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Cab Calloway

Date of Death: November 18, 1994 (86)

Birth Place: Rochester, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1973
Hines

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Horace Vandergelder [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1957
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1953
Sportin' Life

[Broadway]
1928
Performer

Writing

Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Composer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1968 - Best Performance

Cab Calloway, Hello, Dolly!

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The Apollo Unveils Designs For Full-Scale Revitalization Of Its Historic Theater

The Apollo has unveiled the design for the first full-scale restoration, renovation, and modernization of its iconic Historic Theater.
Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Reveals July 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 1st - July 14th

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced jazz programming running at Birdland July 1st - July 14th.
Find Out What's Coming Up at Birdland June 24th - July 7th

Birdland has announced jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running Birdland June 24th - July 7th.
Albany Symphony To Present 2024 American Music Festival: Water Music NY More Voices

Experience captivating works by renowned composers at the 2024 American Music Festival: Water Music NY More Voices, celebrating 30 years of Dogs of Desire. Learn how to purchase tickets.
JAG Productions to Present WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD OF YOU?

Experience the Harlem Renaissance with JAG Productions' latest theatrical offering, WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD OF YOU? Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
HERE Announces 2024 Recipients Of $125K HARP Residencies

HERE will welcome three new members of the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), one of the most robust residency programs in the country.
Nikki Renée Daniels, Beth Malone & More to Star in Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Musicals

Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Summer of Musicals at the Benedum Center will be highlighted by Broadway and TV stars, as well as beloved Pittsburgh favorites. See who is starring and learn about the programming!
Cast Set For LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL at Pittsburgh CLO

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team behind LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL, running May 17-June 30 at the newly-renovated Greer Cabaret Theater.
Photos: Alice Ripley & John McDaniel Return To Birdland

Birdland welcomed back Tony winning singer/actress Alice Ripley and Grammy/Emmy winning musical director/pianist John McDaniel, who performed in concert at the historic music room on Monday, April 22. Check out photos from the special night here!
Review: Daryl Sherman Gets Into the Swing with BORN TO SWING at Birdland

Daryl Sherman is honoring an early jazz legend at Birdland -- one songbird chirping about another. A relaxed show with vintage music and musical cohorts playing with her. The show returns Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
Larry Marshall to Direct Sundog Theatre's SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY

Broadway star Larry Marshall will direct Sundog Theatre's annual presentation, Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry 2024. Learn more!
Ava Paris Locknar to Present TALL GIRL SINGING at Birdland Theater

BIRDLAND THEATER will present rising actress and vocalist Ava Paris Locknar in “Tall Girl Singing' this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Charlie Kohlhase and His Explorers Club Celebrate 'A SECOND LIFE'

At the ready on alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, the venerated Boston-based improviser and composer Charlie Kohlhase ascends the proverbial podium to lead his Explorers Club on the new Mandorla Music release A Second Life.
Stella Cole, Chad LB Quartet, and More Take the Stage At Birdland In April

Get all the details about the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running April 1st - April 14th.
THE VOICE's Wendy Moten to Return to Birdland Jazz Club in April

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present return of Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten – best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: VENETIAN EVENINGS - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE FAIRMONT'S VENETIAN ROOM At Venetian Room

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Alice Ripley and John McDaniel to Perform at Birdland in April

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Tony Award-winning singer and actress Alice Ripley and Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musical director and pianist John McDaniel in concert. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Blue Strawberry Brings Broadway Veterans Melissa Errico, John Lloyd Young, and Alice Ripley to St. Louis

Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge welcomes a pair of Tony winning actors and a Tony nominee in the coming months. Melissa Errico, Alice Ripley, and John Lloyd Young will bring their cabaret shows to the club in mid-town St. Louis. Errico, a 2008 Tony nominee, will perform her show of Sondheim classics on April 26th and 27th. Young, the Tony winner for Lead Actor in a Musical for his role as Franki Valli in JERSEY BOYS, performs on May 8th and 9th. The Tony winner for NEXT TO NORMAL, Alice Ripley, will be joined by Grammy and Emmy Winner John McDaniel on May 24th and 25th to share their music and stories from a lifetime on Broadway.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Cab Calloway been in?

Cab Calloway has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Cab Calloway been in?

Cab Calloway has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Cab Calloway been nominated for?

Cab Calloway has been nominated for the Best Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in the Broadway show Hello, Dolly!

What awards has Cab Calloway won?

Cab Calloway has won the Best Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in the Broadway show Hello, Dolly!.

How many shows has Cab Calloway written?

Cab Calloway has written 3 shows including Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist), Stardust (Composer), After Midnight (Composer).

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