Date of Birth: January 17, 1927
Date of Death: December 25, 2008 (81)
Birth Place: Columbia, SC, USA
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including the Death of Classical's annual celebration of the macabre, Julie Benko (RAGTIME) in a solo show, the New York Pops celebrating James Bond with Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and more.
The Capri will present PROTEST: A Revolutionary Rock Opus, a theatrical rock event featuring original compositions by 16 local artists addressing civil rights, climate change, and women's activism.
Celebrate all October with some of these spooky, funny and sexy Halloween-themed events – there’s something for every budget and person, from dance parties, scary stories and drag to circus and burlesque, with a healthy dose of Broadway.
Isaac Mizrahi will perform his holiday music extravaganza at New York's Cafe Carlyle, backed by a six-piece jazz band.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
The Dance Hall of Fame announced its second class of honorees, including Debbie Allen, George Balanchine, Toni Basil, Katherine Dunham, Savion Glover, Mandy Moore, the Nicholas Brothers, and WEST SIDE STORY legends George Chakiris, Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn.
American Songbook Association and Cabaret Scenes will present their sixth annual gala honoring songwriters Richard Maltby, Jr.
Jayson Borenstein will produce and star in the rarely staged Mel Brooks musical, with Julia Germer, at the Ethical Society Auditorium during the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
Next week, beginning August 24, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Rent original stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and more.
Melody Sweets will return to Myron's at The Smith Center for a one-night Halloween show featuring music, burlesque, comedy and special guest performers.
Jeff Harnar will bring back BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH for two encore performances at Don't Tell Mama, reuniting with longtime music director Alex Rybeck for songs from their decades-long partnership.
American Songbook Association and Cabaret Scenes will present their sixth annual gala “Maltby & Shire: Our Story Goes On” – honoring the multi-award-winning songwriting team of Richard Maltby.
Eartha: I'm Still Here, an intimate theatrical tour-de-force celebrating the life, artistry, and enduring legacy of Eartha Kitt, will make its New York debut at 54 Below.
A new 4K restoration of the documentary UNZIPPED is set to open in theaters, with star ISAAC MIZRAHI and director DOUGLAS KEEVE available for select interviews.
Claybourne Elder, currently starring in the Off-Broadway revival of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, released his debut album 'If the Stars Were Mine' on vinyl via Center Stage Records, with upcoming concerts at 54 Below.
Lisa Reneé Pitts opens up about bringing A BEAUTIFUL NOISE to Starlight, the last impact of Neil Diamond's music, and why live theater remains one of the most powerful ways to connect audiences across generations.
SNL alum Chloe Troast will write and star in PEPPER SLIT: Live in Her Living Room, a 4-week limited engagement at the East Village Basement blending music, nostalgia, and comedy for audiences of just 35 per night.
Broadway producer and publicist David Rothenberg will perform his autobiographical one-person show NAMEDROPPING at Castle Gardens in NYC, with proceeds benefiting The Fortune Society.
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Urbanite Theatre will present WHO IS EARTHA MAE?, a solo work created and performed by Jade Wheeler, at its Sarasota venue.
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