Irish Arts Center presents
in association with Glucksman Ireland House NYU, Center for Jewish History,
American Irish Historical Society, Consulate General of Ireland, and Museum of Jewish Heritage
If It Wasn't For the Irish and the Jews:
A Tribute to Irish and Jewish Influences
on Vaudeville and Tin Pan Alley
Saturday, October 24th at 8pm
at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street
featuring an all-star cast of musicians including:
Mick Moloney, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, Liz Hanley, String Quartet featuring Dana Lyn, Kerith Spencer-Shapiro, John Roberts, Billy McComiskey, Susan McKeown, Donna Long, Niall O'Leary, Jerry O'Sullivan, The Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra and Special Guests
Directed and Hosted by Mick Moloney
Regularly priced:
Tier 1: $45
Tier 2: $35
Student price: $25 with valid student ID, Tier 2 only
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Famous for the music of Joplin and Berlin, Waller and Cohan, Tin Pan Alley also generated such Irish favorites as "Sweet Rosie O'Grady" and "'Twas Only an Irishman's Dream." In 1912, the songwriting duo William Jerome and Jean Schwartz composed "If It Wasn’t for the Irish and the Jews," a catchy tune that celebrated Irish-Jewish collaborations in all aspects of American life. What wasn't well known, however, is that William Jerome was actually the son of Patrick Flannery, a famine immigrant from County Mayo; Norah Bayes, beloved for her performance of "Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?" was born Norah Goldberg; and Eddie Foy, star of the stage, was actually Edwin Fitzgerald!
Join renowned musician-folklorist Mick Moloney and an all star cast for a one-night-only concert celebration of this charming and unexplored story of good-natured ethnic flux, competition, and cooperation that left a lasting imprint on American popular music. Mick Moloney is Global Distinguished Professor of Music and Irish Studies at New York University's Glucksman Ireland House.
This performance was made possible in part through generous support from the Henry Rosenberg Foundation, Georganne Aldrich Heller, and Culture Ireland, a government agency dedicated to promoting Irish Arts worldwide.
Admission to this event is not included with Glucksman Ireland House membership, but members are invited to take advantage of the above discounts. Please contact Symphony Space via www.symphonyspace.com or (212) 868-5400 for ticketing.