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Richard Foreman
Stanley Silverman and Richard Foreman, 1974
Silverman and Foreman are true innovators; and they hold the future of
music theatre firmly in their talented and mischievous hands.
--John Lahr
Elephant Steps…was the best piece of new music I’ve heard in concert all year.
--New York Magazine
In 1968 Silverman began collaborating with playwright/director Richard Foreman resulting in several works of music-theatre.
Their first work, ELEPHANT STEPS was produced at Tanglewood. In 1970 they found a home at Lyn Austin's Lenox Arts Center/Music Theatre Group. Most of their works were premiered there. DOCTOR SELAVY'S MAGIC THEATRE enjoyed a long run Off Broadway. Their works have been performed internationally.
In 1976 Foreman and Silverman were chosen to direct and conduct a 50th anniversary production of THREE PENNY OPERA produced by Joe Papp at Lincoln Center which was nominated for both TONY and GRAMMY awards.
Their first work, ELEPHANT STEPS was produced at Tanglewood. In 1970 they found a home at Lyn Austin's Lenox Arts Center/Music Theatre Group. Most of their works were premiered there. DOCTOR SELAVY'S MAGIC THEATRE enjoyed a long run Off Broadway. Their works have been performed internationally.
In 1976 Foreman and Silverman were chosen to direct and conduct a 50th anniversary production of THREE PENNY OPERA produced by Joe Papp at Lincoln Center which was nominated for both TONY and GRAMMY awards.
Look for the forthcoming film about Richard Foreman, mindFLUX, which includes a discussion of the Foreman and Silverman collaboration.