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Date of Death: July 02, 1987 (44)

Birth Place: Buffalo, NY, USA

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Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024


Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For Non-Replica A CHORUS LINE UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of Curve's smash-hit production of A CHORUS LINE. Learn more about the tour here!

Concord Theatricals Awards A CHORUS LINE Licensing Package To Ten Schools In Under-Resourced Communities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024


Concord Theatricals is granting ten under-resourced schools the licensing package for A CHORUS LINE. Learn more about the package and the winners!

Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024


Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

How Often Are Musicals Revived with Their Original Director?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 31, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often is a musical revived on Broadway directed by its original director?

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024


The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

DREAMGIRLS Starts Performances at McCarter This Week - Full Cast Announced!
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 3, 2024


McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cast for the revival of the Tony and Grammy award-winning DREAMGIRLS. Learn more here!

Len Cariou & Peter Filichia To Be Honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024


The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - Feb 20, 2024


London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

Review: 'Every Little Step' Is Perfection In The Argyle Theatre's A CHORUS LINE
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Feb 19, 2024


What did our critic think of A CHORUS LINE at The Argyle Theatre?

Date Set for The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2024


The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00PM. Hosted annually by well-known theater journalist, Peter Filichia, the historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be produced by Theatre World Awards, Inc. Board of Directors / Dale Badway.

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2024


AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

Review: A CHORUS LINE at Toby's Sings And Dances Its Way Into Your Heart
by Cybele Pomeroy - Feb 4, 2024


A CHORUS LINE at Toby’s in Columbia through March 10th, 2024- Staff are warm and helpful, the atmosphere is welcoming and the production is wonderful. If you’re a fan of musical theater, A CHORUS LINE will resonate. It’s a visual and auditory delight, with complex dance numbers and Marvin Hamlisch’s memorable melodies.

Concord Theatricals Launches A CHORUS LINE Licensing Competition For Schools In Under-Resourced Communities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024


Concord Theatricals is launching A CHORUS LINE Licensing Competition for schools in under-resourced communities nationwide.

OUR BORN-THIS-MONTH FEATURE FOR JANUARY SALUTES... GUESS WHO!
by Rob Lester - Jan 7, 2024


Every month, we take a moment to honor someone among those having a birthday that month who has made a real mark in the entertainment world .  January's birthday salute goes to a sensation on the stages of theatres and cabaret. With a click, you can see who it is and then see how much you know about their by taking our multiple-choice quiz.

Tony-Winning DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday To Perform With Denver Gay Men's Chorus In March 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2024


Experience the incredible talent of Tony-winning actress Jennifer Holliday as she joins the Denver Gay Men's Chorus for a special performance of 'Neon Lights.' This tribute to Broadway is set to take place in March 2024 and promises to be a showstopper that resonates with audiences for generations.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Jay Armstrong Johnson Is The Prom King
by Jayke Workman - Dec 17, 2023


I am joined by Broadway star, Jay Armstrong Johnson, to talk all things Bway! Jay is a true triple threat, from singing incredible scores like Phantom, to dancing Michael Bennett's original choreography in A Chorus Line, to acting the role of Will Olsen on ABC's Quantico. A Texas native, Jay shares his experience as a young artist in the South, and his journey to New York City and working consistently on Broadway.

Broadway Veteran Baayork Lee To Direct WEST SIDE STORY At Starlight In 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2023


Starlight is pleased to announce that renowned director, choreographer, and Tony Award recipient Baayork Lee will return to Kansas City's historic stage to direct the classic Broadway musical West Side Story, playing August 20-25, 2024.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 5th, 2023
by - Dec 5, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 5, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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