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Date of Death: October 15, 1964 (73)

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CABARET LIFE NYC: Catch-Up Reviews From a Cabaret Spring - BATT, DEROW, FORREST, McNEIL, BARZEE, HENNESSEY
by Stephen Hanks - Jul 5, 2013


Back on April 1, when he posted his third compilation of delayed cabaret reviews from shows staged during the winter, BroadwayWorld.com's lead New York cabaret reviewer promised Number 4 would come with arrival of summer. Okay, so he missed his self-imposed deadline by a couple of weeks. but here's yet another catch-up column with critiques of a half dozen spring shows performed by Bryan Batt, Dawn Derow, Lynly Forrest, Dennis McNeil, Anastasia Barzee, and Nina Hennessey.

Jill Slyter to Star as 'Reno Sweeney' in Ocean Professional Theatre's ANYTHING GOES, Begin. Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2013


Ocean Professional Theatre Company Presents Cole Porter's ANYTHING GOES, starring Jill Slyter as Reno Sweeney, at the Bengal Auditorium on the Campus of the Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Blvd. Barnegat NJ: 2:00pm: July 7, 9, 10,11; 8:00pm: July 5. 9.10.11,12.13.

Cape Town City Ballet's NIGHT & DAY Set for The Playhouse, Now thru July 7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2013


Cape Town City Ballet's vibrant production Night & Day, a tribute to the life and music of Cole Porter, will be performed at The Playhouse for the first time from today, 4 - 7 July. After highly successful runs in Cape Town and Johannesburg, dance lovers in Durban now have the opportunity to catch this exhilarating work - with toe-tapping numbers including elements of jazz, tap dancing and cabaret - for five performances only.

Joan Curto to Release New Album Featuring the Songs of Cole Porter
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 3, 2013


J2 records is proud to announce the CD release of 'Joan Curto Sings Cole Porter: From Major To Minor,' the highly anticipated new studio recording from acclaimed award-winning vocalist Joan Curto. Called 'a cabaret icon' by NBC TV and praised by the Chicago Tribune's noted jazz critic Howard Reich as 'a seasoned interpreter who makes the most of every note. Joan offers listeners a glimpse into the extensive catalogue of Porter, a supreme master of sophisticated popular song. Praised by the Chicago Sun Times for her 'bold, brassy voice' the recording is a winning collection of classic ballads, standards and jazz favorites. With Joan's musical versatility, the recording is a showcase for what After Dark Chicago calls 'a voice that can pierce the listeners heart as equally as it caresses the ear.'

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 3rd, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 3, 2013


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Jungle Book' reviews, 'Oklahoma!' on the radio, Broadway In Chicago's Park preview, 'Hedwig' and 'Rooms' rock, Team StarKid is back, community theater in Glenview, a children's musical in Mundelein, plus the 'Summer Birthday Showtune Blowout' July 10th!

Cape May Stage to Welcome Karen Akers for AN EVENING WITH COLE PORTER: ANYTHING GOES, 7/22
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 3, 2013


Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premiere Equity theatre, is bursting with delight as they welcome Broadway and cabaret star, Karen Akers, as she brings her enthralling show, An Evening of Cole Porter: Anything Goes, to the theatre. Join Ms. Akers as she performs an incredible assortment of beloved songs by this treasured American songwriter on Monday, July 22 at 8 p.m.

Joffrey Ballet, PIXAR IN CONCERT and More Set for Cleveland Orchestra's 2013 Blossom Music Festival, Now thru 9/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2013


The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the 2013 Blossom Music Festival season. The Orchestra will present 19 concerts at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park from today, July 3 - September 1.

STAGE TUBE: John Barrowman and Scott Gill Tie the Knot!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2013


Just last week, the Supreme Court struck down California's Proposition 8. The decision comes after the Court held hearings about the legality of the state's gay marriage ban in March. The decision will now allow gay marriage to resume in California, however it does not legalize it in other states. Stage and screen star John Barrowman just posted a video (below) announcing that he and partner Scott Gill would be taking advantage of their new rights by tying the knot. BroadwayWorld sends our congratulations to the happy couple!

