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Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) (see also: "Sherman Brothers") is an Academy Award-winning American songwriter who specializes in musical films with his brother Richard M. Sherman. Some of Sherman's best known writing includes the songs from Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Slipper and the Rose and the theme park song, "It's a Small World (after all)". He is also known for his work as a painter. December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters who specialize in musical film. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... A musical film belongs to a film genre that features songs, sung by the actors, interwoven into the narrative. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters, who specialize in musical film. ... Mary Poppins is the central character in a series of childrens books written by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard, which were subsequently adapted for film and for the stage. ... The Jungle Book is the nineteenth animated feature in the Disney animated features canon. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1964). ... The Slipper and the Rose (1976) (143 min) is a British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. ... Theme Park is a simulation computer game designed by Bullfrog Productions, released in 1994, in which the player designs and operates an amusement park. ... ...

Robert B. Sherman
Robert B. Sherman (2002)
Robert B. Sherman (2002)
Background information
Born December 19, 1925
Origin New York City, New York,USA
Occupation(s) songwriter, screenwriter, publisher

Contents

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Early life

Robert B. Sherman was born in December 19, 1925 in New York City. His parents, Rosa (pronounced: "Rose") & Al Sherman paid Robert's delivery costs with a royalty check which had arrived that day. The title of the song which covered the hospital bill was "Save Your Sorrow". Al Sherman became a well known Tin Pan Alley songwriter. December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nickname: Big Apple, City that never Sleeps Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area    - City 1,214. ... Al Sherman was an important Jewish-American, Tin Pan Alley songwriter from the first half of the twentieth century. ... Al Sherman was an important Jewish-American, Tin Pan Alley songwriter from the first half of the twentieth century. ... Tin Pan Alley was the name given to the collection of New York City-centered music publishers and songwriters who dominated the popular music of the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century. ...


As a youth, Robert Sherman excelled in intellectual pursuits, taking up the violin and piano, painting and writing poetry. Following seven years of frequent cross-country moves, the Shermans finally settled down in Beverly Hills, California. Throughout his years at Beverly Hills High School, he wrote and produced radio and stage programs for which he won much acclaim. At sixteen, he wrote a stage play entitled, Armistice and Dedication Day which earned thousands of dollars for War Bonds and a special citation from the War Department. For other uses, see: Beverly Hills (disambiguation). ... This article is becoming very long. ... Beverly Hills High School (usually abbreviated as Beverly or rarely as BHHS) is the only major public high school in Beverly Hills, California. ... The stage play Armistice and Dedication Day was written by (then future) Academy Award winning songwriter, Robert B. Sherman. ... Categories: Stub ... War Department may refer to the military establishments of several different countries: British War Department Confederate War Department United States Department of War, under the leadership of the United States Secretary of War (until 1947) See also: defense minister This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists...


World War II

In 1943, Sherman obtained permission from his parents to join the army a year early, at age 17. In early April 1945, he led half a squad of men into Dachau concentration camp, the first Allied troops to enter the camp after it had been evacuated by the fleeing German military only hours earlier. On April 12, 1945, the day President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died, Sherman was shot in the knee forcing him to walk with a cane ever since. For his service to his country, he received two Battle Stars, a Combat Infantryman Badge and a Good Conduct Medal. Memorial at the camp, 1997. ... When spelt with a capital A, Allies usually denotes the countries who fought together against the Central Powers in World War I (see Triple Entente) or those who fought against the Axis Powers in World War II. For more information, see the related articles: Allies of World War I and... April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... 1945 (MCMVL) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ... Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States (1861-1865) The majority of this article is about heads of states. ... Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882–April 12, 1945), 32nd President of the United States, the longest-serving holder of the office and the only man to be elected President more than twice, was one of the central figures of 20th century history. ... The Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) is an award of the United States Army which is presented to those officers, warrant officers and enlisted soldiers, in the grade of Colonel and below, who participate in active ground combat while assigned as a member of an infantry or special forces unit, brigade... The Good Conduct Medal is one of the oldest military decorations of the United States military. ...


