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Date of Death: May 24, 1974 (75)

Birth Place: Washington, DC, USA

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TV Exclusive: Meet the Ensemble of AFTER MIDNIGHT- Jared Grimes
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2014

After Midnight, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age, recently earned a whopping 7 Tony Awards nonimations, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography. BroadwayWorld wants you to get to know the ensemble members that give life to the show's amazing dance numbers, and in the exclusive video below, you can get to know Jared Grimes!

STAGE TUBE: AFTER MIDNIGHT Visits Duke Ellington's Grave in Honor of the 40th Anniversary of His Death
by Courtnie Mele - May 25, 2014

Musicians from the Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars band, currently in the 7-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical After Midnight, visited Duke Ellington's grave at Woodlawn cemetery, where a crowd gathered to honor his legacy on the 40th year anniversary of his death. They played MOOD INDIGO, and Mercedes Ellington (Duke's granddaughter) placed a wreath at the gravesite. They finished with a triumphant Ellington classic, TAKE THE A TRAIN.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Ensemble of AFTER MIDNIGHT- Phillip Attmore & Daniel Watts
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2014

After Midnight, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age, recently earned a whopping 7 Tony Awards nonimations, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography. BroadwayWorld wants you to get to know the ensemble members that give life to the show's amazing dance numbers, and in the exclusive video below, you can get to know Phillip Attmore & Daniel Watts. Check back later to meet more of the cast!

TV Exclusive: Meet the Ensemble of AFTER MIDNIGHT- Virgil 'Lil' O' Gadson & Julius 'iGlide' Chisholm
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2014

After Midnight, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age, recently earned a whopping 7 Tony Awards nonimations, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography. BroadwayWorld wants you to get to know the ensemble members that give life to the show's amazing dance numbers, and in the exclusive video below, you can get to know Virgil 'Lil' O' Gadson & Julius 'iGlide' Chisholm. Check back later to meet more of the cast!

VIDEO: Fantasia & Wynton Marsalis Talk Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014

Below, watch Grammy Award® winners Fantasia and Wynton Marsalis chat about AFTER MIDNIGHT, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age.

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Tonys Choreographer Warren Carlyle Reveals What's in Store for the 2014 Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2014

Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Warren Carlyle, a double nominee for Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Musical for After Midnight, who chats about how it took four years to put the show together, getting to reunite with HUgh Jackman to choreograph the 2014 Tonys ceremony, and more. Check out what he had to say below!

STAGE TUBE: AFTER MIDNIGHT Cast Says Goodbye to Vanessa Williams!
by Jillian Gaier - May 7, 2014

The cast of After Midnight says farewell to their most recent guest star, Vanessa Williams. Williams' last performance is on Sunday, May 11 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Set to replace Williams is The Color Purple's Fantasia Barrino.

FIRST LISTEN: Check Out Live Tracks from AFTER MIDNIGHT, Featuring Fantasia
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2014

The show has not yet recorded a cast album, but BroadwayWorld has stumbled open the official live recording of the new musical- which has recently been falling into the hands of Tony nominators and voters. Below, check out a first listen to six hot tracks from the production; 'Zaz Zuh Zaz', 'Opening/Daybreak Express,' 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love,' 'Women Be Wise,' 'Diga Diga Doo,' and 'Cotton Club Stomp.'

VIDEO: AFTER MIDNIGHT's Vanessa Williams Performs 'Stormy Weather' on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 14, 2014

Actress and singer Vanessa Williams, accompanied by a 17-piece orchestra, performed the jazz standard "Stormy Weather" from the new Broadway show AFTER MIDNIGHT

VIDEO: AFTER MIDNIGHT's Vanessa Williams: 'My Parents Urged Me to Pursue Music'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 14, 2014

The talented actress and singer stops by this morning's TODAY on NBC and tells hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda that she is thankful her music-teacher parents encouraged her to pursue the arts.

TV: Chatting with AFTER MIDNIGHT's New Stars- Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 16, 2014

Grammy Award-winners Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds met the press yesterday as they prepare for their two-week engagement in Broadway's After Midnight. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to meet the new stars at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Check out what they had to say about their new gig below!

TV Exclusive: Hallelujah! k.d. lang Gives Special AFTER MIDNIGHT Encore for the Actors Fund
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2014

Over the weekend, Four-time Grammy Award-winner k.d. lang, who just concluded her engagement as "Special Guest Star" in Broadway's After Midnight, offered the audience a live, rare performance of her legendary rendition of the Leonard Cohen classic, 'Hallelujah' (which she famously performed at the 2010 Olympic Games Closing Ceremonies). She gave the special encore to raise money for The Actors Fund, and was joined on stage by the Tony Award-winning chairman of the organization, Brian Stokes Mitchell.

TV: Watch Highlights of k.d. lang's Broadway Debut in AFTER MIDNIGHT!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2014

As previously announced, After Midnight, currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, just welcomed k.d. lang as special guest star. Lang will continue her Broadway run through March 9. BroadwayWorld was there for her opening night and you can check out highlights of the music star in action below!

STAGE TUBE: Fantasia Performs 'Stormy Weather' at 2014 Pre-Grammy Party
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2014

Star of Broadway's After Midnight, Fantasia Barrino, gave a high-energy performance of of 'Stormy Weather' at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party this afternoon. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Fantasia & Cast of AFTER MIDNIGHT Perform on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 20, 2014

The cast of Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT, featuring Fantasia Burrino and 'Psych' star Dule Hill gave a high-energy performance on this morning's 'Today' on NBC.

STAGE TUBE: Fantasia Performs 'Sunny Side of the Street' in AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Stage Tube - Jan 15, 2014

Producers Scott Sanders and Wynton Marsalis present After Midnight, directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle and featuring the big-band sounds of nine-time Grammy Award-winner Wynton Marsalis' Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars, After Midnight began previews on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) and celebrated opening night on November 3. Below, watch Grammy Award winner Fantasia (The Color Purple) belt 'Sunny Side of the Street' onstage!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - PLAYWRIGHT: FROM PAGE TO STAGE on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 12, 2013

A rare and intimate glimpse into the dynamic process of creating and launching new plays, Playwright: From Page to Stage follows two outstanding young playwrights through the writing, development, staging, rehearsal, and public performance of their plays.

TV: Bernadette Peters, Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis & More Sing Sondheim in Encores! A BED AND A CHAIR; Watch Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 6, 2013

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Norm Lewis, Jeremy Jordan, Cyrille Aimee and Bernadette Peters will star in Stephen Sondheim and Wynton Marsalis's A BED AND A CHAIR: A New York Love Affair, a new musical event featuring Sondheim's music arranged and performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. The cast met the press earlier today and you can check out what they had to say about the special show and catch a performance preview below!

TV: Chatting with Norm Lewis, Tyne Daly & More on the AFTER MIDNIGHT Red Carpet!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with all of the evening's guests including: Condola Rashad, Norm Lewis, Justin Guarini, Tyne Daly and more. Check out what they had to say below!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at AFTER MIDNIGHT, Opening Tonight on Broadway with Fantasia, Dule Hill and More!
by Stage Tube - Nov 3, 2013

Producers Scott Sanders and Wynton Marsalis present After Midnight, directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle and featuring the big-band sounds of nine-time Grammy Award-winner Wynton Marsalis' Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars, After Midnight began previews on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) with an official opening night set for today, November 3, 2013. Get a first look at highlights from the show in the video below!

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