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Date of Death: October 15, 1964 (73)

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Terrence Mann and Eileen Fulton Lead CRT's MY FAIR LADY, 7/7-17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2011

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), concludes its 2011 Nutmeg Summer Series with My Fair Lady, running July 7 - 17 in the Harriett S. Jorgensen Theatre (lower Jorgensen Auditorium) on the UConn Storrs campus. CRT is delighted to have soap opera legend Eileen Fulton, who portrayed Lisa Miller Grimaldi on As the World Turns for almost 50 years, starring as Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady.

John Barrowman Receives Honorary Doctorate
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2011

According to IMDB.com, stage and screen star John Barrowman was just made an honorary Doctor of Drama by the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in July. Also earning the honor this year were Moira Anderson, David MacLennan and Judith Howarth.

The Sound of Music Returns to Pittsburgh CLO July 19-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011

Audiences of all ages will fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of The Sound of Music, July 19-31 at the Benedum Center. T

SOME ENCHANTED BROADWAY EVENING Held At Northwestern
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011

No need to travel to New York's central theatre district. The songs from Broadway's Tony Award-winning musicals are as close as Northwestern University's Evanston campus this summer.

Kingsborough Hosts HOT SUMMER NIGHTS! Free Outdoor Concert Series 2011
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2011

On Stage at Kingsborough (formerly known as Kingsborough Performing Arts Center), on the oceanfront campus of Kingsborough Community College, announces its 2011 series of free outdoor concerts during the month of July.

Photo Flash: Reno Sweeney Celebrates Independence Day!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 30, 2011

Anything Goes stars two time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.' Anything Goes is directed & choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall. Reno Sweeney is looking forward to the Holiday weekend and can't wait to watch fireworks on Monday night! Check out her July 4th greeting below!

Cabaret: Living & Thriving In Adelaide, Australia
by Ellen Sterling - Jun 29, 2011

On June 25, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival wrapped up its 11th annual celebration of that art form in grand style, proving that the art of cabaret is very much alive.

Kelly Bishop to Join ANYTHING GOES Replacing Jessica Walter
by Robert Diamond - Jun 29, 2011

Roundabout Theatre Company announced that Kelly Bishop (A Chorus Line, original Broadway company) will assume the role of "Evangeline Harcourt" on Tuesday, August 9th. Original cast member Jessica Walter will play her final performance on Sunday, July 31st which was the original end date of the limited run, now extended through January 8th, 2012. Roundabout Theatre Company presents the 2011 Tony® Award winning Anything Goes, starring 2011 Tony® Award winner Sutton Foster as "Reno Sweeney" and Tony® and Academy® Award winner Joel Grey as "Moonface Martin."

BWW Reviews: The Muny's Lively Production of KISS ME KATE
by Harrison Kaplan - Jun 29, 2011

Following closely on the heels of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' sparkling 1950's update of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, audiences at the Muny get the unique opportunity to compare and contrast the original with the musical remake as KISS ME KATE takes the stage in wondrous fashion. The chance to hear a swinging ensemble play Cole Porter's terrific score is reason enough to take in this production of Kiss Me Kate, but when you add in the eye-catching costumes, enthusiastic performances and lively dance numbers, you have the complete package.

Ron Cohn Performs at Arthur Newman Theatre July 10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2011

Ron Cohn is a man with many hats; attorney, director, teacher, manager, publicist, and producer with an impressive list of credits as an acting and performance coach as well.

NY Philharmonic Presents SUMMERTIME CLASSICS, 6/28-7/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2011

The New York Philharmonic will present its eighth season of Summertime Classics, conducted and hosted by Bramwell Tovey, June 28-July 5, 2011. The first program - June 28-30 - titled -Tchaikovsky and Other Romantics,? will offer music by great Russian composers such as Khachaturian, Glazunov, and Borodin, with the Philharmonic debut of pianist Kirill Gerstein performing Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. The second program - July 2, 4, and 5 - titled -Star-Spangled Celebration,? will feature a -Salute to Broadway,? a suite of favorites by Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Frederick Loewe; Gershwin's Catfish Row suite from Porgy and Bess; and works for Band and Orchestra, performed by -The Commandant's Own,? The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Major Brian Dix, director, in its Philharmonic debut, and marches by -The March King? - John Philip Sousa.

BLOG - JONATHAN LARSON (�¿El último bohemio?)
by BWW - Jun 27, 2011

Estos días se dan cita en nuestra ciudad el concierto de Rent El Musical en el Teatro Coliseum de Madrid y el estreno de Tick Tick...Boom! y por este motivo la directora Silvia Sanfeliu nos obsequia con este homenaje a Jonathan Larson, el desaparecido autor de ambos musicales.

Daniel Jenkins, Jose Llana Set For Prospect Theater 2011 Annual Gala
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2011

Prospect Theater Company (Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director / Melissa Huber, Managing Director) presents its annual gala evening, Make Our Garden Grow, in the Harbor View Room at Battery Gardens, a beautiful and unique waterside location nestled at the southern most corner of Battery Park, on Monday, June 27, 2011 from 6pm - 10:30pm, with an 8pm concert performance featuring Broadway friends as well as Prospect stars! Battery Gardens is located inside New York City's Battery Park (opposite 17 State Street)

Hewitt, Joplin, Holbrook et al. Lead KISS ME, KATE at Muny, 6/27 - 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2011

The 2011 Muny Season kicked off this week with the Muny premiere of LEGALLY BLONDE (June 20 - 26). Next, the Cole Porter favorite KISS ME, KATE (June 27 - July 3) will grace the stage. Following will be the Muny and St. Louis premiere of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID (July 6 - 14), opening Wednesday, and featuring 2 extra performances! Tapping its way across the Muny stage next will be SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (July 18 - 24). Complete casting for KISS ME, KATE has been announced!

BWW TV: BroadwayWorld Goes Inside the Recording Studio with Sutton Foster, Joel Grey & the ANYTHING GOES Company!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 24, 2011

Ghotslight Records will release the New Broadway Cast Recording of the critically acclaimed and Tony-winning new Broadway production of ANYTHING GOES this summer. Richie Ridge was invited inside the recording studio for BroadwayWorld to chat about the new album, the recording session and all things ANYTHING GOES!

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