During his recuperation in Taunton and Bournemouth England, Sherman was awarded the Purple Heart medal. While still rehabilitating, Sherman first became curious about British culture, reading anything he could find on the subject. Once back on his feet, Sherman met and became friends with many British people, attaining first hand knowledge of the United Kingdom, her customs and people. Years later, Sherman credited this time in his life as the origin of his fascination with England, believing that it proved an invaluable resource to his songwriting career. Many of his best-known works center around English stories, authors and subject matter. Statistics Population: 58,241 Ordnance Survey OS grid reference: ST228250 Administration District: Taunton Deane Shire county: Somerset Region: South West England Constituent country: England Sovereign state: United Kingdom Other Ceremonial county: Somerset Historic county: Somerset Services Police force: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Ambulance service: South Western Post office and telephone... Bournemouth is a large resort town on the south coast of England. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ... For the plant genus, see Purpleheart. ...


Education

On his return to the United States, Sherman attended Bard College in upstate New York where he majored in English Literature and Painting. At Bard he completed his first two novels entitled, The Best Estate and Music, Candy and Painted Eggs. He graduated in the class of 1949. For other meanings of the word Bard, see Bard (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ...


Songwriting career

(Left to right) Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman and Walt Disney sing "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" (1964)
(Left to right) Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman and Walt Disney sing "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" (1964)

Within two years, Sherman and his brother Richard began writing songs together on a challenge from their father. In 1953, Robert married Joyce Sasner, which helped to moderate what had become his wildly bohemian lifestyle in the years following the war. Image File history File links Shermans042. ... Image File history File links Shermans042. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters, who specialize in musical film. ... Walter Elias Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966), was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, and philanthropist. ... Theres a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow is the theme to two Disney attractions, Walt Disneys Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World (formerly at Disneyland) and Innoventions at Disneyland. ...


In 1958, Sherman founded the music publishing company, Music World Corporation, which later enjoyed a landmark relationship with Disney's BMI publishing arm, Wonderland Music Company. That same year, the Sherman Brothers had their first "Top Ten" hit with "Tall Paul", sung by Mouseketeer, Annette Funicello. The success of this song yielded the attention of Walt Disney who eventually hired the Sherman Brothers as Staff Songwriters for Walt Disney Studios. Music World Corporation was established on January 8, 1958 in the state of California by Academy Award winning songwriter Robert B. Sherman who is both the companys founder and its current president. ... BMI can mean one of the following: Body mass index - a measurement of ideal weight range Broadcast Music Incorporated - a music-related organization BMI British Midland - a UK airline founded to serve Great Britains midland regions. ... Wonderland Music Company, Inc. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters who specialize in musical film. ... Top Ten is a generic term used to indicate the ten items that are best, worst, or otherwise notable according to some criteria. ... Tall Paul was a seminal song in both the careers of Annette Funicello and the Sherman Brothers. ... Annette Funicello on The Mickey Mouse Club The Mickey Mouse Club was a very long-running variety television series in the 1950s, produced and televised by the Walt Disney Studios, featuring a regular but ever-changing cast of teenage performers, of which the most popular was Annette Funicello. ... Funicello on the Mickey Mouse Club. ... Walter Elias Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966), was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, and philanthropist. ... The Walt Disney Studios refers to several different entities and locations associated with The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Studios is one of the media empires four main operating units. ...


While at Disney, the Sherman Brothers wrote what is perhaps their best-loved song: It's a Small World (after all) for the 1964 New York World's Fair. Since then, "Small World" has become the most translated and performed song on earth. ... View of the New York Worlds Fair 1964/1965 as seen from the observation towers of the New York State pavilion. ... ...


