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Date of Death: September 01, 1977 (76)

Birth Place: Chester, PA, USA

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Julia Breanetta Simpson Presents 'Harlem on My Mind' in Concert,' 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010


In celebration of Black History Month, Actors Equity Association's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEO) will present a free solo performance by popular Cabaret chanteuse Julia Breanetta Simpson. HARLEM ON MY MIND will be presented on Monday, February 8, 2010 at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New York City. Open to the public, the free event will have a reception from 6 p.m. to 7p.m. and the performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Julia Breanetta Simpson Presents 'Harlem on My Mind' in Concert,' 2/8
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 1, 2010


In celebration of Black History Month, Actors Equity Association's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEO) will present a free solo performance by popular Cabaret chanteuse Julia Breanetta Simpson. HARLEM ON MY MIND will be presented on Monday, February 8, 2010 at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New York City. Open to the public, the free event will have a reception from 6 p.m. to 7p.m. and the performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.

MAHALIA, A Gospel Musical, Starring Bernardine Mitchell Returns to MetroStage January 21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010


MetroStage is pleased to welcome Bernardine Mitchell, S. Renee Clark and William Hubbard back to MetroStage to reprise their roles in MetroStage's award-winning production of Mahalia, a gospel musical, by Tom Stolz, opening January 21 and running for eight weeks through March 14, 2010.

MAHALIA, A Gospel Musical, Starring Bernardine Mitchell Returns to MetroStage January 21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2010


MetroStage is pleased to welcome Bernardine Mitchell, S. Renee Clark and William Hubbard back to MetroStage to reprise their roles in MetroStage's award-winning production of Mahalia, a gospel musical, by Tom Stolz, opening January 21 and running for eight weeks through March 14, 2010.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Celebrates the Holidays with Classic Family Shows in December
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2009


Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) celebrates this holiday season with two productions for the whole family.

Florida Studio Theatre Opens Winter Season with 'That's Life,' 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2009


Frank Sinatra once stated, 'May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine.' Florida Studio Theatre opens its Winter Cabaret Season with That's Life on October 20th. Featuring stylish songs of the 50s and 60s supper clubs, including 'New York, New York,' 'You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You,' and 'Only You.'

Florida Studio Theatre Opens Winter Season with 'That's Life,' 10/20
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 12, 2009


Frank Sinatra once stated, 'May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine.' Florida Studio Theatre opens its Winter Cabaret Season with That's Life on October 20th. Featuring stylish songs of the 50s and 60s supper clubs, including 'New York, New York,' 'You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You,' and 'Only You.'

William Inge's PICNIC Opens Triad Stage's Ninth Season, Runs September 6-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


Triad Stage opens its 2009-2010 Season - 'A Season Together' - with Picnic, William Inge's portrait of life in the American heartland. The greatest risk is love. It's a peaceful time for a quiet Kansas town in the early 1950s and summer is drawing to a close with the excitement of the annual Labor Day picnic. But the sudden arrival of Hal Carter, a handsome young drifter, stirs the emotions of a group of neighbors as he develops an instant attraction with Madge, one of the most beautiful girls in town. As Hal hides deep insecurities with grand shows of bravado, Madge is torn between her heart and her head in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama where passions turn one small community upside down. Picnic runs September 6 through 27, 2009. Opening Night is Friday, September 11.

Passage Theatre Opens Season With Demetria Joyce Bailey in ETHEL WATERS- HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW 9/17-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2009


Back by popular demand! Passage Theatre, Trenton's professional theater company, will open its 2009-2010 season with Barrymore-nominated actress Demetria Joyce Bailey starring in Ethel Waters - His Eye is on the Sparrow by Larry Parr, September 17 through September 27. (Press Opening Friday, September 18).

William Inge's PICNIC Opens Triad Stage's Ninth Season, Runs September 6-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2009


Triad Stage opens its 2009-2010 Season - 'A Season Together' - with Picnic, William Inge's portrait of life in the American heartland. The greatest risk is love. It's a peaceful time for a quiet Kansas town in the early 1950s and summer is drawing to a close with the excitement of the annual Labor Day picnic. But the sudden arrival of Hal Carter, a handsome young drifter, stirs the emotions of a group of neighbors as he develops an instant attraction with Madge, one of the most beautiful girls in town. As Hal hides deep insecurities with grand shows of bravado, Madge is torn between her heart and her head in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama where passions turn one small community upside down. Picnic runs September 6 through 27, 2009. Opening Night is Friday, September 11.

Everything Old Is New Again Features Songs Of Travel 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2009


EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org. On Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 from 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, we present 'You Can Go To The East, Go To The West,' Songs of Travel and More.

Everything Old Is New Again Features Songs Of Travel 8/23
by Ali Leskowitz - Aug 20, 2009


EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org. On Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 from 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, we present 'You Can Go To The East, Go To The West,' Songs of Travel and More.

William Inge's PICNIC Opens Triad Stage's Ninth Season, Runs September 6-27
by Charlie Piane - Aug 19, 2009


Triad Stage opens its 2009-2010 Season - 'A Season Together' - with Picnic, William Inge's portrait of life in the American heartland. The greatest risk is love. It's a peaceful time for a quiet Kansas town in the early 1950s and summer is drawing to a close with the excitement of the annual Labor Day picnic. But the sudden arrival of Hal Carter, a handsome young drifter, stirs the emotions of a group of neighbors as he develops an instant attraction with Madge, one of the most beautiful girls in town. As Hal hides deep insecurities with grand shows of bravado, Madge is torn between her heart and her head in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama where passions turn one small community upside down. Picnic runs September 6 through 27, 2009. Opening Night is Friday, September 11.

Everything Old Is New Again Pays Tribute to Les Paul This Sunday 8/16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2009


This Sunday Sunday, August 16th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we present A Tribute to LES PAUL June 9, 1915 - August 13, 2009

The Actors' NET of Bucks County Presents VERY VAUDEVILLE 8/14-16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2009


The Actors' NET of Bucks County offers a nostalgic and comic trip down memory lane as it stages Very Vaudeville - a salute to the stars of old-time vaudeville.

Everything Old Is New Again Pays Tribute to Les Paul This Sunday 8/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 14, 2009


This Sunday Sunday, August 16th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we present A Tribute to LES PAUL June 9, 1915 - August 13, 2009

The Actors' NET of Bucks County Presents VERY VAUDEVILLE 8/14-16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2009


The Actors' NET of Bucks County offers a nostalgic and comic trip down memory lane as it stages Very Vaudeville - a salute to the stars of old-time vaudeville.

The Actors' NET of Bucks County Presents VERY VAUDEVILLE 8/14-16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 6, 2009


The Actors' NET of Bucks County offers a nostalgic and comic trip down memory lane as it stages Very Vaudeville - a salute to the stars of old-time vaudeville.

Aren't Queens' Hats Crowns? CROWNS at the Pasadena Playhouse Through 8/16
by Don Grigware - Jul 13, 2009


Crowns written by Regina Taylor directed by Israel Hicks Pasadena Playhouse through August 16

The Human Race Brings Ethel Waters' Story To Life At The Loft Theatre 6/11-6/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2009


Ethel Waters: His Eye Is On The Sparrow is a one-woman show, but two women with strong musical theatre credentials will be involved in the Human Race Theatre Company production about the life of one of the foremost singing, stage and screen stars of the 20th century.

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