The book of merman should satisfy both sets of fans. Two mormon missionaries knock on the door of ethel merman and hilarity ensues in this. A multiawardwinning composer of musical theatre, film, and concert music, his musicals have been recognized by numerous festivals. Under a rainbow flag, pen, the book of merman, till mamies story, we the people. Clo cabarets book of merman is long on talent, short on. A mildly campy spoof of the book of mormon, this 75minute oneact. The book of merman two mormon missionaries ring a doorbell labeled e. David zak and leo schwartz have conjured up a laidback musical crafted for an.
A laughoutloudmashup of broadways smash hit the book of mormon with the largerthanlife persona of the legendary midcentury belter ethel merman, the musical parody by leo schwartz book. Check out the book of merman a musical by leo schwartz by various artists on amazon music. A new musical comedy by jeff award winning composer and writers, leo schwartz and. Music, lyrics and book by leo schwartz vocals dan gold, libby lane, sam buttonharrison justin harner learn more about other musicals by leo schwartz.
The book of merman by leo schwartz, directed by david zak, musical direction by robert ollis, and featuring libby lane as ethel merman. Zak book, music, and lyrics by leo schwartz directed by david zak music direction by robert ollis produced by pride films. Flying elephant productions is pleased to present the return of the hit musical comedy the book of merman, featuring a book by leo schwartz and dc cathro, music and lyrics by leo schwartz. Book of merman apollo theater when two young missionaries ring a. The book of merman as in ethel merman to return to chicago. The book of merman 2018 offbroadway tickets, news, info. Leo schwartz and dc cathros musical is a title in search of a show.
Leo schwartz is also a multiaward winning composer of musical theatre, film, and concert music. The book is by schwartz and dc cathro, with direction by joe langworth. The book of merman, a new musical comedy featuring music and lyrics by leo schwartz and book by schwartz and dc cathro, is set to have its new york premiere in october. His current hit the book of merman ran for four months in chicago and is currently being produced at numerous theatres around the country. Leo schwartz is the offbroadway producer of the book of merman as well as its composerlyricist and co book writer. The book of merman cast list on, the most comprehensive source for broadway shows, broadway tickets and broadway information. Flying elephant productions presents the book of merman. Particular to note are the hilarious son of a motherless goat where the boys insult each other with mormonsanctioned curses cheese and crackers holy shish kebab. Click here to buy the book of merman tickets today. The book of merman is a divadriven journey featuring original songs and showstopping. Youre ucking fugly, the doubleentendred if its not hard. The book of merman a new musical with songs from leo schwartz and a book by schwartz and dc cathro. Written by leo schwartz and originally performed in 2015 landless theatre company s production of the book of merman is a musical story all its own, both enjoyable and engaging on multiple levels.
Book of merman, featuring a book by leo schwartz and dc cathro. Two mormon missionaries knock on the door of ethel merman and hilarity ensues in this clever new musical. In brief, the olive oylthin plot they whipped up has elder shumway as a merman fan who even carries merman. Written by leo schwartz and originally performed in 2015 landless theatre companys production of the book of merman is a musical story all its. Two mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of ethel merman and hilarity ensues in this new musical comedy.