In 1965, the Sherman Brothers won 2 Academy Awards for Mary Poppins (1964), which includes the songs "Feed The Birds", "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and the Oscar winner, "Chim Chim Cher-ee". Since Mary Poppins' premiere, Robert B. Sherman has subsequently earned 9 Academy Award nominations, 2 Grammy Awards, 4 Grammy Award nominations and an incredible 23 gold and platinum albums. The references in this article would be clearer with a different and/or consistent style of citation, footnoting or external linking. ... Mary Poppins is the central character in a series of childrens books written by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard, which were subsequently adapted for film and for the stage. ... Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag) is a song written by the Sherman Brothers (Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman) and featured in the 1964 motion picture Mary Poppins. ... Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is the 34-lettered song title from the 1964 Walt Disney film Mary Poppins. ... Chim Chim Cher-ee is the Oscar winning song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical motion picture. ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music...


Robert and Richard Sherman worked directly for Walt Disney until Disney's death in 1966. Since leaving the company, the brothers have worked freelance as songwriters on scores of motion pictures, television shows, theme park exhibits and stage musicals.


Their first non-Disney assignment came with Albert R. Broccoli's motion picture production Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 1968 which garnered the brothers their third Academy Award Nomination. Albert Romolo Broccoli (April 5, 1909–June 27, 1996) known to millions of movie fans as Cubby Broccoli (a nickname used by a cousin), produced more than forty movies, but will be remembered by most for his contribution to one of the most successful film franchises in history, James Bond. ... This article is about the musical film. ...


In 1973, the Sherman Brothers made history by becoming the only Americans ever to win First Prize at the Moscow Film Festival for Tom Sawyer for which they also authored the screenplay. Moscow International Film Festival, or MIFF is the second oldest festival in the world, after the Venice Film Festival. ... Tom Sawyer (1973 film/I) was a popular film version of the Mark Twain boyhood adventure story, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. ...


The Slipper and the Rose, was picked to be the Royal Command Performance of the year and was attended by Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. A modern musical adaptation of the classic Cinderella story, Slipper also features both song-score and screenplay by the Sherman Brothers. That same year the Sherman Brothers received their star on the Hollywood "Walk of Fame" directly across from the Chinese Theater. The Slipper and the Rose (1976) (143 min) is a British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. ... The Royal Command Performance is an annual music festival event, originally first staged in the Palace Theatre in 1912, in front of King George V and Queen Mary. ... Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Elizabeth Angela Marguerite; later Queen Elizabeth; 4 August 1900 – 30 March 2002) was the Queen Consort of King George VI from 1936 until his death in 1952. ... The term Queen Mother is a title often held by the mother of a reigning monarch. ... A screenplay or script is a blueprint for producing a motion picture. ... A Walk of Fame is a public installation which honours celebrities by embedding star-shaped tiles bearing the names of famous people in a sidewalk. ... Graumans Chinese Theater Graumans Chinese Theatre, at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood is a world-famous movie palace that opened in 1927 and has since become one of Southern Californias most recognizable and visited landmarks. ...


Their numerous other Disney and Non-Disney top box office film credits include The Jungle Book (1967), The Aristocats (1970), The Parent Trap (1961), The Parent Trap (1998), Charlotte's Web (1973) , The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977), Snoopy Come Home (1972), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971 and Little Nemo: Adventures In Slumberland (1992). The Jungle Book is the nineteenth animated feature in the Disney animated features canon. ... The Aristocats is the twentieth animated feature in the Disney animated features canon, released in 1970 from the Walt Disney studio. ... The Parent Trap is the title of a movie by Walt Disney Productions Corporation which was made twice, first in 1961 and a remake made in 1998. ... Charlottes Web book cover Charlottes Web is a childrens book by acclaimed American author E. B. White, first published in 1952. ... The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a full-length animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions and first released on March 11, 1977. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a 1971 musical film produced by Walt Disney Productions, which combines live action and animation; it premiered on October 7, 1971. ...

(Left to right) Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman on the cover of the 1991 publication: The Sherman Brothers Songbook, published by Hal Leonard Music.
(Left to right) Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman on the cover of the 1991 publication: The Sherman Brothers Songbook, published by Hal Leonard Music.

