Milk and Honey
Original Broadway Cast, 1961 (RCA) Jerry Herman's first Broadway score is surely one of his best, an atmosphere-soaked tour through contemporary Israel in service of a tired soap opera plot. At age 30, Herman was already a melody master. Note his gift for well-judged production numbers (the minor/major-key intricacies of "Independence Day Hora"), stirring title … Continue reading Milk and Honey →