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Date of Death: June 15, 1996 (78)

Birth Place: Newport News, VA, USA

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'Julia Migenes Sings Kurt Weill' Opens at the Odyssey Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2015


 Celebrated mezzo-soprano Julia Migenes (Diva on the Verge) returns to the Odyssey Theatre with her newest show, once again directed by Academy Award-nominated director Peter Medak. Julia Migenes Sings Kurt Weill opens at the Odyssey tonight, October 9.

Essential Women Of Jazz Concert Set for Ware Center, 10/23
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2015


20th Annual Billie Holiday Vocal Competition winner Kerensa Gray will perform 'Jazz Legends: The Essential Women of Jazz' on Friday, October 23 at 7:30 pm in the Ware Center's atrium. Kerensa Gray is often compared to the likes of jazz royalty - Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, and contemporaries such as Diana Krall. This performance is a look back at the women of jazz who continue to captivate generations with their unique voices and stories woven into the history of this country, as well as a glimpse of some favorite contemporaries. All tickets include complimentary beverage service which begins at 7:00 PM with concerts beginning at 7:30 PM. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.

Lisa Howard, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 5, 2015


This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Jazz Drama Program Honors Jon Hendricks and Cobi Narita
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 2, 2015


Good Morning America news anchor and music fan Ron Claiborne will host a gala evening honoring vocalese original Jon Hendricks once dubbed the 'James Joyce of Jazz' by Time magazine, and producer Cobi Narita who founded and led both the Universal Jazz Coalition and New York Women's Jazz Festival for several decades.

Second City's Holidazed & Confused Revue Brings Holiday Mirth to Paramount's Copley Theatre, 12/4-12/20
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 2, 2015


Spend your holidays with the country's funniest comedy crew, Chicago's own Second City, when The Second City's Holidazed and Confused Revue descends on the Paramount's Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, for a holiday run, December 4-20.

Kerry Butler, Phillipa Soo, Jason Danieley and More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015


This October, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. For

Saint Elouise, ART OF THE ORCHID Set for Oct First Friday at The Ware Center Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2015


The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster opens its doors again for this October's First Friday on October 2 from 6-8 pm.

Julian Ovendon Will Now Join Sierra Boggess for New York Pops' Season Opener
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 29, 2015


On October 9, 2015 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops, led by Music Director Steven Reineke, will open its 33rd season at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with My Favorite Things: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

BWW Reviews: MAURICE HINES IS TAPPIN' THRU LIFE at Delaware Theatre Company
by Mark Brainard - Sep 29, 2015


The Delaware Theatre Company's 37th season is off to a tremendous start with the infectious and memorable MAURICE HINES IS TAPPIN' THRU LIFE

Art Students League of NY Host Panel on Art and Influence of Al Hirschfeld Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2015


Al Hirschfeld immortalized celebrities, politicians, Broadway productions, films, television shows and beyond with his iconic linear drawings for nine decades, establishing himself as one of the most important contemporary portrait artists. Over a decade since the legendary artist drew his final line drawing, he continues to inspire. Tonight, September 29, at 6:30PM, The Art Students League of New York (215 W 57th Street) will host a discussion on the art and influence of perhaps the most popular graphic artist of the 20th century.

Jane Monheit Set for Bay Area Cabaret, 11/8
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 28, 2015


Bay Area Cabaret presents Grammy nominated jazz and pop vocalist Jane Monheit making her Venetian Room debut Sunday, November 8, performing her 'Greatest Hits' in two shows-at 4:00 and 7:30 pm.

Jason Danieley, Ryann Redmond & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 28, 2015


This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Saint Elouise, ART OF THE ORCHID Set for Oct First Friday at The Ware Center, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2015


The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster opens its doors again for this October's First Friday on October 2 from 6-8 pm.

The Grammy Foundation Launches Online Applications for Grammy in the Schools Program
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2015


The GRAMMY Foundation® is currently accepting applications for its 2016 GRAMMY Camp®, GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session and GRAMMY® Signature Schools programs for high school students and high school music programs.

OWN to Air Four-Part Special LEGENDS: OWN AT THE APOLLO, 10/24
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2015


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it will air the star-studded primetime television event “Legends: OWN at the Apollo” beginning Saturday, October 24

Art Students League of NY to Host Panel on Art and Influence of Al Hirschfeld, 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2015


Al Hirschfeld immortalized celebrities, politicians, Broadway productions, films, television shows and beyond with his iconic linear drawings for nine decades, establishing himself as one of the most important contemporary portrait artists. Over a decade since the legendary artist drew his final line drawing, he continues to inspire. On September 29, at 6:30PM, The Art Students League of New York (215 W 57th Street) will host a discussion on the art and influence of perhaps the most popular graphic artist of the 20th century.

Pamela Clay to Bring FOREVER PIAF! to Feinstein's/54 Below, 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2015


Feinstein's/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club presents bilingual singer-actress Pamela Clay in FOREVER PIAF! on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 9:30pm in her New York City debut.

John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters' Available 11/6
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 21, 2015


Verve Music Group proudly releases A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of this seminal recording.

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