Outside the motion picture realm, their Tony nominated smash hit, Over Here! (1974) was the biggest-grossing original Broadway Musical of that year. The Sherman Brothers have also written numerous top selling songs including "You're Sixteen" which holds the distinction of reaching Billboard's #1 spot twice; first with Johnny Burnette in 1960 and then with Ringo Starr fourteen years later. Other top-ten hits include, "Pineapple Princess", "Let's Get Together" and more. Image File history File links Sherman_Brothers_Songbook. ... Image File history File links Sherman_Brothers_Songbook. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters, who specialize in musical film. ... Over Here! is a musical with music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman and a book by Will Holt. ... Youre Sixteen, a song written by the Sherman Brothers (Robert B. Sherman & Richard M. Sherman); unique in pop history, having reached #1 twice in the United States; first in 1960 with Rockabilly singer Johnny Burnette and then fourteen years later with Ringo Starr; the latter performance rejoining Ringo Starr... Johnny Burnette was a Rockabilly pioneer in Memphis, Tennessee and with his older brother Dorsey Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison was one of the founder members of The Rock and Roll Trio. ... Richard Starkey, MBE (born July 7, 1940), known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is a popular English musician, singer, and actor, best known as the drummer for The Beatles. ...


In 2000, the Sherman Brothers wrote the song score for Disney's blockbuster film: The Tigger Movie (2000). This film marked the brothers' first major motion picture for the Disney company in over twenty eight years. The Tigger Movie film poster The Tigger Movie is a 2000 film produced by The Walt Disney Company and directed by Jun Falkenstein. ...


In 2002, Chitty hit the London stage and received rave revues. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is currently the most successful stage show ever produced at the London Palladium boasting the longest run in that century old theatre's history. In early 2005 a second Chitty company premiered on Broadway (New York City) at the Hilton Theatre. The Sherman Brothers wrote an additional six songs specifically for the new stage productions. Chitty the Musical is a stage musical based on the story Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming and the 1968 film. ... The London Palladium in 2004 The London Palladium is one of the most famous of Londons West End theatres. ...


In 2002, Sherman moved from Beverly Hills to London, England where he continues to write and paint.


In 2003, four Sherman Brothers' musicals ranked in the "Top 10 Favorite Children's Films of All Time" in a (British) nationwide poll reported by the BBC. The Jungle Book (1967)_ranked at #7, Mary Poppins (1964) ranked at #8, The Aristocats (1970) ranked at #9 and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968) topped the list at #1.


A new Disney and Cameron Mackintosh production of Mary Poppins: The Stage Musical made its world premier at the Prince Edward Theatre in December 2004 and features the Sherman Brothers classic songs. The Walt Disney Company (most commonly known as Disney) (NYSE: DIS) is one of the largest media and entertainment corporations in the world. ... Sir Cameron Mackintosh (born 17 October 1946 in Enfield) is a successful British theatrical producer. ... Mary Poppins is the central character in a series of childrens books written by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard, which were subsequently adapted for film and for the stage. ... The Prince Edward Theatre is a theatre situated on Old Compton Street, just north of Leicester Square in the West End of London. ...


In June 2005, Robert B. Sherman was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. Also in June 2005, a tribute was paid to Robert B. Sherman at the Théâtre de Vevey in Switzerland by the Ballet Romand. Chitty will be commencing its full UK tour in December 2005.


In 2005, Robert Sherman completed an autobiographical novel entitled Moose.


Painting

Robert Sherman dedicating a giclée of his painting, "Sacrifice" (Behind) to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London in 2004. Present at the dedication was Dr. Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
Robert Sherman dedicating a giclée of his painting, "Sacrifice" (Behind) to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London in 2004. Present at the dedication was Dr. Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire and Commonwealth.

