I hate even to call "Harmony," which opened on Broadway Monday night, just Barry Manilow's musical. It's written by Bruce Sussman, a labor of love for both men. It's been at least 25 years in the making.
"Harmony" is based on the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a troupe of singers who live
The musical, which features music by Manilow and lyrics and book by his longtime writing partner Bruce Sussman, tells the true story of the German vocal group the Comedian Harmonists.
Following a quarter century of development, a handful of regional productions, and an Off-Broadway premiere, “Harmony,” Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s
Broadway loves a recognizable name, a famous band or singer that can fuel a jukebox musical on nostalgia and familiar tunes. To its credit, Harmony isn't that. If you've heard of the Comedian Harmonists, it's likely that you've either seen Harmony or heard about it.