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Date of Death: October 06, 1989 (81)

Birth Place: Lowell, MA, USA

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BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES Available to Stream This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2021


Broadway On Demand will present Jessica Sherr’s one-woman production, Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Karen Carpenter (Love Loss and What I Wore) during Women’s History Month, premiering this Friday, March 26 at 8:00 PM ET.

Bill Murray Will Receive Maltin Modern Master Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 11, 2021


Murray will be honored on Friday, April 2nd for his long-standing contributions to the film industry, most recently in the role of Felix Keane in Sofia Coppola’s ON THE ROCKS opposite Rashida Jones and Marlon Wayans, for which he received Golden Globe and Critic’s Choice nominations.

Broadway Wig Designer Paul Huntley Retires, With DIANA Marking His Final Show
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2021


Broadway wig designer Paul Huntley is taking his final bow. Huntley has worked on hundreds of Broadway projects since coming to New York in 1972. Now, at age 87, he has decided to retire. His final project will be Diana, which had begun previews before the pandemic forced its opening to be delayed.

Metropolitan Playhouse to Stream THE MAGICAL CITY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2021


A backstage drama of poetry, business, and murder.

Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas Reveals Updated Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2021


After a year of mayhem and redirection, MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has announced a new season specifically chosen with streaming in mind. 

BWW Review: THE OHIO STATE MURDERS at Round House Theater
by Roger Catlin - Dec 7, 2020


The third online production in the series, and the second from Kennedy’s Alexander Plays, is a penetrating, seemingly straightforward tale of mid-20th century discrimination in academia, blended with unspeakable crime.

Fountain Theatre's Virtual End-of-Year Party Features Holiday Cheer, Games & Play Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2020


Settle in with your favorite beverage on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET when the Fountain Theatre winds up 2020 and its monthly Saturday Matinee series with an Old Hollywood-themed holiday party filled with joy, games, and — of course — an online play reading. Admission is free at fountaintheatre.com.

BWW Interview: John Bucchino of GRATEFUL 20TH ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL CONCERT
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 23, 2020


Twenty years later the songs of John Bucchino are still in demand. On December 15th fans all over the world will get to see why.

BWW CD Review: Michelle Dowdy A BRASS ACT Is A Shiny Sample Of Showomanship
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 17, 2020


The Broad is alive and well and Ms. Dowdy is living proof.

BWW Feature: Ava Nicole Frances And The Divas of Halloween
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 25, 2020


With a little help from her dads, Ava Nicole Frances is the most popular kid in town every Halloween.

BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES Adds Streaming And In-person Shows Through November 12
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2020


BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES has added live streaming and in-person performance options through November 12. Written and performed by Jessica Sherr (Blue Bloods, Annie, Claws), it is directed by Karen Carpenter (Harry Townsend's Last Stand, Love Loss and What I Wore).

BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES, MADE FOR EACH OTHER & More Present Live Pop-up Outdoor Performances in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2020


A handful of intrepid solo performers are presenting live, outdoor pop up performances of their acclaimed solo shows this Fall. These intimate storytelling events are presented using the LiveTours app and performed for an audience of 14 or less.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, September 24- with Paulo Szot, Next On Stage: Dance Edition, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2020


Today (September 24) in live streaming: Meet the Next On Stage: Dance Edition Top 5, Paulo visits backstage Live, and so much more!

BWW Exclusive: John Lloyd Young Counts Down His Favorite Broadway Performances!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 20, 2020


Tony and Grammy Award-winner John Lloyd Young returns to The Space in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 3 with John Lloyd Young's Broadway, an intimate and unforgettable evening of Broadway favorites and classic showtunes. While we await he big night, we're getting inside John's head as he counts down ten Broadway performances that have excited, entertained, and inspired him throughout his life and career!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, September 10- with Next On Stage: Dance, Jim Brickman and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2020


Today (September 10) in live streaming: Jim Brickman visits Backstage Live, Next on Stage: Dance premieres, and so much more!

BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES to be Performed Live and In Person Socially Distanced Pop Up Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2020


Jessica Sherr is now offering online shows and socially distanced shows of Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies.

The Silver Gull Play Award Shortlist Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2020


There was a wonderful response to The Silver Gull Play Award competition this year, with over 40 plays submitted for the chance to share in a total prize pool of $5000 courtesy of sponsor The Buzz From Sydney.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, August 27- with Jane Krakowski, Shoshana Bean, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2020


Today (August 27) in live streaming: The New Group presents The Jacksonian, Billy Stritch performs for Radio Free Birdland, and so much more!

Broadway Books: 10 MORE Books on Acting to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2020


Looking for something new to read while staying inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 more of our favorite books on acting! 

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