Program Description This leading lady of theater, film and Boradway graces the Kleinhans stage for an evening of music and romance. Romantic favorites include Love Walked In, The
Nearness of You, My Heart Will Go On, Cheek to Cheek and more. Artist Profile Maureen McGovern- Her career spans nearly 35 years and includes recordings, concerts, Broadway, theater,
films, television, radio and composing. Maureen returned to Broadway's 2005 season, originating her Drama Desk nominated role of 'Marmee' in Little Women, The Musicaland reprised her role as
'Marmee' in the first Broadway National Tour [2005-2006] of Little Women. Maureen made her debut as 'Mabel' in The Pirates of Penzance, starred as 'Luisa' in Nine
with Raul Julia, and as 'Polly Peachum' in The 3 Penny Operawith Sting. Critics and audiences alike were delighted with her definitive portrayal of 'Anna' in the recent Broadway National Tour
of The King and I.She performed in the West Coast Premiere of William Finn's Elegies
at the Canon Theatre. Maureen starred as 'Countess Aurelia' in the historic revival of the Jerry Herman musical Dear World (an adaptation of The Madwoman of Chaillot) at The
Sundance Institute Theatre and appeared in the Boston World Premiere of Letters from 'Nam, originating the role of 'Eleanor Bridges.' She starred as 'Mary Turner' in Of Thee I Sing
for the 'Reprise' series at UCLA's Freud Playhouse and also at The Kennedy Center and BAM in tandem with Let 'Em Eat Cake! Maureen has also starred in productions of
The Sound ofMusic, South Pacific, Guys & Dolls(playing both 'Sarah' and 'Adelaide'), and I Do, I Do. Maureen's children's musical, The Bengal Tiger's Ball,
had its East Coast Premiere in 1999. Maureen wrote the music, co-created and also starred in the production. Her recording career began with a #1 chart topping, Academy Award winning Gold Record
"The Morning After" from The Poseidon Adventure, for which she received a "Best New Artist" Grammy nomination, followed by the Oscar winning Gold Record
"We May Never Love Like This Again" from The Towering Inferno, "Can You Read My Mind?" from Superman and "Different Worlds"from the TV series, Angie.
Maureen has recorded more than 25 albums, including songwriter tributes to George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Richard Rodgers and Alan & Marilyn Bergman. She received her second Grammy nomination in 1999 for her CD,
The Pleasure of His Company. Maureen is featured singing "This Is Just The Day"on the Grammy winning, "Best Musical Recording for Children" CD/DVD, "Songs
from the Neighborhood: The Music of Mister Rogers." Maureen's current releases, Help is On the Way (in partnership with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids) and
Works of Heart, songs of hope featuring a newly recorded 30th Anniversary version of "The Morning After" launched the
Maureen McGovern "Works of Heart" Foundation for Music and Healing
to address the emotional and inspirational needs of patients and caregivers. Ms. McGovern is a National Board Member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and an Artist Spokesperson for The American Music Therapy Association.
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Maureen McGovern, My Romance- 