A lesser known aspect of Sherman's life is his painting which he has done since 1941 and kept private (except from his family and close friends) until 2002. Sherman studied painting while attending Bard College, receiving a double degree in both Painting and English Literature. Sherman has worked in various visual arts media, including clay and metal sculpture, but his main focus was oil painting throughout the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He switched to acrylics in the mid 1960s, and has painted in that medium ever since. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (611x737, 132 KB) Robert B. Sherman at the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London, England dedicating his painting Sacrifice (phot taken: 2004) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (611x737, 132 KB) Robert B. Sherman at the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London, England dedicating his painting Sacrifice (phot taken: 2004) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... The Western Marble Arch Synagogue was founded 1761. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom(coming from Roman Londinium ). An important settlement for around two millennia, London is today one of the worlds most important business and financial centres, [1] and its involvement in politics, culture, education, entertainment, media, fashion, sport and... Sir Jonathan Henry Sacks (born 1948, London) is the Chief Rabbi of the United Synagogue, the United Kingdoms main body of Orthodox synagogues. ... // Chief rabbi is a title given in several countries to the recognised religious leader of that countrys Jewish community. ... For other meanings of the word Bard, see Bard (disambiguation). ... The Mona Lisa is one of the most recognizable artistic paintings in the Western world. ... The term English literature refers to literature written in the English language, including literature composed in English by writers not necessarily from England; Joseph Conrad was Polish, Robert Burns was Scottish, James Joyce was Irish, Edgar Allan Poe was American, Salman Rushdie is Indian. ...


In April 2002, an exhibition of Sherman's paintings was held in London, England, at Thompsons' Gallery on Marylebone High Street. This marked the first public exhibition of his paintings since he started painting in 1941. The London Exhibition was widely covered by TV, radio and printed press. Sherman subsequently enjoyed a succession of successful art exhibitions in Florida and California with the sale of many Limited Edition giclée prints of his work on both paper and canvas. Giclée is the use of the ink-jet printing process for making fine art large format digital images. ...


Marriage & family

Sherman married Joyce Ruth (Sasner) Sherman on September 27, 1953. Joyce and Robert had four children named Laurie, Jeff, Tracy and Robbie. Joyce Sherman died on October 16, 2001. September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years). ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...


Recent achievements

In 2000, the Sherman Brothers wrote the award winning score to The Tigger Movie which achieved number one status in both theatrical box office and video sales. The Tigger Movie film poster The Tigger Movie is a 2000 film produced by The Walt Disney Company and directed by Jun Falkenstein. ...

ORIGINAL LONDON CAST - "JANES & MICHAELS". Left to right (FRONT): Poppy Lee Friar, Jack Montgomery, Perry Millward, Harry Stott, Ben Watton, Jake Catterall, Nicola, Bowman. Left to right (BACK): Charlotte Spencer, Faye Spittlehouse, Carrie Fletcher, Robert B. Sherman. (Photo Date: 19 July 2004)
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ORIGINAL LONDON CAST - "JANES & MICHAELS". Left to right (FRONT): Poppy Lee Friar, Jack Montgomery, Perry Millward, Harry Stott, Ben Watton, Jake Catterall, Nicola, Bowman. Left to right (BACK): Charlotte Spencer, Faye Spittlehouse, Carrie Fletcher, Robert B. Sherman. (Photo Date: 19 July 2004)

The Sherman Brothers' classic motion picture, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was adapted into a London West End Musical in 2002 and premiered at the London Palladium on April 16, 2002 featuring many new songs and a reworked score by both Sherman Brothers. It was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Musical. The Sherman Brothers each received the "Musical Theatre Award" from the Variety Club of Great Britain that year as well for Chitty. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 625 KB) Summary (2004) Songwriter Robert B. Sherman attending a rehearsal with the Original London casts Janes and Michaels. Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 625 KB) Summary (2004) Songwriter Robert B. Sherman attending a rehearsal with the Original London casts Janes and Michaels. Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Perry Millward (born in Sidcup, Kent[1]) is a British child actor primarily known for his work on stage (especially in Londons West End), although he also has a few television credits. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1964). ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom(coming from Roman Londinium ). An important settlement for around two millennia, London is today one of the worlds most important business and financial centres, [1] and its involvement in politics, culture, education, entertainment, media, fashion, sport and... // West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre in London, or sometimes more specifically for shows staged in the large theatres of Londons Theatreland . Along with New Yorks Broadway Theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of theatre in the... The Fantasticks was the longest-running musical in history. ... The London Palladium in 2004 The London Palladium is one of the most famous of Londons West End theatres. ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The Laurence Olivier Awards, previously known as The Society of West End Theatre Awards, were renamed in honour of British actor Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier in 1984, having first been established in 1976. ...


