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Date of Death: June 22, 1987 (88)

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Ginger Rogers to be Celebrated at Tsai Performance Center, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2011


GINGER ROGERS, the Academy Award winning screen legend from the films 42nd Street, Top Hat, The Gay Divorcee and dozens more, would have been 100 this year. She will be celebrated with a live performance and an exhibition of her archive and memorabilia created in celebration of her life and career as one of America's most luminescent and talented motion picture actresses. The special exhibition opens at Boston's Mugar Library Building on Monday, October 24. Hosted by Nick Clooney, the event will feature an appearance by special guest Angela Lansbury. The live performances will debut at the Tsai Performance Center (October 24) in Boston and the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline (October 25).

Asolo Theater Presents Bonnie and Clyde, the Musical 12/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2011


Bonnie and Clyde, the Musical will open on Broadway December 1, 2011. In the weeks before the opening I will be rebroadcasting interviews I did with the stars and the creative team when they worked on the show at the Asolo Theater in Sarasota FL., and adding new interviews.

EXCLUSIVE: Kristin Chenoweth to Sing on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Robert Diamond - Oct 19, 2011


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that the big, unnamed Broadway star is none other than Tony-winner and BroadwayWorld fave Kristin Chenoweth. The star is set to perform on BOTH nights of the hit talent show, including Broadway tunes on October 24th, and a song from her popular new album, SOME LESSONS LEARNED on October 25th. We can't wait!

Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie In LITTLE WOMEN The Musical At TheatreZone
by Beau Higgins - Oct 16, 2011


Tony-Award Winning Star Donna McKechnie Returns to TheatreZone -- Takes on lead role as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical Broadway star and legendary entertainer Donna McKechnie returns to TheatreZone in Naples, cast as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical, announced artistic director Mark Danni. Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, the musical follows the adventures of the four remarkable March sisters coming of age during the American Civil War era.

Photo Flash: 42nd Street Moon Presents THREE SISTERS, 11/30-12/18
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 15, 2011


42nd Street Moon presents the American premiere of a full production of THREE SISTERS, with music by Jerome Kern, and book/lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. San Francisco audiences first enjoyed this little-known Kern and Hammerstein musical when 42nd Street Moon's Lost Musical Series presented the American premiere in 1995, in a concert format. With the help of a recent National Endowment for the Arts Grant, the company is now able to mount the first full production ever seen in the United States. Low-priced previews begin November 30, and the show opens on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 pm at the Eureka Theatre. It runs through December 18.

42nd Street Moon Presents THREE SISTERS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2011


42nd Street Moon is proud to present the American premiere of a full production of THREE SISTERS, with music by Jerome Kern, and book/lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Costume Designer Ray Aghayan Dies at 83
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 13, 2011


Ray Aghayan, a costume designer whose works were seen on such stars as Judy Garland, Lucille Ball, Barbra Streisand and more, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 83 and also known as the longtime partner of Bob Mackie.

ENNIO: THE LIVING PAPER CARTOON Opens At NYC's 47th Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2011


ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon, returns to New York for the first time in over a decade. For nine performances only, September 27th - October 12th, The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the Jonathan Reinis (two-time Tony Award-winner for Dame Edna: The Royal Tour and Russell Simmon's Def Poetry Jam) and Glynis Henderson (international producer of Stomp) production featuring international sensation Ennio Marchetto at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street).

Hª del cine musical: 'Un americano en París'
by Alba Alonso Casilda - Oct 10, 2011


El director Vicente Minelli sentó las bases del cine musical en 1951 con Un americano en París. La historia se ubica en el fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Jerry Mulligan, interpretado por Gene Kelly, es un pintor estadounidense reside que en París pero nadie compra sus cuadros...

Charles Fox to be Awarded TAXI's Living Legend Award, 11/4
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 7, 2011


EMMY and GRAMMY award winning composer, Charles Fox, will receive TAXI's Living Legend Award at the 15th annual TAXI Road Rally on the morning of Friday, November 4th, 2011. TAXI is the world's leading independent A&R company.

Capezio Celebrate 125 Years of Excellence, 4/23
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2011


Capezio celebrates 125 years of excellence with this one-night only special show on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC

Theater for the New City Presents The Capitalist Ventriloquist
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2011


'The Capitalist Ventriloquist' is a new musical comedy about dynastic hedge funds, the demands of billionaire investors, misguided parental expectations, and the struggle of the son of an imperious hedge fund owner for self-determination.

Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie In LITTLE WOMEN The Musical At TheatreZone
by Beau Higgins - Oct 5, 2011


Tony-Award Winning Star Donna McKechnie Returns to TheatreZone -- Takes on lead role as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical Broadway star and legendary entertainer Donna McKechnie returns to TheatreZone in Naples, cast as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical, announced artistic director Mark Danni. Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, the musical follows the adventures of the four remarkable March sisters coming of age during the American Civil War era.

Aaron Tveit Set to Return to CW's GOSSIP GIRL
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2011


According to Zap2it.com, Broadway favorite Aaron Tveit will soon return to the CW's 'Gossip Girl' as Trip van der Bilt. Tveit, who last appeared on the series in season 3, has signed on for a multi-episode arc.

STAGE TUBE: Aaron Tveit Sings 'God Bless America' at Yankees Game!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 3, 2011


Broadway favorite Aaron Tveit recently stopped by Yankee Stadium, where he treated fans to his own rendition of 'God Bless America' at Game 2 of the ALDS. Click below to check out his performance!

Reagle Music Theatre Presents Say It With Music
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2011


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston is once again presenting Broadway veterans Kirby and Beverly Ward in the original musical revue, 'Say It with Music,' a non-stop song-and-dance salute to the genius of composer Irving Berlin.

Reagle Music Theatre Presents Say It With Music
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2011


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston is once again presenting Broadway veterans Kirby and Beverly Ward in the original musical revue, 'Say It with Music,' a non-stop song-and-dance salute to the genius of composer Irving Berlin.

Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie In LITTLE WOMEN The Musical At TheatreZone
by Beau Higgins - Sep 27, 2011


Tony-Award Winning Star Donna McKechnie Returns to TheatreZone -- Takes on lead role as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical Broadway star and legendary entertainer Donna McKechnie returns to TheatreZone in Naples, cast as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical, announced artistic director Mark Danni. Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, the musical follows the adventures of the four remarkable March sisters coming of age during the American Civil War era.

NYMF Features ENNO, Today thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2011


After having performed in over 70 cities through the world, internationally acclaimed ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon, returns to New York for the first time in over a decade. For nine performances only, today - October 12th, The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the Jonathan Reinis (two-time Tony Award-winner for Dame Edna: The Royal Tour and Russell Simmon's Def Poetry Jam) and Glynis Henderson (international producer of Stomp) production featuring international sensation Ennio Marchetto at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon is directed and designed by Ennio Marchetto and Sosthen Hennekam.

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