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Date of Death: October 31, 1926 (52)

Birth Place: Budapest, HUNGARY

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BWW Reviews: Driver and Greene's TWILIGHT OF THE GODS from Blackbird Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 12, 2010


Blackbird Theater, the newest member of Nashville's burgeoning community of theater companies, makes an auspicious debut with the premiere of Wes Driver and Greg Greene's smartly written new script - Twilight of the Gods - now onstage at David Lipscomb University's Shamblin Theatre. Featuring a truly outstanding ensemble performance from the 13-member cast (with particularly impressive turns by Britt Byrd and Patrick Kramer), Twilight of the Gods might best be described as a murder mystery cum drawing room comedy cum intellectual discussion.

A&E's 'Criss Angel Mindfreak' Returns for 6th Season, 8/4
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2010


The hit A&E original series 'Criss Angel Mindfreak' returns this summer for an all-new sixth season featuring six episodes that put the master illusionist to the test each week. The season premieres on Wednesday, August 4 at 10 PM ET/PT with 'Grand Canyon Death Jump.'

A&E's 'Criss Angel Mindfreak' Returns for 6th Season, 8/4
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 21, 2010


The hit A&E original series 'Criss Angel Mindfreak' returns this summer for an all-new sixth season featuring six episodes that put the master illusionist to the test each week. The season premieres on Wednesday, August 4 at 10 PM ET/PT with 'Grand Canyon Death Jump.'

MCC's Kelsey Theatre and The Pennington Players' RAGTIME Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


The Pennington Players presents this haunting, powerful musical on Fridays and Saturdays, June 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, June 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on June 4.

MCC's Kelsey Theatre and The Pennington Players Presents RAGTIME, 6/4-13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010


The Pennington Players presents this haunting, powerful musical on Fridays and Saturdays, June 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, June 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on June 4.

Pennington Players Hosts Auditions for RAGTIME 2/13-2/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010


Upcoming auditions for the Pennington Players' production of RAGTIME at Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor, NJ have been scheduled for February 13th-14th.

Theatre at the Center Ends Run of I DO! I DO! 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


An intimate, nostalgic look at a happy marriage full of ups and downs, Theatre at the Center presents the first two-person musical ever performed on Broadway, I DO! I DO! The charming, Tony-nominated musical ends its run at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, May 23.

Drury Lane Oakbrook Ends Run of RAGTIME, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


Kicking off their 2010 season, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, will close their epic production of the nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn of the century America, RAGTIME on May 23rd. The production is directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell, who received a Jeff Award nomination for her direction of last season's smash hit Miss Saigon. Quentin Earl Darrington will star as "Coalhouse Walker" (Broadway: RAGTIME, National Tours of THE COLOR PURPLE, RAGTIME and THE LION KING; and Regionally RAGTIME at Paper Mill Playhouse; ABYSSINIA at Goodspeed Opera House; A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at California Music Theatre, and DREAMGIRLS at Madame Walker Theatre; and Valisia Lekae (Broadway: RAGTIME, 110 IN THE SHADE, THE THREEPENNY OPERA; Off-Broadway: ALMOST HEAVEN; 1st National Tours of ALL SHOOK UP, MAMMA MIA) will star as "Sarah".

Photo Flash: MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Presents RAGTIME
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2010


It's the turn of the 20th century. The world is changing and anything is possible. 'Ragtime,' set in the volatile melting pot of New York City, weaves together three distinctly American stories -- that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring African-American musician.

Houdini Art and Magic Opens at The Jewish Museum 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010


Harry Houdini (1874-1926), the renowned magician and escape artist, was one of the 20th century's most famous performers. His gripping theatrical presentations and heart-stopping outdoor spectacles attracted unprecedented crowds, and his talent for self-promotion and provocation captured headlines on both sides of the Atlantic.

MCC's Kelsey Theatre and The Pennington Players Presents RAGTIME, 6/4-13
by Marivic Tagala - May 13, 2010


The Pennington Players presents this haunting, powerful musical on Fridays and Saturdays, June 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, June 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on June 4.

Terry Evanswood Finds Permanent Home At WonderWorks in East Tennessee
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2010


The movies have the 'Oscar' and magic has the 'Merlin.' Both are highly sought-after awards given only to the most outstanding performers and artists. WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. is now the permanent home to Terry Evanswood, one of a very select group of magicians to ever earn a Merlin.

Photo Flash: Theatre at the Center Presents I DO! I DO!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2010


An intimate, nostalgic look at a happy marriage full of ups and downs, Theatre at the Center presents the first two-person musical ever performed on Broadway, I DO! I DO! The charming, Tony-nominated musical runs at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, April 22 through May 23.

Theatre at the Center Presents I DO! I DO! 4/22-5/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2010


An intimate, nostalgic look at a happy marriage full of ups and downs, Theatre at the Center presents the first two-person musical ever performed on Broadway, I DO! I DO! The charming, Tony-nominated musical runs at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, April 22 through May 23.

Theatre at the Center Presents I DO! I DO! 4/22-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2010


An intimate, nostalgic look at a happy marriage full of ups and downs, Theatre at the Center presents the first two-person musical ever performed on Broadway, I DO! I DO! The charming, Tony-nominated musical runs at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, April 22 through May 23.

Photo Flash: Avalon Hollywood Theatre Hand Out Their Highest Honors
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2010


A sold out crowd filled the Avalon Hollywood Theatre on Sunday night, April 11th for the 42nd annual Academy of Magical Arts Awards. The evening was not only hosted, but also co-produced by the popular Neil Patrick Harris. The evenings color commentary was offered by the always-funny Jason Alexander.

Photo Flash: Opening Night of Drury Lane Oakbrook's RAGTIME
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 25, 2010


Kicking off their 2010 season, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, presents an epic production of the nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn of the century America, RAGTIME.

Drury Lane Oakbrook Presents RAGTIME
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2010


Kicking off their 2010 season, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, presents an epic production of the nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn of the century America, RAGTIME. Previewing March 18, opening March 24, and running through May 23, the riveting production will be directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell, who received a Jeff Award nomination for her direction of last season's smash hit Miss Saigon. Quentin Earl Darrington will star as "Coalhouse Walker" (Broadway: RAGTIME, National Tours of THE COLOR PURPLE, RAGTIME and THE LION KING; and Regionally RAGTIME at Paper Mill Playhouse; ABYSSINIA at Goodspeed Opera House; A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at California Music Theatre, and DREAMGIRLS at Madame Walker Theatre; and Valisia Lekae (Broadway: RAGTIME, 110 IN THE SHADE, THE THREEPENNY OPERA; Off-Broadway: ALMOST HEAVEN; 1st National Tours of ALL SHOOK UP, MAMMA MIA) will star as "Sarah".

Bway's 'Coalhouse' to Lead Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre's RAGTIME, 3/18-5/23
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 18, 2010


Quentin Earl Darrington, who recently starred as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the Broadway revival of RAGTIME, will take to the stage in the same role at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Theater beginning March 18 and running through March 23.

Theatre at the Center Presents I DO! I DO! 4/22-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2010


An intimate, nostalgic look at a happy marriage full of ups and downs, Theatre at the Center presents the first two-person musical ever performed on Broadway, I DO! I DO! The charming, Tony-nominated musical runs at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, April 22 through May 23.

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