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Date of Death: August 25, 1980 (61)

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Breaking: Rick McKay's BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE to Premiere at 2016 Palm Springs International Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2015


BroadwayWorld is excited to report that BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE, Award-winning director Rick McKay's anxiously awaited sequel to his 2004 hit film, BROADWAY: THE GOLDEN AGE, is set to make its World Premiere at the 27th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, which takes place January 1-11, 2016.

Come and Meet Those Dancing Feet! 42ND STREET Taps Its Way to The McCallum This Week
by David Green - Nov 24, 2015


The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET comes to the McCallum Theatre with a sparkling new production for seven performances tonight, November 24, through Sunday, November 29.

Broadway Publicist Josh Ellis, Eric Bentley's 100th Birthday & More Set for THEATER TALK This Week
by TV News Desk - Nov 20, 2015


An all-new episode of THEATER TALK features former Broadway publicist Josh Ellis on his one-man show, Call My Publicist! The Starry Education of A Broadway Press Agent, and an at-home interview with critic-performer-playwright- translator and writer Eric Bentley on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Broadway Publicist Josh Ellis, Eric Bentley's 100th Birthday & More Set for THEATER TALK This Week
by TV News Desk - Nov 18, 2015


An all-new episode of THEATER TALK features former Broadway publicist Josh Ellis on his one-man show, Call My Publicist! The Starry Education of A Broadway Press Agent, and an at-home interview with critic-performer-playwright- translator and writer Eric Bentley on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

42ND STREET Tour Comes to Segerstrom Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015


The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a two-week engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with a sparkling new production, tonight, November 10 - 22. 42nd STREET will be directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team that staged the 2001 Tony Award® winning Best Revival.

Come And Meet Those Dancing Feet! 42ND STREET Taps Its Way to The McCallum, 11/24-29
by David Green - Oct 23, 2015


The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET comes to the McCallum Theatre with a sparkling new production for seven performances Tuesday, November 24, through Sunday, November 29.42nd STREET is the song and dance fable of Broadway, with an American Dream story and some of the greatest songs ever written, including "We're In The Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo," "Dames," "I Only Have Eyes For You," and, of course, "42nd Street." Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby Berkeley's 1933 movie, 42nd STREET tells the story of a starry-eyed young dancer named Peggy Sawyer who leaves her Allentown home and comes to New York to audition for the new Broadway musical Pretty Lady. When the leading lady breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and becomes a star.

American Dance Machine to Celebrate Broadway Choreography at Joyce Theater
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 21, 2015


American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21), for those who love the dance in Broadway musicals, will return to New York City's Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue) after their sold out run last year, it was announced today by founder and producing artistic director Nikki Feirt Atkins. Performances begin Monday, December 21st and run through Sunday, January 3rd. Tickets start at $10.

The FSCJ Artist Series to Present 42ND STREET in January
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 21, 2015


The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a one week engagement at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater with a sparkling new production, January 12-17. 42nd STREET will be directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award winning Best Revival.

42ND STREET Tour Comes to Merrill Auditorium Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2015


Portland Ovations brings the National Broadway Tour of 42nd Street to Merrill Auditorium for two performances at 2pm and 7:30pm today, October 17th.

42ND STREET Tour Coming to Merrill Auditorium, 10/17
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2015


The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a 2-performance engagement at Merrill Auditorium with a sparkling new production, on October 17th at 2pm and 7:30pm. 42nd STREET is directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award® winning Best Revival.

BWW Interview: Broadway Director/Choreographer Randy Skinner Gets Tap-Happy with DAMES AT SEA
by Bob Rizzo - Oct 7, 2015


Broadway director/ choreographer Randy Skinner talks about his new production of DAMES AT SEA.

42ND STREET Tour Comes to the Washington Pavilion This Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015


The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a two night engagement in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion with a sparkling new production today and tomorrow, October 1 & 2.

Broadway Legend Bernadette Peters Coming to NJPAC Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2015


Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert, and on recordings. One of Broadway's most critically acclaimed performers, Bernadette has won numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, two Grammy Awards, three Emmy nominations and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She recently appeared in City Center's Encores! production, A BED A CHAIR: A New York Love Affair featuring the music of Stephen Sondheim and orchestrations by Wynton Marsalis. Other recent Broadway credits include Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music and Follies, which also played the Kennedy Center.

42ND STREET Tour Coming to Waterbury
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 23, 2015


'Come and meet those dancing feet' when Broadway's quintessential musical comedy classic 42nd Street taps its way into Waterbury for three performances, Oct. 9 and 10, at the Palace Theater. Tickets for the Webster Bank Broadway series presentation are $64, $57, and $52 and can be purchased online at www.palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St.

42ND STREET Tour Coming to the Washington Pavilion, 10/1-2
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2015


The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a two night engagement in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion with a sparkling new production on October 1 & 2.   42nd STREET will be directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award winning Best Revival.

New 42ND STREET National Tour Launches Today in Salt Lake City
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2015


TROIKA Entertainment, LLC presents the national tour of the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET, launching tonight, September 22, 2015 at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, UT.

BWW Interview: Legend CAROLE COOK Talks About Her Upcoming Cabaret Act at the Gardenia
by Don Grigware - Sep 18, 2015


The inimitable Carole Cook is one of those theatrical greats that...the mere mention of her name makes faces light up. And immediate laughter abounds at the thought of the outrageous things she as said onstage. This fiery redhead legend  - it's OK, she and Lucy were friends - is about to open her night club act - directed by the one and only David Galligan - at Tom Rolla's Gardenia. Miss Cook took time from her rehearsals to sit down and chat about the upcoming show.

BWW Interviews: Choreographer Nick Winston On LET'S DANCE AGAIN
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 16, 2015


Nick Winston began his career as a performer, appearing in the West End productions of Chicago, Fosse, Kiss Me Kate and Disney's Beauty & The Beast. His extensive choreographic work has been seen across Europe, America and Asia. Credits include, Annie (National Tour), Flash Mob (Sadler's Wells), White Christmas (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Calamity Jane (National Tour), Sweeney Todd (The Royal Exchange), Sondheim at 80 (Royal Albert Hall), Loserville (West End), The Wizard of Oz (Royal Festival Hall), The Adventures of Pinocchio (Opera North), Il Turco in Italia (Garsington Opera) & Fortunio (Grange Park Opera). 

Tickets to 42ND STREET at Morrison Center on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2015


Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise announced today that single tickets will go on sale today, September 11th, 2015.

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