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Date of Death: January 01, 1953 (29)

Birth Place: Georgiana, AL, USA

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'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 6th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Jun 6, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The non-Equity Jeff Award winners are announced, and we cover 18 regional theaters and their summer offerings, from northern Wisconsin to St. Louis and southern Illinois, from southwest Michigan to western Illinois. It's the Regional Summer Musical Theater Scene!

Jason Aldean et al. to Present at 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS Tonight, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2012


The countdown to the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is on with the addition of presenters including Jason Aldean.

Rascal Flatts and More Join Line Up For 2012 CMT Awards Tonight, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2012


The star power on the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS stage is getting hotter with the addition of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Hank Williams, Jr. as performers on this year's show. The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will air live tonight, June 6 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT

Jason Aldean et al to Present at 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2012


The countdown to the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is on with the addition of presenters including Jason Aldean.

Photo Flash: Opening Night at GoAlleyCat Productions' IT IS DONE West Coast Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2012


22Q Entertainment LLC and GoAlleyCat Productions presents the West Coast Premiere of the New York hit, IT IS DONE, a thrilling new play in an environmental setting, written by award-winning playwright Alex Goldberg and directed by Ovation award-winner Michael Michetti (The Twentieth Century Way, Carousel, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings). IT IS DONE opened on May 15 and runs through Tuesday, June 12 at the Pig ‘N Whistle Restaurant, 6714 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood. See photos from the opening night party below!

Totem Pole Playhouse Opens New Season with CHAPS! THE MUSICAL, Now thru 6/17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2012


If last summer you tapped your toes to the lonesome cowboy stylings of Hank Williams: Lost Highway or got carried away with the frenetic mayhem of Suite Surrender, then you'll love Totem Pole Playhouse's season opener, Chaps! - The Musical. Sparks fly, temperatures rise, and country music will never be the same in this new musical farce running tonight, June 2 through June 17, 2012 at The Playhouse.

Scotty McCreery Among Performers Added to 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2012


The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS promises to be a great night of live music with the addition of Lauren Alaina, Casey James, Jana Kramer, Scotty McCreery, Kip Moore and The Farm as performers on the Nationwide Insurance stage.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 30th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - May 30, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The non-Equity Jeff Awards are Monday night, and we've compiled our first ever Summer Musical Theatre Guide! Here are 35 listings for your viewing pleasure....

Mimi Bessette Joins the Cast of WOODY SEZ at A.R.T.
by Kelsey Denette - May 29, 2012


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) today announced that Broadway actress Mimi Bessette is joining the cast of Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen Jean Russell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances run through this weekend at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge.

Mimi Bessette Joins Cast of ART's WOODY SEZ
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2012


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has just announced that Broadway actress Mimi Bessette is joining the cast of Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen Jean Russell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances run through this weekend at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge.

Frist Fridays Concert Series Kicks Off with Rodney Crowell Tonight, 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012


Frist Fridays, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts' popular summer concert series, opens the 2012 four-concert season tonight, May 25 with singer-songwriter and Grammy winner, Rodney Crowell performing in the Turner Courtyard.

Totem Pole Playhouse to Open New Season with CHAPS! THE MUSICAL, 6/2-17
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2012


If last summer you tapped your toes to the lonesome cowboy stylings of Hank Williams: Lost Highway or got carried away with the frenetic mayhem of Suite Surrender, then you'll love Totem Pole Playhouse's season opener, Chaps! - The Musical. Sparks fly, temperatures rise, and country music will never be the same in this new musical farce running June 2 - 17, 2012 at the Playhouse.

Rascal Flatts et al Join Line Up For 2012 CMT Awards, 6/6
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2012


The star power on the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS stage is getting hotter with the addition of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Hank Williams, Jr. as performers on this year's show. The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will air live on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT

Filament Theatre Ensemble to Present HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY, 6/8-7/8
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2012


The Filament Theatre Ensemble today announced the final show of their 2011-2012 season: the Chicago Premiere of Hank Williams: Lost Highway, performing at The Athenaeum Theatre June 8 - July 8, 2012.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Opens at The Drayton Festival Theatre Tonight, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012


The Drayton Festival Theatre launches its 2012 Season with the timeless classic, The Sound of Music. This beloved musical masterpiece plays eight shows a week tonight, May 15 through June 9.

22Q Entertainment and GoAlleyCat Productions Premieres IT IS DONE, Tonight 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012


22Q Entertainment LLC and GoAlleyCat Productions presents the West Coast Premiere of the New York hit, IT IS DONE, a thrilling new play in an environmental setting, written by award-winning playwright Alex Goldberg and directed by Ovation award-winner Michael Michetti (The Twentieth Century Way, Carousel, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings). IT IS DONE opens tonight, May 15 at 8:30pm and runs through Tuesday, June 12 at the Pig ‘N Whistle Restaurant, 6714 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood.

Bay Street Players to Present Cash & Friends, 5/25-27
by Kelsey Denette - May 7, 2012


Bay Street Players is hosting a special musical event May 25, 26, and 27 at the State Theatre in downtown Eustis. Cash & Friends is a tribute to the legendary music of Johnny Cash, June Carter, Patsy Cline and Waylon Jennings.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Set for The Drayton Festival Theatre, 5/15
by Max Schwager - Apr 30, 2012


The Drayton Festival Theatre will launch its 2012 Season with the timeless classic, The Sound of Music. This beloved musical masterpiece plays eight shows a week May 15 through June 9.

22Q Entertainment and GoAlleyCat Productions Premieres IT IS DONE on West Coast, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2012


22Q Entertainment LLC and GoAlleyCat Productions presents the West Coast Premiere of the New York hit, IT IS DONE, a thrilling new play in an environmental setting, written by award-winning playwright Alex Goldberg and directed by Ovation award-winner Michael Michetti (The Twentieth Century Way, Carousel, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings). IT IS DONE will preview on Sunday, May 13 at 7:00pm & Monday, May 14 at 8:30pm and will open on Tuesday, May 15 at 8:30pm and run through Tuesday, June 12 at the Pig ‘N Whistle Restaurant, 6714 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood.

Centaur Theatre to Present SideMart Theatrical Grocery's HAUNTED HILLBILLY, 5/8-6/3
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 20, 2012


Centaur Theatre will present SideMart Theatrical Grocery's award-winning production of Haunted Hillbilly. Based on Derek McCormack's novel of the same name, this 'eerily funny, musical country romance' is written by Graham Cuthbertson and directed by Andrew Shaver.

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