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Date of Death: December 30, 1979 (77)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Making Musicals with Ryan Scott Oliver
by Jayke Workman - Mar 10, 2024


Ryan shares about his artistic process as a composer, and how his work has been impacted by collaborations with other artists, including his husband, photographer Matthew Murphy. We talk about the shifting landscape of musical theater, and what it means to be queer in the world of the arts. He also touches on his incredible musical theater training program, Actor Therapy, co-created with Lindsay Mendez, and he shares about his latest project titled Party of the Century.

FAR FROM THE TREE and LIGHTHOUSE Receive Richard Rodgers Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024


The two recipients have been announced for the 2024 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater, Far From The Tree and Lighthouse. Both winning musicals will receive funds toward their presentation at nonprofit theaters in New York City.

Interview: Josh Strickland on Swinging Back into TARZAN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 7, 2024


When Josh Strickland takes the stage in the current Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) production of “Tarzan: The Broadway Musical,” he is in his familiar place in the center spotlight, playing the show’s title role which he originated on Broadway.

Video: Get A First Look At THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Citadel Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2024


Get a first look at Citadel Theatre's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, now on stage through March 31st, 2024.

Center Stage Records to Re-Release Four Albums by Jessica Molaskey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


Center Stage Records will re-release four classic Jessica Molaskey albums – Pentimento, A Good Day, Make Believe, and Sitting in Limbo. Learn more about these albums and see how to listen!

Video: Audra McDonald Sings 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' at MY FAVORITE THINGS
by Lauren Hilton - Mar 7, 2024


More than 10 years since The Sound of Music Live! premiered on television, Audra McDonald reprises her stunning rendition of 'Climb Ev’ry Mountain' for My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert. Watch a video clip here!

Celebrate Spring With First Stage's Production Of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024


Celebrate the arrival of spring with First Stage's entertaining production of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL. A fun-filled show perfect for the entire family.

First Stage to Present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


First Stage will present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL as the final production in their 2023/24 mainstage season. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For SUITE IN THREE KEYS at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024


Orange Tree Theatre has announced casting for Noël Coward’s Suite in Three Keys. Learn more about the cast here!

Video: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Ten Minutes Ago' at THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
by Lauren Hilton - Mar 5, 2024


We want to ring out the bells after seeing Aaron Tveit sing 'Ten Minutes Ago' during the star-studded event, My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, which will be available for on-demand streaming in North America from March 24 - 31. Watch a video clip here!

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 to Present THE KEEP GOING SONGS by The Bengsons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2024


Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present the world premiere of THE KEEP GOING SONGS by Abigail and Shaun Bengson, and directed by Caitlin Sullivan. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert MY FAVORITE THINGS Will Be Available to Stream in the US
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2024


My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be available to stream on-demand in North America from Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, March 31, 2024. We have all of the details on how you can watch from home!

Review: SWAN LAKE at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - Feb 29, 2024


What did our critic think of SWAN LAKE at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews the smashing production of the all-time classic running through March 3rd at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House.

University Of The Arts' POLYPHONE FESTIVAL Celebrates 10th Anniversary This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024


Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS’ POLYPHONE FESTIVAL this spring.

John Pizzarelli, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and More Announced for April Concerts At The Royal Conservatory Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup of global music concerts coming to The Royal Conservatory of Music in April, featuring renowned artists like Laurie Anderson, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and more!

MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Will Screen in Cinemas in Australia and New Zealand
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, filmed last December, will be screened in more than 100 cinemas across Australia and New Zealand from 21st March 2024.

Book Review: MARY & ETHEL ...and MIKEY WHO? Is a Fun-filled Time-traveling Show Biz Adventure
by Rob Lester - Feb 26, 2024


Mary & Ethel...and Mikey Who? is a good read (or listen). Come travel through time in a new work of historical fiction and fun, full of Broadway and spice and sweetness.

GRAND HOTEL 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, Alysha Umphress, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performances here!

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents TIGER STYLE! A Claws-Out Comedy About Tiger ParentIng
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024


Don't miss 'Tiger Style!' at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley - a claws-out comedy about tiger parenting by Mike Lew, directed by Jeffrey Lo. Running from April 6-28, 2024 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

WHISPER DARKLY Concept Album Featuring Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024


The concept album of the new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly is available in digial and streaming formats now.

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