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Date of Death: May 17, 2012 (63)

Birth Place: Brookline, MA, USA

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LaChanze, Teal Wicks, and More Will Perform at The Moon Theater Company's AMPLIFY 2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023


Houses on The Moon Theater Company has announced the lineup of performers and special guests headlining their AMPLIFY 2023 Gala Celebration on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Learn more about the event here!

SAVIOR COMPLEX Docu-Series Coming to HBO; Watch the Trailer Now!
by Michael Major - Sep 6, 2023


The HBO Original three-part docuseries SAVIOR COMPLEX from Emmy®-winning filmmaker Jackie Jesko, executive produced by Nick Capote, Alex Waterfield, and Academy Award® winner Roger Ross Williams (HBO’s “Love to Love You, Donna Summer,” “God Loves Uganda”). Watch the video trailer now!

LaChanze Will Kick off Downtown Sessions With Solo Show at Perelman Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023


Three-time Tony Award winning LaChanze will perform a solo show for the inaugural season at Perelman Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the concert, as well as how to purchase tickets, here!

Theatre 4the People Opens Their 2023-2024 Season With Aaron Posner's STUPID F*CKING BIRD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2023


​​​​​​​Theatre 4the People presents a revival of the hit show STUPID F*CKING BIRD, written by Aaron Posner and directed by Isaac Byrne.

DISNEY PRINCESS THE CONCERT Comes to Australia
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2023


Disney Princess – The Concert, presented by Disney Concerts and TEG DAINTY, has announced the cast for its Australian tour dates.  Find out who is in the cast and how to get tickets here!

THE SHINING & More Lead BroadwayWorld Atlanta's Top Picks For September 2023
by BWW Staff - Aug 30, 2023


Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. September 2023's top picks include Alliance's The Shining and more.

Video: Watch Ariana DeBose In AMC Theaters' New Public Service Announcement For The Kennedy Center's National Thank An Arts Teacher Campaign
by Michael Major - Aug 30, 2023


Ariana DeBose is partnering with the Kennedy Center and AMC Theatres for a new public service announcement that will play during National Arts in Education week this September. In the video, DeBose speaks to the value of arts education and shares her story of her late beloved drama teacher and mentor.

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023


The 26-member cast of A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong began rehearsals last week in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!

Zachary Noah Piser to Star in TIANANMEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023


Get ready for an unforgettable performance as Zachary Noah Piser takes the stage in Tiananmen: A Brave and Necessary New Musical at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Experience the emotional journey of this groundbreaking show as it explores the events of Tiananmen Square.

Tickets For CHICAGO in Boston Are On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023


CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and after 25 years, it is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. 

More Great Retro Style Shows Coming To Las Vegas' Modern Showrooms This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023


The Modern Showrooms (www.ModernVegas.com) inside Alexis Park Resort Hotel in Las Vegas has announced its 2023 Fall Schedule. The Modern Showrooms has become notorious as the home for live classic Las Vegas-style entertainment as it continues to grow and expand with a wide variety of fantastic stage shows.

New England Music Hall Of Fame 2023 Induction to Take Place in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023


Join us at the New England Music Hall of Fame 2023 Induction, a celebration of musical influencers of New England and women in music. Don't miss this opportunity to honor New England's legends.

Upcoming Performances Revealed For emilyn claid, UNTITLED
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023


Emilyn is a queer performer in her eighth decade, with a career as a choreographer, writer, director and teacher stretching back to the 1960s. In emilyn claid, UNTITLED, her first solo work in 20 years, she welcomes the fears of endings, teasing with what it means to bow out, the irony of living in an old body and what's real and what's imagined.

Tayla Parx Shares New Single 'Something In My Eye'
by Michael Major - Aug 18, 2023


Parx’s songwriting contributions span a wide range of genres and have been featured on numerous award-winning albums, including Justin Bieber’s Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe), HAIM’s Women In Music Pt. III, John Legend’s Bigger Love, Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer, The Internet’s Ego Death and the film Hairspray.

Ariana DeBose Space Thriller I.S.S. Gets Nationwide Theatrical Release
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023


The Ariana DeBose-led sci-fi thriller I.S.S. has been picked up by Bleeker Street for a U.S. theatrical release. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and written by Nick Shafir, the film was produced by Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell. The cast also includes Chris Messina, Pilou Asbæk, John Gallagher Jr., Costa Ronin, and Maria Mashkova.

Breton Tyner-Bryan's WEST OF FRANK to Make North American Premiere at Emberlight Film Festival
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023


The film features Gilbert Bolden lll (New York City Ballet), Rhaamell Burke-Missouri (Hadestown Broadway, King Kong Broadway), Elisa Clark (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Mark Morris Dance Group), James Jude Johnson (Fiddler On the Roof), Heather Parcells (A Chorus Line Broadway, Chicago), Randy Castillo (Wicked Broadway), and more.

Video: THE WHO'S TOMMY Sets Record as the Most Successful Production in Goodman Theatre History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023


Discover the incredible success of The Who's Tommy at Goodman Theatre, breaking records and thrilling audiences. Watch the exclusive video of the final bow featuring Pete Townshend. Don't miss out on this historic production.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names New Board Members and President
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2023


Learn about the latest updates at the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) as they announce Seema Sueko as the newly elected SDCF Board President. Stay informed with the latest news in the entertainment indust

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Incredible Lineup Of One-Night Only Performances!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2023


Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced several spectacular one-night-only performances by celebrated artists from a variety of backgrounds.

Breton Tyner-Bryan's WEST OF FRANK to Make International Premiere at Berlin Commercial Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2023


The Queer Dance Drama Short recently won the Raw Selection Award and Official Selection at Berlin Commercial Film Festival. It will make its International Premiere in Berlin, Germany August 21, 2023 .

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