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Date of Death: July 10, 1941 (50)

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Stella Cole, Chad LB Quartet, and More Take the Stage At Birdland In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


Get all the details about the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running April 1st - April 14th.

John Clarence Stewart, Jasmine Amy Rogers & Cress Williams to Lead JELLY'S LAST JAM in Pasadena
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the cast for its new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Maria Schneider Orchestra, Christian Sands Trio, and More Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming running March 11th - March 24th. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Maria Schneider Orchestra, Emilio Solla & La Inestable de Brooklyn, Christian Sands Trio, and Canadian Jazz Collective.

World Premieres & More Set for The Phoenix Theatre Company 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


The Phoenix Theatre Company's 105th season will offer a mix of musicals, dramas, and world premieres. See the full lineup!

Video: Watch 'The Whole World's Waitin' to Sing Your Song' from JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024


Watch video footage of Nicholas Christopher, Alaman Diadhiou, and the ensemble of Encores! Jelly's Last Jam performing 'The Whole World’s Waitin’ to Sing Your Song' here!

Broadway Buying Guide: February 26, 2024- See the New SWEENEY TODD Cast and More
by Team BWW - Feb 26, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 26, 2024.

Review Roundup: JELLY'S LAST JAM Opens at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024


Read the reviews for Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center, starring Billy Porter and more.

Photos: The Cast of JELLY'S LAST JAM at City Center Encores! Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 16, 2024


Jelly’s Last Jam runs February 21 through March 3 at New York City Center. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with them about the upcoming show. Check out photos from the press event here!

Emmy-Winner Billy Porter Added To The Roster Of Honorees For Diversity Honors
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024


Billy Porter Joins Roster of Honorees for Diversity Honors at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Award-winning actor, singer, director, producer, and playwright Billy Porter will be honored at the event on March 9.

Photos: Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM Cast Poses for Portrait
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2024


Rehearsals are now underway for Encores! next show- Jelly’s Last Jam, led by director Robert O’Hara. Check out a new photo as the cast paused from rehearsals here!

Broadway Buying Guide: February 12, 2024- Get Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE!, SWEENEY TODD, and More
by Team BWW - Feb 12, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 12, 2024.

Okieriete Onaodowan & Alaman Diadhiou Complete the Cast of Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024


Okieriete Onaodowan (Hamilton) will join the cast of Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam as Buddy Bolden and Alaman Diadhiou will make his New York stage debut as Young Jelly. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: The Encores! Orchestra Rehearses JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2024


It's Jelly's first Jam! The 15-piece Encores! Orchestra, led by Guest Music Director Jason Michael Webb are jammin’ in “Jelly’s Jam,” a musical theater orchestration of Jelly Roll Morton’s iconic original jazz music, and Webb provides insight into how the music connects past and present in this video.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES, BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows February
by Team BWW - Feb 1, 2024


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this February are world premieres, new musicals and more.

Buglisi Dance Theatre to Present 30th Anniversary Season at Chelsea Factory Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 27, 2024


BUGLISI DANCE THEATRE, Jacqulyn Buglisi, Artistic Director, has announced Leaping into the Future with Visions of Spring - a Celebratory 30th Anniversary Season, February 29 through March 2 at the Chelsea Factory, 547 West 26th St. Learn more about the season here!

Pianist-Composer Dan Tepfer to Perform NATURAL MACHINES At The Morris Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


Dan Tepfer, the acclaimed pianist-composer, is set to perform his captivating piece 'Natural Machines' at the Morris Museum.

Julia Keefe, Ben Allison-Ted Nash-Steve Cardenas, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland from January 8th to January 21st. Birdland features live performances from talented jazz musicians in a vibrant and intimate setting.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's Festival of New American Theatre to Celebrate New Voices
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2023


The Phoenix Theatre Company's Festival of New American Theatre returns, showcasing diverse works from promising playwrights and composers. The festival includes readings, workshops, and special presentations, offering a platform for new voices to be heard and celebrated.

Nicholas Christopher, John Clay III, Tiffany Mann, and Leslie Uggams Join JELLY'S LAST JAM at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023


NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed additional casting for Jelly’s Last Jam the second production of the 30th Encores! series.

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