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Date of Death: June 22, 1987 (88)

Birth Place: Omaha, NE, USA

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Review: A CELEBRATION OF TONY BENNETT Was a Starry Night at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Rob Lester - Apr 23, 2024


This year's Jazz at Lincoln Center gala featured a host of star-studded performers including Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, Josh Groban, and many more. A small sample of the hundreds of songs superstar Tony Bennett recorded and sang in concerts sparkled in this one-night-only concert on April 17th.

HADESTOWN, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Set for 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024


The Playhouse on Rodney Square has revealed its 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season. See the lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 7, 2024


What did our critic think of DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29?

Tony Nominee Gavin Lee to Make 54 Below Solo Debut in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


54 BELOW will welcome Broadway and West End star Gavin Lee on June 14 & 15 at 7pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: MJ - THE MUSICAL Moonwalks Into OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Mar 23, 2024


An overall resounding triumph despite its insistence on side-stepping some of the more salacious scandals associated with its subject, pop star Michael Jackson—MJ - THE MUSICAL is a genuinely entertaining and nostalgic show that purposely aims to celebrate the creative, if misunderstood genius behind some of the biggest hits in pop music history.

Review: MAX RAABE & PALAST ORCHESTER Brings Glamour to Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Mar 24, 2024


This reviewer was completely enchanted by the sheer joy of Max Raabe's musical performance on Thursday, March 21st at Carnegie Hall. Time travel may not be possible in reality, but it certainly felt like stepping into the late 1920’s and  early 1930’s.

Interview: Chatting With Jack Plotnick, Co-Writer Of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL
by Lynn Beaver - Mar 21, 2024


I’m so happy to have the opportunity to chat with the co-writer of DISASTER! Jack Plotnick. DISASTER! runs March 22 - April 21 at The Georgetown Palace Theatre and Jack is attending opening night.

Interview: Nicolas Dromard & Desiree Davar of NIC AND DESI at Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 14, 2024


Though shaken by a recent battle with cancer, the husband-and-wife duo are prepared to put on a show March 23rd where you can park your worries at the door and just enjoy some classic standards and song and dance. (They’ll be getting on their tap shoes, and songs from Singin’ in the Rain will make an appearance.)

Video: The Best of Donna McKechnie
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 12, 2024


Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie is back on Broadway this spring! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, she just assumed the role of Madame Morrible in Wicked. To celebrate Donna's triumphant return to the Broadway stage, we've rounded up just a few videos of our favorite performances from Broadway past.

Luke Thomas and The Swing Cats Come to the Everyman in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024


Ireland's King Of Swing Luke Thomas and his band The Swing Cats are bringing their spectacular new live show to The Everyman on Saturday, 20th April 2024.

Asheville Musical Theatre Reveals 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


After a sold-out inaugural season, Asheville Musical Theatre will kick off its 2024 season soon. This season will feature three musicals, all produced in the heart of Asheville's downtown, and all focused on highlighting the local vibrant artistic community. Learn more about the full lineup here!

GRAND HOTEL 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, Alysha Umphress, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performances here!

Photos: Mary Kate Morrissey Shares Photos from Rehearsals for WICKED on Broadway
by Lauren Hilton - Feb 21, 2024


WICKED will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. The newest Elpheba on Broadway, Mary Kate Morrissey, shared photos from the rehearsal room. See the latest additions to Oz!

Jeff Harnar to Present IT'S DE-LOVELY at Birdland in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Jeff Harnar in 'It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter'. Learn more about Harnar's show and see how to purchase tickets.

David Marino, Finalist On Canada's THE VOICE, to Perform at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club will present the debut of rising young jazz vocalist David Marino, finalist on Canada's 'The Voice,' with Billy Stritch and more.

Jaffrey's Shamrock Fest Kicks Off With Acclaimed Tenor Andy Cooney And His Cabaret Show
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024


The Park Theatre announced the lineup of entertainment for its third annual Shamrock Fest.

Holly Macve Releases New EP 'Time Is Forever'
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2024


Holly Macve has released her first new project in almost three years - a five-track EP titled Time Is Forever. Marking a new beginning for the Irish-born, Yorkshire-raised songwriter, the EP is spearheaded by new single ‘Dreamer', and available now via Loving Memory Records / Believe.

Cast Members From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, MJ & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, HARMONY, MJ THE MUSICAL, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Join us on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM for an evening of Broadway talent.

Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, Donna McKechnie and More Will Take Over in WICKED on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2024


WICKED will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. Check out which five actors will step into Oz soon!

Three-Time Tony Award Winner Hinton Battle Passes Away at 67
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle. He was 67 years old.

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