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Date of Death: January 22, 2005 (79)

Birth Place: Corning, IA, USA

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Will Rogers Comes to Oak Brook, Previews 3/31
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2010


The indoor portion of First Folio's Season of Invention concludes with the world premiere of Will Rogers: An American Original, written and performed by 3-time Jeff nominee Kevin McKillip. This one-man show explores the life and times of America's most popular humorist.

Tickets Now On Sale For First Folio's WILL ROGERS: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2010


Tickets are on sale for Will Rogers: An American Original, a world premier written by First Folio Artistic Associate Kevin McKillip.

David Berger Jazz Opera Celebrates Sing Me A Love Song 3/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010


THE DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - will celebrate the release of their groundbreaking new album Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards, with two sets at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on March 29, 2010.

Peter Nero & Philly Pops Presents The Stage Door Canteen With Lynn Roberts, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


Get ready to swing as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops take you to the Stage Door Canteen! For this 'Sentimental Journey,' Lynn Roberts, the smooth voice in front of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, joins Peter and the POPS to celebrate the songs that sent our servicemen away, and then welcomed them back home.

Peter Nero & Philly Pops Presents The Stage Door Canteen With Lynn Roberts 3/26-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2010


Get ready to swing as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops take you to the Stage Door Canteen! For this 'Sentimental Journey,' Lynn Roberts, the smooth voice in front of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, joins Peter and the POPS to celebrate the songs that sent our servicemen away, and then welcomed them back home.

Peter Nero & Philly Pops Presents The Stage Door Canteen With Lynn Roberts 3/26-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2010


Get ready to swing as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops take you to the Stage Door Canteen! For this 'Sentimental Journey,' Lynn Roberts, the smooth voice in front of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, joins Peter and the POPS to celebrate the songs that sent our servicemen away, and then welcomed them back home.

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.

David Berger Jazz Opera Celebrates Sing Me A Love Song 3/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010


THE DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - will celebrate the release of their groundbreaking new album Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards, with two sets at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on March 29, 2010.

Peter Nero & Philly Pops Presents The Stage Door Canteen With Lynn Roberts 3/26-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 22, 2010


Get ready to swing as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops take you to the Stage Door Canteen! For this 'Sentimental Journey,' Lynn Roberts, the smooth voice in front of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, joins Peter and the POPS to celebrate the songs that sent our servicemen away, and then welcomed them back home.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Spotlight at Iguana, Salon, Cast Party and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Mar 21, 2010


Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Tom D'Angelo's Spotlight at Iguana, Salon at Etcetera, Etcetera, and a Cast Party for the books!

Arena Stage Presents DUKE ELLINGTON'S SOPHISTICATED LADIES 4/9-5/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2010


Big band sound transforms the Lincoln Theatre into a Duke Ellington jazz club as Arena Stage presents Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, choreographed by and starring Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown... It's Hot!) with direction by Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Guys and Dolls and Blue).

The Paley Center for Media Presents CELEBRATING SONDHEIM AT 80 3/19-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2010


CELEBRATING SONDHEIM AT 80: Highlights from The Paley Center for Media Collection screened March 19 to April 4, 2010. Screenings are Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1:00 p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

The Paley Center for Media Presents CELEBRATING SONDHEIM AT 80 3/19-4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2010


CELEBRATING SONDHEIM AT 80: Highlights from The Paley Center for Media Collection screened March 19 to April 4, 2010. Screenings are Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1:00 p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

Will Rogers Comes to Oak Brook, Previews 3/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010


The indoor portion of First Folio's Season of Invention concludes with the world premiere of Will Rogers: An American Original, written and performed by 3-time Jeff nominee Kevin McKillip. This one-man show explores the life and times of America's most popular humorist.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Marilyn Maye, Puppets Jazz Bar, and a Look at the Week Ahead!
by Jenna Esposito - Mar 13, 2010


Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features the marvelous Marilyn Maye at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, a trip to Puppets Jazz Bar in Park Slope, and a look at the coming week!

Marilyn Maye Closes 'IN LOVE AGAIN' Show at Feinstein's, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2010


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will continue its all-star Spring 2010 season with the debut engagement of Grammy Award nominated vocalist MARILYN MAYE. Performances will be from March 2 to 13, 2010.

Sisters of Swing Head to Florida This Spring
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2010


History Theatre is taking the talented cast of our hit production, Sisters of Swing, to the Riverside Theatre for a 3-weekend run this May.

Laurie Beechman Theatre Hosts Joan Rivers in April and May
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 10, 2010


Legendary comedian JOAN RIVERS continues to make The Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square her performance home in New York City. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, and award show fashions at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside the West Bank Cafe (407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue).

Steve Martin Presents 'An Evening of Bluegrass and Banjo' at the State Theatre, 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


Steve Martin, the multi-talented Grammy and Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian who has recently reached new pinnacles as a musician, will perform 'An Evening of Bluegrass and Banjo' with the Steep Canyon Rangers at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre, Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 7 p.m. His first bluegrass album, 'The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Bango,' was released in May 2009 by Rounder Records, where it stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album chart for 12 weeks. 'The Crow' was also awarded the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album (Vocal or Instrumental) in January 2010.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Barbara Martinez, Ray Jessel, and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Mar 7, 2010


Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Barbara Martinez at Weill Recital Hall, Ray Jessel at Don't Tell Mama, and more!

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