In his latest book, The Gentleman Preferred Blondes, film historian Bernard F. Dick looks back at the musicals produced by … More
Category: Music and Dance
Beyond the Legend: Marilyn and Ella Fitzgerald
The friendship between Marilyn and Ella Fitzgerald has inspired plays, children’s books, and even an episode of TV’s Drunk History. … More
A Bumper CD Reissue for the ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ Soundtrack
The Gentlemen Prefer Blondes soundtrack has been reissued on CD by Sepia Records. In addition to the original six-track album … More
Marilyn in Jazz: An ‘Audiobiography’ in Andria
Marilyn in Jazz, a musical tribute, is coming to the Auditorium Monsignor Di Donna this Saturday, October 7, as part … More
Marilyn and the ‘Divas’ at London’s V+A
Marilyn is featured in DIVA, a new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (the V&A), celebrating the power and … More
Marilyn’s Bandmate Brings ‘Some Like It Hot’ to the Eureka Theatre
Some Like It Hot is showing this Saturday, June 17th, at the historic Eureka Theatre in Humboldt County, Northern California … More
Lana Del Rey’s ‘Candy Necklace’ for Marilyn
Singer Lana Del Rey has referenced Marilyn several times in her work, most notably in the ‘National Anthem’ video from … More
Meet the Songwriters Bringing ‘Smash’ to Broadway
Following reports that TV’s Smash is coming to Broadway in 2024, songwriting team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman have discussed … More
Marilyn Brings ‘Niagara’ to the Hague
Niagara is showing at the Filmhuis Den Haag on Saturday, April 8th, and on selected dates through to May 7th, … More
Making ‘WaxTime’ With Marilyn’s Greatest Hits
A new compilation, The Very Best of Marilyn Monroe, has been released on vinyl by the WaxTime label, which also … More
The Marilyn Report 