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Date of Death: November 23, 2006 (87)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Vilanch, Pinkins, Garrett and More Headline LA Comden and Green Tribute in March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2006


Betty Garrett, Tonya Pinkins, Bruce Vilanch and others will headline Do Re Mi--Comden and Green's Broadway in LA on March 10th, 11th and 12th

Photo Flash: Wendy Wasserstein--A Look Back
by Walter McBride - Jan 30, 2006


BroadwayWorld presents a gallery of photos of Wendy Wasserstein, the beloved playwright who just passed away at the age of 55

Rudinoff and Wildrick Headline Wonderful Town at 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2006


Sarah Rudinoff and Billie Wildrick will star as the two New York-bound sisters of Wonderful Town from March 21st through April 9th

Vilanch, Pinkins, Garrett and More Headline LA Comden and Green Tribute in March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2006


Stars such as Tonya Pinkins, Bruce Vilance, Betty Garrett and Karen Mason will headline the tribute benefit Do Re Mi--Comden & Green's Broadway in LA, which will be presented for three performances this March

Five Classic MGM Musicals Re-Mastered For DVD Debut
by Andrew Hartman - Jan 13, 2006


Warner Home Video announces that five classic MGM musicals have been re-mastered for an April 25 release, marking their debut to DVD. The box set 'Classic Musicals From The Dream Factory' will contain 'It's Always Fair Weather,' 'Summer Stock,' 'Three Little Words,' 'Till The Clouds Roll By,' and 'Ziegfeld Follies.' In addition, the titles will also be sold individually.

Jule Styne Centennial Celebration, Tonight on THEATER TALK
by BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2005


Tonight at 12:30 AM on Thirteen, we present 'Remembering JULE STYNE,' a loving tribute to the brilliant and legendary composer of GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL and GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, who was born on December 31, 1905.

Rebecca Luker Returns to Feinstein's for May Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2005


Rebecca Luker will return to Feinstein's at the Regency for a new cabaret that will run from May 9th through 20th

Luker Salutes Female Songwriters of Broadway at Feinstein's, Dec. 12-15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2005


Rebecca Luker will perform theatre songs written by women from December 12th through 15th at Feinstein's at the Regency

Photo Coverage: Primary Stages 21st Anniversary Gala Honors Susan Stroman
by Craig Brockman - Nov 9, 2005


On November 7th, Primary Stages held its 21st Anniversary Gala honoring Tony Award-winning Choreographer and Director, Susan Stroman at Tavern On The Green. On hand for the festivities were Nathan Lane, Charles Grodin, Karen Ziemba, Boyd Gaines and many more.

Feldshuh Replaces Burton in Nov. 7 All About Eve Benefit Reading
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2005


Tovah Feldshuh has replaced Kate Burton as Margo Channing in a November 7th benefit reading of All About Eve

Susan Stroman To Be Honored At Primary Stages 21st Season Anniversary Gala November 7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2005


Primary Stages has announced that Tony Award winning Director/Choreographer Susan Stroman is to be honored at Primary Stages 21st Season Anniversary Gala at Tavern on the Green on Monday, November 7 at 6:30pm.

Jennifer Rae Beck Replaces Kerry O'Malley As 'Eve' In All About Eve Reading November 7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2005


Recent Standing Ovations IV favorite, Jennifer Rae Beck will replace Kerry O'Malley on November 7th in an all-star benefit reading of 'All About Eve'

Burton, O'Malley, Edelman, Mann, Skinner and More Star in Nov. 7 All About Eve Benefit Reading
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2005


A November 7th benefit reading of All About Eve, presented by the Melting Pot Theatre company, will star Kate Burton, Kerry O'Malley, Gregg Edelman, Terrence Mann, Emily Skinner and others

Primary Stages Honors Susan Stroman
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2005


Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) has announced that Tony Award wining Director/Choreographer Susan Stroman is to be honored at Primary Stages 21st Season Anniversary Gala at Tavern on the Green on Monday, November 7 at 6:30pm.

Photo Coverage: On the Twentieth Century Actors' Fund Benefit
by Linda Lenzi - Sep 28, 2005


The Actors' Fund Benefit took place on September 26, 2005 and BroadwayWorld was there to cover the after-party!

Photo Flash: Jim Caruso's Cast Party
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2005


Brent Barrett, Jeff Blumenkrantz and Johnny Rodgers turned out to Jim Caruso's Cast Party on September 19th

Photo Coverage: A Sneak Peek At The Actors' Fund 'On The Twentieth Century'
by Craig Brockman - Sep 20, 2005


On September 20th the press got a sneak preview of the Actor's Fund Benefit Concert of 'On The Twentieth Century' starring Marin Mazzie, Douglas Sills, Christopher Sieber, Brad Oscar, Brooks Ashmanskas, Jo Anne Worley and a slew of others!

New Perfomers Pour into On the Twentieth Century Concert
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2005


Over two dozen new performers have signed on to appear in the Actors' Fund On the Twentieth Century benefit concert, which will star Marin Mazzie, Doug Sills, Brad Oscar, Kathleen Turner and others

Will Rogers Follies Tour Postponed Until Sept. 23 After Tragedy
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2005


After the driver of a tractor trailer was tragically killed in a fiery accident and sets were damaged, the national tour of The Will Rogers Follies will postpone performances until September 23rd

Photo Coverage: Jim Caruso's Cast Party
by Walter McBride - Sep 14, 2005


You never know who will show up at Jim Caruso's Cast Party! Last week, Amanda McBroom, Jamie DeRoy, Michael Feinstein, Erich Bergen, Devon May, and others were there.

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