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Date of Death: July 11, 1937 (38)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY

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Broadway at the Beach! 4 GIRLS 4 Comes to the Jersey Shore This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2015


When four dynamic, award-winning musical stars from Broadway, film, TV and recordings come together in concert for one night on the same stage, what transpires is an evening of song, laughter and memories. You'll be delighted by the biggest hits from their Tony Award-winning shows and performances. Produced by Wayne J. Gmitter and Production Manager Patrick Rinn, 4 GIRLS 4 will play at Ocean Grove on Saturday, August 15 at 8 PM. 

Nicole Coffaro to Make NYC Cabaret Debut at Don't Tell Mama, 8/16-17
by Nora Dominick - Aug 11, 2015


It's always exciting when talented young singers make their debuts at a well known New York City cabaret venue, and this coming weekend, on Sunday and Monday, August 16 and 17, at 7 PM each evening, 22 year old Nicole Coffaro, a recent graduate of Chapman University in Orange, CA, will be doing just that! Her show, simply titled 'Nicole Coffaro at Don't Tell Mama,' will feature Drew Wutke on piano and will reflect her eclectic tastes in music.

HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN to Open Arizona Theatre Company 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 10, 2015


Quintessential American songwriter Irving Berlin left an indelible mark on the classic American songbook with hits like 'White Christmas,' 'Puttin' on the Ritz,' 'There's No Business Like Show Business' and, of course, 'God Bless America.' Arizona Theatre Company brings Berlin's story to vibrant, toe-tapping life in the 2015-16 season-opening production of Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin, Sept. 16-Oct. 4 at the Temple of Music and Art, 333 S. Scott Ave. in Tucson.

Breaking News: Billy Porter, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Join Audra McDonald in Musical Revival SHUFFLE ALONG
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 9, 2015


Next spring, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Joshua Henry will star in SHUFFLE ALONG Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, a striking new production that presents both the 1921 musical itself, and additionally details the events that catalyzed the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, and librettists F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles to create this ground-breaking work.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 8/7/2015
by BWW - Aug 7, 2015


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 8/7/2015.

Maureen McGovern to Play George Street Playhouse, 9/16
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 4, 2015


George Street Playhouse announced today that award-winning vocalist MAUREEN McGOVERN will make a special appearance at the New Brunswick theatre on Wednesday, September 16 at 8pm.  Joined on stage by her music director JEFF HARRIS, Ms. McGovern will offer selections from her newest show and upcoming CD, Sing, My Sisters, Sing!

Nevada Ballet Theatre Releases Tickets for Upcoming Season
by Matt Smith - Aug 4, 2015


LAS VEGAS (August 3, 2015) – Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) celebrates its 44th performance season and 4th year as Resident Ballet Company of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts by announcing the release of single tickets for the first half of its 2015-2016 season of grace, strength, artistry and celebration: A Choreographer's Showcase, A Balanchine Celebration, and The Nutcracker. Full season subscriptions are also on sale, and single tickets for the remainder of the company's 2015-2016 season will go on sale at a later date.

HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN Returns to the Geffen Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015


Having broken Geffen Playhouse season production box office records, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin will return to the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse for two weeks only (tonight, August 4-16, 2015) following its other pre-booked engagements.

Tickets to Nevada Ballet Theatre's 2015 Fall, Winter Performances Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 3, 2015


Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) celebrates its 44th performance season and 4th year as Resident Ballet Company of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts by announcing the release of single tickets for the first half of its 2015-2016 season of grace, strength, artistry and celebration: A Choreographer's Showcase, A Balanchine Celebration, and The Nutcracker. Full season subscriptions are also on sale, and single tickets for the remainder of the company's 2015-2016 season will go on sale at a later date.

BWW REVIEW: Who Could Ask for Anything More of Ogunquit's NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT?
by Jan Nargi - Aug 2, 2015


You won't be slipped a Mickey Finn, but Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse will knock you off your feet with its 'delishious' production of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT running through August 15. Chock-a-block full of bootleggers, playboys, dancing girls and temperance leaders, NICE WORK is a non-stop musical feast with non-stop screwball laughs.

PARIS IN THE SPRINGTIME Now Available For The First Time On DVD
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 31, 2015


A rare original TV musical comes to DVD at last!

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 7/31/2015
by BWW - Jul 31, 2015


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 7/31/2015.

Photo Flash: Steve Ross Welcomes Liliane Montevecchi and More to Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2015


On Monday, July 27, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present the return of pianist/singer Steve Ross in "Steve Ross on Broadway." Steve's very special guest star was Tony winner Liliane Montevecchi. Jesse Bielenberg rounded out the sublime music on bass. Scroll down for photos from the concert!

Anne Akiko Meyers' SERENADE, THE LOVE ALBUM Set for Release This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2015


On September, 18th, eOne will release Anne Akiko Meyers' 31st album: Serenade: The Love Album, an exploration of love in all its dimensions.

New AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Video Spotlight On National Dance Day 2015 & Dizzy Feet Foundation
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 27, 2015


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS celebrates National Dance Day by bringing attention to a good cause!

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 7/24/2015
by BWW - Jul 24, 2015


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 7/24/2015.

BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Leanne Cope
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 20, 2015


Today, the triple threat speaks to BWW about her memorable meeting with her film counterpart, her dream musical theater role and her Broadway debut, which she calls a magical evening that will probably never be topped!

VIDEO: AMERICAN IN PARIS' Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope Perform on Today's 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2015


Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope, stars of The Tony Award-winning new Broadway musical An American in Paris, performed the song 'Liza' on 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael' today.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 7/17/2015
by BWW - Jul 17, 2015


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 7/17/2015.

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