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Date of Death: October 14, 1990 (72)

Birth Place: Lawrence, MA, USA

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The Green Room 42 Presents The Return Of Josie De Guzman This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024


Join two-time Tony Award nominee JOSIE DE GUZMAN as she returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42. Known for her roles in GUYS AND DOLLS and WEST SIDE STORY, don't miss her performances on 5/4-5.

Over 1,300 Performances Added to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


A new batch of shows to be staged at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Full Cast Revealed For the UK Première of SAPPHO at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


Casting has been announced for the UK and English language première of Wendy Beckett's Sappho. Sappho premières at Southwark Playhouse Elephant on 8 May, with previews from 3 May, and runs until 25 May.

Listen: Bernadette Peters Would Rather Play Sweeney Todd Than Mrs. Lovett
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


Listen to Bernadette Peters as she shares which Sondheim role she would like to play and more in a new interview in which she talks about Sweeney Todd, her past work and more!

4 Musical Tenors Will Make Their Carnegie Hall Debut
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


On the 23 May at 7:30pm, Zankel Hall, a venue of the legendary Carnegie Hall, will be hosting the 4 Musical Tenors, which is a quartet of musical singers. It will be their first time in the USA. The award-winning singers, who have won two Gold and two Platinum Records, will be performing a programme of masterpieces From Broadway to Hollywood.

Interview: Musical Director Joseph Thalken Playing A LIFE IN NOTES with Patti LuPone
by Gil Kaan - Apr 1, 2024


Broadway legend Patti LuPone performs her first solo show A Life in Notes with the LA Opera April 20, 2024, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Patti’s long-time musical director Joseph Thalken took some time between their second and third tour stops (respectively, Morristown, New Jersey’s Mayo Performing Arts Center and Houston, Texas’ Hobby Center for the Performing Arts) to answer a few of my queries.

Kozlova Int'l Ballet Competition to Be Held at Kaye Playhouse in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024


The VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION, celebrating its 13th year, returns to The Kaye Playhouse, with 200+ young classical ballet and contemporary dancers, ages 9 to 26, from countries around the world.

Feature: Special April Birthday Salute �" Who Is She?????
by Rob Lester - Apr 1, 2024


Our 'Born This Month' Cabaret Birthday Salute goes to a woman with an incredible life story. An amazing musical inspiration. Do you know her name? Born in April, she changed music history during her 106-year life. Read about her in our monthly birthday feature.

BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2024


Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.

CANDIDE Comes to Madison Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


Madison Opera will close its 23/24 mainstage season with its first production in over 30 years of Candide, Leonard Bernstein’s beloved American opera.  Based on Voltaire’s satirical novella, Candide mixes a dazzling score with comedy, tragedy, and impossible situations that result in a sublime whole.

3-CD Box Set of George Enescu's Full Symphonies and Romanian Rhapsodies 1 & 2, Out This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Discover the Orchestre National de France's new 3-CD box set, led by Cristian Măcelaru, featuring George Enescu’s full symphonies and Romanian Rhapsodies 1 & 2.

Catapult Opera Performs American Premiere of LA VILLE MORTE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


Catapult Opera's production of Nadia Boulanger's La Ville Morte will mark the first time New York audiences will get to experience her sole opera.

Houston Grand Opera Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring a spectacular, new, season-opening production of Il trovatore; the return of charming, family-friendly Cinderella, classic tragedy La bohème, and blockbuster musical West Side Story; Houstonians’ first-ever chance to see award-winning opera Breaking the Waves; and a lushly beautiful new production of Tannhäuser.

Andris Nelsons Returns to Conduct Final Five Programs of the BSO's 2023�"2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


The final five programs of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 2023–2024 season, led by BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons, celebrate the commissioning legacy of Serge Koussevitzky, highlight some of the greatest living composers of our time, and bring acclaimed soloists back to Symphony Hall, including Yuja Wang and Hilary Hahn.  

Student Blog: A Big Guide to Making a Musical Theatre Audition Book
by Student Blogger: Jules Donohue - Mar 23, 2024


Hi! I'm back with another post that has advice about something that I am actually really confused about in my life right now! The topic is: making a good audition book of musical theatre songs (Cont.).

Shereen Pimentel and Brenton Ryan To Lead WEST SIDE STORY At Houston Grand Opera; Full Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024


Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2024-25 season, which includes a concert presentation of the Broadway masterpiece, West Side Story, led by Broadway's Shereen Pimentel and tenor Brenton Ryan.

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'.

Meet the Cast of SUFFS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2024


Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is marching to Broadway! Meet the cast of Suffs here!

Plays for New Audiences Reveals New Titles Now Available
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024


Plays for New Audiences, the script licensing division for the Tony Award-winning® Children’s Theatre Company, has announced new titles now available for licensing.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces WEST SIDE STORY And More For 2024 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024


Pittsburgh CLO has your summer mapped out promising an array of captivating productions across the city's Cultural District. Pittsburgh CLO continues their long-standing commitment of creating Broadway caliber shows made by Pittsburgh, for Pittsburgh, and in partnership with Pittsburgh.

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