The Age of Romance Conceived of and written by Karyn Levitt THE NEW MOON Dainty wisp of thistledown On a summer evening You’ll be near some cavalier Dainty wisp of thistledown Vaguer than the mist Magic for maidens to wear When they’re young and fair And want to be kissed Delicate, gossamer charm Is made to be crushed in a lover’s arm About the Show The Age of Romance harkens back to the golden era of early Broadway, musical theatre, and the silver screen. Love and romance abound with music made popular by Gordon McRae, Kathryn Grayson, Nelson Eddie, and Jeanette MacDonald. The Age of Romance is partly inspired by the music of a distant relative of Ms. Levitt’s: Hungarian composer Sigmund Romberg. As a child Romberg studied composition in Hungary and then moved to the United States as a young man. He played the piano in cafés until he began publishing songs, writing music for Broadway, and eventually writing his best-known operettas in the 1920s. Some of his best loved songs, included in the Age of Romance, are from his shows, The New Moon and The Desert Song. The repertoire also includes music by composers Johann Strauss, Victor Herbert, Franz Lehar, Jerome Kern, and Wright and Forrest, with hit songs from Naughty Marietta, The Merry Widow, Roberta, Showboat, and Kismet. The Age of Romance sweeps away you away to a time of courtship, adventure, and twisty plots; of heroes, heroines, and derring-do — all glittering under the starry skies of love. Running time: show length can be tailored to suit venue and audience. Performances ::Carnegie Hall ::Retirement communities throughout New England Demo To listen to songs from the Age of Romance show, click here Testimonial from the Show “Karyn fascinated the audience with her magnificent voice. She was exciting — glowing — full of life. It was truly an unforgettable performance.” --- Freda Lilenfeld, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center