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Date of Death: July 06, 1998 (86)

Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH, USA

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Austin Pendleton to Direct LUNA GALE at Cleveland Play House
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016


Cleveland Play House's (CPH) monumental 100th Season continues with the regional premiere of LUNA GALE. CPH welcomes back film and stage legend Austin Pendleton to direct this contemporary drama that begs the question 'To whom do you belong?' Written by Rebecca Gilman, recipient of the 2015 Roe Green Award, LUNA GALE runs February 27 - March 20 in the intimate Allen Theatre.

Legendary Music Figure Dan Hicks Passes Away At 74 After Two-Year Battle With Cancer
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 7, 2016


Dan Hicks--widely acknowledged as one of the defining figures in American roots music--passed away today (2/6/16) at age 74 after a two-year battle with cancer at his home in Mill Valley, CA.

T Bone Burnett Will Write Music for Broadway-Bound Roy Rogers Musical, HAPPY TRAILS; Menken & Slater Depart Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 6, 2015


Producer Larry G. Spangler and The Spangler Group announced today that T Bone Burnett has joined the creative team of Happy Trails, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and career of American icons Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans.  The music world legend will be writing the score (music and lyrics) for the musical, which will feature a book by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman (Annie Hall, Manhattan, Jersey Boys, The Addams Family) and direction by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Big River, Tommy).  Due to a scheduling conflict, the previously announced songwriting team of Alan Menken (music) and Glenn Slater (lyrics) has departed the production. 

Photo Coverage: IN BED WITH ROY COHN Opens Off-Broadway
by Linda Lenzi - Sep 3, 2015


One of America's most controversial men takes center stage in a new play by Joan Beber called IN BED WITH ROY COHN. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, IN BED WITH ROY COHN opened last night, September 2nd, and will run through October 3rd at Theater Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $55-65 and can be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com. Check out photos from opening night below!

IN BED WITH ROY COHN, Starring Christopher Daftsios, Opens Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2015


One of America's most controversial men takes center stage in a new play by Joan Beber called IN BED WITH ROY COHN. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, IN BED WITH ROY COHN opens tonight, September 2nd, and will run through October 3rd at Theater Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Off-Broadway's IN BED WITH ROY COHN
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2015


Currently Off- Broadway, one of America's most controversial men is taking center stage in a new play by Joan Beber called In Bed With Roy Cohn. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, In Bed With Roy Cohn  began performances on August 25th and will open on September 2nd and will run through October 3rd at Theater Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).  Tickets are $55-65 and can be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com.

Joan Beber's IN BED WITH ROY COHN Premieres in NYC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2015


This month, one of America's most controversial men takes center stage in a new play by Joan Beber called In Bed With Roy Cohn. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, In Bed With Roy Cohn will begin performances tonight, August 25th, and open on September 2nd and will run through October 3rd at Theater Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

IN BED WITH ROY COHN Begins Later This Month at Lion Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 4, 2015


This August, one of America's most controversial men takes center stage in a new play by Joan Beber called In Bed With Roy Cohn. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, In Bed With Roy Cohn will begin performances on August 25th and open on September 2nd and will run through October 3rd at Theater Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).  Tickets are $55-65 and can be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com.

Joan Beber's IN BED WITH ROY COHN to Premiere in NYC This August
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2015


This August, one of America's most controversial men takes center stage in a new play by Joan Beber called In Bed With Roy Cohn. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, In Bed With Roy Cohn will begin performances on August 25th and open on September 2nd and will run through October 3rd at Theater Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

WAKE UP with BWW 7/22/2015 - Taye Diggs as HEDWIG and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jul 22, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Taye Diggs steps into HEDWIG's stilettos, AMERICAN IDIOT and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD open in London, JOHN begins off-Broadway, Valerie Harper returns to the stage, and more!

Roy 'Dusty' Rogers Jr. & More Set for Wisconsin Music Arts Festival
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2015


It's an evening of authentic classic cowboy and western, bluegrass, and country music when Roy 'Dusty' Rogers Jr. and The High Riders take the stage as the headline act for the Monroe Arts Center's (MAC) Wisconsin Music Arts Festival.

Trace Adkins Takes Ole Opry Tradition on USO Tour to Middle East and Europe
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015


Grammy-nominated megastar Trace Adkins is celebrating the Grand Ole Opry's 90th anniversary and its rich history with the USO throughout his ten-day, three-country, troop-filled trip abroad.

Texas Premiere of COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW Comes to El Paso's Plaza Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2015


Tonight, January 30, 2015, at 8:00 pm, El Paso City Ballet welcomes New York City's Ballets with a Twist to the Plaza Theatre for the Texas premiere of Cocktail Hour: The Show.

Alan Menken, David Zippel and Harvey Fierstein Are Writing a MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


Alan Menken, who just boarded Broadway's HAPPY TRAILS creative team, confirmed to Entertainment Weekly today that he is also collaborating with David Zippel and Harvey Fierstein on a musical adaptation of MRS. DOUBTFIRE.

Breaking News: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Musical HAPPY TRAILS Coming to Broadway in 2016? Menken, Slater & McAnuff Join Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2015


Producer Larry G. Spangler and The Spangler Group announced today the creative team for HAPPY TRAILS, a new musical based on the life and career of American icons Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans. The musical will feature original music by Tony and multiAcademy Award-winner Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act), lyrics by Tony nominee Glenn Slater (Sister Act, Tangled, ABC-TV's Galavant, upcoming School of Rock), a book by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman (Annie Hall, Manhattan, Jersey Boys, The Addams Family), and direction by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Big River, Tommy).

WAKE UP with BWW 1/23/2015 - IT'S ONLY A PLAY's New Address, SCHOOL OF ROCK, NEVERMORE and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jan 23, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: IT'S ONLY A PLAY moves to its sister theater tonight, SCHOOL OF ROCK hunts for its leading players, NEVERMORE opens on Sunday and more!

Texas Premiere of COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW Comes to El Paso's Plaza Theatre, 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2015


On Friday, January 30, 2015, at 8:00 pm, El Paso City Ballet welcomes New York City's Ballets with a Twist to the Plaza Theatre for the Texas premiere of Cocktail Hour: The Show.

Steel House, Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy and More Among The Addition's New Shows
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2014


Yoshi's San Francisco is now The Addition. Check out its newly announced shows below!

Steel House, Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy and More Among The Addition's New Shows
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2014


Yoshi's San Francisco is now The Addition. Check out its newly announced shows below!

Clint Black Comes to the Spencer Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2014


Now he takes the spotlights at the Spencer Theater tonight, October 3rd at 7 p.m. with his four-man band for an intimate evening sharing all his greatest hits. Excellent seats are available for $89-$99. Call the Spencer Box Office at 575.336.4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for tickets.

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