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Date of Death: January 27, 1972 (60)

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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VIDEO: THE MIDTOWN MEN Sing 'Dawn' in Preparation for New Orleans Performance
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 21, 2015


The Midtown Men, four stars from the original Broadway cast of JERSEY BOYS, are touring the country singing '60s hits, and their next stop is New Orleans. Below, watch the Men prepare for the Mahalia Jackson Theatre performance!

Saint Petersburg State 'Russian Ballet' to Go on 7-City U.S. Tour, Beginning 3/31
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2015


The esteemed Saint Petersburg State “Russian Ballet” will embark on a six-city U.S. tour this spring.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Comes to MPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2015


New York City-based Complexions Contemporary Ballet performs Innervisions, an upbeat modern dance tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder, as well as other works, when it takes the stage at Mayo Performing Arts Center tonight, February 7, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29-49

Roberta Flack Plays Smothers Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2015


The unparalleled Grammy Award-winning artist Roberta Flack brings her sterling voice to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre tonight, February 6 at 8 p.m.

Theatre Now New York's RAW Reading Series to Continue with SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, 2/8
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 2, 2015


RAW Readings presented by Theatre Now New York are FREE. New York, New York - Theatre Now New York, in association with Sari Weisman, will open its Raw Reading Series with a FREE reading of SPEAK OF THE DEVIL by Richard F. Stockton, revised by Marsha Lee Sheiness, and directed by Robert Kalfin, Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 3:00PM at 520 8th Avenue, 3rd floor, in Manhattan. A wine and cheese reception with the artists will follow.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Coming to MPAC, 2/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2015


New York City-based Complexions Contemporary Ballet performs Innervisions, an upbeat modern dance tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder, as well as other works, when it takes the stage at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29-49

Theatre Now New York to Open Raw Reading Series with SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, 2/8
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2015


SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, a play about the 'Great Agnostic' Robert Ingersoll will be presented on Sunday, February 8, 2015.

Roberta Flack to Play Smothers Theatre, 2/6
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2015


The unparalleled Grammy Award-winning artist Roberta Flack brings her sterling voice to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre on Friday, February 6 at 8 p.m.

Copa de Oro & Segal Centre to Present FOREVER PLAID, 2/1-22
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2015


After a record-breaking fall*, the Segal Centre for Performing Arts continues its 2014-2015 Season with a new production of the Off-Broadway musical phenomenon Forever Plaid, presented by Copa de Oro Productions, in co-production with the Segal Centre. Roger Peace directs this hallmark doo-wop musical playing in the Segal Theatre from February 1 - 22, 2015. Forever Plaid is presented as part of the Festival Montreal en lumiere.

Tickets to Ledisi, Raheem DeVaughn & Leela James at NJPAC On Sale 12/19
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2014


New Jersey Performance Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark announces eight-time Grammy nominee Ledisi (“I Blame You,” “Pieces of Me”), triple Grammy nominee Raheem DeVaughn (“You”) and singer-songwriter Leela James (“Fall for You”) together in The Intimate Truth Tour, one unbelievable concert experience on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 8PM. Be sure to reserve your tickets at NJPAC.org or calling 888.GO.NJPAC ?(888.466.5722).

Theatrical Outfit Presents THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI and A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2014


Theatrical Outfit continues its 'Season of Compassion' with the uplifting musical The Gifts of the Magi and storytelling event A Christmas Memory, which explores the compassion needed and realized when people really love each other and can triumphantly navigate adversity.

Theatrical Outfit to Present THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI and A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, 12/4-21 & 12/22-23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2014


Theatrical Outfit continues its "Season of Compassion" with the uplifting musical The Gifts of the Magi and storytelling event A Christmas Memory, which explores the compassion needed and realized when people really love each other and can triumphantly navigate adversity.

The Ensemble Theatre Presents A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS, Now thru 12/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2014


The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its regional premiere holiday musical, Stepp Stewart's A Soulful Christmas, with an Opening Night and Media reception, Friday, November 14, 2014, 6:30 p.m.

The Ensemble Theatre to Present A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS, 11/8-12/21
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2014


The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its regional premiere holiday musical, Stepp Stewart's A Soulful Christmas, with an Opening Night and Media reception, Friday, November 14, 2014, 6:30 p.m.

Jennifer Holliday Kicks Off Three-City Tour of THE COLOR PURPLE Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2014


Jennifer Holliday is hitting the road in THE COLOR PURPLE.

Jennifer Holliday to Star in Three-City Tour of THE COLOR PURPLE
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 17, 2014


Jennifer Holliday will soon be hitting the road in THE COLOR PURPLE.

Stage Tube: Jennifer Holliday Covers Diana Ross: 'I Ain't Been Licked'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 27, 2014


Need some motivation to get up on this early Fall, Saturday morning? Jennifer Holliday has it for you as she performs the Diana Ross classic 'I Ain't Been Licked' at her BB King Blues Club show this month.

Spring 2015's Elite Dance Tournament to Award Apprenticeship with Complexions Contemporary Ballet
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2014


Joffrey Ballet School, a world-renowned dance center offering the most versatile and highest quality training, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, known for their, partner to launch the first annual Elite Dance Tournament. The new national competition, which is focused on educational empowerment through constructive evaluation, will take place in six cities with a variety of master classes and focus on ballet, jazz and contemporary styles. In its inaugural year, the tournament will provide an apprenticeship with Complexions Dance Company; a full- time position with the Joffrey Concert Group; and $180,000 in cash and scholarships, including $10,000 each for the ultimate dancer, studio and choreographer.

UK Jazz Vocalist Polly Gibbons to Make NYC Debut at Metropolitan Room Sept. 15
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 17, 2014


Resonance Records, in conjunction with ScoBar Entertainment & Todd Barkan, will present Polly Gibbons in her New York debut on Monday, Sept 15, at 9:30pm at Metropolitan Room.

Oprah Winfrey to Portray 'Annie Lee Cooper' in Ava DuVernay's SELMA
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 11, 2014


Oprah Winfrey has joined the cast of Ava DuVernay's SELMA in the role of Annie Lee Cooper.

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