Marge Champion

Interview: Janet Eilber talks MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY'S American Legacies and more
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 20, 2024

Janet Eilber was a high school senior at Michigan’s Interlochen School for the Arts when she first crossed paths with modern dance legend Martha Graham (1894–1991). After auditioning for Graham, the dancer and actor attended the Juilliard School at Graham’s recommendation, and subsequently joined the doyenne’s eponymous dance company where she became a soloist at age 21, dancing many of the roles made famous by Graham.

Ricky Ritzel Will Perform in Gettysburg at 2024 Season Announcement
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

Gettysburg Community Theatre will announce their 2024 Season during their Mostly Broadway Cabaret on Friday, September 22, 2023. The performance will be led by Award-Winning NYC Cabaret Pianist, Ricky Ritzel. Learn more about the event here!

DO40 to Present WE THINK YOU’RE JUST SENSATIONAL, DAME ANGELA at the Actors' Temple Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

Dancers over 40 will present a very special salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors' Temple Theatre - the highlight of their Spring season.

Playwright Robert Patrick Dies At 85
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

Robert Patrick, aka Robert Patrick O'Connor, writer of poems, lyrics, short stories, novels, and a pioneering playwright known for his contributions to Off-Off Broadway and the Caffe Cino has passed away at the age of 85. He died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles on April 23, 2023 (407 years to the day after Shakespeare's death). 

WE THINK YOU'RE JUST SENSATIONAL, DAME - ANGELA! to be Presented at the Actors' Temple Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

Dancers over 40 will present a very special salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors' Temple Theatre in NYC - the highlight of their Spring season.

BWW Interview: At Home with GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARSHIP Founder Rian Keating
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 4, 2021

Rian Keating puts himself out on a line when he performs his club acts, but this deaf cabaret singing storyteller also puts himself on a line every day, living the life he wants to and helping those in need... and from the day the teenage Rian arrived in New York City, that's been his way.

12th Annual DO40 Legacy Awards Streams Live Monday, December 14
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2020

Dancers Over 40 continues to bring together the artistic community with the 12th Annual Legacy Awards Monday, December 14th, 8pm.

Dancer and Actor Marge Champion Dies at 101
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that dancer and actor Marge Champion has died at age 101.

Do40 Celebrates The 50th Anniversary of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2019

This Fall DO40 is saluting and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and the 100th birthday of DO40 Advisory Board member Marge Champion. 

BWW Feature: PDS's Star-Studded Luncheon and Gypsy Award Ceremony at The Beverly Hilton Hotel International Ballroom
by Valerie-Jean Miller - May 5, 2018

4/15/18 ~ HONORING GEORGE CHAKIRIS, BARRIE CHASE & TONI BASIL There's a certain feeling that invades my consciousness when I attend a Dancer's Event... It is a deep, passionate, all-encompassing love amongst it's members. And that is what I was feeling, attending a most prestigious (in my opinion) Event; The Professional Dancer's Society 31st Annual Luncheon & “Gypsy” Award Ceremony, held Yearly in the International Room at the Beverly Hilton.

Casting Complete for Regeneration Theatre's Revival of KENNEDY'S CHILDREN
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2017

Regeneration Theatre is proud to announce casting for a 2017 revival of Robert Patrick's classic play about the loss of heroes and the impact a single traumatic event can have on a nation - Kennedy's Children.

Critically Acclaimed Singer Spider Saloff Makes Rare New York Appearance This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2016

Internationally acclaimed vocalist, Spider Saloff makes a rare NYC appearance with award winning pianist Ricky Ritzel.

Nigel Lythgoe to Be Honored at 34th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2016

The 34th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in dance on Broadway and in film, takes place on Monday, May 16, 2016.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 9/5-9/6/2015
by - Sep 7, 2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, September 6, 2015 - Sunday, September 6, 2015.