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How long does the Simon and Garfunkel story last?

2 hours 15 minutes

Show Run Time: The show runs 2 hours 15 minutes with a 20 min intermission.

Who performs in the Simon and Garfunkel story?

Bloom performs as Simon, while Benjamin Cooley performs as Garfunkel. "Ben and I get along famously," Bloom said. "We've worked together since 2018. There's no acting in the show.

What is the story of Simon and Garfunkel?

The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the '60's to their dramatic split in 1970.

Also, who plays simon and garfunkel in the simon and garfunkel story?

Benjamin Cooley (as Art Garfunkel) and Taylor Bloom (as Paul Simon) in 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story. ' Photo by Lane Peters. Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes including one 20-minute intermission.

Accordingly, what broke up simon and garfunkel?

Their first split was because Simon recorded songs solo, without telling Garfunkel. The duo met in 1953 as music-crazed 11-year-olds in elementary school in Queens, New York.

One may also ask: will simon and garfunkel ever play together again?

Paul Simon sadly retired from touring in 2018 after his Farewell Tour, meaning that we won't ever get another reunion, but Garfunkel continues on, and listening to him singing earlier this year you realise what a blessing that is.

Subsequently, who wrote the simon and garfunkel story?

Dean Elliott

Dean Elliott, writer and director of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, feels that the poetic lyrics, amazing harmonies and strong music keeps these songs relevant in 2020. "I think they speak exactly the same as they did 50 years ago," he says.

Was Simon and Garfunkel a couple?

1971–1990: Breakup, rifts, and reunions. The recording of Bridge over Troubled Water was difficult, and Simon and Garfunkel's relationship had deteriorated. "At that point, I just wanted out," Simon later said. At the urging of his wife, Peggy Harper, Simon called Davis to confirm the duo's breakup.

Subsequently, is there a movie about simon and garfunkel?

Now streaming for the first time: scenes from 'The Harmony Game,' a 2011 documentary that told the story of Simon & Garfunkel's landmark album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Why do Simon and Garfunkel hate each other?

According to 76-year-old Simon, Garfunkel was hurt when a critic was dismissive of his contribution and accused Simon of encouraging the journalist to write a negative review. The atmosphere then became hostile between the performers off stage.

By Braynard Hoftiezer