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Date of Death: August 16, 1977 (42)

Birth Place: Tupelo, MS, USA

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BYE BYE BIRDIE Runs 4/4-6 at Olmsted Performing Arts Center
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 14, 2014


It is 1958 and beloved, dreamy, rock star Conrad Birdie has to leave the music business because he has been drafted into the military. Before he leaves for foreign shores Conrad will kiss one of his fans goodbye on a popular live TV Show and all will be fantastic, maybe.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Plays the Morris Performing Arts Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2014


The national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by the electrifying true story, makes its South Bend premiere today, March 14-15, 2014 at The Morris Performing Arts Center as part of the 2013-14 Broadway In South Bend Series.

Jay Adriel, Austin Colby & More Join Cast of Arena Stage's SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2014


Smokey Joe's Cafe-The Songs of Leiber and Stoller transports audiences to the golden age of rock, rhythm and blues this spring at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Director Randy Johnson returns to Arena Stage following the success of A Night with Janis Joplin (which enjoyed two runs at Arena Stage followed by a subsequent run on Broadway) to helm this Grammy Award-winning tribute to legendary songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, which originally opened on Broadway in 1995 and became the longest running musical revue, topping 2,000 performances. Bursting with hit tunes including 'Hound Dog,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' 'Stand by Me,' 'Love Potion #9' and 'On Broadway,' Smokey Joe's Cafe showcases choreography by Parker Esse (Arena Stage's The Music Man, Oklahoma!) and music direction by Victor Simonson (Center Stage's A Civil War Christmas, Arena Stage's 3 Mo' Divas) and runs April 25-June 8, 2014 in the Fichandler Stage.

Johnny Hallyday to Play Beacon Theatre, 5/6
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2014


By overwhelming popular demand, French superstar Johnny Hallyday returns to the Beacon Theatre stage this spring, on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 7:30pm. France's biggest rock star brought his world tour to the Beacon Theatre in October 2012 where he delivered an unforgettable evening of his most popular songs to a sold out audience. Don't miss 'L'idole des Jeunes' (the teen idol) in concert for one night only when he returns to New York City on May 6, 2014.

Brandon Bennett Brings ELVIS MY WAY Back to Suncoast Showroom, 4/12-13
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2014


Las Vegas-Celebrating the 'King of Rock and Roll,' Brandon Bennett returns to the Suncoast Showroom with his 'Elvis My Way' show on April 12 and 13.

Gary Lewis and The Playboys to Bring Hits from the '60s to the Suncoast Showroom, 4/5-6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2014


Popular '60s entertainers Gary Lewis and The Playboys will perform their greatest hits at the Suncoast Showroom, April 5 and 6.

VIDEO: REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK Returns with New Cast Member Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 11, 2014


They're back! Ready or not, here they come... Bravo Media announces the premiere of season six of “The Real Housewives of New York City” tonight, March 11 at 9pm ET/PT.

BWW Reviews: Brit Floyd Bends Genres, Minds at the Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Mar 10, 2014


When is a concert not JUST a concert? Performances by Brit Floyd blur the line between music, multimedia. theatre and performance art.

BWW Interviews: The Talented Cast of the National Tour of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET on Icons and Inspirations
by Michael Mulhern - Mar 10, 2014


In addition to a surprise jam session at the Hard Rock Cafe in Denver that was impressive and awesome; I was able to sit down with these talented musicians to discusss the tour, inspirations and challenges in playing these iconic roles.

Imagem Music Signs LONNIE ANGLE OF CARDIKNOX
by Danielle DeSisto - Mar 11, 2014


Imagem Music U.S. announces a worldwide, multi-year agreement with CARDIKNOX front woman and primary songwriter, Lonnie Angle.

Priscilla Presley to Star in SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS at Manchester Opera House, Dec 5
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 7, 2014


First Family Entertainment and The Opera House, Manchester are thrilled to announce that Priscilla Presley will be starring in this year's dazzling family pantomime - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

ART of WNY Opens HATFUL OF RAIN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2014


Presented by American Repertory of WNY, Directed by Matthew LaChiusa, HATFUL OF RAIN, is written by the Academy Award nominated actor known from GODFATHER II (Frank 'Five Angels' Pentangeli), Michael V Gazzo. Starting out as a Broadway playwright and writing for film (including the screenplay for Elvis Presley's KING CREOLE),Gazzo was an instrumental figure in the Actors Studio and went on to film and TV acting until his death in 1995.

Under The Street Lamp With Gentleman's Rule Comes to the King Center, 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2014


The King Center presents an AEG Live Production, UNDER THE STREET LAMP WITH GENTLEMAN'S RULE, Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 pm.

Charlie Daniels Band to Play State Theatre, 3/28
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 28, 2014


In 1970, Charlie Daniels released his self-titled solo album. Two years later he formed the Charlie Daniels Band and an award-winning sound was created. The Grammy Award winners take the State Theatre stage on Friday, March 28.

L.A. DELI to Open 3/22 at Marilyn Monroe Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 28, 2014


L.A. Deli, a new comedy by Sam Bobrick, has been set for the Marilyn Monroe Theatre in West Hollywood, helmed by award-winning director Walter Painter. L.A. Deli will play two preview performances on Friday, March 21 at 8pm and Saturday, March 22 at 3pm, with opening set for Saturday, March 22 at 8pm. The limited engagement will run through April 27 only.

FIRST DATE Now Available for Licensing Through R&H Theatricals
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2014


The 2013 Broadway musical FIRST DATE, a hysterical and hopeful musical about the chances we all take to find love, is now available for Professional Theatrical licensing from R&H Theatricals, and its score will be published by Imagem Music, each a division of the Imagem Music Group. The original musical features music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Disney's TWICE CHARMED) and a book by Austin Winsberg (TV's "Gossip Girl", "Jake in Progress").

FAR FROM HEAVEN Now Available for Licensing Through R&H Theatricals
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2014


The moving and heart-wrenching musical FAR FROM HEAVEN is now available for Professional Theatrical licensing from R&H Theatricals, and its score will be published by Imagem Music, each a division of the Imagem Music Group. Based on Todd Haynes' multi award-winning 2002 film starring Julianne Moore, the musical features music by Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens), lyrics by Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens), and a book by Tony winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out).

Evelyn Grant, Cork Pops Orchestra to Present Primary School Shows Featuring DABBLEDOOMUSIC, March 5
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 26, 2014


Evelyn Grant and The Cork Pops Orchestra will present two primary school shows on Wednesday 5th March at 10:00am and 12:00 noon. This years concert features Dabbledoomusic.

Johnny Cash Tribute Set for Untitled with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's Adam Lee Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2014


Tonight, February 26 is the birthday of the late, great, Johnny Cash, and in his honor Untitled will present a tribute evening to the life and music of the 'Man in Black.'

Denver's First Lady Mary Louise Lee to Join MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Jam Session on Opening Night, 2/25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2014


For opening night only, Denver's First Lady Mary Louise Lee will join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET on stage for a special encore jam session. The national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by an electrifying true story, makes its Denver premiere at The Buell Theatre February 25 through March 9 only.

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