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Deborah Grace Winer, Sheldon Harnick, Rob Fisher, and More Set for 92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists 2015 Season

The series celebrates the work of songwriters.

Sheldon Harnick's To Life! Celebrating 50 Years of Fiddler on the Roof will run from May 30-June 1 as part of 92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists 2015 season.
Sheldon Harnick's To Life! Celebrating 50 Years of Fiddler on the Roof will run from May 30-June 1 as part of 92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists 2015 season.
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The 92nd Street Y has announced the lineup for Lyrics & Lyricists 2015, the American Songbook series' 45th season. Returning artistic directors will include David Loud, Deborah Grace Winer, and the team of Sheldon Harnick and Rob Fisher. Playwright/actor Charles Busch will make his Lyrics & Lyricists debut, and a fifth concert will be announced at a later date.

From January 10-12, David Loud will present A Good Thing Going, which explores the legendary Stephen Sondheim/Harold Prince collaboration. Then, from March 21-23, New York: Songs of the City will celebrate NYC life with tunes by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and more.

Charles Busch's Lyrics & Lyricists debut, Here's to the Girls!: Hollywood's Leading Ladies, will run from May 2-4 and will focus on the likes of Judy Garland and Ginger Rodgers. The final announced concert of the season will be Rob Fisher and Sheldon Harnick's To Life! Celebrating 50 Years of Fiddler on the Roof, running from May 30-June 1.

The season's finale, which has yet to be announced, will run from February 7-9.