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Date of Death: August 17, 1983 (86)

Birth Place: New York, NY

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Max Clayton, Sally Struthers, Angie Schworer & More to Star in CRAZY FOR YOU at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024


Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast for CRAZY FOR YOU. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.

Review: PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 20, 2024


The triple -threat talent of the charismatic performer Patti LuPone was on full display at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Friday evening---and, oh! What a night it was! A capacity crowd of what was obviously a devoted (and almost fanatical fan base) tuned out to see a glorious two hours of songs ---which were sung with sheer show -biz brio by the resonant mezzo-soprano of Ms. LuPone.

LADY, BE GOOD Comes to Teatro Massimo Opera House Palermo
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024


A brand-new production of the Gershwin musical LADY, BE GOOD will premiere at the Teatro Massimo Opera House in Palermo, Italy on Tuesday 18 June.

Review: BENEFIT FOR HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA at Triad Theater
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 13, 2024


On Tuesday May 7th at 6 pm, Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone presented a sampling platter of their upcoming Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea series, which boasts an impressive lineup of cabaret stars. The benefit, held in Manhattan, served both to provide an overture of sorts for the summer concert series and fundraising for LTV Studios

SOUTH PACIFIC & More Announced For Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 55th Season
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2024


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston (RMT) will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (June 14- June 23, 2024),  All Shook Up, inspired by the music of Elvis Presley (July 12 - July 21, 2024), and An American in Paris (August 9 - August 18, 2024). 

Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston Reveals 55th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season. Learn more about the lineup here!

South Coast Repertory Announces LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS And More For 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup for SOUTH COAST REPERTORY's 2024-25 Season, featuring three world premieres: JOAN by Daniel Goldstein, THE STAIRCASE by Noa Gardner, and a surprise play yet to be announced.

Birdland Jazz Presents The Return Of Karen Akers In WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024


Acclaimed vocalist and actress, Karen Akers, returns to Birdland with her popular show, WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE, on May 27.

Mike Birbiglia's Titles, Including THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL, Acquired By Concord Theatricals
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


Concord Theatricals has acquired the titles of Mike Birbiglia, with five of his stage works soon to be available for publishing and licensing worldwide.

Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024


New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

El Ensamble Unforgettable Rendirá Homenaje A Tony Bennett En El Ciclo Jazz Y Algo Más...
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2024


En el marco del programa Música Inbal en los museos, dentro del ciclo Jazz y algo más…, organizado por la Secretaría de Cultura federal y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), se llevará a cabo el concierto Unforgettable, Recordando a Tony Bennett, el domingo 28 de abril, a las 13:30 h, en el Museo José Luis Cuevas.

Review: AUTUMN IN NEW YORK: VERNON DUKE'S BROADWAY Is a Crowd-Pleaser at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rob Lester - Apr 21, 2024


At Chelsea Table + Stage, Klea Blackhurst 'Box Set' shows are continuing to draw crowds and bring smiles. Songs of Vernon Duke were on the bill in April, and May 5 will find her saluting Jerry Herman.

Klea Blackhurst to Return to Chelsea Table + Stage With ONE OF THE GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Concord Theatricals Titles Now Available on BroadwayWorld Stage Mag With New Partnership
by Team BWW - Apr 11, 2024


BroadwayWorld and Concord Theatricals announced today a new partnership extending BroadwayWorld’s Stage Mag online show program technology to their entire catalog of titles, including the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection, The Rodgers and Hammerstein collection, Samuel French titles, and the Tams-Witmark collection.

Review: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Apr 11, 2024


When a successful theatre company presents a period musical they pray for a hit. With good actors, a witty script, great music, excellent direction, and clever choreography that can transport an entire audience back in time; Coachella Valley Repertory has compiled such a hit.

Review: Patti LuPone Splendidly Sings of A LIFE IN NOTES
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 3, 2024


In the past few years, Patti LuPone has resigned from Actor’s Equity Association and suspended her legendary Broadway career, but as she proved with her Celebrity Series of Boston performance at Symphony Hall on April 2, the three-time Tony Award winner can still command a concert stage.

Noah Haidu Celebrates STANDARDS II At Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


Pianist Noah Haidu will celebrate the release of Standards II, the follow-up to his acclaimed 2023 Standards, with an album release concert on Friday, April 19 at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.

Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET Series at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, BEAUTIFUL, and More Set For Geva Theatre's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024


Geva Theatre has announced its 24/25 Season, kicking off this September. Learn more about the full lineup here!

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