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Date of Death: January 01, 1953 (29)

Birth Place: Georgiana, AL, USA

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Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre Presents THE BOOK CLUB PLAY, Now thru 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015


Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is excited to present The Book Club Play, a hilarious new comedy by Karen Zacarias about books and the people who love them, from today, May 13 - June 7, 2015.

6-Disc Collector's Set THE BEST OF THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW Comes to DVD Today
by TV News Desk - May 12, 2015


This May, StarVista Entertainment/Time Life will bring home audiences front row seats for THE BEST OF THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW

Sony/ATV signs WALK THE MOON to Global Publishing Deal
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2015


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has today announced it has signed a worldwide deal with alternative rock band WALK THE MOON.

Sony/ATV Signs Acts Including Mark Ronson and Snoop Dogg for Neighboring Rights
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2015


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has further strengthened its Neighbouring Rights division with the addition of a series of high-profile signings to the roster, including Mark Ronson and Snoop Dogg.

BWW Interview: Jennifer Blake Chats MCCREADY THE MUSICAL, Opening in Silverlake 5/8
by Jennifer McHugh - May 7, 2015


The life of Mindy McCready was short, but it was a memorable one. A new theatrical production entitled MCCREADY THE MUSICAL is set to open in Silverlake this Friday that will bring her tragic story to the stage.

Loretta Lynn to Perform in Omaha This August
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2015


American icon Loretta Lynn, who has delighted audiences for over five decades with her distinctive fusion of twang, grit and energy, makes a rare Omaha concert appearance at the Holland Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 7, at 8:00 p.m.

Ben Davis, Joyce DeWitt and More to Star in Totem Pole Playhouse's 2015 Summer Season; Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2015


Totem Pole Playhouse, Pennsylvania's premiere summer stock theatre located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, has announced the casting for the theatre's 65th Anniversary summer season. Included in the casts will be the star of a current, long-running CBS television series, a star from one of the classic TV sitcoms of the 1970s and '80s, a Tony Award-winning, internationally-acclaimed baritone, and a veteran stage actor offering his final performance in his one-man show directed by an Oscar Award-winning director. Franklin County Visitors Bureau is the season's sponsor.

JPAS Presnts Glyn Bailey's ONE GREAT MOMENT IN TIME This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2015


Join JPAS Composer-in-Residence, Glyn Bailey, in this not-to-be-missed show ONE GREAT MOMENT IN TIME, featuring the original music of Glyn Bailey, with guest stars Ariel Assaf, Jennifer DeLatte, Micah Desonier and Larry Larkin. Featuring Donna Clavijo (Keyboards), Kevin 'Q' Estoque (Percussion), Becky Hicks (Bass) and Karen Ray (Cello).

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre to Present THE BOOK CLUB PLAY, 5/13-6/7
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 30, 2015


Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is excited to present The Book Club Play, a hilarious new comedy by Karen Zacarias about books and the people who love them, from May 13 - June 7, 2015.

Sony/ATV Signs 'Godfather of Hip Hop' Afrika Bambaataa
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 23, 2015


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has announced a long-term, worldwide deal ex- North America with hip hop pioneer and “Godfather” Afrika Bambaataa.

JPAS to Present Glyn Bailey's ONE GREAT MOMENT IN TIME, 5/1-3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2015


Join JPAS Composer-in-Residence, Glyn Bailey, in this not-to-be-missed show ONE GREAT MOMENT IN TIME, featuring the original music of Glyn Bailey, with guest stars Ariel Assaf, Jennifer DeLatte, Micah Desonier and Larry Larkin. Featuring Donna Clavijo (Keyboards), Kevin 'Q' Estoque (Percussion), Becky Hicks (Bass) and Karen Ray (Cello).

INSPIRED LUNACY, SIX GUITARS and More Set for FST's 2015 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2015


Florida Studio Theatre's Summer Mainstage Season kicks off with the wayward, witty world of Inspired Lunacy, the Tour de Force production of The Hound of the Baskervilles, and the funny and heart-warming play, Over the River and Through the Woods. The Summer Cabaret Season will consist of the eclectic musical stylings of Six Guitars, by Chase Padgett and Jay Hopkins, the boot-tapping songs from Kings of Country, by Eric Scott Anthony, and the hip-swinging, hand-jiving sounds of The Swingaroos, by Kimberly Hawkey & Assaf Gleizner.

Mark Roberts' NEW COUNTRY to Open at Cherry Lane Theatre in May
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 20, 2015


Following a career as an stand-up comedian, actor and writer, Mark Roberts is set to premiere New Country, his eighth play, at the Cherry Lane Theatre on May 16-June 20. Best known for his TV work on Two and a Half Men and Mike & Molly, Roberts trained as an actor and began his theater career in 1982 outside Chicago, where he first worked with New Country's director David Harwell.

Breaking News: Jenn Colella, Chad Kimball, Rodney Hicks & More Set for New Musical COME FROM AWAY at La Jolla
by Robert Diamond - Apr 19, 2015


This just in! La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its season opener, the world-premiere musical Come from Away, featuring book, music and lyrics by the Canadian husband-and-wife team Irene Sankoff and David Hein (My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding), directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley. A co-production with Seattle Repertory Theatre, Come from Away will run May 29 - July 5 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre (press opening Thursday, June 11).

CMT to Produce Music Video for Indie Artist Chris Janson
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015


CMT announced today it would - for the first time in its history - finance and produce a music video for an artist. At a CMT event today in Nashville, the brand announced it will produce the music video for Chris Janson's summer anthem, 'Buy Me A Boat,'

Trace Adkins Takes Ole Opry Tradition on USO Tour to Middle East and Europe
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015


Grammy-nominated megastar Trace Adkins is celebrating the Grand Ole Opry's 90th anniversary and its rich history with the USO throughout his ten-day, three-country, troop-filled trip abroad.

Reba, Hank Williams Jr, & More Kick Off Opening of Florida's New Outdoor Theme Park
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 14, 2015


The stars are aligning over SW Florida as some of the biggest names in country music roll into the entertainment grounds at one of the biggest outdoor theme parks in the nation.

NRA Country to Offer Free Concerts in Downtown Nashville
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2015


NRA Country and Country Music took center stage on the streets of downtown Nashville over the weekend as tens of thousands of fans were treated to over 25 hours of free concerts from more than 30 favorite country music acts!

Rascal Flatts, Sammy Hagar to Headline 2nd Annual OKCFEST This June
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 9, 2015


OKCFEST, an outdoor music festival in downtown OKC, today announced the lineup for its second annual event from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. The lineup was unveiled at a VIP event on Wednesday night at Vast.

Sony/ATV Appoints Mark Abramowitz Manager, A&R and Creative
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 9, 2015


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has adopted a pioneering approach among major music publishers by installing an A&R executive to work in Nashville and specialize in non-country music.

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