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Date of Death: June 22, 1969 (47)

Birth Place: Grand Rapids, MN, USA

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VIDEO: BWW's 12 Days of Christmas with Guest Editor Richard Jay-Alexander; Day 9 - Judy! Judy! Judy!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 21, 2014

Welcome to Day 9 of BroadwayWorld's 12 Days of Christmas 'video' features. Today, we have something really, really special. SO special, that I will NEVER throw away my VHS copy. I watch it every single year!

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top Cabaret Picks for December 22-28 Featuring Liz Callaway, Christine Pedi, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Dec 21, 2014

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Liz Callaway's Celebrate!, A Charlie Brown Christmas in Concert, Christine Pedi: Snow Bizness, An Evening of Garland, and Sondheim Unplugged 2014.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Coming to Select U.S. Cinemas for Two Nights Only This January
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2014

Join DorothyTM, TotoTM and the rest of the crew as they head to Emerald CityTM for a special two-night event brought to you by Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. "TCM Presents: The Wizard of Oz" will be shown in select U.S. cinemas

Lorna Luft Makes 54 Below Debut Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2014

Tonight, December 17 at 7PM and tomorrow, December 18 at 7 & 9:30PM, Lorna Luft makes her 54 Below debut with a show packed with popular selections from her mother's catalogue, the all-American songbook and holiday favorites!

BWW Reviews: Misery Hates Company in POCATELLO
by Michael Dale - Dec 17, 2014

Samuel D. Hunter's drama of a mundane little community is in itself a rather mundane evening.

Amanda Whittington's SATIN 'N' STEEL to Tour UK in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2014

Roberts & John Productions have announced their inaugural touring production of Amanda Whittington's Satin 'n' Steel. The production, directed by Gareth Tudor Price, will tour throughout the UK between March and July 2015. (Tour schedule included).

Laura Osnes, Annaleigh Ashford & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2014

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

VIDEO: Barry Manilow Talks New Album 'Dream Duets' & More on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2014

Barry Manilow stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new album 'Dream Duets' in which modern technology enabled him to team up with legendary singers Whitney Houston and Marilyn Monroe.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS!
by Walter McBride - Dec 15, 2014

Richard Winchester, producer and co-founder of Artfull Circle Theatre in San Francisco presents the New York return of the hilarious holiday musical comedy hit, the Drama Desk nominated Christmas with the Crawfords, playing at the Abrons Art Center. CWTC stars downtown legend Joey Arias as Joan Crawford and Project Runway's Chris March as her darling daughter Christina. Connie Champagne returns as Judy Garland - a role in which she has garnered international acclaim.

BWW Reviews: ArtsWest's JUDY'S SCARY LITTLE CHRISTMAS Is Fun but Not Quite Little
by Jay Irwin - Dec 15, 2014

You know how those 'Saturday Night Live' skits are where it's a fantastic premise and really funny to start out but then they have no idea how to end it so it drones on and on. Well the current off-kilter holiday production out at ArtsWest is like that. Filled with gut busting laughs and wonderful musical numbers in Act One but then turns into something very different in Act Two and keeps going on and on and ends about four different times.

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top Cabaret Picks for December 15-21 Featuring NBC's Von Trapp Children, Joe Iconis, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Dec 14, 2014

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Dorothy Bishop, Forever Deadward: The Vampire Musical Parody, The Von Trapp Children: From The Sound of Music Live!, the 7th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular, and We Got You, Babe: 54 Shares Cher.

Barbra Streisand on Reaching #1 on Album Charts: 'I've Stood the Test of Time'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2014

In a new interview in today's Billboard.com, Streisand shared her thoughts on the Number One album and her long and steady career in show business.

BWW REVIEW: Stoneham's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Is White Bread Americana
by Jan Nargi - Dec 11, 2014

Young Sirena Abalian of Lexington is the shining standout in an otherwise lackluster production of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, Stoneham Theatre's misguided attempt to stage the bland Broadway version of the classic Judy Garland movie musical.

Healing Arts Initiative Presents Karen Mason: SECRETS OF THE ANCIENT DIVAS Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2014

Karen Mason, acclaimed vocalist and Broadway veteran, is bringing her one-woman show Secrets of the Ancient Divas to the Haft Theater at FIT today, December 12 at 2pm. Produced by Healing Arts Initiative (HAI) and co-sponsored by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Ms. Mason will pay homage to her personal idols, performing the songs of such iconic singers as Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Barbra Streisand and more.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/14- Tammy Blanchard
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 14, 2014

Happy Birthday, Tammy Blanchard! Blanchard was nominated for a Tony Award in 2012 for her performance in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING and is best known for her portrayal of the young Judy Garland in 'Life With Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows' (Emmy Award, Golden Globe and AFI nominations). Her Broadway credits include Gypsy (Tony nomination, Theatre World Award). She was most recently seen in the film Moneyball. Blanchard's other film credits include The Good Shepherd, Bella, Cadillac Records and Rabbit Hole, and she recently completed The Music Never Stopped, Certainty, Union Square and Burning Blue. Her television credits include 'A Gifted Man', 'We Were the Mulvaneys,' 'Sybil,' 'Living Proof,' 'Amish Grace,' 'The Good Wife,' 'Law & Order: SVU', 'Guiding Light', and the original Lifetime TV movie, 'Of Two Minds.'

The Wallis to Welcome Jeffrey Siegel in THE ROMANTIC MUSIC OF CHOPIN, 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2014

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (aka "The Wallis") presents Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel - The Romantic Music of Chopin for one performance only, Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 8:00 pm in the Bram Goldsmith Theater. This performance is part of the 45th Anniversary Tour of Keyboard Conversations.

Ocean State Theatre Company Adds 12/21 Performance of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2014

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently opened the popular family friendly musical, Meet Me in St. Louis, is pleased to announce that due to strong public reaction and limited inventory, just prior to the holiday, an additional performance has been added on Sunday, December 21 at 6:30 pm.

BWW Interviews: Lorna Luft Comes Home for Christmas with 54 Below Debut
by Sally Henry - Dec 8, 2014

If home is where the heart is, then Lorna Luft's 54 Below debut is her homecoming performance. Luft recently took the time out of her busy touring schedule to discuss the things she loves best: cabarets, Christmas in New York, and of course her lovely mother, Judy Garland.

BroadwayWorld's Holiday Roundup 2014- Small Screen Edition!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 17, 2014

The holiday season is here at last, and in just weeks, the world will be spreading the yuletide cheer by decking the halls, wrapping the gifts and sipping the eggnog. There are plenty of ways to join in the spirit, but for theatre fans, there is even more to celebrate, as our favorite holiday programming and performances will be presented across all platforms this December. Whether you'd like to check out your favorite Christmas musical on stage, tune in for a festive concert on TV, or buy a movie ticket to a big holiday release, Broadway is everywhere this season... and BroadwayWorld has a complete guide of where to find it! Below, check out our all-inclusive Holiday Roundup for 2014!

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