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Date of Death: April 26, 1984 (79)

Birth Place: Red Bank, NJ, USA

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Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour Launches All-New Interactive National Run
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 8, 2017


Inspired by favorite Disney Junior series, the interactive concert tour includes songs from Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Sofia the First, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, The Lion Guard, as well as newest hit series Vampirina and Puppy Dog Pals.

Alison Levier to Lead Phoenix Productions' SEUSSICAL at The Count Basie
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017


Monroe resident Alison Levier will be playing a lead role in Phoenix Productions' upcoming November revival of Seussical. This show will take place at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for a two-weekend run beginning November 10th.

Photo Flash: SEUSSICAL Opens On The Count Basie Stage This Friday!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2017


Phoenix Productions' November revival of Seussical comes to the historic Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ for a two-weekend run beginning November 10th.

Norm Lewis, Jenn Colella and More to Join Amanda Green at Birdland This Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for November 13-November 19, featuring Diane Schurr, Amanda Green's Amazing Colossal Sh*t Sheaux!, Memo Acevedo, and more. Scroll down for details!

NJSO Accepting Applications For 2018 NJSO Edward T. Cone Composition Institute
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017


The application process is now open for the 2018 NJSO Edward T. Cone Composition Institute, a multifaceted program that promotes new music and emerging composers.

DEAD ON LIVE- Celebrating The Music Of The Grateful Dead- At SOPAC, 11/18
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2017


Dead On Live returns to the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m. to present a mixed bag from every era of the Grateful Dead's rich and stylistically diverse legacy in full production, both as heard on the band's commercial releases and as performed live in some of their most famous shows.

Kravis Center To Offer Nine Special Concerts & Shows For The Whole Family This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate the joyous holiday season throughout December with nine different concerts, shows and special presentations for the whole family.

Ann Hampton Callaway, Ella Fitzgerald Tribute and More Coming to Birdland This November
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its November 2017 lineup, featuring Veronica Swift with the Benny Green Trio, Ann Hampton Callaway, Memo Acevedo, Django Reinhardt NY Festival Allstars, Thana Alexa's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Diane Schurr, Marcus Roberts Trio, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

Photo Coverage: Marilyn Maye with the Tedd Firth Big Band Blast Off in The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 28, 2017


With New York City as the backdrop Marilyn Maye and the Tedd Firth Big Band brought some of the finest sounds ever heard to the stage of the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center last night.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and New Jersey Performing Arts Center Announce The Return Of Harry Potter Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2017


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the second film in the Harry Potter franchise. On Today, October 28, at 2 pm, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform John Williams' unforgettable score from HarryPotter and the Chamber of Secrets, while the film plays in high-definition on a giant screen.

Django Reinhardt NY Festival Allstars and More Coming Up Next Month at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for November 6-November 12, featuring the Django Reinhardt NY Festival Allstars, Denise Reis, Thana Alexa's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, and more. Scroll down for details!

Kravis Center To Offer Spectacular Concerts & Shows For Every Audience During November & December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2017


The dynamic 26th annual season continues at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts with nonstop concerts, shows and holiday presentations for every audience and all entertainment preferences throughout November and December:

Vocalist Marilyn Maye to Grace Jazz at Lincoln Center's Appel Room
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


Iconic entertainer Marilyn Maye, accompanied by The Tedd Firth Big Band, will perform in The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center on October 27-28 at 7pm and 9:30pm. Maye is one of the remaining geniuses from the golden age of show business, and offers an American Songbook experience like none other.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to Perform Works By Rachmaninoff And Prokofiev
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Xian Zhang present works by Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev, November 30 December 3 in Englewood, Newark and New Brunswick.

NJSO presents AN AMERICAN IN PARIS with Live Score, 11/25-26
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2017


The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents the 1951 film An American in Paris with live performances of the score, November 25 26 in Newark and New Brunswick. Gene Kelly stars as a former American GI who falls for Parisian Leslie Caron; the film features classic songs by George and Ira Gershwin.

Boney James New Album 'Honestly' Surges Back to Top Spot on Billboard Charts for 4th Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2017


Genre-blurring artist Boney James continues to make a big impact this week. His new album HONESTLY reclaims the #1 slot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts for its fourth week on top.

The Black Box Announces November Music Series Events
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2017


THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's theater, music and event venue, presents a full lineup of quality live entertainment this November. A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.

Ann Hampton Callaway and More Coming Up This Fall at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for October 30-November 5, featuring Ann Hampton Callaway, Alexis Cole in Now's the Time, Veronica Swift and more!

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents 'Shooting for the Stars' Family Concerts
by Julie Musbach - Oct 13, 2017


The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra takes concertgoers on an intergalactic adventure in Shooting for the Stars family concerts on Saturday, November 18, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The program features music inspired by the far reaches of space including Holst's The Planets and the otherworldly main themes from Star Wars and Star Trek and music that will inspire concertgoers to shoot for the stars and dream their own dreams.

Ann Hampton Callaway, Ella Fitzgerald Tribute and More Coming to Birdland This November
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its November 2017 lineup, featuring Veronica Swift with the Benny Green Trio, Ann Hampton Callaway, Memo Acevedo, Django Reinhardt NY Festival Allstars, Thana Alexa's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Diane Schurr, Marcus Roberts Trio, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

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