Any questions, please call Ellen at 443-622-7490
BROADWAY IS NOW OPEN IN BALTIMORE, MD (AND BEYOND!
Join popular “edutainer” Ellen Katz as she presents her terrifically entertaining and educational programs about Broadway Supermusicals. She zooms from her “Broadway Zoom Room” the wonderful stories and songs of iconic musicals telling the fascinating stories of their creations. She uses a Broadway backdrop and appears in colorful costumes that connect you “virtually” to her Broadway adventure. There are ample opportunities “come as you are” and to sing and dance along with these joyful presentations. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 4436227490
SPRING-SUMMER, 2021
Myerberg Senior Center, Baltimore, MD.
To register Call: Jennifer Osterweil, 443-963-1449 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
All Fridays, 10:30-Noon
April 9, 16, 23, 30, June 7, 14, 28, June 4—EIGHT SESSIONS
BROADWAY BEGINS-1890-1920
Get your ticket to the world of Broadway musicals! From 1890-1920, immigrants flocked to the United States. Many of them had extraordinary talent and found their way into the theatres of lower Manhattan and then to the new theatre district called “Times Square”.
We will briefly review the early entertainment venues as minstrels, operetta and vaudeville which preceded the musical. Then we shall launch into the lives and careers of the greatest names in show business who created “Broadway”. We’ll explore the life and career of Florenz Ziegfeld who glorified the American woman in his spectacular Ziegfeld Follies. We’ll see the Follies come to life via film clips of the dancers and historic scenes. We’ll delight in performances by Fanny Brice, Will Rogers, and Eddie Cantor.
We will also learn about the first composers and lyricists for Broadway including Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan, and Jerome Kern. We will see their productions via film and hear their music via audios and live performance by our teacher. This eight-week course will be an opportunity for an exciting entertainment experience. Please join in.
UPCOMING CLASSES:-June 11-Chorus Line, June 18-Hairspray, June 25-West Side Story, July 9-Wicked
Community College of Baltimore County-
- Tuesday, March 3, 2021-10:30 to noon-“The Life and Career of Pop Diva Carole King”, To register contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Tuesday, April 27, 2021-10:30 am “The Life and Career of Pop Diva, Bette Midler” contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Friday, May 21, 2021-10:30 “Hamilton”-America’s Amazing Musical”-contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Monday, June 21, 2021-10:30 –“Chicago”-contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Tuesday, August 3, 2021 10:30-12:00-“The Films and Iconic Career of Barbra Streisand” Part 11. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
OSHER, Life Long Learning, Towson University
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4 Wednesdays, 1:00-2:15 PM, April 7, 14, 21, 28
“THREE POP DIVAS”-Barbra Streisand, Carole King and Bette Midler
From her “Broadway Zoom Room”, Ellen will deliciously edutain you with the amazing stories of these three pop divas whose multifaceted roles as singers, composers, actresses, activists and philanthropists have been extraordinary.
You will be enriched and educated by highlights of their musical careers spanning fifty years. How did they break into show business and what personal attributes have taken them to the top?
You’ll delight in their memorable performances from TV, films, and Broadway. Enjoy Streisand performing “People” and “The Way We Were”, “Yentl”, and “Dolly”. Two sessions on Barbra
Did you know that Bette Midler was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii? Savor her renditions of “The Wind Beneath My Wings” and “From A Distance”.
Carole King is one of the most popular composer divas and has gained even more popularity since “Beautiful”, her biography on Broadway. Join in as she sings “You’ve Got A Friend”, “So Far Away” and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”
The stories and songs from our divas will delight you emotionally and artistically.
Please join in--You’re in for a real treat!
SPICE-BALTIMORE, MD.
HAR SINAI AND OHEB SHALOM CONGREGATIONS, CONTACT SHERRI BELL TO REGISTER-410-303-2483
Coming Spring, 2021, Four Fun Musicals, Mondays, 10:30-12:00
May 3,10,17,24 “Wicked”, “Chorus Line”, “Hairspray”, “West Side Story”
BETH EL CONGREGATION-
BALTIMORE, MD TO REGISTER, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
COMING SPRING: THREE POP DIVAS, MAY 20, 27, JUNE 3, 10, Thursdays, 1:30-3 PM.
“THREE POP DIVAS”-Barbra Streisand, Carole King and Bette Midler
From her “Broadway Zoom Room”, Ellen will deliciously edutain you with the amazing stories of these three pop divas whose multifaceted roles as singers, composers, actresses, activists and philanthropists have been extraordinary.
You will be enriched and educated by highlights of their musical careers spanning fifty years. How did they break into show business and what personal attributes have taken them to the top?
You’ll delight in their memorable performances from TV, films, and Broadway. Enjoy Streisand performing “People” and “The Way We Were”, “Yentl”, and “Dolly”. Two sessions on Barbra
Did you know that Bette Midler was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii? Savor her renditions of “The Wind Beneath My Wings” and “From A Distance”.
Carole King is one of the most popular composer divas and has gained even more popularity since “Beautiful”, her biography on Broadway. Join in as she sings “You’ve Got A Friend”, “So Far Away” and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”
The stories and songs from our divas will delight you emotionally and artistically. Please join in--You’re in for a real treat!
OASIS-GAITHERSBURG, MD,
TO REGISTER This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FOUR FABULOUS AND FUN MUSICALS
Thursday, April 1, 2021-La Cage Aux Folles
Thursday, April 8, 2021-Hello Dolly
Thursday, April 15, 2021-Chicago
Thursday, April 22, 2021-Momma Mia
Great musicals, the background stories and Ellen Katz in costume from her Zoom Room
Other Programs:
- Sunday, April 11, 2021-Beth El Seniors-“Fiddler on the Roof”-3:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 19, 2021-“My Fair Lady”-7:15 pm Park Towers West
- Wednesday, April 7, 2021-Leisure World, Silver Spring Maryland, The Life and Career of Barbra Streisand- 10:30 AM