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Date of Death: May 29, 1951 (59)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Complete Casting Announced for SHADES OF BLUE and WHAT WAS LOST at Beautiful Soup
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 16, 2014

After Beautiful Soup Theater's acclaimed and sold-out production of Little Wars in April, they proudly presents the last two works in Steven Carl McCasland's trilogy examining women in the arts. Complete casting for both plays has been announced.

Pennylynn White & More Join Beautiful Soup's WHAT WAS LOST; Complete Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2014

After Beautiful Soup Theater's acclaimed and sold-out production of Little Wars in April, they'll present the last two works in Steven Carl McCasland's trilogy examining women in the arts.

Tim Realbuto's Show at 54 Below to Feature Leavel, Klena, and More Broadway Vets, 7/24
by Jillian Gaier - Jun 9, 2014

Tim Realbuto's 54 Below Concert with Anneliese van der Pol scheduled for July 24th has been cancelled due to a scheduling commitment van der Pol could not postpone. However, the venue has asked Realbuto to perform a solo show instead.

ASCAP Award-winning Writer Chip Deffaa to Give Talkback on ONE NIGHT WITH FANNY BRICE
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 7, 2014

ASCAP award-winning writer Chip Deffaa, joined by director Rachel Hundert and star Chloe Brooks, will give a talkback on the legendary Fanny Brice, after Monday's performance of Deffaa's show, 'One Night with Fanny Brice,' at the 13th Street Repertory Company (50 W. 13th St., NYC, www.13thStreetRep.org).

The Playhouse SA Opens FUNNY GIRL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2014

The Playhouse SA will present FUNNY GIRL, featuring music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill, and book by Isobel Lennart from an original story by Miss Lennart. The production runs tonight, June 6 - 29, 2014 at The Playhouse SA Cellar Theater, located at 800 West Ashby, San Antonio, TX.

WAKE UP with BWW 6/5/14 - Tonys Pop-Up Shop, All-Asian OLIVER!, Kenneth Branagh & More!
by Jessica Showers - Jun 5, 2014

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: The Tony Awards are fast approaching and BWW will be bringing you an inside look at rehearsals, plus performances at the Tony Awards Pop-Up Shop today. The Interfaith Awards Gala is tonight, NAAP's all-Asian OLIVER! begins performances, Kenneth Branagh makes his NY stage debut and more!

13th Street Repertory Company to Present IRVING BERLIN'S AMERICA, 6/15
by Jillian Gaier - Jun 4, 2014

The most popular single songwriter in history, Irving Berlin wrote more hits-and made more money-than any of his competitors. But no one has told Berlin's life story. Until now! ASCAP award-winning writer Chip Deffaa-who wrote and directed such Off-Broadway successes as 'George M. Cohan Tonight!' and 'One Night with Fanny Brice'-has now dramatized the life of Irving Berlin. His musical play, 'Irving Berlin's America'--co-starring stage/screen veteran Michael Townsend Wright and young Giuseppe Bausilio from Broadway's 'Billy Elliot' and 'Newsies'--opens June 15th at the 13th Street Repertory Theater. The premiere recording (Original Cast Records) has recently been released to enthusiastic reviews.

Off-Broadway's ONE NIGHT WITH FANNY BRICE to Take Summer Hiatus
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 4, 2014

"One Night with Fanny Brice," which opened Off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theater on 46th Street in 2011 and moved to the 13th Street Theater (50 W. 13th St., New York City) in 2013, will go on summer hiatus following the Monday, June 9th performance. The show will resume performances at the 13th Street Theater in September. This summer, the show will play at the Open Eye Theater (Amie Brockway, Artistic Director) in the Catskills. The show is published/licensed by Leicester Bay Theatricals. The Off-Broadway cast album, released by Original Cast Records, is available from Amazon, CDBaby, iTunes, etc.

IRVING BERLIN'S AMERICA, Starring Michael Townsend Wright and Giuseppe Bausilio, to Open 6/15 at 13th Street Rep
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2014

The most popular single songwriter in history, Irving Berlin wrote more hits-and made more money-than any of his competitors. But no one has told Berlin's life story. Until now! ASCAP award-winning writer Chip Deffaa-who wrote and directed such Off-Broadway successes as 'George M. Cohan Tonight!' and 'One Night with Fanny Brice'-has now dramatized the life of Irving Berlin. His musical play, 'Irving Berlin's America'--co-starring stage/screen veteran Michael Townsend Wright and young Giuseppe Bausilio from Broadway's 'Billy Elliot' and 'Newsies'--opens June 15th at the 13th Street Repertory Theater.

The Playhouse SA to Present FUNNY GIRL, 6/6-29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2014

The Playhouse SA will present FUNNY GIRL, featuring music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill, and book by Isobel Lennart from an original story by Miss Lennart. The production runs June 6 - 29, 2014 at The Playhouse SA Cellar Theater, located at 800 West Ashby, San Antonio, TX.

