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Date of Death: January 22, 2005 (79)

Birth Place: Corning, IA, USA

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Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe and Savion Glover Team for New Musical 'SHUFFLE ALONG'; Coming to Broadway Next Spring!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2015


Next spring, Tony Award winners Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, and Savion Glover will team up to collaborate on SHUFFLE ALONG, Or, The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, a musical about the events that led to the creation of the groundbreaking Eubie Blake-Noble Sissle musical Shuffle Along. Starring Audra McDonald as the 1920's star Lottie Gee, directed by George C. Wolfe -- with a book written by Wolfe -- and choreographed by Savion Glover, the musical marks the first time that the writer/director and choreographer will have worked together since their 1996 hit Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk. Previews will begin Monday, March 14, 2016. Opening night is Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

VIDEO: Patricia Arquette Talks Gender Wage Equality & More on LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 11, 2015


Patricia Arquette stopped by last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN to discuss the issue of gender wage equality that was part of her Academy Award acceptance speech.

VIDEO: Hozier Performs New Single 'Work Song' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 6, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Hozier performed his new single, 'Work Song' for the Tonight Show audience. Watch the appearance below!

VIDEO: Tiffani Thiessen Talks 'Saved By the Bell' Spoof & More on TONIGHT SHOW
by - Mar 6, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Tiffani Thiessen talked to Jimmy about the weird name her daughter wants to give her unborn son, and how accurate Tonight Show's Saved by the Bell sketch set really was.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemworth & SNL Cast Play Musical Beers on TONIGHT SHOW!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 6, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, it was every person for themselves as Jimmy, Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, Kate McKinnon, Colin Jost and Bobby Moynihan compete in a tense game that puts an adult twist on musical chairs.

VIDEO: 50 Naval Recruits Take Oath of Enlistment on TONIGHT SHOW
by - Mar 5, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy welcomed Vice Admiral Braun to administer the Oath of Enlistment to 50 new recruits and 50 U.S. Navy Reserve Sailors. Check out the special ceremony below!

VIDEO: Comedian Artie Lange Jokes About Kardashians & More on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 5, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, comedian Artie Lange told jokes about the Kardashians, tweeting for celebrities and more. Watch clips from the appearance below!

VIDEO: 'Insurgent' Star Zoe Kravitz Plays Giant Beer Pong on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 5, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and Divergent film series star Zoe Kravitz went head-to-head in a giant game of Beer Pong.

VIDEO: Danny Devito Brings #Trollfoot to THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 5, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Danny DeVito enlisted Jimmy to help him add a new troll foot photo to his collection and explains the origin of his popular Twitter meme.

VIDEO: Watch Jimmy Fallon Do THE TONIGHT SHOW Desk Dance!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy read suggestions for improving The Tonight Show written by elementary school children, including getting up on the Tonight Show desk and dancing.

VIDEO: GZA Performs 'The Mexican' Featuring Tom Morello on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest GZA performed 'The Mexican,' with help from guitarist Tom Morello and The Roots, for the Tonight Show audience.

VIDEO: Ansel Elgort Talks New 'Divergent' Film & More on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Ansel Elgort talked to Jimmy about how he lucked out when he presented at the Oscars and his mom's lack of pop culture awareness.

VIDEO: Judi Dench Teaches Jimmy a Bollywood Dance Move on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Judi Dench taught Jimmy a Bollywood dance move that she learned while filming the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Jess Goldstein, Douglas W. Schmidt & More to Receive 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2015


Tony Award-winning costume designer, JESS GOLDSTEIN (currently represented on Broadway with Jersey Boys and On the Town), and scenic designer DOUGLAS W. SCHMIDT are among the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, May 1, at 6:30pm, at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Goldstein was selected to receive the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design and Mr. Schmidt will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

VIDEO: 'Empire's Terrence Howard Does Play-by-Play of His Oscar Flub on TONIGHT
by - Mar 3, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Terrence Howard walked Jimmy through the several stages of fail that led up to his messy introduction of the Best Picture nominees at the 2015 Academy Awards.

VIDEO: Ryan Reynolds Plays Egg Russian Roulette on TONIGHT SHOW
by - Mar 3, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Ryan Reynolds took turns smashing eggs on their heads without knowing which are cooked and which are raw.

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs 'Heartbeat Song' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Kelly Clarkson performed 'Heartbeat Song' for the Tonight Show audience.

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson & Jimmy Fallon Perform a History of Duets on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy Fallon and guest Kelly Clarkson perform a medley of the greatest duets of all time. Check it out below!

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