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Date of Death: June 22, 1987 (88)

Birth Place: Omaha, NE, USA

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Stay Tuned! PBS-KQED Broadcasts: November
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 9, 2006


San Francisco's KQED has several great Broadway and theatre related broadcasts for the month of November including 'Singin' In The Rain' and two Great Performances!

Shout!'s 'Green Girl:' 10 Questions for Erica Schroeder
by Maya Cantu - Oct 16, 2006


Shout!'s 'Green Girl' Erica Schroeder is a talented and insightful performer who thinks of the '60s musical as the latest colorful patch in the quilt of her life and career

Donna McKechnie Featured on 'Downstage Center,' Oct. 13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2006


The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio will present an interview with Donna McKechnie on their weekly theatrical interview show Downstage Center on XM's On Broadway channel number 28.

Justin Bohon to Pay a Visit to The After Party, Sept. 8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2006


On Friday, September 8th, Justin Bohon, who will soon be seen in Les Miserables, will drop by for a visit at The After Party at The Laurie Beechman Theatre

Stay Tuned! PBS-KQED Broadcasts: September
by Eugene Lovendusky - Aug 31, 2006


San Francisco's KQED has several great Broadway and theatre related broadcasts for the month of September including a two-part series on Barbra Streisand and a special on Leonard Bernstein!

Lorenson Channels the Incomparable Tony Bennett
by TJ Fitzgerald - Jul 29, 2006


Singer/Recording Artist Russ Lorenson Opens in New Show BENEDETTO/BLESSED

Quinn Lemley is Rita Hayworth in 7/25 B.B. Kings Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2006


Quinn Lemley stars as Rita Hayworth in 'The Heat is On, A Life in Concert' in a special one night engagement at B.B. Kings on July 25th

Quinn Lemley is Rita Hayworth in 7/25 B.B. Kings Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2006


Cabaret diva, Quinn Lemley, stars as Rita Hayworth in 'The Heat is On, A Life in Concert' in a special one night engagement at B.B. Kings. Ms. Lemley takes the stage, backed by an 11-piece big band, on Tuesday, July 25th at 8:00pm

Tune and Dr. Dolittle Comes to Cadillac Palace July 18-30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2006


Make an appointment to see Dr. Dolittle, staged by and starring Tommy Tune, in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement July 18-30, 2006. The Internet, video games…These days, all this 'interactive' entertainment can get in the way of actually interacting with your kids.

Lamb's Theatre Company to Vacate Building in September
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2006


The Lamb's Theatre Company--currently playing host to the hit Off-Broadway show A Jew Grows in Brooklyn--has received an eviction notice for September

A CHORUS LINE Announces Complete 2006 Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2006


A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, proudly announces the 2006 cast.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Vince Pesce of 'The Pajama Game'
by Adrienne Onofri - Apr 3, 2006


He's got steam heat...and a burgeoning career as a choreographer.

Interview with Edward Scissorhands' Richard Winsor
by Katie Spain - Mar 21, 2006


I recently caught a brief glimpse of wizardry at the show's rehearsal, and even managed to chat to the two lead performers Richard Winsor and Sam Archer.

Interview: Petula Clark - From 'Downtown' to Sunset Boulevard and Now a North American Tour
by Randy Rice - Mar 11, 2006


Petula Clark has appeared on Broadway in Blood Brothers and has played Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard for more performances than any other actress. She talked with BroadwayWorld.com about her new projects, her tour and her upcoming shows at Mohegan Sun's Cabaret on March 29 - April 2.

Mary Bond Davis Goes Solo at Dannys Saturday Nights at 11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2006


Late night comes alive with Hairspray star Mary Bond Davis when she unleashes her dynamic personality and powerhouse vocals every Saturday night at 11 PM through March at Dannys Skylight Room.

Harriet Harris Cast in CA Premiere of Never Gonnna Dance
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2006


Harriet Harris will perform in the LA premiere of Never Gonna Dance, which will run in Long Beach, CA from February 18th through March 5th

d'Amboise and Berresse to Star in a Chorus Line Revival, To Play San Francisco This Summer, Broadway This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2006


The New York Times reports that Charlotte d'Amboise, and Michael Berresse will star as Cassie, and Zach respectively in the upcoming revival of A Chorus Line.

Tap Dance Legend Fayard Nicholas Dies at Age 91
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2006


Tap dance legend Fayard Nicholas, one half of the Nicholas Brothers, has passed away at the age of 91

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