Jack Cole

JAZZED: JACK COLE Biography by Debra Levine Now Available
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026

Debra Levine's new biography JAZZED examines choreographer Jack Cole's influence on American jazz dance across Broadway and Hollywood, drawing on archival research, interviews, and memoirs.

Lainie Kazan to Receive Legacy Award at Cinecon 62 Film Festival
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

Lainie Kazan will be honored for MY FAVORITE YEAR at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival, held over Labor Day weekend at the Landmark Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles.

Interview: Anna Chin On Making Her Stages St. Louis Debut in GUYS AND DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - Aug 5, 2026

Anna Chin discusses making her Stages St. Louis debut as a Havana Dancer and ensemble member in GUYS AND DOLLS, running through August 23, 2026 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return for 45th Annual Edition
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

Battery Dance will present its 45th annual Battery Dance Festival in New York City, continuing its decades-long tradition of free outdoor performances featuring national and international dance companies.

22 Theater Books for Your Summer 2026 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 4, 2026

Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book. You're in luck, because Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 22 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2026 reading list.

Review: THE CHITA RIVERA AWARDS Glittering, Glamorous, and Glorious at Skirball Center
by Stephen Mosher - May 26, 2026

The annual Chita Rivera Awards was particular overflowing with love and positive energy this year, as members of the dance community showered each other with praise.

BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Wagner Park for Free Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Battery Dance will present its 45th Annual Festival at Wagner Park, featuring a week of free nightly performances, community workshops, and a one-night commemorative show marking the U.S. semi-quincentennial.

Playwright and Performer Andy Halliday Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of playwright and performer Andy Halliday. Halliday passed away at age 73, and was known for his work Off-Broadway, and with longtime friend Charles Busch.

CUNY Dance Initiative to Showcase New Development of CLUB ACT by The New Jack Cole Dancers
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026

The CUNY Dance Initiative will present a developmental showing of CLUB ACT by The NEW Jack Cole Dancers at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. The performance is part of CDI’s ongoing residency program supporting New York City choreographers.

CUNY Dance Initiative to Present Developmental Showing Of The NEW Jack Cole Dancers' CLUB ACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

The CUNY Dance Initiative will present a developmental showing of CLUB ACT by The NEW Jack Cole Dancers at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. This event features jazz and theater dance in a tribute to choreographer Jack Cole.

Photos: THE MUSIC MAN Opens at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 14, 2025

This weekend, the Argyle Theatre opened the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man, directed by Evan Pappas, choreographed by David Grindrod, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Elliott Litherland and Natalie Duncan to Star in THE MUSIC MAN at The Argyle Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

The Argyle Theatre will present the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man, directed by Evan Pappas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

CUNY Dance Initiative Unveils 2025–26 Awarded Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

The CUNY Dance Initiative, an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY campuses and beyond, revealed the awarded artists for its 2025-26 cycle.

Previews: GEORGE CHAKIRIS CLIPS AND CONVERSATION at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - May 7, 2025

His beginnings were as a chorus boy in Hollywood movie musicals of the 1950s, in classic films like There's No Business Like Show Business, Brigadoon, White Christmas, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. With his thatch of jet-black hair, George Chakiris was highly visible behind Cyd Charisse, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Mitzi Gaynor, Donald O'Connor, Danny Kaye, Marilyn Monroe and Debbie Reynolds.

Meet the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Previews are now underway, for BOOP! The Musical. The production will open officially at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Meet the cast of BOOP! here!

Pittsburgh CLO Announces WEST SIDE STORY Cast
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

Discover the talented cast of WEST SIDE STORY at Pittsburgh CLO, featuring a dynamic ensemble ready to bring this classic musical to life.

Interview: CHOREOGRAPHERS ELLENORE SCOTT & AYODELE CASEL GIVE FUNNY GIRL'S SAGA FLAIR, FUN & FINESSE
by Valerie-Jean Miller - May 28, 2024

VJM: Thank you both for giving of your time to answer my questions.  I don’t think I’ve ever heard of two Choreographers being hired for the same Broadway show, not even a revival, that I can think of.  How did that come about for both of you? Ellenore Scott:  Funny Girl was my Broadway debut as a choreographer. I was so happy when I got a call from Michael Mayer (the director) asking me to work on this revival with him. He knew I was NOT a tap dancer and was aware of the multiple tap routines in the show and asked if I would be down to share the billing with Ayodele Casel. Ayo is an extraordinary artist so I was thrilled to be by her side as she made her Broadway debut as well. Michael first met me initially at Head Over Heels on Broadway where I was an associate choreographer to Spencer Liff. In 2019, he asked if I would choreograph the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and we opened the show October 17th, 2019. I have loved working with Michael and feel as though he keeps his people close and I’m grateful he thought of me for this historic revival. Ayodele Casel:  I met Michael Mayer in 2016 when he directed a New York City Center Encores! show I performed in.  Later that fall he invited me to perform that piece in a Broadway for Hillary fundraiser he was also directing. We'd kept in touch over the years and in 2019, after seeing a show I’d premiered at The Joyce Theater, he asked if I would be interested in providing the Tap choreography for a revival he was working on. Like Ellenore shared, Michael wanted to work with us both to deliver the full choreographic vision of the show. I believe it was a very progressive vision on his part and I’m really thankful that I was able to make my Broadway debut with this team.

AN EVENING OF JAZZ Featuring The Jack Cole Dancers to be Presented at The Midnight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

Experience a captivating evening of jazz with THE JACK COLE DANCERS at The Midnight Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

NY Dance Community Gathers To Honor Choreographer Chet Walker With Evening Of Performance And Tribute, June 10
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2023

Presented in partnership by Steps on Broadway, Steps Beyond Foundation, and Broadway Dance Center, the dance community honors the extraordinary legacy of Chet Walker with Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Chet Walker, an evening of performance and tribute on Saturday June 10.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - Apr 14, 2023

The new Broadway revival of INTO THE WOODS, now touring with a significant portion of the New York cast, dispels the too-clever-by-half aftertaste I've experienced in previous productions and bares Stephen Sondheim's heart in an affecting tribute to the late master.