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Date of Death: November 24, 1990

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'The 101 Dalmations Musical' Barks Way To South Florida
by Beau Higgins - Dec 19, 2009


Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith, THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL is a one-of-a-kind adventure for the entire family about what it means to be family, canine, and courageous. The musical is led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey Joe's Café, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter and co-lyricist BT McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and Dennis DeYoung, founding member of the legendary rock band STYX, as composer and co-lyricist.

Local Actress Comes Home for the Holidays with '101 Dalmatians'
by Jan Nargi - Dec 17, 2009


Arlington's Erin Maguire makes her Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre debut as the national tour of 'The 101 Dalmatians Musical' parks and barks in Boston during Christmas week

TV: Rachel York Leads 101 Dalmatians Musical Tour!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2009


The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith launched at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009, The 101 Dalmatians Musical features an impressive cast made-up of Broadway veterans and newcomers that will bring to life this one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family.

THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL Tour Hits Nashville 1/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2009


This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, which comes to TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall January 19-24, as part of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC, and in partnership with Bank of America.

STAGE TUBE: Kids in 101 Dalmations Cast Talk About Rachel York as Cruella
by Robert Diamond - Dec 2, 2009


The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith launched at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009, The 101 Dalmatians Musical features an impressive cast made-up of Broadway veterans and newcomers that will bring to life this one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family.

Coca-Cola Donates 1000 Tickets to Distressed Families For Holiday Shows At The Fox Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009


In the spirit of giving back to the community during this holiday season, Coca-Cola in association with Fifth Third Bank and Olympia Entertainment is donating 1,000 tickets to distressed families for the Detroit premieres of The 101 Dalmatians Musical starring Rachel York as Cruella De Vil (Nov. 17 -22) and The Little House on the Prairie featuring Melissa Gilbert as ‘Ma' (Dec. 1-5) at the Fox Theatre.

THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL Comes To Cadillac Palace Theater 2/6-28, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, one of the world's greatest classic tales brought to life on stage for the first time.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Rachel York, Cruella de Vil in THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center October 28 �" November 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2009


When asked to come up with the most vile, sinister and deliciously evil villains in popular literature and culture, one name would likely appear on many lists: Cruella de Vil. Notorious for kidnapping innocent Dalmation puppies to use their distinctive spots for her own evil purposes, Cruella conjures memories of divine extravagance coupled with pure greed. And nothing beats seeing a villain of her stature live and in the flesh (or rather, the flesh of her animal du jour). Audiences in Atlanta will soon get their chance to revel in the antics of Cruella and her canine cohorts when The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, rolls into the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 28th.

Rachel York Joins National Tour Cast Of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, Plays Cobb Energy Centre 10/28-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. York makes her debut in The 101 Dalmatians Musical when the North American tour kicks off at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009.

THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL Hits The Stage At Cobb Energy Center 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL.

Washington DC Run of 101 DALMATIANS Postponed Until October 2010
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 28, 2009


The Washington DC leg of the THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL National Tour has been postponed until October 12 through 17, 2010. The tour's website states 'The engagement of The 101 Dalmatians Musical in Washington DC has been postponed to October 12 - 17, 2010 at the Warner Theatre due to publicity demands and routing issues surrounding the launch of its National Tour. The producers look forward to playing the market in Fall 2010.' The tour was set to play DC October 12 through 17, 2009.

STAGE TUBE: MSNBC Visits the Stars of 101 DALMATIONS
by Eddie Varley - Oct 28, 2009


The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith launched at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009, The 101 Dalmatians Musical features an impressive cast made-up of Broadway veterans and newcomers that will bring to life this one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family. Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York leads that cast as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Rachel York, Cruella de Vil in THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center October 28 �" November 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2009


When asked to come up with the most vile, sinister and deliciously evil villains in popular literature and culture, one name would likely appear on many lists: Cruella de Vil. Notorious for kidnapping innocent Dalmation puppies to use their distinctive spots for her own evil purposes, Cruella conjures memories of divine extravagance coupled with pure greed. And nothing beats seeing a villain of her stature live and in the flesh (or rather, the flesh of her animal du jour). Audiences in Atlanta will soon get their chance to revel in the antics of Cruella and her canine cohorts when The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, rolls into the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 28th.

Rachel York Leads National Tour Cast Of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, Plays Cobb Energy Centre 10/28-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2009


Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. York makes her debut in The 101 Dalmatians Musical when the North American tour kicks off at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009.

THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL Hits The Stage At Cobb Energy Center 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2009


This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Rachel York, Cruella de Vil in THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center October 28 �" November 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2009


When asked to come up with the most vile, sinister and deliciously evil villains in popular literature and culture, one name would likely appear on many lists: Cruella de Vil. Notorious for kidnapping innocent Dalmation puppies to use their distinctive spots for her own evil purposes, Cruella conjures memories of divine extravagance coupled with pure greed. And nothing beats seeing a villain of her stature live and in the flesh (or rather, the flesh of her animal du jour). Audiences in Atlanta will soon get their chance to revel in the antics of Cruella and her canine cohorts when The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, rolls into the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 28th.

Rachel York Joins National Tour Cast Of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, Plays Appleton October 20-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009


Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. The 101 Dalmatians Musical will play the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20-25, 2009.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Rachel York, Cruella de Vil in THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center October 28 �" November 1
by Joseph Harrison - Oct 21, 2009


When asked to come up with the most vile, sinister and deliciously evil villains in popular literature and culture, one name would likely appear on many lists: Cruella de Vil. Notorious for kidnapping innocent Dalmation puppies to use their distinctive spots for her own evil purposes, Cruella conjures memories of divine extravagance coupled with pure greed. And nothing beats seeing a villain of her stature live and in the flesh (or rather, the flesh of her animal du jour). Audiences in Atlanta will soon get their chance to revel in the antics of Cruella and her canine cohorts when The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, rolls into the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 28th.

Rachel York Joins National Tour Cast Of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, Plays Appleton October 20-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2009


Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. The 101 Dalmatians Musical will play the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20-25, 2009.

101 DALMATIONS With Rachel York As Cruella De Vil Comes To The Orpheum Theater 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


The 101 Dalmatians Musical, the charming and one-of-a-kind classic tale about what it means to be a family canine and courageous starring Drama Desk Award-winning actress Rachel York as Cruella De Vil, will take the public stage for the first time during its world premiere at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Oct. 13-18, 2009.

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