CD's
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The Source - original music and lyrics from Marty Jabara |
This compilation of new songs showcases the eclectic musicianship and evocative lyrics of songwriter and producer Marty Jabara. Each song is sung by a different singer and features Lynn Coulter, Niki Haris, Mortonette, Jan Roper, Randy Crenshaw, Angela Carole Brown, Linda Hopkins, Sean Holt and Chelsea DiBlasi. Click here to order. | |
Chansons l'amour fou - French chansons  
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This recording features French chansons from the soundtrack of a live program of "Die kleine Meerjungfrau" (Hans Christian Andersen) from the international duo Ball & Jabara (Franziska Ball and Marty Jabara).
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Hildegard Knef - eine Femmage - German Pop/Schlagermusik 
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This recording from Ball & Jabara is a tribute to German icon Hildegard Knef from Ball & Jabara.
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THEATER
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Menschenskinder! - Ich bin von Kopf bis Fuß auf Wickeln eingestellt  
   
 
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 The latest original collaboration from Ball & Jabara is a "mini-musical" combining familiar melodies, witty parody lyircs and biting social commentary about parenting, sexual politics and other household hazards. Enjoy music from Beatles to Brahms, from Marlene to Zarah, from Bach to Offenbach.
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MENSCHENSKINDER! VIDEO DEMO
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Der König der Löwen (The Lion King) |
    
Disney's THE LION KING is an inspiring theatrical experience based around the circle of life. It takes up the fable of Simba the lion cub and transports audiences to the faraway world of the African Serengeti.
A timeless allegory of the circle of life - growing up, learning responsibility towards others, the relationships between generations and the natural order of things.
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Tarzan - music by Phil Collins |
 See this classic jungle tale brought to life on stage with awe-inspiring acrobatics, breathtaking lighting, fantastic costumes and infectious music. Hamburg's Neue Flora Theatre welcomes the famous story of a young man who goes in search of his roots and stumbles across love. An infant boy is washed up on a deserted beach after a shipwreck off the coast of Africa. A female gorilla named Kala finds the child and takes him back to her troop. The apes raise Tarzan as one of their own. Years later, a group of explorers arrive in the jungle. Tarzan, now an athletic young man, stands face to face with his own kind for the very first time. He falls in love with Jane, but also encounters less favourable human traits such as jealousy and spite. Tarzan the Musical tells this incredible story of man and beast together in harmony. It's an unforgettable experience swept along by toe-tapping numbers composed by pop legend Phil Collins, who also wrote the songs for the Disney film.This Broadway hit is running indefinitely at the Neue Flora Theater in Hamburg, Germany.
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Ich war noch niemals in New York - music by Udo Jurgens  |
I've Never Been to New York (Ich war noch niemals in New York) is a tale of three generations cleverly and humorously interwoven with songs by Udo Jürgens. With hits like Aber bitte mit Sahne, Ein ehrenwertes Haus, Griechischer Wein, Mit 66 Jahren, Siebzehn Jahr, blondes Haar, Vielen Dank für die Blumen and Ich war noch niemals in New York, it tells how the mother of successful TV presenter Lisa falls in love with Otto, a pensioner, at the old people's home. She has one wish left: to marry beneath the Statue of Liberty in New York. So the pair sail away on a cruise liner to do just that. Lisa Warthberg and Otto's son Axel, and Axel's fourteen-year-old son Florian, set off in hot pursuit. Things happen very fast and reach a climax when all three generations come face to face on the high seas. This sold-out production is runs until September 26, 2010 at the Operettenhaus in Hamburg, Germany.  |
'Ne Dame werd' ich nie! - The true story about Hildegard Knef |
The Kammertheater Karlsruhe presents this world premiere tribute to German icon Hildegard Knef starring my talented duo partner Franziska Ball and Matthias Herrmann in the lead roles. I'm the musical director, arranger and I make my German acting debut. Click on Itinerary for schedule.
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Play It Again, Ray - stage musical about the life of Ray Charles |
Winner of the 2008 INTHEGA Prize for Best Musical, this show was produced by Kempf Theater and Wolf Krey and will tour Europe for the fourth time from November - December 2010.
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PLAY IT AGAIN, RAY VIDEO DEMO
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Hildegard Knef - eine Femmage
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An engaging one-woman show from Ball & Jabara (Franziska Ball and Marty Jabara) is a stage portrait of the sultry German actress, singer and author.
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Chansons l'amour fou
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A "fairy tale for adults" from Ball & Jabara features a delightful blend of French chansons and German text by Hans Christian Andersen.
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PREVIOUS PROJECTS
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| Wild Women Blues (1997 - 2007) |
This exhilarating musical review stars the Tony Award-winning New Orleans blues legend Linda Hopkins, Maxine Weldon and Mortonette Jenkins, backed by a seven-piece band on stage. This rousing stage show features blues, gospel and jazz, and performs to sold-out venues across Europe including Paris, Barcelona, Lisbon, Berlin, Amsterdam, Vienna, Monte Carlo, Ljubljana, Hamburg, Köln and München.
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| King of Jazz: Satchmo (2003 - 2008) |
In 2004, this production about the life of Louis Armstrong played by Alvin LeBass won the award for Best Musical from INTHEGA (German Theater Owners Association). This show travels extensively through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Denmark and Luxembourg.
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| Der geschenkte Gaul (2004 - 2009) |
German actress, singer and author Hildegard Knef is profiled in this stage musical and expertly portrayed by Franziska Ball and backed by an eight-piece band.
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| Oh Happy Day (2008) |
| This rousing gospel celebration showcases creator and star Joanne Bell and the electrifying gospel diva Queen Yahna. |
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