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Date of Death: August 14, 1956 (58)

Birth Place: Augsburg, GERMANY

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Full Casting Set for Macbeth, with Schreiber & Ehle
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2006


The complete cast is now set for the upcoming Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park production of Macbeth, starring Liev Schreiber and Jennifer Ehle; it will begin performances at the Delacorte Theare in Central Park on June 13th for a run through July 7th

Alan Cumming Featured on 'The Tony Danza Show,' May 11
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


On May 11th, The Threepenny Opera's Alan Cumming will be featured on 'The Tony Danza Show'

Ana Gasteyer Featured on 'Martha Stewart Show,' May 5
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2006


The Threepenny Opera star Ana Gasteyer will be featured on 'The Martha Stewart Show' on May 5th

Mugleston Heads to Happy End in San Francisco in June
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2006


Linda Mugleston will star in the American Conservatory Theatre's production of the Weill-Brecht musical Happy End in San Francisco this June; the production will feature choreography by John Carrafa

The Threepenny Opera Extends 1 Week Through June 25
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2006


Variety reports that Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival The Threepenny Opera will extend for one week through June 25th.

Photo Coverage: Cumming's Portrait at Tony's DiNapoli
by Linda Lenzi - May 3, 2006


The portrait of Threepenny Opera star Alan Cumming was unveiled at Tony's DiNapoli on May 2nd, and BroadwayWorld was there!

Alan Cumming Featured on 'Downstage Center,' May 5
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2006


The Threepenny Opera star Alan Cumming will be featured on 'Downstage Center' beginning May 5th

Cyndi Lauper Appears on 'Big Story with John Gibson,' 5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2006


The Threepenny Opera star Cyndi Lauper will be live in-studio on Fox News Channel's 'The Big Story with John Gibson' on Tuesday, May 2nd at 5:30-6:00PM

BWW Video Show Preview: The Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2006


Catch scenes from Roundabout's 'The Threepenny Opera' starring Alan Cumming, Cyndi Lauper, Jim Dale right now on BroadwayWorld.com!

Photo Coverage: The Threepenny Opera Opening Night
by Walter McBride - Apr 21, 2006


The Roundabout Theatre Company's star-studded revival of The Threepenny Opera opened at Studio 54 on April 20th

Photo Coverage: Gypsy Robe Ceremony for Threepenny Opera
by Walter McBride - Apr 21, 2006


The Gypsy Robe for The Threepenny Opera went to Romain Fruge, whose previous Broadway credits include The Full Monty, Titanic, and The Who's Tommy.

Threepenny Opera Star Cyndi Lauper on CBS "Sunday Morning"
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2006


The Threepenny Opera star Cyndi Lauper will be featured on CBS 'Sunday Morning' on Sunday, April 23rd at 9:00-10:30AM. Tune in to hear Lauper discuss her Broadway debut in the Roundabout revival.

Peter Rose Brings Cleansing the Senses to P.S. 122 in May
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2006


Peter Rose, who with Charles Moulton, Tim Miller, and Charles Dennis, helped to found Performance Space 122, will take that theatre's stage for Cleansing the Senses, a performance for one actor. The show will be presented from May 18th through May 28th

Kevin Kline and Meryl Streep to be Honored at Summer Gala
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2006


The Public Theater's Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Mara Manus announce that The Public Theater's 2006 Summer Gala will bring the Public's 50th Anniversary Season to a close by honoring Kevin Kline and Meryl Streep, two prominent actors who have made significant artistic contributions to The Public Theater over the last four decades.

The Threepenny Opera Opens on Broadway April 20th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2006


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival The Threepenny Opera opens officially on Thursday, April 20th, 2006 as a part of their 40th Anniversary Season.

Roundabout Featured on NPR, April 15; Stars Interviewed
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2006


The Roundabout Theatre Company's 40th Anniversary season continues with NPR's 'Morning Edition' on Saturday, April 15 on WNYC-FM (93.9); the program will include interviews with Todd Haimes, Harry Connick Jr., Alan Cumming, Scott Elliott, Ana Gasteyer and Wallace Shawn

BroadwayWorld Turns its Spotlight on 'High School Musicals'
by Robert Diamond - Apr 6, 2006


In light of the recent phenomenal success of Disney's High School Musical, BWW decided to go on a journey of its own into the world of 'High School' musicals with 18 stars.

Roundabout's Spring Season Featured on 'The Joan Hamburg Show,' March 31
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2006


On March 31st, the spring season of the Roundabout Theatre Company will be discussed as the theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary season on 'The Joan Hamburg Show'

Photo Coverage: Cyndi Lauper Unveiled on Broadway Wall of Fame
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 25, 2006


The cast of The Threepenny Opera came out after their first preview on Friday night, March 24th to celebrate and to welcome Cyndi Lauper to Broadway. The star's portrait was unveiled at Tony's DiNapoli Time Square on their Broadway Wall of Fame.

Photo Preview: Brecht's Private Life of the Master Race Runs Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2006


Bertolt Brecht's The Private Life of the Master Race runs off-Broadway from March 30th through April 22nd

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