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"Rosenblum is a seriously trained and skilled composer who refuses to take himself seriously — a musical humorist, perhaps.

 

Photo by D. Phelan Photography

He works like a watchmaker, fitting neat details into a tissue of busily interacting parts. Moments of over-arching lyricism are few; instead, a brief phrase will unexpectedly reveal how nicely he has turned it." 

 

– John W. Freeman, Opera News

UP NEXT:
A Very Rosenblum Cabaret @ Green Room 42
Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 7:00 pm

CLICK HERE  for tickets!

Cartoon graphic showing Rosenblum family members who will be performing in a cabaret of original works on September 27.

How many families can boast four songwriters with a combined twelve original musicals? Broadway conductor Joshua Rosenblum (Into the Woods, How the Grinch Stole Christmas) and performer Joanne Lessner (Cyrano – The Musical) are joined by their children, comedy writer and composer Julian Rosenblum and singer/songwriter Phoebe Zara, for an evening of all original songs.

With special guests: Ellis Gage, Amy Hughlett, Sabrina Karlin

cover image from the book CLOSER THAN EVER, showing writing team Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire

"The best biography of a theatrical creative team that I have ever read. The author, Joshua Rosenblum, imparts his knowledge and his acumen to analyze and illuminate the works of David Shire and Richard Maltby: two lifelong friends who have formed a magical creative partnership."

-- Thomas Z. Shepard, Twelve-time Grammy Award-winning Producer

Coming from SUNY Press in 2026:
A VERY UNUSUAL WAY: Maury Yeston and His Singular Path
to Broadway and Beyond

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"Much of Rosenblum's musical vocabulary comes from, or crosses over into, the popular vernacular, with catchy syncopations and lanky, swinging rhythms, but a sign should be posted saying "Watch Out: Keen Intelligence at Work." –John W. Freeman, on Sundry Notes

The Pit Stop Players at Symphony Space

Dress Rehearsal for Die Fledermaus 
at NYU , Iris Cantor Theater

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