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Date of Death: June 25, 1976 (66)

Birth Place: Savannah, GA, USA

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Reprise Theatre Company Presents Barbara Cook in Concert, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2011

Reprise Theatre Company presents Barbara Cook in Concert. It will have one performance only on Monday, May 16 at 8:00 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Barbara Cook in Concert is the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars and legendary entertainers in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Sutton Foster, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Liz Callaway, Karen Akers, et al. Set for BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: 1982, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2011

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), New York's landmark concert venue presents The Broadway Musicals of 1982 on Monday, May 16th at 8PM. Now in its 11th season, The Broadway By The Year ® Series is created written and hosted by Scott Siegel and produced by The Town Hall. Tickets are $55 & $50 and are on sale through TicketMaster at 800-982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com, or The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) 212-840-2824

JaLaLa Returns to Birdland May 16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2011

The Broadway at Birdland series is pleased to announce that JaLaLa will return to the historic stage on Monday, May 16 at 7pm.

Peter Yarrow and Friends Perform at Town Hall 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2011

The Town Hall (123 West 43 Street), New York's landmark concert venue will present Peter Yarrow and Friends, a family concert, on Sunday, May 15th at noon.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Bring 'Big Numbers' to Verizon Hall, 5/15-21
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2011

Whether you're a classical music lover or a disco darling, there's something for everyone as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® plays its most requested audience favorites in Big Numbers (May 15, 18, 20-21, 2011). This crowd-pleasing program, which features music ranging from Tchaikovsky to Earth, Wind & Fire, showcases the talented POPS musicians as they step out from the orchestra and into the spotlight for spectacular solo performances.

Yanna Avis Heads Downtown for Met Room Debut
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2011

Continental chanteuse Yanna Avis makes her Metropolitan Room debut in the premiere of the eponymously titled show, "Yanna Avis."

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents MURDER FOR TWO, 5/12-6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) premieres Murder for Two-A Killer Musical, created by Joe Kinosian (music/book) and Kellen Blair (lyrics/book), May 12-June 19, 2011, Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare. This comedic Agatha Christie-like whodunit musical comes with a surprising twist: one actor plays the inspector, the other plays all 10 suspects, and both play the piano. Staged by CST veteran director David H. Bell, this 75-minute premiere features the show's co-creator Joe Kinosian playing the slew of hilarious would-be criminals and Chicago favorite Alan Schmuckler performing the role of the inspector. Tickets for Murder for Two-A Killer Musical Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare May 12-June 19, 2011, are $25-$30, with special discounts available for groups of 10 or more. All patrons receive a 40% parking discount at Navy Pier garages. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents MURDER FOR TWO, 5/12-6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) premieres Murder for Two-A Killer Musical, created by Joe Kinosian (music/book) and Kellen Blair (lyrics/book), May 12-June 19, 2011, Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare. This comedic Agatha Christie-like whodunit musical comes with a surprising twist: one actor plays the inspector, the other plays all 10 suspects, and both play the piano. Staged by CST veteran director David H. Bell, this 75-minute premiere features the show's co-creator Joe Kinosian playing the slew of hilarious would-be criminals and Chicago favorite Alan Schmuckler performing the role of the inspector. Tickets for Murder for Two-A Killer Musical Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare May 12-June 19, 2011, are $25-$30, with special discounts available for groups of 10 or more. All patrons receive a 40% parking discount at Navy Pier garages. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com

MARILYN: FOREVER BLONDE Comes To Asolo Rep Mainstage
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2011

From June 18-July 10, 2011 Asolo Rep proudly presents the award-winning one-woman play with music, MARILYN: FOREVER BLONDE that has been hailed by Lee Hartgrave of the San Francisco Online Daily News as "one of the greatest performances of the modern stage!"

