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Date of Death: December 26, 1974 (80)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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VIAGARA FALLS Opens at Little Shubert Theatre, 7/21
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2010


Viagara Falls, a new comedy by Lou Cutell and Joao Machado, comes to New York this summer. Presented by Stanley Browne, John Finocchio and SJ Productions, Inc., Viagara Falls begins performances at the Little Shubert Theatre Monday, July 5th. Opening night is Wednesday, July 21.

Scolari, D'Abruzzo, et al. Set for Off-Bway Premiere of Solms' 'IT MUST BE HIM,' 8/24
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 15, 2010


Producer Orin Wolf and Off the Aisle Productions have announced that It Must Be Him, a new comedy by Kenny Solms, co-creator and writer of the legendary, Emmy Award-winning 'Carol Burnett Show,' will premiere this summer at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre (416 West 42nd Street). Directed by Daniel Kutner, It Must Be Him will begin performances on Tuesday, August 24, and officially open on Wednesday, September 1. The limited engagement ends Sunday, September 26.

VIAGARA FALLS To Play Little Shubert Theatre, Begins Performances 7/5
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2010


Viagara Falls, a new comedy by Lou Cutell and Joao Machado, comes to New York this summer. Presented by Stanley Browne, John Finocchio and SJ Productions, Inc., Viagara Falls begins performances at the Little Shubert Theatre Monday, July 5th. Opening night is Wednesday, July 21.

VIAGARA FALLS To Play Little Shubert Theatre, Opens 7/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2010


Viagara Falls, a new comedy by Lou Cutell and Joao Machado, comes to New York this summer. Presented by Stanley Browne, John Finocchio and SJ Productions, Inc., Viagara Falls begins performances at the Little Shubert Theatre Monday, July 5th. Opening night is Wednesday, July 21.

Photo Coverage: Rich Little at Magic Castle
by Nicolas Coburn - May 28, 2010


In the now popular tradition of the Legend Series at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, friends, colleagues and fans such as Richard Chamberlain, Tippi Hedren, Jon Voight and more gathered on Sunday, May 23rd for a evening with Rich Little and his Art. Little is best known as the master mimic of over 200 voices, however in addition to his spot on impersonations of legends such as Jack Benny, George Burns, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart and five presidents (Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Sr, and Clinton), the two-day engagement in the Palace of Mystery Theatre at the Magic Castle also featured Mr. Little's artwork both onstage and in The Castle's Inner Circle. Sunday's night's engagement featured a tribute to the Legendary Ladies by British Sensation, Toni Morrell, prior to Rich Little's tribute in his art to the Legendary Men and their voices. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage below.

Marines Memorial Association Hosts Grand Opening Gala 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2010


The Marines' Memorial Association, a non-profit Veterans organization presents the Grand Opening Gala for San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre.

Frank Sinatra Jr. Performs at the Suncoast Showroom, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2010


Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at the Suncoast Showroom, April 11.

Frank Sinatra Jr. Performs at the Suncoast Showroom, 4/10 & 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2010


Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at the Suncoast Showroom, April 10 and 11.

Suncoast Showroom Presents SINATRA SINGS SINATRA 4/9-4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2010


Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at the Suncoast Showroom, April 9, 10 and 11.

Broadway, TV & Film Star John Forsythe Dies at 92
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 2, 2010


The family of John Forsythe sadly announces his passing on April 1, 2010. He was 92 years old and, thankfully, he died as he lived his life, with dignity and grace, after a year-long struggle with cancer.

Suncoast Showroom Presents SINATRA SINGS SINATRA 4/9-4/11
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 25, 2010


Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at the Suncoast Showroom, April 9, 10 and 11.

Marines Memorial Association Hosts Grand Opening Gala 5/3
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 23, 2010


The Marines' Memorial Association, a non-profit Veterans organization presents the Grand Opening Gala for San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre.

Frank Sinatra Jr. Performs at the Suncoast Showroom, 4/10 & 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at the Suncoast Showroom, April 10 and 11.

RIALTO CHATTER: Roseanne Barr Headed to Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - Dec 9, 2009


The New York Post's Cindy Adams is reporting that Roseanne Barr might be headed to Broadway. 'That is, I could be coming to Broadway. I sure want to' told the star to the gossip columnist. 'That's even if there's something to know... actually it could even be off-Broadway. Right now it was just a reading, but I'm excited about the possibility. Look ... who knows?'

Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009


The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.

Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009


The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.

Theatre for the New City Presents Jim Farmer's THE SUPPER CLUB OF LOST CAUSES, 11/6 - 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009


Certain small, old towns of the Northeast are full of time warps. People crossing the street can seem like they sprang from decades past and certain buildings are forgotten relics, unseen and unnoticed. As a boy, playwright/director Jim Farmer saw 'The Sound of Music' in a large, decrepit movie theater in Hawley, PA, near Lake Wallenpaupack. The movie palace's sad and spooky overtones brought back feelings he had as a younger child, when he was taken by his parents to a supper club in Bayonne NJ, his hometown. Surrounded by its scratchy jazz band and eerie, wrinkled comics, Farmer knew that he wasn't experiencing a 'Jack Benny Show' of the past but a David Lynch moment of the future.

Theatre for the New City Presents Jim Farmer's THE SUPPER CLUB OF LOST CAUSES, 11/6 - 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009


Certain small, old towns of the Northeast are full of time warps. People crossing the street can seem like they sprang from decades past and certain buildings are forgotten relics, unseen and unnoticed. As a boy, playwright/director Jim Farmer saw 'The Sound of Music' in a large, decrepit movie theater in Hawley, PA, near Lake Wallenpaupack. The movie palace's sad and spooky overtones brought back feelings he had as a younger child, when he was taken by his parents to a supper club in Bayonne NJ, his hometown. Surrounded by its scratchy jazz band and eerie, wrinkled comics, Farmer knew that he wasn't experiencing a 'Jack Benny Show' of the past but a David Lynch moment of the future.

Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009


The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.

Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009


The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.

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