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Date of Death: June 14, 1986 (67)

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Keith Carradine Stars in Encores! PAINT YOUR WAGON, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2015


Two-time Tony nominee Keith Carradine stars in the Encores! production of PAINT YOUR WAGON, opening tonight, March 18, alongside Alexandra Socha and Justin Guarini.

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER Continues in April with Billy Porter & Norm Lewis
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2015


Live From Lincoln Center - the pioneering, award-winning performing arts series - continues its 40th anniversary season with two outstanding concerts form Lincoln Center's American Songbook series, featuringBilly Porter (April 3) and Norm Lewis (April 10). Six-time Tony Award-winning actress and singer Audra McDonald will host each broadcast. Details follow below.

CAMELOT National Tour Coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square, 4/14-19
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 16, 2015


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot and Wilmington can fall in love all over again with this beloved musical April 14 - 19 at The Playhouse on Rodney Square (previously named the DuPont Theatre) as part of the Broadway Series.

Ben Vereen, Tony Yazbeck & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 16, 2015


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

MY FAIR LADY Begins Tonight at Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2015


My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe (Camelot). The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a proper lady. Little does Professor Higgins realize the important lesson Eliza is about to teach him in return.

BWW Interview: Keith Carradine Talks Returning to His Roots with Encores! PAINT YOUR WAGON
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2015


Earlier this week, Carradine took a break from rehearsals to chat with BroadwayWorld about the process so far. Read along as he chats about his connection with the musical, other roles he'd like to take on one day, and so much more. Check out the full interview below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/13/15- BRIGADOON
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2015


Today in 1947, Brigadoon opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre, where it ran for 581 performances. Brigadoon is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. It tells the story of a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every hundred years, though to the villagers, the passing of each century seems no longer than one night. Brigadoon then received a West End production opening in 1949 that ran for 685 performances, and many revivals followed. A 1954 film version starred Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. A 1966 television version starred Robert Goulet and Peter Falk.

TV: Meet the Company of Encores! PAINT YOUR WAGON; Plus a Performance Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2015


Two-time Tony nominee Keith Carradine will star in the Encores! production of PAINT YOUR WAGON this month, alongside Alexandra Socha and Justin Guarini. The show, set in a mining camp in Gold Rush-era California, is the story of a dreaming gold miner and his daughter whose world is changed when the daughter finds gold-and love-near their camp. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand for the special event. Check out interviews with the full gang and a performance sneak peek below!

VIDEO: GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Talks Broadway Debut; Performs with Cast on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 11, 2015


Vanessa Hudgens stopped by this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA to talk about making her Broadway debut in GIGI. The actress later performed the number 'Parisians' from the Broadway-bound musical.

DVR Alert: Broadway's GIGI, Vanessa Hudgens, Visits GMA Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 11, 2015


ABC has announced that TODAY, MARCH 11, actress Vanessa Hudgens star of Broadway's GIGI, will appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA.

DVR Alert: Vanessa Hudgens and the Cast of GIGI to Perform Tomorrow on GMA
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2015


Vanessa Hudgens, Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark, Corey Cott and the cast of the new Broadway production of Gigi will perform "The Night They Invented Champagne" tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11 on ABC's "Good Morning America" during the 8:30-9:00 AM half hour (ET). "Good Morning America" airs locally on WABC-TV Channel 7. Check local listings.

MY FAIR LADY Begins 3/13 at Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 10, 2015


My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe (Camelot). The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a proper lady. Little does Professor Higgins realize the important lesson Eliza is about to teach him in return.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Encores! PAINT YOUR WAGON, Starring Tony Nominee Keith Carradine!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2015


Two-time Tony nominee Keith Carradine will star in the Encores! production of PAINT YOUR WAGON this month, alongside Alexandra Socha and Justin Guarini. The show, set in a mining camp in Gold Rush-era California, is the story of a dreaming gold miner and his daughter whose world is changed when the daughter finds gold-and love-near their camp. Meet the cast below!

New Footage Of Billboard Being Unveiled For GIGI On Broadway Starring Vanessa Hudgens
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 7, 2015


An enchanting marquee has been unveiled for Gigi on Broadway!

Karen Ziemba, Brent Barrett & More Set for AMERICAN SHOWSTOPPERS at Schimmel Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2015


Tonight, March 6, noted arranger Fred Barton will bring the music of Broadway and the American Songbook showmanship to the Schimmel Center at Pace University in American Showstoppers: An Evening of Irving Berlin.

Cygnet Theatre's MY FAIR LADY Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2015


My Fair Lady has been called 'One of the Best Musicals of the Century' by The New York Times and 'The Greatest Musical of All Time' by the Daily Telegraph. For more than 60 years, audiences have been flocking to this unforgettable theater experience based on George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion, which opened over a century ago. It is a celebration of the power of music to tell stories, illuminate characters and delight audiences. San Diego theatregoers will have a chance to enjoy this beloved classic musical when My Fair Lady returns to Cygnet Theatre from tonight, March 5 - April 26. Opening Night is March 14.

Theatre Group at SBCC Continues Season with LIGHT UP THE SKY, Now thru 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2015


The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the hilarious comedy by Moss Hart, LIGHT UP THE SKY, directed by R. Michael Gros, in the Garvin Theatre, tonight, March 4-21, 2015.

Vanessa Hudgens & the Cast of GIGI Begin Rehearsals for Broadway Run Today
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015


The new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, resumes rehearsals today, Monday, March 2, in New York City.

Up on the Marquee: GIGI
by Walter McBride - Mar 2, 2015


GIGI, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will begin previews on Thursday, March 19, with opening night on Wednesday, April 8. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the new marquee!

Skylight Music Theatre Sets 2015-16 Season: MY FAIR LADY, PIRATES OF PENZANCE & More
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 27, 2015


Skylight Music Theatre announces its productions for 2015-2016 season - a celebration of women. Through five incredible theatre productions Skylight will explore the strength, ingenuity, and resilience of women as they passionately fight both internal and external forces of human nature. Artistic Director, Viswa Subbaraman has selected five equally brilliant female directors. 'I truly believe these women have unique insights into the stories our female characters have to tell,' said Subbaraman.

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