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Date of Death: June 22, 1987 (88)

Birth Place: Omaha, NE, USA

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Latin Dance Superstars Come to Westchester Broadway Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2014


Six of the greatest LATIN ballroom dance superstar couples in the world will present their exciting shows at the Westchester Broadway Theatre this evening, Oct. 21.

WBT Presents Latin Dance Superstars 10/21
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 18, 2014


Six of the greatest LATIN ballroom dance superstar couples in the world will present their exciting shows at the Westchester Broadway Theatre Tuesday evening, Oct. 21.

Bar URBO's Grand Jam Sessions, Featuring Broadway Stars & More, Kicks Off 10/20
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 17, 2014


Starting Monday, October 20th, Bar URBO, the stylish cocktail lounge on the second floor of URBO in the Theater District, will pair delicious drinks and tasty bites with an array of free musical events!

AMERICAN IDOL Finalist Devin Velez to Join Donna McKechnie at Pride Films and Plays' SIMPLY SENSATIONAL Benefit, 10/20
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2014


Pride Films and Plays annual fall benefit Simply Sensational: Legends will reach new heights this year when Tony Award Winner Donna McKechnie headlines the event on October 20. She will be joined on stage by other musical guests American Idol Finalist Devin Velez, Colte Julian from Million Dollar Quartet, and Ryan Lanning from Bailiwick Chicago's The Wild Party. WGN's Dean Richards serves again as the emcee, which features a preshow reception at 6 pm, the performance at 7, and a post show champagne toast with Ms. McKechnie.

BWW Interview Exclusive: GLEE's Harry Shum Jr. Discusses New Competition Show FAKE OFF!
by Louisa Brady - Oct 13, 2014


GLEE's Harry Shum Jr. chats with BroadwayWorld about judging on the upcoming truTV competition series FAKE OFF.

HOLIDAY INN Blu-Ray Out Today
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 7, 2014


Cherished Christmas movie musical classic HOLIDAY INN is set for its Blu-ray premiere and is now available to order.

Steve Martin to Receive 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2014


Sir Howard Stringer, Chair of the American Film Institute's Board of Trustees, announced today the Board's decision to honor Steve Martin with the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film.

Gary Lynn Floyd Soars at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal in North Hollywood
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 2, 2014


Every once in a while, one has the unexpected pleasure to witness 'a happening,' 'an event;' 'an evening you just don't want to end;' the kind of evening that transports you to another place in time. In the case of When Gary Met Harry: The Music of Harry Warren, the concert and its matinee idol Gary Lynn Floyd were all these things and more

MUSIC MAN Among Reel 13's Classic Movie Musicals This October
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2014


Viewers may find themselves singing in the shower, and pirouetting around the house all month as Reel 13 presents a classic song-and-dance film each week in October.

BWW Review: CHEEK TO CHEEK, THE SONGS OF FRED ASTAIRE Opens at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Steve Wilson - Oct 2, 2014


Cheek to Cheek, the Songs of Fred Astaire opened the 2014-2015 season for the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, MO. The season pays homage to the magical music from the movies with their series Hooray for Hollywood.

STAGE TUBE: Goodspeed Unveils Teaser Montage for HOLIDAY INN
by Stage Tube - Sep 29, 2014


Goodspeed Musicals welcomes a top-notch cast for its brand new, world premiere musical, Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. The much-anticipated production runs now through November 30, with an Official Press Opening slated for October 15, 2014. Below, check out a new teaser with highlights from the show!

BWW Exclusive: ALL EYES ON ANGELA LANSBURY; Richard Jay-Alexander Talks to the Accomplished Star
by Richard Jay-Alexander - Sep 29, 2014


Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury. I saw her in Mame, my first Broadway show seen ON BROADWAY at The Winter Garden Theatre from the front row of the mezzanine in seats my dad bought from a scalper because he knew I wanted to see it so badly. I would never recover from the splashy front of The Winter Garden Theatre.

BWW Interviews: Cartier Williams
by Barnett Serchuk - Sep 29, 2014


Cartier Williams is a hoofer, choreographer, filmmaker and performer hailing from Washington, D.C. He began his tap dancing career at the age of four and has been active in the tap dance community ever since. Cartier is currently working on a project that will bring the joy of tap dance back into the lives of people across the world. He is the co-founder and artistic director of The Williams Davis Foundation for the Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization committed to bringing the joy of performing arts into the lives of people worldwide. Throughout his career, Cartier has had the opportunity to dance with a multitude of tap pioneers and masters, including Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Peg Leg Bates, and the Nicholas Brothers. He has taught at Broadway Dance Center and American Tap Dance Foundation in NYC along with many other cities across the country and the world!

BRONIES: THE MUSICAL Opens at Third Street Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2014


Third Street Theatre in association with Oddbird Theatricals is thrilled to present the World Premiere, fully-realized production of the Hollywood Fringe Festival Best Musical Award-winning, BRONIES: THE MUSICAL, with music by Joe Greene, book and lyrics by Heidi Powers and Tom Moore, choreography by John Todd, musical direction by Jennifer Lin and direction by Richard Israel. BRONIES: THE MUSICAL began previews Thursday, September 25; will open tonight, September 27 and run through Sunday, November 1 at the THIRD STREET THEATRE, 8115 W. Third Street in West Hollywood.

getTV to Present Monster Halloween Marathon Featuring Bela Lugosi, Vincent Price & More, 10/31
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2014


Trick or Treat with getTV this Halloween, as the network conjures a monster marathon loaded with witches, ghosts, vampires, and a slew of genre icons, on Friday, October 31.

SOUND OFF: Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett's CHEEK TO CHEEK Is Not Merely Just Cheeky
by Pat Cerasaro - Sep 23, 2014


Today we are listening to the hotly anticipated new jazz album by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett titled CHEEK TO CHEEK.

Latin Dance Superstars Coming to Westchester Broadway Theatre, 10/21
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2014


Six of the greatest LATIN ballroom dance superstar couples in the world will present their exciting shows at the Westchester Broadway Theatre Tuesday evening, Oct. 21.

Goodspeed's IRVING BERLIN'S HOLIDAY INN World Premiere Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2014


It's time to celebrate! Goodspeed Musicals welcomes a top-notch cast for its brand new, world premiere musical, Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. The much-anticipated production will run from tonight, September 19 through November 30. Official Press Opening will be October 15, 2014.

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