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Date of Death: December 24, 2012 (89)

Birth Place: Highland Falls, NY, USA

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RIALTO CHATTER: Angela Lansbury to Star with James Earl Jones in THE BEST MAN on Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - May 12, 2011


James Earl Jones, who most recently starred as Hoke Colburn, the chauffeur in Driving Miss Daisy will return to Broadway in the role of the feisty, folksy and wily ex- U.S. President Arthur Hockstader in GORE VIDAL'S THE BEST MAN coming to Broadway in the spring of 2012. Reported first by Variety, he revealed last night while being honored with the Monte Cristo Award at Bridgewaters-South Street Seaport that starring alongside him will be five-time Tony Winner Angela Lansbury making her return to the stage after most recently appearing as Madame Armfeldt in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.

Jason Alexander, Gina Hecht Star in THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2011


Producer Tom Brocato's Butterfield Road Productions has announced a special three-week engagement of the comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon, starring Jason Alexander and Gina Hecht.

Theater for the New City Presents ONLY LOVE WILL DO, 4/14 - 5/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2011


After a sold-out run last November, Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) is proud to present, back by popular demand, ONLY LOVE WILL DO - A GayStraigt RomCom, written by Walt Stepp (Lightin' Out-A Mark Twain Musical, Why We Shot Jack-The Conspirators' Drama), from April 14th thru May 1st. Lissa Moira once again directs this Freudian Fandango of gay/straight romantic dramedy/sexploration.

Michael Learned and Granville Van Dusen find unexpected love in "Southern Comforts"
by Amber Cassell - Apr 10, 2011


Four-time Emmy award-winning actress Michael Learned and veteran actor Granville Van Dusen find unexpected love in Kathleen Clark's perceptively witty and poignant play, Southern Comforts, directed by Jules Aaron. The four-week run ends April 10 at International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center.

Theater for the New City Presents Before God Was Invented, Closes 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2011


Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) proudly presents BEFORE GOD WAS INVENTED, written Lissa Moira from March 17th thru April 3rd.

Theater for the New City Presents Before God Was Invented 3/17-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2011


Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) proudly presents BEFORE GOD WAS INVENTED, written Lissa Moira from March 17th thru April 3rd.

Theater for the New City Presents Before God Was Invented 3/17-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2011


Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) proudly presents BEFORE GOD WAS INVENTED, written Lissa Moira from March 17th thru April 3rd.

Theater for the New City Presents Before God Was Invented
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2011


Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) proudly presents BEFORE GOD WAS INVENTED, written Lissa Moira from March 17th thru April 3rd.

Jason Alexander, Gina Hecht Star in THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011


Producer Tom Brocato's Butterfield Road Productions has announced a special three-week engagement of the comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon, starring Jason Alexander and Gina Hecht.

Michael Learned and Granville Van Dusen find unexpected love in "Southern Comforts"
by Amber Cassell - Mar 5, 2011


Four-time Emmy award-winning actress Michael Learned and veteran actor Granville Van Dusen find unexpected love in Kathleen Clark's perceptively witty and poignant play, Southern Comforts, directed by Jules Aaron. The four-week run opens March 18 at International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Low-priced previews take place on March 15, 16 and 17.

Theater for the New City Presents Before God Was Invented
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 1, 2011


Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) proudly presents BEFORE GOD WAS INVENTED, written Lissa Moira from March 17th thru April 3rd.

Michael Learned and Granville Van Dusen find unexpected love in "Southern Comforts"
by Amber Cassell - Feb 25, 2011


Four-time Emmy award-winning actress Michael Learned and veteran actor Granville Van Dusen find unexpected love in Kathleen Clark's perceptively witty and poignant play, Southern Comforts, directed by Jules Aaron. The four-week run opens March 18 at International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Low-priced previews take place on March 15, 16 and 17.

James Earl Jones Will Lead Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN on Broadway in 2012
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 24, 2011


The New York Times reports today that following his stint in DRIVING MISS DAISY, James Earl Jones will be hanging around Broadway a bit longer, assuming the role of Arthur Hockstader in the revival of Gore Vidal's 'The Best Man.' The production is scheduled to open in the spring of 2012. Orphan's Home Cycle director Michael Wilson will helm the revival. The plot centers around chief executive Hockstader trying to decide which presidental nominees to support: William Russell and Joe Cantwell.

Theater for the New City Presents ONLY LOVE WILL DO, 4/14 - 5/1
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2011


After a sold-out run last November, Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) is proud to present, back by popular demand, ONLY LOVE WILL DO - A GayStraigt RomCom, written by Walt Stepp (Lightin' Out-A Mark Twain Musical, Why We Shot Jack-The Conspirators' Drama), from April 14th thru May 1st. Lissa Moira once again directs this Freudian Fandango of gay/straight romantic dramedy/sexploration.

Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN to Return to Broadway in 2012
by Robert Diamond - Feb 15, 2011


Producer Jeffrey Richards announced that returning to Broadway in 2012 will be GORE VIDAL'S THE BEST MAN.

TheatreWorks Presents A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Opens 12/4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2010


TheatreWorks Presents "A CHRISTMAS MEMORY", based on the story by Truman Capote

A CHRISTMAS MEMORY Comes To TheatreWorks Palo Alto 12/1-26
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2010


In a big-hearted, gloriously tuneful world premiere musical from a team of celebrated Broadway veterans, Truman Capote's enchanting holiday tale A CHRISTMAS MEMORY springs to life at TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley.

TheatreWorks Presents A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Opens 12/4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2010


TheatreWorks Presents "A CHRISTMAS MEMORY", based on the story by Truman Capote

TheatreWorks Presents A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Opens 12/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2010


TheatreWorks Presents "A CHRISTMAS MEMORY", based on the story by Truman Capote

A CHRISTMAS MEMORY Comes To TheatreWorks Palo Alto 12/1-26
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2010


In a big-hearted, gloriously tuneful world premiere musical from a team of celebrated Broadway veterans, Truman Capote's enchanting holiday tale A CHRISTMAS MEMORY springs to life at TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley.

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