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Date of Death: October 17, 2000 (75)

Birth Place: Culver City, CA, USA

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Judi Mark Brings Tribute to Gwen Verdon to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


DON’T TELL MAMA will present Judi Mark with a musical celebration of four-time Tony Award winner Gwen Verdon and her hit Broadway shows including “Damn Yankees,” “Redhead,” “Sweet Charity” and “Chicago.”

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Desert Theatricals
by Gilmore Rizzo - Apr 6, 2024


What did our critic think of DAMN YANKEES at Desert Theatricals?

MTI Launches New Licensing Division, MTI Concert Dance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2024


MTI Concert Dance will license choreographed works from well-known choreographers across many genres of dance. For its launch, MTI has partnered with The Robbins Rights Trust to exclusively license the entire ballet repertory of the legendary Jerome Robbins.

Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!

Closure of The Theatre Museum Marks the End of an Era
by James Blinken - Mar 4, 2024


After almost 30 years of preserving, celebrating, and championing the rich history of theater, The Theatre Museum, originally established as The Broadway Theatre Institute in 1995, announces the difficult decision to cease operations in 2024.

LISTEN: Hear a Recording of Bob Fosse Directing Liza Minnelli in the Original Broadway Production of CHICAGO
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024


Liza Minnelli took over for an ill Gwen Verdon in the original production of Chicago on Broadway, from August 8th through September 13, 1975. Now, an audio recording has been discovered of Fosse directing the stage and screen legend in the role of Roxie Hart. Listen here!

Video: Remembering the Great Chita Rivera
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 30, 2024


A theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents, Chita Rivera is one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history having earned 10 nominations. Today we recap with videos of just a few of her most spectacular performances in tribute.

OUR BORN-THIS-MONTH FEATURE FOR JANUARY SALUTES... GUESS WHO!
by Rob Lester - Jan 7, 2024


Every month, we take a moment to honor someone among those having a birthday that month who has made a real mark in the entertainment world .  January's birthday salute goes to a sensation on the stages of theatres and cabaret. With a click, you can see who it is and then see how much you know about their by taking our multiple-choice quiz.

THE VOICE Winner Maelyn Jarmon to Star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023


Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group.

Photos: RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $4,553,203 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023


An exultant and effervescent Red Bucket Follies returned after a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate six weeks of enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising. The star-studded variety show, performed December 4 and 5, 2023, honored 46 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the show below!

Review: CHICAGO IL MUSICAL al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 4, 2023


CHICAGO IL MUSICAL al TEATRO BRANCACCIO ARRIVA A ROMA IL MUSICAL AMERICANO PIU' LONGEVO DI TUTTI I TEMPI IN SCENA FINO AL 10 DICEMBRE PER POI PROSEGUIRE IN TOUR IN ITALIA

Corbin Bleu, Roger Bart, Sierra Boggess & More to Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023


Broadway’s biggest names and brightest talents, both onstage and behind the scenes, are set to celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising with songs, skits and dance at the return of Red Bucket Follies, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

22 Theater Books for Your Winter 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 7, 2024


The weather outside might still be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? Check out our complete Winter 2024 reading list!

ESPECIAL: CHICAGO cumple 27 años en Broadway
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Nov 14, 2023


Si bien EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA es el musical más longevo de la historia de Broadway y LOS MISERABLES lo es del West End, el puesto a la producción estadounidense más longeva de la historia de la Great White Way se lo lleva el revival de CHICAGO, que hoy cumple la friolera de 27 años ininterrumpidos en Broadway.

19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023


The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.

Chita Rivera's 'Aurora' Joins Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Broadway Legends Ornament Collection
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


Add the aura of Aurora from Kiss of the Spider Woman to your hearth and home with an iridescent homage to Chita Rivera and her Tony Award-winning performance as she becomes the 16th ornament in Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Broadway Legends series.

CHITA: A MEMOIR Wins 'Best Autobiography - English' at 2023 International Latino Book Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023


CHITA: A MEMOIR wins Gold Medal for Best Autobiography-English at the 2023 International Latino Book Awards.

Broadway, Film & TV Choreographer Shannon Lewis Joins THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Team at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023


Broadway, film, and TV choreographer Shannon Lewis joins the creative team of Bucks County Playhouse's production of 'The Rocky Horror Show.'

Hudson Valley Dance Festival 10th Anniversary Raises Record-Breaking Number
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023


The 10th anniversary of the Hudson Valley Dance Festival on October 7, 2023, featured two standing-room-only performances of captivating dance from a diverse range of styles and raised a record-breaking $167,082. 

Rian Keating to Return to Don't Tell Mama with WOMANSONGS Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023


Rian Keating will return to Don't Tell Mama with Womansongs. Join the 2023 MAC Award Winner for a night of powerful performances beginning this month.

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