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Date of Death: May 24, 1974 (75)

Birth Place: Washington, DC, USA

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'Blues in the Night' Sings Final San Francisco Song Oct.14
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 9, 2007


The San Francisco production of the critically acclaimed Blues in the Night will play its final performance on Sunday, October 14 at 7PM having played 71 performances and 7 previews.

LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award Nominees Announced
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2007


The 2007 LA Stage Alliance Ovation nominees have been announced. Celebrating excellence in Los Angeles Theatre, the awards will be presented on November 12 at 7:30PM at The Orpheum Theatre (842 S. Broadway, Downtown LA).

Errico & d'Arcy James Perform at Landmark 2007 Gala 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2007


Landmark on Main Street is delighted to announce that the 2007 Gala will be held at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater for a magnificent Concert starring Melissa Errico and Brian d'Arcy James on Saturday, November 3.

'Blues in the Night' Extends at Post Street thru 10/28
by Eugene Lovendusky - Sep 13, 2007


Blues in the Night, the jazz-painted, blues-drenched musical now playing at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre (450 Post Street), has been extended through Sunday, October 28 due to popular demand.

'Celia', Musical Tribute to Cruz, Debuts Off-Bway 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2007


An all Latino ensembles prepares for off-Broadway premiere of Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz, beginning previews August 28, opening September 19 at New World Stages.

Review: Keeping Cool with 'Blues in the Night'
by Eugene Lovendusky - Aug 20, 2007


'Blues in the Night,' now playing 8-weeks at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre, offers an evening from the loneliest pages of the American song-book performed by three stunning ladies in a dimly-lit hotel.

Blues in the Night Opens at SF Post Street Theatre 8/15
by Eugene Lovendusky - Aug 8, 2007


Sheldon Epps' Blues in the Night began its exclusive San Francisco engagement at Post Street Theatre (450 Post Street) on August 7; ready for its Opening Night on August 15.

Bundy, Block, Douglas, Etc. to Play Birdland in August
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2007


Birdland (315 West 44th Street - between 8th & 9th Aves.) has announced its line-up of extraordinary entertainment for the month of August.

Betty Buckley and Kenny Werner Play Blue Note, 7/17-7/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2007


Tony Award winning actress/singer Betty Buckley will join world renowned pianist and long time collaborator Kenny Werner on Tuesday, July 17th through Sunday, July 22nd for a week of lively cabaret at NYC's Blue Note Jazz Club, with two nightly performances at 8:00pm and 10:30pm

Buckley and Werner Play the Blue Note, July 17-22
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2007


Cabaret comes to the Blue Note for the first leg of the July Vocal Series with Tony Award-winner Betty Buckley and acclaimed pianist Kenny Werner. Buckley will be returning to the Blue Note (131 W. 3rd St.) for the second time with Werner and her trio on Tuesday, July 17 through Sunday, July 22, 2007 for shows at 8:00pm at 10:30pm.

Payne, Hines, Ivory & Woods Set for 'Blues' in S.F.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2007


Sheldon Epps' Blues in the Night will return for an all-star San Francisco production.

Photo Flash: Take the A Train - NYCGMC Sings Strayhorn
by BWW - Jun 19, 2007


For their 27th annual Gay Pride concert, The New York City Gay Men's Chorus offered a one-night-only celebration of the music and lyrics of Billly Strayhorn Monday, June 18 at 8PM at The Nokia Theatre.

Supremes' Wilson to Perform at Feinstein's at the Regency
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2007


Feinstein's at the Regency will conclude its 2007 season with the debut engagement of 'The Original Dreamgirl' Mary Wilson in an exclusive two week engagement from June 19 - 30

DeHaas Catches The A Train In Strayhorn Celebration
by TJ Fitzgerald - Jun 7, 2007


Darius Dehaas To Appear with Judy Blazer in 27th annual Gay Pride concert by The New York City Gay Men's Chorus

Stritch & Minnelli to Join Feinstein in Celebrating Short
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2007


Tony Award-winning legends Elaine Stritch and Liza Minnelli will join Michael Feinstein in saluting the debonair memory of Bobby Short in Feinstein's new cabaret.

'The All Night Strut' Jazz, Blues & Bebop Greats
by Beau Higgins - May 30, 2007


FST's 2007 Summerfest Season Announced
by Beau Higgins - May 6, 2007


Michael Feinstein to Play Carnegie Hall, March 9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2007


MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, one of the premiere interpreters of American popular song, will perform a new program of classic standards 'My Romance: The Great American Songbook' at Carnegie Hall on Friday, March 9

Complete March Metropolitan Room Line-Up Announced
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2007


The Metropolitan Room has announced its March schedule of cabaret performers.

Tony DeSare Performs at the Oak Room, March 6-17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2007


Tony DeSare - the acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter - will perform selections from his new Top 10 CD, 'Last First Kiss,' at the Algonquin Hotel's Oak Room from March 6 - 17.

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