Mark Schwartz, the show's lead producer, was not on hand at the Ford Center.

Mark Schwartz, 52, lost his $70,000-a-year job as a vice president of bank in Houston last November.

But investors are questioning whether Mark Schwartz, who is chairman-designate of the new company, has the experience to do it.

Mark Schwartz, a lawyer and former investment banker at Prudential Securities who criticized the firm's handling of political contributions, has doubts about the voluntary ban.

After a legal battle with Mark Schwartz, the show's producer, Manilow and Sussman in 2005 won back the rights to the musical.

Presented by Mark Schwartz and Toc Productions, with Brent Peek.

Mark Schwartz, president of the National League of Cities, thinks that although incivility has been on the rise in recent years, it has ebbed.

Money for the show ran out after several promises from investors fell through, according to Mark Schwartz, "Harmony's" lead producer.

"Absolutely not," said Mark Schwartz, a producer, when asked if the show would close soon.

Mark Schwartz said he's seen the goods and bads of human nature.