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Benny Goodman

Date of Death: June 13, 1986 (77)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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Benny Goodman STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1944
"Billy Rose Buys the Metropolitan Opera House!" Performer

Benny Goodman Productions

 
[Broadway, 1939]
Musical Supervisor

Writing

Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Composer/Lyricist

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Anna Sokolow And The Reimagined Roots Of Anti-Fascist Dance At The Library Of Congress - Now Available On Demand!


Explore the reimagined roots of anti-fascist dance with Anna Sokolow's performance at the Library of Congress, now available for streaming on demand. Discover the extraordinary find of handwritten scores by Alex North for Sokolow's dances.

Review: Daryl Sherman Gets Into the Swing with BORN TO SWING at Birdland


Daryl Sherman is honoring an early jazz legend at Birdland -- one songbird chirping about another. A relaxed show with vintage music and musical cohorts playing with her. The show returns Tuesday at 5:30 pm.

'The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 80th Anniversary Of The Army Air Force Band' Album Available Today


Marking the 80th Anniversary of Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force Band, Hindsight Records is excited to release the new historical album, The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 80th Anniversary Of The Army Air Force Band which contains fifteen hits newly recorded with strings.

SMOKE Jazz Club to Present Album Release Concerts By Charles McPherson And Jane Monheit & More in May


Celebrate jazz at SMOKE Jazz Club in NYC this May with album release concerts by Charles McPherson and Jane Monheit, and more! See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Musical Director Joseph Thalken Playing A LIFE IN NOTES with Patti LuPone


Broadway legend Patti LuPone performs her first solo show A Life in Notes with the LA Opera April 20, 2024, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Patti’s long-time musical director Joseph Thalken took some time between their second and third tour stops (respectively, Morristown, New Jersey’s Mayo Performing Arts Center and Houston, Texas’ Hobby Center for the Performing Arts) to answer a few of my queries.

Interview: LIZZY & THE TRIGGERMEN Plays 'Joyously Subversive' Jazz at Joe's Pub


Lizzy & the Triggermen, a 10-piece jazz band helmed by Lizzy Shapiro, delights in infusing swing era music with a modern sound – “Duke Ellington meets Amy Winehouse,” as Shapiro describes it. They’ll be making a stop at Joe’s Pub for a double-header on April 6th. Shapiro and I spoke about the upcoming show, the origins of the band, and more.

THE JOURNEY OF JAZZ Comes to the Blue Note in April


The Anderson Brothers will play THE JOURNEY OF JAZZ, featuring Mike Davis, trumpet at The Blue Note, 131 W 3rd St, NYC. The performances are on Saturday, April 20 at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY World Premiere & More Set for Delaware Theatre Company 24/25 Season


Delaware Theatre Company has revealed its 2024/25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Sarasota Music Festival Reveals 60th Anniversary Theme and Concert Highlights


Sarasota Music Festival has announced its concert programs for the 2024 Festival season.  Celebrating its 60th anniversary, this year’s Festival is themed “Music Unbound.”

Interview: Linda Purl Teases BIG BAND ROMANCE at Birdland


Linda Purl has had a long, storied career, playing iconic roles on Happy Days, Matlock and The Office. On Monday April 1, she’s back at Birdland Jazz Club with a one-night only concert called BIG BAND ROMANCE. The show will pay tribute to the big band greats with hit songs including “Pick Yourself Up” and “Come Rain or Come Shine.”

Review: FLYING HIGH Celebrates Female Vocalists at Birdland


FLYING HIGH kicked off women’s history month with a jazzy bang, honoring the great female jazz singers of the 40s and 50s at Birdland on March 9. The evening of song was based around an album produced by Jazz at the Ballroom, paying tribute to Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Billie Holiday and more.

DIAL M FOR MURDER & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season


Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled its 57th season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The National Chamber Ensemble to Present Music of Price and Brahms This Month


The National Chamber Ensemble will present Diverse Romantic Visions: Florence Price and Brahms, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Gunston Arts Center, Theatre 1. Learn more about the concert here!

BSO March Programs Span Musical Genres And Traditions, Honor Legacies Of Wayne Shorter And Serge Koussevitzky


BSO has announced its March programs showcasing a diverse range of musical genres. The lineup of events includes a celebration of Nordic music and more.

John Pizzarelli Celebrates the Stage and Movies with His New Album 'Stage and Screen' at The Broward Center


World-renowned John Pizzarelli Trio takes the stage in the Amaturo Theater, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. on February 21, 2024, at 7:45 pm.  

MOIPEI to Make North Carolina Debut at The Edward C. Smith Civic Center


MOIPEI will make their North Carolina debut at The Edward C. Smith Civic Center in Lexington NC. Learn how to purchase tickets.

O'Shaughnessy Presents WOMEN WHO INFLUENCE - MOIPEI IN CONCERT


The O'Shaughnessy Theater presents Women Who Influence - MOIPEI in concert. February 17th at 7:30 PM. Tickets $5 to $33. https://oshag.stkate.edu or call 651-690-67000.

MOIPEI Comes to The Mendel Center This Month


MOIPEI will make their Michigan debut at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College on February 14th in Benton Harbor, MI for a special Valentine's evening with dinner at 6 PM followed by a performance by MOIPEI.

Algonquin Unveils 2024-2025 Jazz Series


Algonquin Arts Theatre unveils a swinging lineup for the 2024-2025 Jazz Series. Learn more here!

Benjie Lasseau to Premiere Solo Show NOT GONE YET: ON STAGE WITH MY PEOPLE at Young Performers Theatre


Multidisciplinary performance artist Benjie Lasseau, daughter of Benny Goodman, premieres her solo show 'Not Gone Yet: On Stage With My People.'

Benny Goodman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Benny Goodman been in?

Benny Goodman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Benny Goodman been in?

Benny Goodman has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Benny Goodman written?

Benny Goodman has written 4 shows including Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist), Stardust (Composer), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Composer).

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