Sep 23, 2008
In a one-man show, Mel Simons will astound you on Sept. 26 with great songs and anecdotes featuring four show-biz legends: Al Jolson, Jimmy Durante, Eddie Cantor and George M. Cohan. Mel appears regularly on The Steve LeVeille Show broadcast on WBZ 1030. (Needham Tab, MA)
Who needs a lion when you've got Rin Tin Tin? Sep 19, 2008
He could also sing and dance, as in the George M. Cohan biopic Yankee Doodle Dandy. Cagney was the quintessential Warner Bros. (Globe and Mail)
Musician’s multiple roles reflect a lifelong passion Jul 7, 2008
For Wednesday s concert, Krauklis said he found a beautiful arrangement, George M. Cohan Patriotic Fantasy. He also has rearranged The French National Defile, which will be the concert s children s march. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Schools still teach pupils patriotic songs Jul 4, 2008
- Grand Old Flag, George M. Cohan. - This Land Is Your Land, Woody Guthrie. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Independence Day celebrations abound Jul 3, 2008
The Oscar-winning film is a musical portrait of composer/singer/dancer George M. Cohan. The evening show will begin at 6 p.m. with Quarino s mini-concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Lexington at large: Coming together under separate roofs Jul 1, 2008
As we escape to mountainside and waterfront retreats, or assemble for backyard barbeques, at heart we are all like Jimmy Cagney, singing George M. Cohan s Yankee Doodle of 75 years ago real live nephews (and nieces) of our Uncle Sam, born on the Fourth of July. The Fourth commemorates generations past and present with hope of those to come. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
'Middleman' suits all; 'Weeds' returns Jun 16, 2008
Cagney made a brief appearance in the movie as Foy's friend George M. Cohan; Cagney had won an Oscar playing Cohan in 1942's "Yankee Doodle Dandy." A table-top dance routine with Hope and Cagney is considered a high point of the movie. Q: When I was a child, I remember falling in love with a time-travel TV series that was on in the early '80s, but can't remember the name of it. (Detroit Free Press)
'George M' opens at Theatre By The Sea Jun 14, 2008
George M. Cohan was born in 1878 in Providence to Irish Catholic parents ... Managing Producer Joel Kipper will portray the role of George M. Cohan, with Broadway veterans Bob Freschi, (seen on the TBTS stage as Herbie in "Gypsy" and Van Buren in "Damn Yankees"), and Jane Labanz in the roles of Jerry and Nellie Cohan. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Concert band summer series kicks off June 11 Jun 4, 2008
July 9: Easy on the Ears, including Instant Concert by Harold Walters and a George M. Cohan Patriotic Fantasy. Conductor Jeff Krauklis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Community news May 11, 2008
Songs will include the music of Arthur Sullivan, George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, Richard Rodgers and Harold Arlen among others. The Community Pops Singers is supported by Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation and consists of singers of all ages from several counties in Eastern North Carolina. (The Daily Reflector)
Comfort and JoySet Down Something Strong Feb 9, 2008
The ones by Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan. That stirring hymn by Julia Ward Howe. (Voices, CT)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jan 26, 2008
Dear Babe: I have a baseball dated July 10, 1934, signed by Connie Mack and George M. Cohan, the Broadway playwright. Both were in my home town of North Brookfield, Mass. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Resisting the smear of a "tainted legacy" Dec 9, 2007
In 1904, Broadway giant George M. Cohan proudly and tunefully identified himself as ... In 1904, Broadway giant George M. Cohan proudly and tunefully identified himself as. (Townhall.com)
Vernon Orchestra to perform tonight at Impromptu Players Theatre Dec 5, 2007
The concert will feature selections from Mozart, Tchaikovsky, George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Musical pieces such as Eine Kleine Nachtmusic and Fiddles on Fire will be performed. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Heyde Center serves up musical gumbo Dec 1, 2007
He continued with well-remembered great tunes of The Good Wars including George M. Cohan s, rousing I m a Yankee Doodle Dandy, popular in both eras and Irving Berlin s anthem of WW II, God Bless America. Playing in ragtime, the audience joined Jim in melodies of the good old days. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Community Orchestra to perform ‘Sounds of the Yuletide' Nov 28, 2007
The concert will feature selections from Mozart, Tchaikovsky, as well as George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Pieces such as Eine Kleine Nachtmusic and Fiddles on Fire will also be performed. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
DC catches Sarkozy fever Nov 8, 2007
He waved the American flag in a way that would embarrass George M. Cohan. Sarkozy singlehandedly disproved the foolish notion by the Democratic Party that Bush made the world hate us. (Washington Times)
Mel Brooks goes back to lab for 'Young Frankenstein' Sep 28, 2007
He had considered adapting another 1974 film, Blazing Saddles, as well, "but Young Frankenstein won out by dint of its importance emotionally. George M. Cohan said that if you can get an audience to laugh, you might run awhile, but if you can get them to laugh and cry, you'll run forever. And Young Frankenstein is a story about life and death. It's a gothic opera, really.". Stroman and Bart emphasize these more earnest aspects. (USA Today)
Official State Songs Sep 16, 2007
Connecticut: "Yankee Doddle Dandy." George M. Cohan probably made this the most popular one of all. But it never mentions Connecticut. (Suite101.com)
Korean trio tackles Broadway giant Sep 9, 2007
So perhaps it is easy relate to the real life of entertainer George M. Cohan, even if they couldn't be any further from Broadway. Through November, "George M. Cohan Tonight" brings the real life story of the man who once "owned Broadway" to the stage of Dongyang Art Hall in musical form. (Korea Herald, Korea)
