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Date of Death: August 12, 2007 (82)

Birth Place: San Mateo, CA, USA

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The Philly POPS Tips Its Hat To A Brand-New Season With SINATRA: A MAN AND HIS MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2021


The Philly POPS raises a glass in a toast to the Chairman with SINATRA: A Man and His Music presented by Citizens, September 24–26, 2021 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

Freda Payne Stars In Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald At Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2021


Singer Freda Payne, the celebrated singer of the disco-era top-charter “Band of Gold,” will bring her acclaimed “Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald” to Bucks County Playhouse for ten concerts, August 26 through September 5.

BROADWAY, THE MAYE WAY Concert Film Starring Marilyn Maye Will Debut For 54 PREMIERES On May 8th
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 14, 2021


Marilyn Maye might have been stopped from appearing in public for the last year, but she is raring to go and in Top MM Form.

54 Below To Present MARILYN MAYE: BROADWAY On BroadwayWorld Events
by Team BWW - Apr 12, 2021


Marvelous Marilyn Maye returns to her home away from home to premiere a dazzling new show - online. She'll perform in an all new concert next month, streaming exclusively on BroadwayWorld Events!

Theater Stories: ROCK OF AGES, LOBBY HERO, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME & More About The Hayes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Hayes Theater! Learn about Broadway's smallest theater, which has presented shows including Rock of Ages, Lobby Hero, What the Constitution Means to Me, Grand Horizons and many more!

Jan McArt, Theatre Legend in South Florida, Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2021


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Jan McArt, stage actor with a career spanning six-decades, has died on Sunday Morning in Boca Raton.

Filmmakers Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond, Ayn Rand Institute's Yaron Brook, & Carmine Appice Up Next on TOM NEEDHAM'S SOUNDS OF FILM
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2021


Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond, the writers and directors of MY LITTLE SISTER, author Yaron Brook, and Vanilla Fudge's Carmine Appice are Tom Needham's special guests on THE SOUNDS OF FILM.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: December 19-20- with Adam Pascal, Josh Groban and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2020


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, December 19-20, 2020.

BWW Previews: Kenn Boisinger CAN'T WE PUT THE 'MAS BACK IN CHRISTMAS Airs December 20th
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 6, 2020


Rising music comedy nightclub performer Kenn Boisinger will take to Facebook Live for a streaming holiday special just in time for Christmas.

BWW Feature: And The Nominees Are... BEST REGULARLY SCHEDULED CHAT SHOW
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 22, 2020


These chatty Cathys have made sure that, during the show business shutdown, there was a way for fans to get to know their favorites a little better, and each host developed their own voice and vision. Let's talk about the shows nominated for Broadway World Awards for BEST REGULARLY SCHEDULED CHAT SHOW.

Theater Stories: Learn About the Box Office Record-Breaking Production of FENCES, THE MINUTES & More About The Cort Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2020


This week's Theater Stories features the Cort Theatre! Learn about the box office record-breaking production of Fences, it's longest-running show The Magic Show with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and much more!

The Wick Supper Club Returns With Fabulous New Live Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2020


Live entertainment at The Wick Theatre resumes with the fabulous Wick Supper Club, featuring outstanding performances and lavish 3-course dinners. The events take place in the Wick Theater lobby and all social distancing rules are in effect!

Richard Skipper Celebrates Barbara Minkus Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2020


Richard Skipper Celebrates Barbara Minkus tonight, Tuesday evening August 18, 7 PM ET/4PM PT, streaming LIVE.

BWW Review: Tom Dreesen's STILL STANDING... MY JOURNEY FROM STREETS & SALOONS TO THE STAGE AND SINATRA
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 14, 2020


Frank Sinatra loved to play along with the TV game show Jeopardy. Here's a Jeopardy question .....What little boy in Chicago, used to shine shoes in taverns while a jukebox in the background played Sinatra tunes and then became Frank Sinatra's opening act on tour for 14 years? He was also MC and pallbearer at Mr. Sinatra's funeral.

Kenn Boisinger: Homebound Will Stream Tonight on Facebook
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2020


In a special one night only Live Streamed event, straight from his mother's basement on Staten Island, it's a?oeKenn Boisinger: Homebounda?? tonight at 8pm EST live on Facebook.

Legendary Illusionist Marvin Roy Passes Away
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2020


Illusionist Marvyn (aka Marvin) Roy, born Marvin Levy passed away this afternoon from a cerebral hemmorage. 

The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

WHEEL OF FORTUNE and JEOPARDY Will Remove Studio Audience Due to Coronavirus Concerns
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2020


According to CNN, the iconic game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy will remove its studio audience due to concerns of coronavirus.

The Philly POPS Caps the TOPS of the POPS Season with SINATRA: A MAN AND HIS MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020


The Philly POPS raises a glass to an iconic Copa room performance in a toast to the Chairman-SINATRA: A Man and His Music, May 1-3, 2020 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Singer/Actor Bob Anderson Channels FRANK - THE MAN, THE MUSIC At The McCallum Theatre
by David Green - Feb 7, 2020


FRANKa?"The Man a?? The Music honors the musical legacy of Frank Sinatra and his tremendous contribution to the Great American Songbook. Throughout these shows, fans will be able to experience Frank and his music at the peak of his career. The event stars Bob Anderson, a singer and actor who is the No. 1 singing impressionist in the world. This captivating production will appear at the McCallum Theater for three showsa?" Friday, Feb. 14 at 8:00 pm, and Saturday, Feb. 15 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

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