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Date of Death: June 15, 1984 (82)

Birth Place: Mason City, IA, USA

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Spend 'An Evening With Barbara Cook' At The Philharmonic 5/30, 6/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2009


Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic for two evenings - Saturday, May 30, and Tuesday, June 2, 2009, both at 8:00 p.m. - with the Philharmonic conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker. Ms. Cook's appearances follow the success of her three sold-out 80th-birthday concerts with the Philharmonic in the 2007-08 season.

THE MUSIC MAN Comes To Nevada Conservatory Theater At UNLV 5/1-5/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2009


The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV is pleased to present the classic musical, 'The Music Man,' May 1-10 in the Judy Bayley Theatre. Directed by Michael Barakiva and choreographed by Brodway's Mimi Quillin, the production features Brodway veterans Patrick Ryan Sullivan as Harold Hill and Teri Bibb as Marian Paroo.

Kristin Chenoweth Reveals Her 'NYC' Favs to NY Post
by Eddie Varley - Apr 20, 2009


Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth revealed her 'New York City' favorites to the Sunday NY Post.

Imagination Players 'Put On A Show' With THE MUSIC MAN JUNIOR 5/8, 5/9, 5/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2009


Imagination Players is joining the schools across America with a production of Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN JUNIOR, taking the classic concept of 'let's put on a show' and reaching new academic heights and encouraging them to continue to 'trumpet' the arts and make more music in the future.

Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth Brings 'A LITTLE BIT WICKED' to Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble
by Walter McBride - Apr 16, 2009


Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth appeared at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble to celebrate the release of her upcoming memoir, 'A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages,' on April 15th, 2009. BroadwayWorld was there as the talented Ms. Chenoweth wowed the crowd and greeted her fans!

Chenoweth Brings 'A LITTLE BIT WICKED' to Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2009


Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth is set to appear at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble to celebrate the release of her upcoming memoir, 'A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages,' at 7:30 PM April 15th, 2009.

Barbara Cook Sings 'HERE'S TO LIFE' at Feinstein's 4/14 - 5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2009


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the return engagement of Tony Award winning Broadway legend Barbara Cook from April 14 to May 2 in her new show 'Here's To Life.' In an exclusive three-week run, Ms. Cook will perform selections from the worlds of theater, swing, pop and jazz. Songs include 'What A Wonderful World,' 'Written In The Stars,' 'I Want To Be Happy' and numbers from her newest CD, Rainbow ?Round My Shoulder. The show - featuring Lee Musiker heading an all-star quintet - runs at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Chenoweth's Fifth Annual 'Closet Auction' To Raise Money For AIDS Walk NY
by Charlie Piane - Apr 7, 2009


Kristin Chenoweth has donated a variety of items to her official fan club for their fifth annual 'Kristin's Closet Auction' to raise money for AIDS Walk NY, which will be held on May 17.

'GUYS & DOLLS' Bierko Featured on The Huffington Post
by Eddie Varley - Apr 5, 2009


Guys and Dolls star Craig Bierko speaks with Brad Balfour on The Huffington Post about bringing the snazzy tales of Damon Runyon's Depression-era short stories to life on the Broadway stage in the new revival of the classic musical.

Chenoweth Chats 'BIT WICKED', NYC and 'Maddie' to the NY Post's Adams
by Eddie Varley - Apr 4, 2009


Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth is set release her upcoming memoir, 'A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages'.

Photo Flash: Chenoweth Charms At Westport Country Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2009


Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth, Tony Award winner for 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown,' and Tony Award nominee for originating the role of Glinda the Good Witch in 'Wicked,' performed her Benefit Concert at Westport Country Playhouse (Mark Lamos, artistic director, Michael Ross, managing director) on March 28th instead of the original date of February 7th, 8 p.m

Chenoweth's Westport County Benefit Concert Presented 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2009


Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth, Tony Award winner for 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown,' and Tony Award nominee for originating the role of Glinda the Good Witch in 'Wicked,' will now perform her Benefit Concert at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) on March 28th instead of the original date of February 7th, 8 p.m.

Barbara Cook Sings 'HERE'S TO LIFE' at Feinstein's 4/14 - 5/2
by Eddie Varley - Mar 27, 2009


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the return engagement of Tony Award winning Broadway legend Barbara Cook from April 14 to May 2 in her new show 'Here's To Life.' In an exclusive three-week run, Ms. Cook will perform selections from the worlds of theater, swing, pop and jazz. Songs include 'What A Wonderful World,' 'Written In The Stars,' 'I Want To Be Happy' and numbers from her newest CD, Rainbow ?Round My Shoulder. The show - featuring Lee Musiker heading an all-star quintet - runs at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

BANJO-BOY Live Cast Album Gets Released
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 25, 2009


Randy Hobler, composer, lyricist and book writer of the bio-musical Banjo Boy-about the youthful adventures of Meredith Willson-has announced the release of the Live Cast Album CD. Recorded in August, 2008 at the world premiere run of the musical at the Stephen Sondheim Performing Arts Center in Fairfield, Iowa, the album contains 20 original songs, written in the spirit of Meredith Willson's The Music Man.

Chenoweth Recounts Shocking Bdwy Moment in 'A LITTLE BIT WICKED'
by Eddie Varley - Mar 20, 2009


Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth is set release her upcoming memoir, 'A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages'.

Part 2 of 'A Conversation with DCPA President Randy Weeks'
by Greg Rice - Mar 19, 2009


In part 2 of my conversation with Randy weeks, he discusses the new adaptation of the musical 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown', 'Girls Only', the affect of the economy on the theater, performing a mile high and ?the business? among other things!

Chenoweth 'A LITTLE BIT WICKED' Excerpt Now on Amazon.com
by Eddie Varley - Mar 12, 2009


Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth is set release her upcoming memoir, 'A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages,' there is now a great little excerpt from the tome that is available now on Amazon.com, to read the sneak peek click here!

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Flies Into The Benedum Center 3/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2009


CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, flies into Pittsburgh's Benedum Center beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2009, for eight performances only! Based on the timeless novel by famed James Bond author and creator Ian Fleming, the production features the music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins. The national tour features an original script and fresh adaptation directed by Ray Roderick.

Chenoweth Brings 'A LITTLE BIT WICKED' to Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble 4/16
by Eddie Varley - Mar 2, 2009


Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth is set to appear at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble to celebrate the release of her upcoming memoir, 'A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages,' at 7:30 PM April 15th, 2009.

KD Studio And Imagination Players Presents THE MUSIC MAN Jr
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 2, 2009


KD Studio and Imagination Players present Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN Junior. Ages 8-18, camp begins March 14, 2009 through May 2, 2009. Saturdays 10am til 2pm. Performances Friday May 8 at 7pm. Saturday, May 9 at 2pm and 7pm Sunday, May 10 at 2pm

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