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Date of Death: February 02, 1996 (83)

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Chita Rivera on the Death of Tony Stevens
by Robert Diamond - Jul 13, 2011


BroadwayWorld.com shared the sad news last night, July 12th that Tony Stevens, performer, director and choreographer had passed away at 63. We just received a statement from Chita Rivera on his passing which reads that'A huge part of me has left...gone to light the heavens for us as he did on earth. I carry Tony with me. I always have and always will. My god how I will miss him.'

Chicago Dancing Festival Announces Ticket Release Details 8/23-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2011


The Chicago Dancing Festival, co-produced by internationally renowned choreographer and Chicago native Lar Lubovitch and highly esteemed Chicago dancer Jay Franke, celebrates its 5th Anniversary season with expanded programming to include five days of free dance-related events, in venues throughout downtown Chicago, August 23 - 27, 2011.

Choreographer Tony Stevens Dies at 63
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2011


Valarie Pettiford and others who had the pleasure of working with Tony Stevens have shared the news online that the performer, director and choreographer has passed away at 63.

TV Writer Samuel Denoff Passes Away, Services Held at Eden Memorial Park
by Meghan Schuler - Jul 11, 2011


Legendary television writer/producer and composer Samuel Denoff died July 8, 2011 at his home in Brentwood, California. He was 83 and suffered from Alzheimers' Disease. Services will be held Monday July 11 at 11AM at the Groman mortuary at Eden Memorial Park in Mission Hills, California.

Music Theatre of Wichita's 40th Season Includes MUSIC MAN, FINIAN, SUNSET BLVD., XANADU And MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2011


Music Theatre of Wichita will celebrate its Fabulous Fortieth Season with a summer full of magical musicals. MTWichita's versatile repertory company will perform The Music Man, Finian's Rainbow, Sunset Boulevard, Xanadu and The Little Mermaid from June through August. Purchase your tickets for this unforgettable season now!

New Jersey Rep Presents THE JUDY HOLLIDAY STORY, 7/7-8/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2011


What! You've never heard of Judith Tuvim, the Jewish girl from Brooklyn with the IQ of 172, who took Broadway and Hollywood by storm in the 1950's. Perhaps that's because you've always known her as the actress, Judy Holliday, whose meteoric rise and fall is the subject of a new play by Bob Sloan.

Nigel Lythgoe Honored with Rolex Dance Award, 10/31
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2011


Rolex will present A HALLOWEEN THRILLER A Dance Celebration of Ghosts, Ghouls, Vampires & Wilis, - Career Transition For Dancers' 26th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC. It will be followed by a Masquerade Supper with the Stars at the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York. This thrilling Gala Performance will astonish with fun and spine-tingling works in an array of styles from some of America's greatest dance companies and Broadway - woven together in a 'spook-tacular' celebration of dance. This one-night-only entertainment extravaganza is for adults and children of all ages.

The Sound of Music Returns to Pittsburgh CLO July 19-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Audiences of all ages will fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of The Sound of Music, July 19-31 at the Benedum Center. T

BWW Reviews: Strine, Skating and Screeching - A Hilarious XANADU at Toby's Baltimore
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Jun 27, 2011


Fortunately, Toby's has the right Kira in Heather Marie Beck. In her game willingness to clown rather than just be pretty and sound lovely, she reminds me a bit of Cameron Diaz. I will long treasure the memory of her staggering along, one skate on and one skate off, as she doggedly makes her escape from a too-importunate Sonny. Beck may know, and we may know, that the character looks ridiculous, but the character doesn't know; that's real comedy.

Tommy Tune, Aaron Tveit, et al. to Present at High School Musical Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2011


Tony Award-winner Gregory Jbara will host the 3rd annual National High School Musical Theater Awards - 'The Jimmy Awards' - on Monday, June 27th at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre (200 W 45th St). Presenters include Tony Award-winners Tommy Tune, Harvey Fierstein, Nikki M. James (Book of Mormon) and star of Catch Me If You Can, Aaron Tveit. The awards showcase will feature performances by 50 student participants representing 25 professional theaters across America.

AFI Honors Morgan Freeman with Lifetime Achievment Award Today
by Movies News Desk - Jun 26, 2011


American film's finest have confirmed their participation on the American Film Institute (AFI) Gala Benefit Committee honoring 39th Life Achievement Award recipient, Morgan Freeman. Members of this year's benefit committee are Ben Affleck, Jim Carrey, Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Ashley Judd, Helen Mirren, Mike Nichols, Jack Nicholson, Brad Pitt, Sidney Poitier, Robert Redford, Tim Robbins, Steven Spielberg, Hilary Swank, Denzel Washington and Alfre Woodard. AFI will present the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award - America's highest honor for a career in film - to Freeman on June 9th. 'TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman' will air on TV Land on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Tommy Tune, Aaron Tveit, et al. to Present at High School Musical Theatre Awards, 6/27
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2011


Tony Award-winner Gregory Jbara will host the 3rd annual National High School Musical Theater Awards - 'The Jimmy Awards' - on Monday, June 27th at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre (200 W 45th St). Presenters include Tony Award-winners Tommy Tune, Harvey Fierstein, Nikki M. James (Book of Mormon) and star of Catch Me If You Can, Aaron Tveit. The awards showcase will feature performances by 50 student participants representing 25 professional theaters across America.

Music Theatre of Wichita's 40th Season Continues
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2011


Music Theatre of Wichita will celebrate its Fabulous Fortieth Season with a summer full of magical musicals. MTWichita's versatile repertory company will perform The Music Man, Finian's Rainbow, Sunset Boulevard, Xanadu and The Little Mermaid from June through August. Purchase your tickets for this unforgettable season now!

Pittsburgh CLO Announces 'The Marvelous Sing-Off' Competition
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 14, 2011


Budding songbirds and veteran songsters alike are invited to tune up their vocal chords and submit their best work to CLO Cabaret's Marvelous Sing-Off starting today!

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