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Date of Death: May 22, 1967 (65)

Birth Place: USA

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Karen Mason and Louis Rosen to Present AGES SINCE THE LAST TIME at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Broadway and concert star Karen Mason and award-winning songwriter and performer Louis Rosen in “Ages Since the Last Time” for two performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Mandy Gonzalez & More to be Featured in The Hylton Performing Arts Center 2024�"25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


The Hylton Performing Arts Center has revealed its 2024–25 season of performances. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Curtis Institute Of Music Celebrates 100 Years With 2024�"25 Season: GREAT TO GROUNDBREAKING
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024


Celebrate the Curtis Institute of Music's historic 100th anniversary with the 2024-25 season, 'Great to Groundbreaking'.

WAITRESS, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For 5th Avenue Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024


The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The six-show lineup includes five productions brand new to The 5th Avenue Theatre stage. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time �¿Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024


Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

Intiman Theatre Will Host Annual SHARE THE LOVE Campaign This March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Intiman Theatre’s annual Share the Love campaign will explore the role of art in revolution through special events with local luminaries including Valerie Curtis-Newton, Misha Berson, Vivian Phillips, Gabriel Teodros, and more.

BERLIN World Premiere, FALSETTOS & More Set for Court Theatre 70th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


Court Theatre has unveiled its 70th season. See which shows are a part of the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Sphinx Virtuosi Embark On Spring 2024 U.S. Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024


Sphinx Virtuosi brings their 'Generations' program featuring new works and classical music to various cities across the U.S. from March to April 2024. Join this groundbreaking string orchestra on their captivating tour promoting diversity in classical music.

Opera Philadelphia to Present Karen Slack In TO SIT AND DREAM Celebrating Black Composers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024


Karen Slack will be the featured soloist in To Sit and Dream, presented by Opera Philadelphia as part of its Sounds of America series. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creative Team Announced  FOR THREE SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A TROTSKYIST At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024


The Tank has announced the cast and creative team for the  World Premiere of Three Scenes in the Life of a Trotskyist, written by Andy Boyd (Occupy Prescott) and directed by Jake Beckhard (What Else is True?), one of the Spring 2024 Core Productions for their  20th Anniversary season.

Interview: Dominique Kelley & Jen Bender on Co-Directing AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2024


BroadwayWorld sat down with the co-directors of the production to learn more about their process and bringing the Jazz Age to life at Paper Mill. After Midnight intertwines the poetry of Langston Hughes with songs from big-band legends Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields, and more.

Video: Cast Members Rachel Handler and Christian Prentice on Philadelphia Theatre Company's COST OF LIVING
by Joshua Wright - Feb 13, 2024


Watch as cast members Rachel Handler and Christian Prentice talk about bringing playwright Martyna Majok’s Pulitzer Prize-winning dual dialogue of human connection in Cost of Living to Philadelphia Theatre Company.

Celebration Arts Presents ZORA & LANGSTON Written & Directed By Imani Mitchell This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2024


CELEBRATION ARTS presents ZORA & LANGSTON, a play written and directed by Imani Mitchell. Production running in Sacramento from March 1-17, 2024.

SACRA/PROFANA Performs 'The Hope of Loving' This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024


SACRA/PROFANA presents The Hope of Loving, Saturday, February 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. at Christ United Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $10-$35.

Cleveland Public Theatre's Play Development Series TEST FLIGHT to Return in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024


Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) has announced the return of its quintessential play development series, Test Flight, back with four up-and-coming Northeast Ohio playwrights. Learn more here!

Berkeley Symphony Performs LITERARY SOUNDSCAPES Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024


Berkeley Symphony presents 'Literary Soundscapes' at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley on March 23, 2024. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Jazzy, Exhilarating Musical Revue Celebrating the Harlem Renaissance
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 6, 2024


Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting After Midnight, a scintillating musical revue.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024


See photos from opening night of After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024


Get a first look at photos and video of After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Babson College Names Soprano Karen Slack Artist-in-Residence, Presenting WHO I AM BEYOND MY VOICE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024


Soprano and entrepreneur Karen Slack will appear for Who I am Beyond My Voice: Karen Slack in Residence at Babson College in Wellesley, MA from Tuesday, March 19 through Friday, March 22, 2024.

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