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Date of Death: October 02, 2005 (60)

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Will Offer $25 Digital Lottery For Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024


Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club will offer a $25 digital lottery ticket policy, which has been announced ahead of the musical's first preview on Monday, April 1 at the August Wilson Theatre. Find out how to enter the Cabaret lottery here!

Charlie Burn, Georgina Castle, and More Will Lead MEAN GIRLS in the West End; Now Extended into 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024


Discover the full cast and creative team for MEAN GIRLS at the Savoy Theatre. With bookings extended into 2025, don't miss your chance to see this iconic show.

MEAN GIRLS Teases West End Cast On Social Media
by Alan Henry - Mar 26, 2024


Which fetch performers will be starring in Mean Girls in the UK? The social media accounts for the production debuted a teaser that has fans guessing who might be taking on the iconic roles in the upcoming production. Can you guess who might be part of the company?

Beck Center for the Arts Will Host Third Annual Diversity Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


Beck Center for the Arts has announced Diversity Celebration 2024, full of powerful and vibrant arts programming for all members of the community. Performers highlight the talents and skills of many local artists.

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 25, 2024- HADESTOWN Is (Livin' it Up) on Top
by Team BWW - Mar 25, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 25, 2024.

August Wilson's Work Returns to the Goodman; Annual Competition Winners Advance to Finals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2024


Rehearsals for longtime August Wilson interpreter Chuck Smith’s new production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone are underway with an all-Chicago cast. Learn more about the production.

Reimagined PRIVATE LIVES And More Announced for American Conservatory Theater 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


The 2024/25 season line-up has been announced at the American Conservatory Theater.

Photos: Laurence Fishburne Celebrates Opening Night of LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 22, 2024


See photos from inside opening night of Like They Do in the Movies, written and performed by Laurence Fishburne, at The Perelman Performing Arts Center.

Review Roundup: Laurence Fishburne in LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 22, 2024


Laurence Fishburne's Like They Do In The Movies, directed by Leonard Foglia, just celebrated its opening night at PAC NYC. Check out what the critics are saying about the new show.

FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Ahmanson Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 28, 2024. The press opening is Wednesday, April 3. 

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

Video: First Look at Laurence Fishburne's LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES, Opening Tonight at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


Get a first look at Laurence' Fishburne's Like They Do In The Movies, opening tonight at PAC NYC!

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 24, 2024


Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg�"ATCA New Play Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024


Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 20, 2024
by - Mar 20, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

FUNNY GIRL is Coming to The Hobby Center in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Houston's Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for a limited one-week engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE PIANO LESSON Broadway Revival Officially Recoups
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


The Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson which concluded its Broadway engagement on January 29, 2023, has officially recouped its investment.

LEOPOLDSTADT, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, and More Set For the Huntington's 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024


Five of the seven titles have been announced for The Huntington’s upcoming 2024/25 season. The season will feature new plays by masterful writers, the first two plays of an ambitious, epic cycle, and a soaring, contemporary classic musical. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week
by Team BWW - Mar 18, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 18, 2024.

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