Amanda McBroom

Amanda McBroom & Michele Brourman: Words and Music Established 1974

Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship & Collaboration!

The Beginning of a Musical Partnership

Five decades ago, Amanda McBroom and Michele Brourman wrote their first song together, forging a formidable musical partnership. Their work has encompassed the worlds of theatre, film, animation, and cabaret, and has been performed by luminaries around the world. Together, they will take the stage at Birdland to tell the story of their collaboration as only they can—in words & music!

Amanda McBroom's Musical Journey

Amanda McBroom has been composing music since her teens, and her songwriting and concert careers were launched by her Golden Globe-winning song "The Rose," the mega-hit recorded by Bette Midler for the 1979 film of the same name, about a Janis Joplin-esque character. Since then, McBroom has appeared all over the world in concert, and her music has been recorded for TV, films, and by major recording artists including LeAnn Rimes, Betty Buckley, Barbara Cook, and The Manhattan Transfer.

Michele Brourman's Contributions

Michele Brourman is an award-winning singer/songwriter whose best-known song, "My Favorite Year," has been recorded by Michael Feinstein, Margaret Whiting, Dame Cleo Laine, and more. With lyricist Amanda McBroom, she has written the songs for 18 animated features for Universal Studios, including the beloved Land Before Time series, writing for artists like Reba McIntyre, Michael York, David Carradine, Jodi Benson, Olivia Newton-John, Donny Osmond, Corbin Bleu, and a host of others. Her work has been featured in television and film and performed by countless cabaret artists, garnering numerous awards and critical acclaim.