“They Changed Broadway’s” Michael Lavine is Japanese Television NHK'S Tony Award Correspondent

May 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Michael Lavine, “They Changed Broadway’s” musical director is Japanese Television NHK’s Red Carpet correspondent for the June 13, 2010 Tony Broadcast.

“They Changed Broadway:  From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond” musical director and steward of the largest collection of Broadway musical sheet music Michael Lavine will be busy with more than “They Changed Broadway” the night of the show.

In addition to working with librettist/lyricist Michael Colby on the mix of songs for the revue, rehearsing with director Michael Goldfried and world-class performers Leah Horowitz, Jonathan C. Kaplan, Neva Small and Stuart Zagnit and providing accompaniment during the show, Michael Lavine is now also appearing on NHK Japanese Television as a Red Carpet correspondent.  

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japan’s sole public broadcaster independent of government and private organizations operating five television channels and three radio services that provide a broad range of programming, including news, education, and family entertainment.

Sunday night, June 13th, NHK programming will include the Tony Awards with Michael Lavine, coming straight from the Forum Theatre “They Changed Broadway” performance as their Red Carpet correspondent.

Asked about whether he concerned there is a conflict in scheduling Mr. Lavine says, “There is plenty of time for both.”   Mr. Lavine adds, “‘They Changed Broadway’ is approximately a two-hour show.  Metuchen, New Jersey is a short ride from Manhattan and Broadway.  The Tony’s start at 9:00 P.M.  There is plenty of time to put on a great show and be the red carpet correspondent for NHK.”

“They Changed Broadway” is an original one-night only benefit revue about the Jewish contribution the American musical scheduled for a 4:00 P.M. performance the night of the Tony Awards at the Forum Theatre in Metuchen, New Jersey.

Tickets for “They Changed Broadway” are on sale now with discounts for advance purchases.  Call (732) 548 – 2238 ext.24.

To learn more about NHK visit:  http://www.nhk.or.jp


About Michael Lavine
Michael Lavine (http://www.michaellavine.net) has musically directed the Outer Critic's Circle Awards, Broadway Cares Teddy Bear Auction (as he's done the past 13 years) and the Astaire Awards earlier this year.  He co-produced the American premiere recording of “Honk!” which he has musically directed twice.  Michael musically directed the Comden and Green musical “Billion Dollar Baby” at the York Theatre in New York City starring Kristin Chenoweth, Marc Kudisch and Debbie Gravitte (cd available) and the Burton Lane/Alan Jay Lerner musical “Carmelina”, also at the York with Debbie Gravitte.  He shared the stage with Mimi Hines and Peter Howard (his mentor) at the Kennedy Center in a Rodgers and Hart revue, “This Funny World”.

About The Forum
The Forum Theatre Arts Center (http://www.forumtheatrearts.com) is a nonprofit performing arts organization and has been the Cultural Arts Center of central New Jersey since 1928, when it was built as a theatre and vaudeville tryout house, then soon after as a neighborhood movie house.  The Forum Theatre has presented hundreds of American and World Premieres with an emphasis on musical theatre, as well as numerous A-list concerts.  

The Forum Theatre is located at 314 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840.  Phone: (732) 548- 5600

About Congregation Neve Shalom
For 75 years, Congregation Neve Shalom (http://www.neveshalom.net) has been providing religious services and Jewish Education for its Conservative Egalitarian members. Neve Shalom maintains a vibrantly active and welcoming community with educational programs, religious services and lay leadership.   Neve Shalom's annual Suzy Schwartz Concert, and Book and Author Events are well-known to surrounding residents for their ability to draw well-known and famous performers, authors, and lecturers.

Congregation Neve Shalom is located at 250 Grove Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840.  Phone:  (732) 548- 2238

For More information about “They Changed Broadway” call (732) 548-2238 EXT. 24 or visit www.theychangedbroadway.blogspot.com.

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Congregation Neve Shalom (www.neveshalom.net) provides religious services and Jewish Education for its Conservative Egalitarian members including educational programs and religious services.

250 Grove Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Phone: (732) 548- 2238