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Date of Death: November 18, 1994 (86)

Birth Place: Rochester, NY, USA

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Rings in 2010 at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2009


California swing kings, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, get the party going with two New Year's Eve shows (7 PM and 10:30 PM) at Walt Disney Concert Hall in their tradition of big band swing from a bygone era and kitschy charm. Adding to the evening are three sensational dancers in an eye-popping New Year's Eve extravaganza that is not to be missed!

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party Held 12/5 At Hennepin Theatre Trust's Pantages Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2009


Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party, showcasing the Southern California retro swing band's massively successful fusion of music from jazz and swing to Dixieland and big-band, plays Hennepin Theatre Trust's Pantages Theatre, Saturday Dec. 5, 2009.

Broward State Door Theatre's BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR Charms Audiences and Critics, Runs Thru 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


ubbling Brown Sugar is a musical revue written by Loften Mitchell based on a concept by Rosetta LeNoire and featuring the music of numerous African-American artists who were popular during this period, including Duke Ellington, Eubie Blake, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and Fats Waller. It was nominated for the Tony Award as, 'Best Musical.' The revue is scheduled through Nov. 22 at Broward Stage Door Theatre, 8036 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs.

'Bubbling Brown Sugar' Sizzles At Broward Stage Door Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Stage Door producers Derelle Bunn and David Torres brought in Mark Goodman, a Broadway orchestrator who had worked on such shows as 'Zorro' with Anthony Quinn, 'Mame' with Juliet Prowse, and 'Woman of the Year' with Lauren Bacall to recreate the orchestrations and write out the books for the musical parts. Meanwhile, director Dan Kelley painstakingly transcribed lyrics from old recordings.

The Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards Given At 11/24 WBT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 20, 2009


On Monday, November 24, 2009, The Westchester Broadway Theatre will be hosting the Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards

PEARL BAILY: BY REQUEST Returns To MetroStage 11/19-12/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2009


Pearl Bailey...By Request A Night in the Life of this Legendary Songstress and 'Ambassador of Love' Returns to MetroStage for the Holidays Nov. 19-Dec. 20

Photo Flash: Huntington's A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL...
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 17, 2009


The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive, The Mineola Twins, The Baltimore Waltz). Steppenwolf Associate Artist Jessica Thebus (Intimate Apparel, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Sonia Flew) directs. Andrew Resnick (A Civil War Christmas at Long Wharf Theatre) provides musical direction of beloved holiday music supervised, arranged, and orchestrated by Daryl Waters (Tony and Grammy Award nominee for Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk). The Huntington's production will be enhanced by local choirs caroling from the stage before each performance.

How Big Can You Get: 100 years Of Cab Calloway With Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Plays 11/13, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


How Big Can You Get: 100 Years of Cab Calloway with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Dance Cabaret Fri & Sat, Nov 13 & 14, 2009, 8 pm Doors open at 7 pm

How Big Can You Get: 100 years Of Cab Calloway With Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Plays 11/13, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


How Big Can You Get: 100 Years of Cab Calloway with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Dance Cabaret Fri & Sat, Nov 13 & 14, 2009, 8 pm Doors open at 7 pm

The Huntington Theatre Co Presents A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: An American Musical Celebration Opens 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


The gladness of your heart is the greatest gift of all. The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive, The Mineola Twins, The Baltimore Waltz).

PEARL BAILY: BY REQUEST Returns To MetroStage 11/19-12/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 12, 2009


Pearl Bailey...By Request A Night in the Life of this Legendary Songstress and 'Ambassador of Love' Returns to MetroStage for the Holidays Nov. 19-Dec. 20

How Big Can You Get: 100 years Of Cab Calloway With Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Plays 11/13, 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2009


How Big Can You Get: 100 Years of Cab Calloway with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Dance Cabaret Fri & Sat, Nov 13 & 14, 2009, 8 pm Doors open at 7 pm

Broward State Door Theatre's BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR Charms Audiences and Critics, Runs Thru 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2009


ubbling Brown Sugar is a musical revue written by Loften Mitchell based on a concept by Rosetta LeNoire and featuring the music of numerous African-American artists who were popular during this period, including Duke Ellington, Eubie Blake, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and Fats Waller. It was nominated for the Tony Award as, 'Best Musical.' The revue is scheduled through Nov. 22 at Broward Stage Door Theatre, 8036 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs.

The Huntington Theatre Co Presents A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: An American Musical Celebration Opens 11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


The gladness of your heart is the greatest gift of all. The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive, The Mineola Twins, The Baltimore Waltz).

'Bubbling Brown Sugar' Sizzles At Broward Stage Door Theatre
by Beau Higgins - Oct 25, 2009


Stage Door producers Derelle Bunn and David Torres brought in Mark Goodman, a Broadway orchestrator who had worked on such shows as 'Zorro' with Anthony Quinn, 'Mame' with Juliet Prowse, and 'Woman of the Year' with Lauren Bacall to recreate the orchestrations and write out the books for the musical parts. Meanwhile, director Dan Kelley painstakingly transcribed lyrics from old recordings.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Hosts Cab Calloway Lifetime Acheivement Awards, 11/24
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 23, 2009


On Tuesday, November 24, 2009, The Westchester Broadway Theatre will be hosting the Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards. Cab Calloway was a resident of Elmsford, N.Y. for approximately 34 years. His career spanned over six decades and was highlighted by his work on stage, film, television and in the recording industry. The Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards are meant to honor his commitment to excellence in the performing arts as well as his dedication and support for young, rising talent. It is an honor that the award bears his name.

Atlanta Lyric Theatre Announces 2009-2010 Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 21, 2009


The Atlantic Lyric Theatre has announced their 2009-2010 season. The productions will include RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A FUNNY THING...FORUM, and HAIRSPRAY.

QTalk Late Night Gay Talk Show Plays The Rrazz Room 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


QTalk, the popular late night that has been called the 'Gay Version of The View,' comes to The Rrazz Room at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA. for one night only, Sept 26 at 10:30 PM.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party Held 12/5 At Hennepin Theatre Trust's Pantages Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2009


Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party, showcasing the Southern California retro swing band's massively successful fusion of music from jazz and swing to Dixieland and big-band, plays Hennepin Theatre Trust's Pantages Theatre, Saturday Dec. 5, 2009.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

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