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Date of Death: July 11, 1937 (38)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY

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Connecticut Playmakers Present DINNER WITH DISNEY, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2015


Connecticut Playmakers' production of Dinner with Disney at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich in May is the sixth collaboration for the theatre company of a long-time creative partnership of director Michele Grace of Fairfield and jazz pianist Chris Coogan of Weston.

BWW Invite: Attend SAG Foundation Career Conversations with the Company of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for a filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. On Tuesday, May 12 (2PM), please join us for a career Conversations with the company of the 12-time Tony nominated An American in Paris. The event will take place at NYIT Auditorium on Broadway (1871 Broadway New York, NY).

Melissa Errico to Debut New Singles This Month
by Tyler Peterson - May 6, 2015


Ghostlight Records will release two previously-unreleased tracks from stage and screen star MELISSA ERRICO as a special digital exclusive on May 18, 2015.

Opera North Announces 2015-2016 Season, Featuring KISS ME, KATE, INTO THE WOODS, and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2015


Opera North today announces its mainstage work for the 2015/16 season, cementing its reputation as England's most adventurous and ambitious opera company: a flagship Northern arts organisation.

Musicals Tonight Sets Final Season
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2015


Musicals Tonight has announced it will close its doors following its 2015-16 season. Its final offerings include Oh, Kay!, which will run October 13-25, 2015, Out of This World from October 27- November 08, 2015, Babes in Arms from March 8-20, 2016, Oh, Boy! from March 22-April 3, 2016, from Wonderful Town April 5 - 17, 2016. A Subscription to all five shows runs at $141.25.

BWW Awards Update 5/3 - FUN HOME, HAMILTON & More Off to Early Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - May 3, 2015


Voting runs through May 31, 2015 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/3 with just 27 days to go in voting!

BELLS ARE RINGING and More Set for BCCM's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2015


BCCM is back ...better than ever... with a 2015-16 season full of fun and great music!

New '12 Tony Awards' Video Promo For AN AMERICAN IN PARIS On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - May 1, 2015


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS celebrates its Tony noms!

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 5/1/2015
by BWW - May 1, 2015


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 5/1/2015.

Roslyn Kind, JOHN & JEN Album Release, James Monroe Iglehart and More Set for May/June Lineup at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2015


This May and June, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 29th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 29, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Jeff Awards stir things up, 'Louis & Keely' and 'Sounds So Sweet' evoke mid-century entertainment, Waa-Mu takes on the Berlin Olympics, a new Chicago-based revue in Edgewater, 'Chaperone' and 'Music Man' in the suburbs, 'The Boy From Oz' in a local production, 'Matilda' will tour, 'Amazing Grace' sets a Broadway run, and Circle Theatre re-emerges. Whew!

Pacific Symphony Orchestra Releases Schedule of 2015-2016 Pops Season
by Matt Smith - Apr 29, 2015


Orange County, Calif.—April 28, 2015—A gala season awaits as great stars in entertainment lead the way to celebrate Richard Kaufman's 25-year legacy as principal pops conductor of Pacific Symphony. While last season marked the occasion of Music Director Carl St.Clair's 25th anniversary, 2015-16 puts the spotlight on Kaufman, who has championed the lighter side of the Symphony, bringing countless memorable artists to the stage. What better way to celebrate than with some of the best songs and genres of our time delivered by mega-watt stars and backed by the lush, magnificent sounds of the full symphony orchestra? This special season includes major headliners and the return of Orange County favorites including trumpeter extraordinaire Chris Botti, Broadway diva Bernadette Peters, comedy legend Martin Short and Golden-Age champion Michael Feinstein. The amazing acrobats of Cirque de la Symphonie return for A Cirque Christmas, and Classical Mystery Tour delivers dozens of Beatles hits as they were originally recorded with orchestra. Also, Stewart Copeland, former drummer for The Police, joins the Symphony to perform his score to the 1925 silent film, “Ben Hur.”

Slew Of New Tony Awards Themed Video Promos For AN AMERICAN IN PARIS On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 28, 2015


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS celebrates its many Tony nominations!

Magnifique! AN AMERICAN IN PARIS to Launch National Tour Next Fall
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2015


Producers for the critically acclaimed new Broadway musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, announced a National Tour for the 2016-17 season.

Rita Moreno Interviews AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Christopher Wheeldon Tonight
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 27, 2015


A dance legend talks AN AMERICAN IN PARIS with its director/choreographer!

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 4/24/2015
by BWW - Apr 24, 2015


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 4/24/2015.

Rita Moreno Set To Interview AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Christopher Wheeldon, 4/27
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 23, 2015


A dance legend talks AN AMERICAN IN PARIS with its director/choreographer!

Joshua Hinck to Bring MESS to 54 Below, 5/16
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2015


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Joshua Hinck: Mess on May 16th at 11:30PM.  

LOUIS & KEELY 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA Extends at The Royal George Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2015


The Chicago stage premiere of Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford's LOUIS & KEELY 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA has been extended by popular demand through Sunday, May 17 at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted Street. Hackford, best known for his films An Officer and a Gentleman, Against All Odds, The Devil's Advocate,.

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