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Date of Death: June 24, 1987 (71)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Breaking News: Bang, Zoom! THE HONEYMOONERS Musical to Open Old Globe's 2013-14 Season; McGrath to Star & Mitchell to Direct & Choreograph
by Robert Diamond - Dec 6, 2012


The Old Globe will open its 2013-14 Season with the world premiere of The Honeymooners, a new musical based on the legendary CBS television series. 2012 Tony Award winner Michael McGrath (Nice Work If You Can Get It) will star as Ralph Kramden, the small-time bus driver with big-time dreams. Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde) will direct and choreograph the musical comedy, with book by Dusty Kay and Bill Nuss, music by Stephen Weiner and lyrics by Peter Mills.

THIRTEEN Announces Reel 13 Film Lineup for December
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 4, 2012


From a pact with the devil to an heiress with only months to live, several of December's Reel 13 offerings grapple with matters of mortality. Reel 13 is funded by the Sy Syms Foundation, the Henry Nias Foundation, and the Rubin Museum of Art.

Jeremy Webb & Nat Chandler Bring BACK HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Hangar's CabarETC Series, 12/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2012


On Saturday, December 8th the Hangar's CabarETC series continues with a special one-day-only cabaret performance of Back Home for the Holidays featuring Jeremy Webb (The Glorious Ones and Hangar's The 39 Steps) and Nat Chandler (Spamalot, Kiss Me Kate, and Phantom of the Opera) with special guest Joseph Thalken.

Anne Jeffreys and More Set for Actors Fund's LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE at Pantages Theatre, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2012


The Actors Fund presents a very special Musical Monday, an evening with five grand ladies of musical theatre in LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE on December 10, 2012. Anne Jeffreys, Jane Kean, Pat Marshall, Patricia Morison and Charlotte Rae - join together on the same stage to sing songs from their careers, talk about their co-stars, directors and composers and stray into their wicked (or not-so-wicked) adventures in the great tradition of "No Business Like Show Business."

Elvis Presley: PRINCE FROM ANOTHER PLANET Live at Madison Square Garden CD/DVD Set for Release Today, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2012


Of all the live concert recordings released by RCA during Elvis Presley's lifetime, none carried the historic significance of his long-awaited New York City shows at Madison Square Garden in June 1972. Now, a pair of hour-long performances have finally been coupled in one package for the first time as PRINCE FROM ANOTHER PLANET: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION. This deluxe 2-CD+DVD box set will be available everywhere today, October 30th through RCA/Legacy, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

Band of Horses Books New Shows to Replace Canceled Railroad Revival Dates, Now thru 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2012


The wheels may have come off this year's Railroad Revival Tour, but that's not going to stop Band of Horses from communing with its fans in nearly every market the tour was scheduled to hit. In light of the cancellation of the RRT's October 20-28 itinerary, Band of Horses has scrambled to fill the gaps.

BWW Reviews: OVER THE TAVERN at the Olney Theatre Center
by Charles Shubow - Oct 9, 2012


In OVER THE TAVERN,you will be transported to the 1950's, the era of Ike and Mamie.

Band of Horses Books New Shows to Replace Canceled Railroad Revival Dates, 10/21-28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2012


The wheels may have come off this year's Railroad Revival Tour, but that's not going to stop Band of Horses from communing with its fans in nearly every market the tour was scheduled to hit. In light of the cancellation of the RRT's October 20-28 itinerary, Band of Horses has scrambled to fill the gaps.

Tickets on Sale for BAND OF HORSES
by Robert Diamond - Sep 29, 2012


Tickets for the six newly confirmed shows are on sale now. For specifics, check bandofhorses.com.

BWW Reviews: Jane Kean Shines at the Colony
by Don Grigware - Sep 11, 2012


With a career encompassing Broadway, TV and film, veteran comic actress Jane Kean is best known for playing Trixie Norton in the hour-long color, musical version of the Honeymooners series (1966-70). Kean presented her one-woman show onstage at the Colony Saturday September 8.

Renee Zellweger Headed to Broadway in THE HUSTLER?
by Robert Diamond - Sep 7, 2012


Deadline.com, while reporting on an upcoming film project for Renee Zellwegger (her directorial debut, 4 1/2 minutes, oppposite Johnny Knoxville), also notes that 'She'll also star in the upcoming Broadway adaptation of The Hustler, written by Tambakis and to be directed by Warrior‘s Gavin O'Connor.'

Michael Feinstein and Marilyn Maye Open the Season at Feinstein's, Now thru 9/22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2012


Feinstein's at Loews Regency presents the New York debut duet engagement of two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein, and acclaimed Grammy-nominated vocalist Marilyn Maye, today, September 4 - 22.

Michael Feinstein and Marilyn Maye Open the Season at Feinstein's, 9/4-9/22
by Tracy Kaczorowski - Aug 23, 2012


Feinstein's at Loews Regency presents the New York debut duet engagement of two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein, and acclaimed Grammy-nominated vocalist Marilyn Maye, September 4 - 22.

Jim Brochu Brings CHARACTER MAN to the Triad, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2012


Drama Desk and Helen Hayes Award winner Jim Brochu ("Zero Hour," "The Big Voice: God or Merman?") will debut his new solo show "Character Man" at the Triad Theatre on Monday, October 1st at 9pm.

Marilyn Maye Returns to Art House with Billy Stritch, 8/7-8
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2012


Dubbed "The greatest white female singer in the world" by none other than Ella Fitzgerald, star vocalist Marilyn Maye took Provincetown audiences by storm in her long anticipated debut at The Art House last season. She returns to The Art House by popular demand this summer tonight, August 7th and tomorrow night, August 8th at 7:00 PM featuring Billy Stritch on the piano.

Elvis Presley: PRINCE FROM ANOTHER PLANET Live at Madison Square Garden CD/DVD Set for Release, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2012


Of all the live concert recordings released by RCA during Elvis Presley's lifetime, none carried the historic significance of his long-awaited New York City shows at Madison Square Garden in June 1972. Now, a pair of hour-long performances have finally been coupled in one package for the first time as PRINCE FROM ANOTHER PLANET: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION. This deluxe 2-CD+DVD box set will be available everywhere October 30th through RCA/Legacy, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

Marilyn Maye Returns to Art House with Billy Stritch, 8/7-8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2012


Dubbed "The greatest white female singer in the world" by none other than Ella Fitzgerald, star vocalist Marilyn Maye took Provincetown audiences by storm in her long anticipated debut at The Art House last season. She returns to The Art House by popular demand this summer on August 7th and 8th at 7:00 PM featuring Billy Stritch on the piano.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Opens at Pittburgh CLO, 7/13
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 5, 2012


Pittsburgh CLO will present Fiddler on the Roof, July 13-22 at the Benedum Center. This classic tale is filled with 'memorable music, rousing dances and a touch of human wisdom.'

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