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Date of Death: July 11, 1937 (38)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY

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Laura Benanti, Annaleigh Ashford & More to Join The Skivvies at 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2013

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:

WHAT IS ART?, COLE PORTER AND FRIENDS and More Set for American Stage's 'After Hours' Series, Nov 2013
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2013

American Stage Theatre Company's 'After Hours' Series continue with five events, Hawk and Wayne's It's a Living!, What is Art?, The Vagina Monologues, Cole Porter & Friends, and Longtime Companion in November. We have everything from cabaret music to a benefit series for a S.A.T.P fundraiser!

Chicago Jazz Orchestra Plays MILES AHEAD in Chicago Debut Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2013

Today, November 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Jeff Lindberg, will present trumpeter Jon Faddis in the Chicago premiere of the Miles Davis/Gil Evans landmark recording, Miles Ahead.

PARFUMERIE Plays Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 11/26-12/22
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2013

The romantic comedy Parfumerie, adapted by E.P. Dowdall from the Hungarian playIllatszertar by Miklos Laszlo, will have a rare revival as the first theater production of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (Lou Moore, Executive Director), for a limited, 29 performance engagement November 26 to December 22. The production, directed by Mark Brokaw, who is currently represented on Broadway with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, centers on a romance that unfolds through love letters, a perfect homage to the historic Beverly Hills Post Office.

Nilson Matta, Loston Harris, New York Voices and More Set for at Birdland, 11/11-17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its sensational line-up of lively talent for November 11-17, featuring New York Voices, Nilson Matta, Loston Harris, David Raleigh, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 11/1/2013
by BWW - Nov 1, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 11/1/2013.

Matthew Broderick to Star in Neil LaBute's DIRTY WEEKEND Film
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2013

Screendaily.com reports that Matthew Broderick and Alice Eve are set to star in Neil LaBute's comedy drama DIRTY WEEKEND. The film, written by LaBute, is currently in production on location in New Mexico.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings the Classics with Utah Symphony Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2013

In the first pops concert of the season, Utah Symphony will welcome back to Utah Brian Stokes Mitchell, a much-loved vocalist who performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir during their annual Christmas Concert in 2008.

NYFOS Tours NED IS NINETY Birthday Tribute to Ned Rorem, Now thru 11/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2013

NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG, Steven Blier, Artistic Director • Michael Barrett, Associate Artistic Director, opens its 2013-14 Mainstage series at Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Music Center with 'NED IS NINETY', a musical 90th birthday for American icon (and guest of honor) Ned Rorem.

Darcie Roberts to Make TexARTS Debut, 11/2-3
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2013

Broadway triple-threat, Darcie Roberts will make her TexARTS debut with two special performances, Nov. 2 & 3 at 7 p.m. She will be joined by pianist Dustin L. Struhall.

Loston Harris Plays To Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Through December 31
by Robert Diamond - Oct 27, 2013

Loston Harris returned to his residency at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle on October 22, 2013 with the New York City debut of his brand-new release Swingfully Yours (Magenta Label Group). The long awaited CD by the singer/songwriter features swinging arrangements of timeless standards from the Great American Songbook. George Gershwin, Harold Arlen and Sammy Cahn, to name a few, are all embraced.

Baby Jane Dexter Announces New Show: More Rules Of The Road
by Robert Diamond - Oct 26, 2013

Baby Jane Dexter's new show, More Rules of the Road,debuts at Metropolitan Room for six performances only beginning Friday, November 22 and running on Fridays, a Saturday and one Thursday through December 27

BWW TV: Meet the Cast of the PORGY AND BESS National Tour- Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2013

The National Tour of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, will launch at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre this November. The tour, accompanied by a 23-piece orchestra, will begin performances Sunday, Nov. 10 with an official opening on Wednesday, Nov. 13. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge just chatted with the cast during rehearsal, and you can catch what they had to say and check out a performance preview below!

Tony DeSare to Perform at NJPAC, 11/2
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 25, 2013

Described by The New York Times as 'two thirds Frank Sinatra and one third Billy Joel,' celebrated singer-songwriter-pianist Tony DeSare is one of the New York City cabaret scene's newest success stories. Presented in NJPAC's Chase Room on Saturday, November 2nd at 6pm & 8:30pm, DeSare backed by a swinging trio, glides seamlessly from standards by the likes of George Gershwin and Stephen Sondheim, to contemporary pop classics by Bruce Springsteen and Phil Collins, to his own retro-romantic original compositions. DeSare's take on classic standards and sophisticated original compositions has earned him a reputation as one of the country's hottest young singer-pianists. No matter what he performs, his music is hopelessly (and hopefully) romantic. 'Tony DeSare is, without question, one of today's most outstanding artists and performers,' raves Don Rickles. 'His superb piano artistry is a bonus!'

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 10/25/2013
by BWW - Oct 25, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 10/25/2013.

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with the Cast of PORGY AND BESS National Tour
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 25, 2013

The National Tour of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, will launch at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre this November. The tour, accompanied by a 23-piece orchestra, will begin performances Sunday, Nov. 10 with an official opening on Wednesday, Nov. 13. BroadwayWorld was just in the rehearsal room with the cast for a sneak peek and you can check out photos below!

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Sing the Classics with Utah Symphony, 11/1-2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2013

In the first pops concert of the season, Utah Symphony will welcome back to Utah Brian Stokes Mitchell, a much-loved vocalist who performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir during their annual Christmas Concert in 2008.

In Performance: LADY DAY's Dee Dee Bridgewater Sings 'Foggy Day in London Town'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 22, 2013

In today's New York Times Arts Beat 'In Performance' video, jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater who portrays Billie Holiday in the new musical "Lady Day," sings "A Foggy Day in London Town,"

BWW Reviews: Octogenarian Singer Dominick Morra Debuts at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal
by Don Grigware - Oct 22, 2013

Upon exiting Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal on Sunday October 20, I overheard someone say 'There are no cabaret shows like this anymore.' Sad, but true! Dominic Morra, at 80 years young, proves that he is vocally every bit as good as he was some 50 years ago. With a face like Anthony Quinn and a voice like John Raitt, Morra has a vocal instrument akin to a silver flute. On Broadway in Call Me Madam and having crossed country on many National tours of such shows as Camelot, Morra spent most of the 70-minute set of Keep the Music Playing reminiscing about his career through some of the greatest music of all time. With an unassuming style, he is a true gentleman and doesn't need a big outgoing approach to reach his audience. His friendly manner and great voice say it all. With fine musical direction from Paul Cady at the piano, Morra presented a cabaret, which one can only hope is a new beginning for him.

Tony Award-Winning Producer Paul Boskind to Produce Texas Jazz Singer's Next CD
by Robert Diamond - Oct 19, 2013

The number-one male jazz singer in the home of the Alamo has been entertaining San Antonio and South Texas audiences and recording critically acclaimed CDs for more than 23 years. Now Ken Slavin will bring his unique sound to the Big Apple when he makes his New York City jazz cabaret debut on Thursday, October 31, at the world-famous Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd Street. Show time is 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 - with a two-drink minimum - and are available at www.metropolitanroom.com.

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