Chitty finished a record breaking, three and a half year run at the Palladium becoming the longest running show in the theatre's century long history. 2004 saw the premiere of Mary Poppins on the stage. In 2005, Poppins was nominated for nine Olivier Awards. In 2005 Chitty went to Broadway and was nominated for 9 Tonys and also began its nation wide (UK) tour. Mary Poppins is the central character in a series of childrens books written by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard, which were subsequently adapted for film and for the stage. ... The Laurence Olivier Awards, previously known as The Society of West End Theatre Awards, were renamed in honour of British actor Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier in 1984, having first been established in 1976. ... What is popularly called the Tony Award® but is formally the Antoinette Perry Award is an annual American award celebrating achievements in theater, including musical theater. ...


On June 9, 2005, Sherman was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame alongside Bill Withers, Steve Cropper, John Fogerty, Isaac Hayes, David Porter and his brother, Richard M. Sherman. June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Songwriters Hall of Fame is an arm of the National Academy of Popular Music. ... Bill Withers (born July 4, 1938 in Slab Fork, West Virginia) is an American singer-songwriter who performed and recorded from the late 1960s until the mid 1980s. ... Steve The Colonel Cropper (born Stephen Lee Cropper, on October 21, 1941) is a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and soul musician. ... John Fogerty in Stockholm Globe Arena 2005. ... Isaac Hayes performs at the International Amphitheater in Chicago as part of the annual PUSH `Black Expo`, October 1973 Isaac Lee Hayes (born August 20, 1942, in Covington, Tennessee, United States) is an actor, and influential soul singer, songwriter, musician and arranger. ... David Porter (February 1, 1780 – March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy and later the commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters, who specialize in musical film. ...


In 2006, Sherman began preproduction on the film project Inkas the Ramferinkas and on November 16, 2006, Mary Poppins is scheduled to premiere on Broadway in the same theatre where the Lion King currently plays. November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mary Poppins is the central character in a series of childrens books written by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard, which were subsequently adapted for film and for the stage. ...


Major motion picture scores

Wikibooks has more about this subject: The Sword in the Stone This article is about the novel. ... Mary Poppins is a 1964] feature film based on the Mary Poppins series of childrens books written by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard. ... The Happiest Millionaire is a 1967 musical film, based upon the true story of Philadelphia millionaire Anthony J. Drexel Biddle. ... The Jungle Book is the nineteenth animated feature in the Disney animated features canon. ... The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band is a 1968 film based on the novel Nebraska by Laura Bower Van Nuys. ... This article is about the musical film. ... The Aristocats is the twentieth animated feature in the Disney animated features canon, released in 1970 from the Walt Disney studio. ... Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a 1971 musical film produced by Walt Disney Productions, which combines live action and animation; it premiered on October 7, 1971. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Charlottes Web Charlottes Web, a childrens book by E. B. White, was adapted into an animated, musical film by Hanna-Barbera Productions and Sagittarius Productions in 1973. ... Tom Sawyer was a popular 1973 film version of the Mark Twain boyhood adventure story. ... Huckleberry Finn is a musical film version of the Mark Twain boyhood adventure story, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. ... The Slipper and the Rose (1976) (143 min) is a British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. ... The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a full-length animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions and first released on March 11, 1977. ... The Magic of Lassie was produced by The Wrather Corporation in 1978. ... Magic Journeys was the first 3D movie created by Walt Disney Imagineering for a Disney theme park. ... Winnie The Pooh and a Day for Eeyore is a Disney Winnie the Pooh animated short released on March 11, 1983. ... The Mighty Kong was a 1998 animated adaptation of the classic King Kong story. ... The Tigger Movie film poster The Tigger Movie is a 2000 film produced by The Walt Disney Company and directed by Jun Falkenstein. ...