BWW Reviews: Village's FUNNY GIRL Brings the Sweet and Funny Plus the Power
by Jay Irwin - May 16, 2014

OK let me start off by saying, Babs she ain't and thank God for that. OK, now before you all form the lynch mob, I love Babs. But if anyone is going to even attempt to put on "Funny Girl" the worst thing they could do it try to pass off an imitation of an icon. And Sarah Rose Davis in Village's current production manages to pull off carrying the show with aplomb while still putting her own stamp on the role.

Lea Michele Talks FUNNY GIRL Affection & Love Of NYC
by Pat Cerasaro - May 11, 2014

Broadway breakout star and GLEE headliner Lea Michele opens up about some of her absolute favorite people, places and things as part of a new interview.

Ryan Murphy Intent on Teaming with Lea Michele for FUNNY GIRL Broadway Revival
by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2014

Lea Michele may be leading a Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL on GLEE, but the proposed plans of her taking the role to the actual Great White Way seem to be gaining traction.

BWW Reviews: Anything's Possible at PMT's Anarchic SEUSSICAL
by Greg Kerestan - May 7, 2014

Colleen Petrucci's production at the Byham Theatre brings the zany, anything-can-happen edge that Dr. Seuss himself preferred. But does the show work as a show?

Photo Coverage: Faith Prince, Capathia Jenkins, Leslie Kritzer & More Sing Fanny Brice at LYRICS & LYRICISTS
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 5, 2014

Funny girl, singular talent, American icon. Fanny Brice hit stardom in the 1920s and, almost a century later, still inspires the public imagination. Continuing tonight, May 5, Lyrics & Lyricists pays tribute to Fanny with Ziegfeld Girl: The Many Faces of Fanny Brice, a night of songs she put on the Broadway map, led by artistic director Ted Sperling, music director of the smash 2008 Broadway revival of South Pacific. Vocalists Capathia Jenkins, Leslie Kritzer, Faith Prince and Clarke Thorell sing classics like 'Second Hand Rose' and 'My Man'-as well as songs she inspired in Funny Girl. Check out photos from the special event below!

Capathia Jenkins, Leslie Kritzer, Faith Prince and Clarke Thorell Tribute Fanny Brice at 92Y, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014

Funny girl, singular talent, American icon. Fanny Brice hit stardom in the 1920s and, almost a century later, still inspires the public imagination. This weekend, May 3, 4, and 5, Lyrics & Lyricists pays tribute to Fanny with Ziegfeld Girl: The Many Faces of Fanny Brice, a night of songs she put on the Broadway map, led by artistic director Ted Sperling, music director of the smash 2008 Broadway revival of South Pacific. Vocalists Capathia Jenkins, Leslie Kritzer, Faith Prince and Clarke Thorell sing classics like 'Second Hand Rose' and 'My Man'-as well as songs she inspired in Funny Girl.

DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES SING AND PERFORM FUNNY GIRL Now Available On iTunes
by Pat Cerasaro - May 4, 2014

Iconic pop music group The Supremes, led by Diana Ross, recorded a tribute album to hit Broadway Jule Styne/Bob Merrill musical FUNNY GIRL titled DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES SING AND PERFORM FUNNY GIRL and the recording is now available for the first time on iTunes.

BWW TV Exclusive: Leslie Kritzer is Fanny Brice! Watch Preview of Lyrics and Lyricists' ZIEGFELD GIRL Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2014

Funny girl, singular talent, American icon. Fanny Brice hit stardom in the 1920s and, almost a century later, still inspires the public imagination. On May 3, 4, and 5, Lyrics & Lyricists pays tribute to Fanny with Ziegfeld Girl: The Many Faces of Fanny Brice, a night of songs she put on the Broadway map, led by artistic director Ted Sperling, music director of the smash 2008 Broadway revival of South Pacific. Vocalists Capathia Jenkins, Leslie Kritzer, Faith Prince and Clarke Thorell sing classics like 'Second Hand Rose' and 'My Man'-as well as songs she inspired in Funny Girl. In the exclusive video below, Sperling and Kritzer give a special sneak peek of the show, including clips of a Brice classic- 'My Man'

KINKY BOOTS' Jeanna de Waal Set for Martin and Realbuto's OUTCASTS LIKE US at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2014

Jeanna de Waal (currently starring in Broadway's Kinky Boots; who also starred in the Off-Broadway revival of Carrie; Green Day's American Idiot on Broadway; We Will Rock You on the West End; and Glinda in the National Tour of Wicked) has joined the lineup of special guests for Martin and Realbuto's Outcasts Like Us concert at 54 Below tonight, April 25.

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