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Date of Death: December 30, 1979 (77)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Encompass New Opera Theatre to Honor Sheldon Harnick, 10/27; Harvey Fierstein, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More to Perform
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 23, 2013


Starring in the Musical Salute are Kennedy Center Award Honoree/Tony Award winner Barbara Cook, four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, record setting multi-Tony Award winnerHarold Prince, beloved TV and Stage Icon Charlotte Rae, multiple Academy, Grammy, Drama Desk Award winnerStephen Schwartz, Academy and Grammy Award winner David Shire and nine time Tony Award winner Tommy Tuneamong others, all performing songs with lyrics written by Mr. Harnick.

Bobby Cronin, David Are & More Set for INSPIRED Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2013


Brad Alexander, David Are, Carner & Gregor, Bobby Cronin, Drew Fornarola, Michael Holland, Rob Rokicki, Georgia Stitt, Katie Thompson, & Michael Patrick Walker star in INSPIRED: A Benefit Concert for the ASPCA of NYC and The Last Resort Rescue of NJ, tonight, September 22nd, 7pm at Stage 72/Triad.

TV: Condola Rashad, Orlando Bloom & ROMEO & JULIET Cast Celebrate Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 20, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, officially opened last, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to celebrate with the cast and you can check out what they had to say below!

FREEZE FRAME: David Leveaux Goes High Tech with Google Glass
by Walter McBride - Sep 23, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, officially opened last week at the Richard RodgersTheatre. Check out photos below of director David Leveaux trying on the Google Glass at the opening night after party.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for ROMEO AND JULIET's Broadway Opening!
by Walter McBride - Sep 20, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, officially opened last, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Check out photos below from the star-studded theatre arrivals!

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 9/20/2013
by BWW - Sep 20, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 9/20/2013.

Photo Coverage: Inside ROMEO AND JULIET's Opening Night After Party Celebration!
by Walter McBride - Sep 20, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, officially opened last, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at theRichard Rodgers Theatre. Check out photos below from the after party celebration!

Photo Coverage: ROMEO & JULIET Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Sep 20, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, officially opened last, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Check out photos below of the show's stars and star-crossed lovers at the curtain call.

Broadway's CHICAGO to Celebrate 7,000th Performance, Sept 24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2013


It's the No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. It's now in its 17th record-breaking year on the Great White Way. It's been seen in over 30 countries and in 12 different languages worldwide since 1996. It's currently playing to packed houses in cities across the country in its newly-launched 15th national touring production. And on Tuesday, September 24, the Tony Award-winning stage musical sensation CHICAGO will celebrate another extraordinary milestone with its 7,000th performance on Broadway.

STAGE TUBE: Orlando Bloom Talks ROMEO AND JULIET on Jimmy Fallon
by Molly Tracy - Sep 19, 2013


Orlando Bloom visits Jimmy Fallon and talks about THE HOBBIT, ROMEO AND JULIET, and his first time doing Broadway and Shakespeare.

Review Roundup: ROMEO AND JULIET Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Sep 20, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story ROMEO AND JULIET starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, officially opens tonight, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: First Look at the Supporting Cast of ROMEO AND JULIET on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 19, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, is currently in previews. The play's opening night is tonight, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the supporting cast below!

Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad-Led ROMEO AND JULIET Opens Tonight on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story ROMEO AND JULIET starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, officially opens tonight, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). ROMEO AND JULIET began previews on Saturday, August 24th, 2013 and is scheduled to run through Sunday, January 12th, 2014.

Tickets to ANGELINA BALLERINA THE MUSICAL at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts on Sale 9/21
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2013


The award-winning Vital Theatre Company and Hit Entertainment are excited to bring Angelina Ballerina The Musical to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. A family-friendly favorite delighting New York families since its sold-out initial run in October 2010, this energetic and fun-filled musical will visit Coralville on Sunday, November 10, with performances at 1pm and 4pm. With book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music by Ben Morss, and Direction/Choreography by Sam Viverito, the musical is based on the book series by Katherine Holabird and illustrated by Helen Craig.

Tickets to PORGY AND BESS National Tour's Run at Detroit Opera House on Sale 9/29
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2013


Broadway in Detroit brings the National Tour of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, accompanied by a 23-piece orchestra, to the Detroit Opera House, March 4 - 9, 2014. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, September 29 at noon at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com, and at the Fisher Theatre box office. Tickets will be available at the Detroit Opera House box office starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 30.

TV: Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad Star in ROMEO AND JULIET - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 18, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, is currently in previews. The play's opening night is set for tomorrow, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show in the video below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for IF/THEN with Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2013


If/Then, the upcoming world premiere musical by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creative team behind Next To Normal, Tom Kitt (music),Brian Yorkey (book and lyrics), and Michael Greif (director), will make its world premiere engagement in Washington, D.C. before moving on to Broadway. If/Then will play Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street) in spring 2014, beginning preview performances on Tuesday, March 4, and officially opening on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Below check out photos of the cast in rehearsal as featured on Menzel's official Facebook page.

Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad Lead ROMEO AND JULIET, Opening Tonight at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2013


International film star Orlando Bloom makes his Broadway debut alongside Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, as Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers in a new Broadway production of the timeless love story Romeo and Juliet, directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux. The show opens on Broadway tonight, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The production also stars two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell as the Nurse and Tony Award nominee Joe Morton as Lord Capulet.

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