Motion picture screenplays

Mary Poppins is the central character in a series of childrens books written by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard, which were subsequently adapted for film and for the stage. ... Tom Sawyer was a popular 1973 film version of the Mark Twain boyhood adventure story. ... Huckleberry Finn is a musical film version of the Mark Twain boyhood adventure story, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. ... The Slipper and the Rose (1976) (143 min) is a British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. ... The Magic of Lassie was produced by The Wrather Corporation in 1978. ... The Story of Ferdinand (1936) is a childrens book by American writer Munro Leaf, his best-known work. ...

Stage musicals

Victory Canteen is a musical comedy play with script by Milt Larsen and Bobby Lauher and song score by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... Over Here! is a musical with music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman and a book by Will Holt. ... Busker Alley was a musical by the Sherman Brothers, who wrote the scores to some of the Disney movies like Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book. ... Chitty the Musical is a stage musical based on the story Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming and the 1968 film produced by Cubby Broccoli. ... Mary Poppins is the central character in a series of childrens books written by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard, which were subsequently adapted for film and for the stage. ... Chitty the Musical is a stage musical based on the story Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming and the 1968 film produced by Cubby Broccoli. ... Chitty the Musical is a stage musical based on the story Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming and the 1968 film produced by Cubby Broccoli. ... Mary Poppins is the central character in a series of childrens books written by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard, which were subsequently adapted for film and for the stage. ...

Theme park songs

Theres a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow is the theme to two Disney attractions, Walt Disneys Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World (formerly at Disneyland) and Innoventions at Disneyland. ... Walt Disneys Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom. ... Adventure Thru Inner Space, presented by Monsanto, was an attraction in Disneylands Tomorrowland, using Disneys Omnimover. ... Adventure Thru Inner Space, presented by Monsanto, was an attraction in Disneylands Tomorrowland, using Disneys Omnimover. ... The glass pyramids of the Imagination! Pavilion (which was named after the alternative title of the One Little Spark song. ... Journey Into Imagination is an attraction which is contained within The Imagination! Pavilion at the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World and opened on March 5, 1983. ... Meeting Tiger Poohs dream The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is an attraction at the Magic Kingdom park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; the Disneyland park in Anaheim, California, USA; the Hong Kong Disneyland park in China; and the Tokyo Disneyland park in Japan as Poohs... its a small world ( lowercase and quoted) is currently an attraction at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland Park, and Disneyland Paris. ... There have been two Worlds fairs in New York City: 1939 New York Worlds Fair ( 1939- 1940) at Flushing Meadows in Queens gave us Futurama, the Trylon, and Perisphere. ... CommuniCore at EPCOT Center in Walt Disney World, Florida, was the ever-changing Science and Technology pavilion housed in two semi-circular builings behind Spaceship Earth at the heart of Future World, CommuniCore East and West. ... Epcot is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. ... Rocket Rods leaving the launch platform. ... The glass pyramids of the Imagination! Pavilion house various attractions, all related to the theme of imagination. Makin Memories is the presentation and song which proceeded the Magic Journeys film presentation at the Imagination! pavillion at EPCOT in the early 1980s. ... Magic Journeys was the first 3D movie created by Walt Disney Imagineering for a Disney theme park. ... This article is about Walt Disneys Enchanted Tiki Room an attraction at Disneyland park. ... This article is about Walt Disneys Enchanted Tiki Room an attraction at Disneyland park. ... // Meet the World Meet the World was an attraction at Tokyo Disneyland, in Tomorrowland. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ...

See also

Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) and Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) are Academy Award-winning American songwriters who specialize in musical film. ... The stage play Armistice and Dedication Day was written by (then future) Academy Award winning songwriter, Robert B. Sherman. ...

Literary Sources

  • Sherman, Robert B. Walt's Time: from before to beyond. Santa Clarita: Camphor Tree Publishers, 1998.
  • Greene, Kathrine and Richard. "Inside The Dream: The Personal Story of Walt Disney". New York: Disney Editions, 2001.
  • Peterson, Monique. Disney's The Little Big Book of Pooh. New York: Disney Editions, 2002.

Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) (see also: Sherman Brothers) is an Academy Award-winning American songwriter who specializes in musical films with his brother Richard M. Sherman. ...

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