• Long-Lived Banjo Society Plays On Sep 4, 2007
Their repertoire includes the music of Stephen Foster, Scott Joplin, W.C. Handy, Irving Berlin, and George M. Cohan. "I enjoy it," said Alex Gasper, 48, of New Fairfield. (FOX61, CT)
Borlaug to receive Congressional Gold Medal next week Jul 12, 2007
Previous recipients include Pope John Paul II, the composer George M. Cohan, inventor Thomas Edison, poet Robert Frost, entertainer Bob Hope, General Colin Powell and Mother Teresa of Calcutta. On the Net: Congressional Gold Medal: http://clerk. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Remote possibilities: Fourth offers TV fare Jul 4, 2007
er, as hoofer/patriotic songwriter George M. Cohan. "The American President," 7:30 p.m. The Movie Channel The widowed president, Michael Douglas, falls in love with lobbyist Annette Bening. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More of this story Jun 28, 2007
Of course there is another famous songwriter who always claimed to be "The All American Boy, born on the Fourth of July." His name is George M. Cohan, but despite his flag waving, and his claim, he was born on the third. Copyright. (Malibu Times, CA)
1920s Broadway Comes to Mt. Abram Jun 15, 2007
The play, 45 Minutes from Broadway, with book by Schubert Fendrich and music and lyrics by George M. Cohan, was set in a Broadway theatre in the 1920s. The costumes were stunning as was the acting with the Mt. Abram advanced drama cast putting everything they had into their characters. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
Four kids' books to cure summer boredom Jun 14, 2007
You're a Grand Old FlagBy George M. Cohan, illustrated by Warren Kimble Walker, 23 pp ... Who remembers George M. Cohan's 1906 musical, George Washington Jr.. (USA Today -- Life)
Connecticut critics pick favorites Jun 1, 2007
Musical acting prizes went to Hollis Resnik (Long Wharf's "Man of La Mancha") and Jon Peterson (Waterbury's Seven Angels Theater production of "George M. Cohan Tonight"). Donna Wandrey drew actress in a play kudos for Theaterworks' "Murderers," while the male lead prize was split between Mario Barricelli for "Vanya" and James Lecesne for Hartford Stage's "I Am My Own Wife.". (Variety)
Comprehensive event listings May 20, 2007
" $40, seniors $35, students $20. Agatha Christie Play.6/14-7/1: "George M. Cohan, Tonight. " Musical with music and lyrics by George M. Cohan.Stuart Street Playhouse 200 Stuart St., Boston. 800-447-7400. stu Opens June 7 for open-ended run. Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Sat-Sun 2 p.m., 6/7: 7:30 p.m. "RFK." $39.50. A portrait of Robert F. Kennedy written and performed by Jack Holmes.Through 5/20 : Wed-Sat 8 p.m., matinees Sat-Sun 2 p.m., 2d & 4th Wed 2 p.m., 1st & 3d Sun 6 p.m. "Respect, A Musical Journey. (Boston Globe)
Patriotic American Anthems May 16, 2007
Although never in contention for status as our national anthem, the George M. Cohan composition became a very popular part of early 1900's American music and remains in use today. Written as a part of his Broadway musical production, George Washington Jr. in 1906, this well known melody became the first song from a musical to sell over a million copies of the sheet music. (Suite101.com)
Sounds of summer May 11, 2007
With a program that begins with the national anthem, trumpets through a medley by George M. Cohan including rand Old Flag and dances around Gershwin's ummertime from orgy and Bess, among other selections. The SSO is known for its concerts featuring patriotic and popular favorites, Broadway tunes, Big Band nostalgia and more, all of which will make an appearance at the quintet's Frontenac performance. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Playing it safe, Academy Awards style Apr 29, 2007
Two years in a row the best-actor statuette honored real-life patriots: Sgt. York, a backwoods, sharpshooting hero of WWI, and patriotic song-and-dance man George M. Cohan. Casablanca, which won best picture in 1943, personalized the America dilemma: from tough, cynical isolationist (I stick my neck out for nobody) to tough, cynical participant (Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship). (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Joel Grey Looks At "Unexamined Things" Apr 23, 2007
He was dandy as George M. Cohan in "George M." He stopped the show in the revival of "Chicago." And he was wonderful in "Wicked" as the Wizard of Oz.. He turns 75 this month, but retirement isn't in the picture. (CBS News)
Little Theatre of Fall River to stage Cohan whodunit Mar 2, 2007
The Little Theatre of Fall River Inc. will present George M. Cohan's "Seven Keys to Baldpate" next week ... George M. Cohan is best remembered as a song-and-dance man, but he also authored several plays including this fast-moving whodunit. (The Standard-Times, MA)
College’s ‘45 Minutes’ opens March 2 Feb 28, 2007
The Otero Players production of George M. Cohan s musical play 45 Minutes From Broadway will be performed March 2 at 7:30 p.m., March 3 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 at 2 p.m. in the Ed Stafford Theatre at the Humanities Center on the Otero Junior College campus ... It is being performed in the spirit of energetic fun that is the hallmark of George M. Cohan s work. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
- Jan Morris Feb 14, 2007
Once the most beloved country in the world, the US is now the most hated. The American swagger has become bombast, the cocky GI a bully. (Guardian Unlimited)
'Cabin' its own reward (Gary Arnold) Jan 25, 2007
James Cagney was the first to do it -- as George M. Cohan in "Yankee Doodle Dandy." You might say Bing Crosby did it as himself while playing Father O'Malley in "Going My Way" two years later. Frank Sinatra finessed the Oscars in a non-singing role. (Washington Times, DC)
Biographical dramas spin film gold Jan 20, 2007
1942: James Cagney, "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (George M. Cohan). 1956: Yul Brynner, "The King and I" (The King, Mongkut). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