Mazzie, Danieley Bring HE SAID/SHE SAID To Cafe Carlyle
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2011

The Carlyle Hotel (Erich Steinbock, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley "Broadway's Golden couple" (San Francisco Chronicle) to the legendary Cafe Carlyle in their debut engagement.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Bring 'Big Numbers' to Verizon Hall, 5/15-21
by Kelsey Denette - May 4, 2011

Whether you're a classical music lover or a disco darling, there's something for everyone as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® plays its most requested audience favorites in Big Numbers (May 15, 18, 20-21, 2011). This crowd-pleasing program, which features music ranging from Tchaikovsky to Earth, Wind & Fire, showcases the talented POPS musicians as they step out from the orchestra and into the spotlight for spectacular solo performances.

Liz Callaway, Karen Akers, et al. Set for BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: 1982, 5/16
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2011

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), New York's landmark concert venue presents The Broadway Musicals of 1982 on Monday, May 16th at 8PM. Now in its 11th season, The Broadway By The Year ® Series is created written and hosted by Scott Siegel and produced by The Town Hall. Tickets are $55 & $50 and are on sale through TicketMaster at 800-982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com, or The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) 212-840-2824

WST Presents MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011

Walnut Street Theatre's 2010-2011 Independence Studio on 3 season concludes with an all-new production celebrating the memorable music of Ol' Blue Eyes, MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA.

Mazzie, Danieley Bring HE SAID/SHE SAID To Cafe Carlyle
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2011

The Carlyle Hotel (Erich Steinbock, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley "Broadway's Golden couple" (San Francisco Chronicle) to the legendary Cafe Carlyle in their debut engagement.

Upcoming Concerts for 2011 Lyrics and Lyricists Season
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2011

92nd Street Y has announced the 2011 line-up for Lyrics & LyricistsTM, its celebrated American Songbook series. Deborah Grace Winer will return for her third season as artistic director of the series. Guest artistic directors of the season's individual concerts will be John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, David Loud, Ted Chapin, and Amanda Green; Winer will create one of the season's shows as well.

Colony Theater Presents THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! Closes 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011

The Colony Theatre Company is excited to present the fifth and final production of its 36th season, the classy, sassy musical, THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!, conceived by Fran Charnas, directed & choreographed by Murphy Cross and Paul Kreppel (Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!) with musical direction by Dean Mora. THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! will close on Sunday, May 1 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

Molaskey, Chapin et al to Direct Concerts for 2011 Lyrics and Lyricists Season
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011

92nd Street Y has announced the 2011 line-up for Lyrics & LyricistsTM, its celebrated American Songbook series. Deborah Grace Winer will return for her third season as artistic director of the series. Guest artistic directors of the season's individual concerts will be John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, David Loud, Ted Chapin, and Amanda Green; Winer will create one of the season's shows as well.

Lyrics & Lyricists Presents THE CROWD'S AT EL MOROCCO, 4/30-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2011

Once upon a time, right here in New York City, storied clubs - swanky hotel supper clubs, zebra-striped celebrity showcases, smoky after-hour boîtes - ruled the night. Places like The Stork Club, Copacabana, Persian Room and Latin Quarter (run by Lou Walters, father of Barbara ) were meccas where songwriters, singers and society mingled and fueled American popular music. Author and Lyrics & LyricistsTM series artistic director Deborah Grace Winer takes the helm as artistic director/writer/host for The Crowd's at El Morocco: The Heyday of the New York Nightclubs, on April 30 and May 1, 2. Joining her are vocalists Debby Boone, La Tanya Hall, James Naughton, Billy Stritch and Karen Ziemba.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Ray Romano Live For One Night Only 6/7
by Kassie Rivera - Apr 29, 2011

Reprise Theatre Company presents Ray Romano Live for one performance only on Tuesday, June 7 at 8:00 pm, at Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA. Ticket sales from Ray Romano Live support Reprise's mission to produce musical theatre of the highest artistic quality and to make this art form accessible to new audiences through education and outreach programs.

Town Hall Welcomes Tangos from Gardel to Piazzolla 4/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2011

The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, Times Square's landmark concert venue, will welcome back the Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble for the world premiere of 'Tangos from Gardel to Piazzolla,' a concert evening of Tango dance and music, Friday, April 29 at 8:00 PM.

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