I am usually a pacer. I go to the balcony to check the sight lines way up there, to check the sound system to see how the balance is. Maury Yeston balancebalconycheck Change image and share on social
The extraordinary thing about Irving Berlin is that he's like the American Mozart! It seems as if his songs were always there. How do you put together songs like 'Always' or 'Cheek To Cheek'? Songs of his are, frankly, perfect. Maury Yeston americanberlincheek share on social
Back in the Stone Age, before there were workshops, it was a very difficult idea to get into musical theatre. Normally, you would be a chorus girl or boy and write something. People would get their start as rehearsal pianists or dance assistants. Maury Yeston ageassistantback share on social
I like the facts. I find them interesting. Maury Yeston factfindinterest Change image and share on social
Not every story in history has a beginning, a middle and an end, but the wreck of the Titanic does. It begins when they leave, in the middle it hits an iceberg, and in the final two hours, the ship sinks. Maury Yeston beginendfinal share on social
Musical theatre is now a worldwide conversation. Maury Yeston conversationmusicaltheatre Change image and share on social
As we get older... I don't know a single person who has devoted their life to musical theatre who hasn't had a couple of misses as well as a bunch of hits. The misses, we learn a great deal from them. Maury Yeston bunchcoupledeal Change image and share on social
I started playing the piano, pretty much on my own, when I was 5, and I started writing music when I was 7. In fact, I won a composition award. It was a crummy little piece, but I won with it. Maury Yeston awardcompositioncrummy Change image and share on social
Rodgers & Hart had a few flops before they clicked. You know, it happens. I don't know anyone who always gets away with everything. Maury Yeston clickflophart Change image and share on social
What you get at the BMI Workshop is the rarest commodity in New York City: Friendly criticism; people who genuinely root for you; and a chance to rewrite your work, try it again, and hone your craft. Maury Yeston bmichancecity Change image and share on social
