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Date of Death: June 15, 1996 (78)

Birth Place: Newport News, VA, USA

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Cent. Stage Company presents JANUARY THAW MUSIC FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2017


Centenary Stage Company launches 2018 with an exciting line up of jazz events through the month of January with the annual January Thaw Music Festival in the Lackland Performing Arts Center. This year's festival features Freda Payne in a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald on Sunday, January 14 at 2pm, Danny Bacher in Swing that Music! A Jazz Tribute to the Three Louis on Sunday, January 21 at 2pm and the Brazilian Bluegrass of Matuto on Saturday, January 27 at 8 pm.

Ballet Hispánico Comes to the Apollo Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2017


In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theatermakes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro. Three inspiring works reflect on the migrant experience, the tragedy of marginalization and the resilience and triumph of the human spirit to capture contemporary Latino culture through movement. The performances are supported by Goya Foods, Lead Sponsor of Ballet Hisp nico.

Madame Tussauds Nashville Unveils Life-Like Wax Figure Honoring Randy Travis
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 1, 2017


Madame Tussauds, the world-renowned wax attraction that opened its Nashville location in April, officially revealed their newly minted Randy Travis wax figure on December 1st during a special event honoring the country legend.

Ballet Hispanico to Return to The Apollo Theater This December
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theater makes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro.

Ballet Hispánico Comes to the Apollo Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theatermakes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro. Three inspiring works reflect on the migrant experience, the tragedy of marginalization and the resilience and triumph of the human spirit to capture contemporary Latino culture through movement. The performances are supported by Goya Foods, Lead Sponsor of Ballet Hisp nico.

Ballet Hispánico Comes to The Apollo Theater, 12/1-2
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theatermakes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro. Three inspiring works reflect on the migrant experience, the tragedy of marginalization and the resilience and triumph of the human spirit to capture contemporary Latino culture through movement. The performances are supported by Goya Foods, Lead Sponsor of Ballet Hisp nico.

THE SNOW SHOW Comes to Dino's Backstage And The Celebrity Room
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2017


On Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9, the popular singer Eddie Bruce joins his friends Paula Johns and Michael Richard Kelly in 'The Snow Show' at Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room, 287 N. Keswick Avenue in Keswick Village, Glenside, PA. With the Tom Adams Trio, they will bring holiday spirit to guests at Dino's. Dinner seating begins at 7 pm and showtime is at 8:30 pm. Ticket prices are $40 ticket/$20 food & beverage minimum and are available at www.dinosbackstage.com or by calling 215-884-2000.

Hershey Felder to Debut Debussy Show in 2019; 'Irving Berlin' Headed to San Diego, New York This Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017


Award-winning actor and piano virtuoso HERSHEY FELDER will bring a special return engagement of his wildly acclaimed one-man show, HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN to San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP). In related news, HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN will return to New York later in 2018, with an Off-Broadway run from August 24 through October 28, 2018 at 59E59 Theatres. Hershey Felder also announces that his newest solo work featuring music from the 19th century French composer Claude Debussy, UNE HISTOIRE D'AMOUR A PARIS, A Paris Love Story, will open in the U.S. at a theater to be announced in 2019.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off 2017 City Center Holiday Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company, returns to the theater's stage tonight, November 29th, through December 31st, 2017.

Works by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Twyla Tharp and More Set for Alvin Ailey's City Center Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company, returns to the theater's stage from November 29th - December 31st, 2017. Artistic Director Robert Battle leads Ailey's 32 extraordinary dancers during this annual five-week engagement, which has become a joyous holiday tradition.

Gustavo Ramirez World Premiere, New Works by Twyla Tharp and More Set for Alvin Ailey's 2017 New York City Center Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company, returns to the theater's stage from November 29th - December 31st, 2017.

Tom Green, Joanne Shaw Taylor and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces comedy superstar Tom Green (MTV's The Tom Green Show ), International blues artist Joanne Shaw Taylor and more.

Canadian Jazz Chanteuse June Garber to Return to Sarasota with A COOL YULE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017


Acclaimed Canadian jazz vocalist June Garber returns to Sarasota to ring in the holidays with A Cool Yule, December 16, 7:30 p.m., and December 17, 3:00 p.m., at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bayshore Road, Sarasota.

Eleven Clinton Restaurant Presents Carrie Jackson
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2017


Eleven Clinton Restaurant. Newark's new home for Smothered Blues, presents Carrie Jackson on Fri. Dec. 1, 7:30 pm-11:30 pm. Eleven Clinton's menu leans toward a southern palette, and draws it's ambiance from cool colors mood lighting and soft sounds of straight ahead jazz piping. A full bar offering of beer, wine and signature cocktails, a jazz experience with a lounge vibe.

Take 6 and Nnenna Freelon to SPREAD LOVE FOR CHRISTMAS at the Eisemann Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017


Eisemann Center Presents will host a stellar holiday show with Take 6 and the Nnenna Freelon Trio in Spread Love for Christmas today, November 28, 2017 at 8:00 pm.

James Torme to Bring COLOR ME JAZZ to Feinstein's/54 Below This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2017


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents James Torm in 'Color Me Jazz' on November 25, 2017.

Photo Flash: The West End Cast of THE RAT PACK - LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS! Gets Into Character
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2017


The West End production of the Olivier Award-nominated The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas returns to the Theatre Royal, Haymarket - home to its first West End run in 2003 - for a strictly limited season from Wednesday 13 December - Saturday 3 February. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the stars in character below!

Ailey's Five-Week New York City Center Season Kicks Off 11/29
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2017


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off a five-week holiday season on Wednesday, November 29 with a star-studded gala benefit, including a performance at New York City Center, and dinner-party at the New York Hilton Midtown Grand Ballroom. The gala honors Ailey Board President Debra L. Lee (Chairman and Chief Executive Office of BET Networks) for her commitment to the advancement of arts and culture and her dedication to the organization, which has helped steer Ailey to success since she joined the board in 2002. Honorary chairs for the evening are music and film stars Queen Latifah and Janelle Mon e.

SEAL Returns to Australia with His Orchestra for the STANDARDS Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 21, 2017


TEG DAINTY announced today that British soul legend Seal will tour Australia in March and April 2018 with his orchestra in support of his tenth studio album 'Standards'.

10 on Tuesday with WHITE CHRISTMAS' Kristyn Pope
by Misha Davenport - Nov 21, 2017


10 on Tuesday with WHITE CHRISTMAS' Kristyn Pope

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