In 1978, Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman wrote the lyrics for a song called “Copacabana” with award winning composer and entertainer Barry Manilow providing the music.  The song went on to become a musical in 1990.

After “Copa”, Manilow dreamed of creating an original musical.  That dream became “Harmony”.

It took many years before Manilow saw his dream reach the stage and last year it had a limited run sold out run Off Broadway at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene.

This fall, “Harmony” will be among the new class of productions on Broadway.  With previews scheduled to start October 18, “Harmony” will run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on 47th Street (between Broadway and 8th Ave).  The official opening is set for November 13.  Available now, tickets begin at $74.00 each.

Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle returns to direct the show after directing and choreographing the earlier run.  Speaking on the show he said, “I’m so thrilled that we are bringing the amazing, true story of Harmony to Broadway. It’s a great honor and privilege to both direct and choreograph such an important story.”

Speaking on “Harmony” Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman said, “Broadway is where we always dreamed we would be. Dreams really do come true!” 

Taken from the pages of history, “Harmony” tells the story of German entertainers in the 1920’s and 30’s who went from the subway tunnels of Berlin to packing international venues, until…

Prior to making its way to New York, “Harmony” first appeared on the stage at the La Jolla Playhouse in California, the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, and in Los Angeles.

“Harmony” has won a LA Drama Critics Circles Award and a fan voted Off Broadway Award.  It was also nominated for the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lucille Lortel Awards.