Photo Flash: Liza Minnelli, Rita Moreno & More Inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 2, 2013


The Encore Celebration Gala Weekend, held on June 28-29 and presented by Krieg DeVault, also served as a benefit for the Center for the Performing Arts for the second annual Great American Songbook Hall of Fame induction. Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Rita Moreno and Jimmy Webb represented the 2013 class. Check out a look back at the ceremony below!

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Extends A COLE PORTER SONGBOOK Through 9/1
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 2, 2013


Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's hit cabaret of over 30 songs by songwriter Cole Porter will be extended for an additional six weeks, running the rest of the summer. Artistic Director Fred Anzevino announced the extension on Tuesday, July 2.

BWW Reviews: Idina Menzel - Barefoot and Firmly Centre Stage in Melbourne
by Jacqueline Bublitz - Jul 2, 2013


From the WIZARD OF OZ/WICKED opening number right through the encores, the gorgeously refurbished Hamer Hall resounded with appreciation for Idina Menzel in this, her first Melbourne show, and the last concert of her first ever Australian tour.

Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano and More Set for The Crazy Coqs, July 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2013


The Crazy Coqs has announced its July 2013 lineup. Full de

NAMT Announces 25th Annual Festival of New Musicals, 10/17-18
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 1, 2013


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced on June 28 the nine musicals selected to be part of the 25th Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Fox Valley Rep Presents a Summer of Toe-Tapping Musicals and Date Night Comedies at Pheasant Run Resort
by Ben Peltz - Jul 1, 2013


All summer and into the fall, Fox Valley Repertory brings nostalgic musicals and relatable comedies to the Pheasant Run Mainstage. The summer includes: the rocking '60s musical, Why Do Fools Fall In Love, FVR Youth Ensembles journey across the famous yellow brick road, The Wizard Of Oz, the insightful and comical play, Defending the Caveman, Mike Toomey's multimedia comedic recollection of television in TV & Me, Chicago's finest improv troupe performing The Best of The Second City, and a classic tribute to the legendary composer Cole Porter, Let's Misbehave , at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; 630-584-6342).

Parade Productions Stages Premiere Reading of THE GIFT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2013


Parade Productions will present a premiere reading of award-winning South Florida playwright/director Michael Leeds' new work, The Gift. The reading will take place tonight, July 1st at 7:30 p.m., at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center's Studio Theatre in Boca Raton and will feature actors Clay Cartland and Lindsey Forgey.

BWW Reviews: DAMES AT SEA Sails Into Totem Pole Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - Jun 28, 2013


Totem Pole veteran Carl Schurr directs a cast of Broadway and Totem Pole veterans in the classic feel-good play spoofing early Broadway musicals

Marc Kudisch & Kerry O'Malley to Lead Commonwealth Shakespeare & Landmarks' KISS ME KATE Concert at DCR's Hatch Shell, 8/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2013


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Boston Landmarks Orchestra will present a concert version of Cole Porter's Kiss Me Kate with Broadway's Marc Kudisch* as Fred Graham/Patruchio and Kerry O'Malley* as Lilli Vanessi/Katherine. Steven Maler, Founding Artistic Director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Associate Artistic Director, Adam Sanders, will direct with Boston Landmark Orchestra's Music Director Christopher Wilkins, conducting. The free event will be held on Thursday August 21st at 7:00PM at DCR's Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. Security entrances will open to the public at 5 pm. The rain location is The Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkley Street in Boston. To learn more, visit www.commshakes.org or www.landmarksorchestra.org. For weather alerts: Call 617-987-2000 or Text Landmarks to 27138.

STARS N' STRIPES Revue Returns to Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre, Now thru 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2013


A Fourth of July tradition returns to the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre stage with Stars n' Stripes, a Salute to America's Greatest Composers. Set for three performances, Stars n' Stripes will be performed tonight, June 28, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 7:30 pm.

Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Rita Moreno and Jimmy Webb Inducted Into Songbook Hall of Fame Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2013


The Center for the Performing Arts and the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative announce the 2013 Encore Celebration Gala Weekend presented by Krieg DeVault today, June 28 and Saturday, June 29. The Saturday evening of the gala weekend will feature Michael Feinstein as he inducts a new round of honorees as part of the Songbook Hall of Fame.

BWW Reviews: CANARY CABARET Sings At Gettysburg Fringe Festival
by Marakay Rogers - Jun 30, 2013


Gettysburg Community Theatre's contribution to the Fringe Festival is classic cabaret

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