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Date of Death: July 28, 1969 (59)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Starlight Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, 7/12-27
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 30, 2011


Bustling with gamblers, gangsters and the 'dolls' who love them, the national tour of Guys and Dolls rolls the dice at Starlight Theatre for six performances on July 12-17. All shows start at 8 p.m. on Starlight's Jeannette and Jerome Cohen Community Stage.

Summer Evening Cabaret Held At The Ivoryton Playhouse 7/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2011


Guilford resident Michael P. Cartwright will entertain audiences with his cabaret revue I Hear Music on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ivoryton Playhouse.

Cabaret: Living & Thriving In Adelaide, Australia
by Ellen Sterling - Jun 29, 2011


On June 25, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival wrapped up its 11th annual celebration of that art form in grand style, proving that the art of cabaret is very much alive.

Music Theatre Louisville Presents GUYS AND DOLLS 7/15-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 27, 2011


Join Music Theatre Louisville as they present Frank Loesser's Guys and Dolls, July 15-17, 19-23, 7:00 p.m.; Matinees, July 17 & 23, 1:30 p.m. at The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater.

Guys and Dolls Plays Starlight Theatre July 12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 24, 2011


A special summer tour of this classic musical comedy. A fly-by-night gambler woos a Salvation Army lass, and a showgirl tries to hook the founder of 'the oldest, established, permanent, floating crap game in New York.'

HOW TO SUCCEED Resumes Performances Tonight; Drugs Reportedly Found in Deceased Stagehand's Workspace
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 23, 2011


As previously reported, Wednesday night was to mark the 100th performance of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, but after a delay of just over one-hour, the show was cancelled. The audience was informed twice via announcements that there was a delay, followed by an onstage apperance by Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette who told the audience that the performance would not be taking place, citing a 'tragedy within the company.' It has since been revealed that the tragedy was the death of a 29-year old carpenter for the show due to an apparent accidental drug overdose (the official cause of death has not yet been declared). The stagehand's name has not been released and an investigation took place at the show's home at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre today. The LA Times has now reported that according to one law enforcement official, 'at least a dozen packets that had contained heroin' were found in the stagehand's work area. The man was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital last night.

Official Statement: HOW TO SUCCEED Stagehand Passes Away Backstage; Performance Cancelled
by Robert Diamond - Jun 23, 2011


Wednesday night was to mark the 100th performance of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, but after a delay of just over one-hour, the show was cancelled. The audience was informed twice via announcements that there was a delay, followed by an onstage apperance by Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette who told the audience that the performance would not be taking place, citing a 'tragedy within the company.' Reports in The New York Times and elsewhere state that the stagehand was 29 years old and that an accidental drug overdose is suspected.

HOW TO SUCCEED's 100th Performance Cancelled; Details Forthcoming
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 22, 2011


Tonight was to mark the 100th performance of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, but BroadwayWorld has confirmed that tonight's performance was cancelled. After approximately an hour's delay, Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette told the audience that the performance would not be taking place.

HOW TO SUCCEED....'Tries' Boca Raton - Final Week
by Beau Higgins - Jun 22, 2011


From its first Broadway production with Robert Morse in 1961 to the current version starring Daniel Radcliffe, the Frank Loesser/Abe Burrows musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING has been a real audience favorite, winning multiple Tony Awards and even a Pulitzer Prize.

John Rando Directs Barrington Stage Company's GUYS AND DOLLS 6/15-16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 20, 2011


Guys and Dolls, the 'musical fable of Broadway', kicks off Barrington Stage Company's 2011 Mainstage Season for a five-week run from June 15 through July 16.

Photo Flash: First Look at Barrington Stage Company's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2011


Guys and Dolls, the ‘musical fable of Broadway', kicks off Barrington Stage Company's 2011 Mainstage Season for a five-week run through July 16. The award-winning regional theatre in downtown Pittsfield celebrates its 17th season in the Berkshires under the leadership of Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director, and TriStan Wilson, Managing Director. Directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando (Urinetown), the Guys and Dolls press opening is Sunday, June 19 at 5pm.

BWW Radio Presents: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Cast Album Week!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2011


BWW Radio celebrates the recently released HOW TO SUCCEED cast album by featuring the FULL ALBUM all week long!

HOW TO SUCCEED....'Tries' Boca Raton
by Beau Higgins - Jun 16, 2011


From its first Broadway production with Robert Morse in 1961 to the current version starring Daniel Radcliffe, the Frank Loesser/Abe Burrows musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING has been a real audience favorite, winning multiple Tony Awards and even a Pulitzer Prize.

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