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Date of Death: December 26, 1974 (80)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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The Theater Project to Continue Script-in-Hand Series with MICKEY AND ANTHONY
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017


The Theater Project will continue its 'Opening Nights in the Afternoon' script-in-hand series with MICKEY AND ANTHONY by Marv Siegel at 2 PM on Saturday, October 14, at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave., Cranford, NJ. Free admission.

Bootstraps Comedy Theater's IN A SOUTHERN CITY to Explore Theme of 'Home'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2017


On the heels of a successful re-mount of THE BOXER, Bootstraps Comedy Theater continues to experiment with alternative theatrical experiences. In a Southern City is a radio variety show recorded in front of a live studio audience and features comedy, storytelling, and live music.

Photo Flash: First Look at ALL HANDS ON DECK at Winter Park Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2017


The Winter Park Playhouse opens its new series of professional musicals with a Central Florida Premiere salute to 1942 wartime entertainment in the popular patriotic production of All Hands On Deck! September 16-October 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at ALL HANDS ON DECK at Winter Park Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2017


The Winter Park Playhouse opens its new series of professional musicals with a Central Florida Premiere salute to 1942 wartime entertainment in the popular patriotic production of All Hands On Deck! September 16-October 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Bootstraps Comedy Theater's IN A SOUTHERN CITY to Explore Theme of 'Home'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2017


On the heels of a successful re-mount of THE BOXER, Bootstraps Comedy Theater continues to experiment with alternative theatrical experiences. In a Southern City is a radio variety show recorded in front of a live studio audience and features comedy, storytelling, and live music.

NYO-USA, NYO2, and NYO-China Perform at Carnegie Hall on 7/20
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2017


This July, three Carnegie Hall concerts showcase some of the finest young teen musicians from across the United States and abroad in performances presented over three consecutive nights in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute Brings Together Brightest Young Musicians this July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2017


This July, Carnegie Hall brings together close to 200 of the best teen musicians from across the country for a month of exceptional music making as part of two exciting ensembles. The critically-acclaimed National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), now entering its fifth year, is comprised of 116 musicians, ages 16-19. NYO2, a new group launched in summer 2016 for younger players, ages 14-17, was created with a particular focus of attracting talented students from communities traditionally underserved or underrepresented in the classical music field. In total, the musicians of NYO-USA and NYO2 come from 40 US states, plus Puerto Rico. Both programs are free, ensuring that all promising young players can have the opportunity to take part in this unique community of musicians-learning from a world-class faculty, playing alongside talented peers, and performing with leading artists on the stages of some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall.

Reagle Music Theatre to Present REMEMBERING THE 40'S This April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2017


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will present Remembering the 40's, a musical tribute to the men and women of the war generation, for three performances only April 22-23, 2017. 

Barry Mishon to Present NEILE ADAMS: ALL THE LIVES OF ME at Pizza Express Live, The Pheasantry
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017


Barry Mishon, Pizza Express Live, The Pheasantry will present "NEILE ADAMS - All The Lives of Me," a musical celebration of her life, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 23 - 25, 2017 at 8:30 p.m. at Pizza Express Live, The Pheasantry, 152 Kings Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4UT.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Bring 1930s Jazz Club Alive at Syracuse Stage
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017


Experience 1940s Harlem in the Tony Award-winning buoyant musical Ain't Misbehavin' at Syracuse Stage.

Beloved Musical ANNIE to Return to the State Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


The U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will return to the State Theatre in Easton today, February 24.   Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.

James Sherman's BEAU JEST Set for Concert and Theatre Arts Series at B'nai Torah
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017


The Concert and Theatre Arts Series at B'nai Torah and Producer/Director Shari Upbin will bring James Sherman's 'comedy with romance', Beau Jest, to the B'nai Torah Stage for one performance only, on February 22nd at 7:30 pm.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Bring 1930s Jazz Club Alive at Syracuse Stage
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017


Experience 1940s Harlem in the Tony Award-winning buoyant musical Ain't Misbehavin' at Syracuse Stage.

James Sherman's BEAU JEST Set for Concert and Theatre Arts Series at B'nai Torah
by Carol Kassie - Feb 9, 2017


The Concert and Theatre Arts Series at B'nai Torah and Producer/Director Shari Upbin will bring James Sherman's 'comedy with romance', Beau Jest, to the B'nai Torah Stage for one performance only, on February 22nd at 7:30 pm.

Beloved Musical ANNIE to Return to the State Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017


The U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will return to the State Theatre in Easton on Friday, February 24.   Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.

Actors' Temple to Honor Tovah Feldshuh and Jackie Hoffman at Centennial Gala
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017


Theater District institution the Actors' Temple celebrates its centennial with an entertainment-packed dinner and show at the Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, on Monday, March 13, at 6pm.

THINK January Play Reading in Cranford
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017


A new comedy about mismatched hospital roommates, fussy patients, and flamboyant physicians.

Douglas Morrisson Theatre to Show World Premiere of CHARLEY'S AUNT '66
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2017


The Douglas Morrisson Theatre 2016-2017 37th Season continues with the World Premiere of a wonderfully silly farce: CHARLEY'S AUNT '66, freely adapted by Scott Munson from Brandon Thomas' classicCharley's Aunt. CHARLEY'S AUNT '66 will have 15 performances, including one preview, February 9 through March 5, 2017, at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St. in Hayward, CA.  Tickets are $10-$29, and are available through the Box Office at (510) 881-6777 or online at www.dmtonline.org.

Legendary Folk Singer Peter Yarrow to Visit FINIAN'S RAINBOW Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2017


The cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW prepares for visit tonight by legendary folk singer and political activist PETER YARROW of 'Peter, Paul & Mary' and modern members of the legendary band, including Noel Paul Stookey, Bethany Yarrow and cellist Rufus Cappodocia. At 6pm, cast members will be treated to a meet & greet before the performance with these renowned political and musical figures attending tonight's 8pm sold out show.

ANNIE to Play the Fox Theatre 3/17 �" 3/19
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2016


Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta is proud to announce that the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will play five performances March 17 - 19, 2017 at the Fox Theatre as a special addition to the 2016/2017 season. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new incarnation of the iconic Tony Award®-winning original.

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