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GrooveLily is an American musical trio based in
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Phil Gallo, March 6, 2008, Variety
‘Toy Story’ musical debuts at sea
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notable for creative songwriting in different pop genres, such as rock, folk, jazz, and show tune. The band consists of Valerie Vigoda and Brendan Milburn along with Gene Lewin. A report in ''
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'' in 2004 described the group as an "up and coming trio". According to '' Variety'', GrooveLily was founded by Vigoda.Mark Blankenship, November 13, 2006, Variety
Review: “Striking 12”
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A review of their 2006 performance of ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' described their show as having "plenty of fun" with "original music" from GrooveLily, but noted problems with acoustics.Toby Zinman, March 28, 2006, Variety
Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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In 2008, Milburn & Vigoda wrote seven musical numbers for the Disney Wonder cruise ship production of ''Toy Story: The Musical''. In 2002 (and in subsequent years, opening off-Broadway in 2006), GrooveLily performed a holiday musical entitled ''Striking 12''.Mark Blankenship, December 7, 2007, Variety
Cabaret thrives during Christmas
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'' reviewer described it as an "engaging concert-style entertainment" and fusion of "cabaret act and chamber musical".Peter Marks, December 07, 2009, Washington Post
Striking 12: A warm fusion of fable and wit
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Don Aucoin, December 15, 2010, Boston Globe
Music, theater, seasonal antidote
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Milburn & Vigoda wrote the book, music and lyrics along with Rachel Sheinkin. '' Variety'' gave ''Striking 12'' a mixed review, saying the show's "lame wit obscures its moments of beauty" and that the trio's "politeness hinders the supposedly rebellious humor." After years of very few GrooveLily performances, the band came together to write and perform a musical called ''Wheelhouse'' about their earlier touring career on the road in a Winnebago and why they stopped touring largely because of that experience. The show premiered at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley June 6, 2012.


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Groovelily's official website
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