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Date of Death: July 11, 1989 (82)

Birth Place: Dorking, Surrey, ENGLAND

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SWEENEY TODD Revival Cast Recording 3-LP Set Available Now
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024


The 2023 Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is available now as a 3-LP set pressed on Revenge Red vinyl.

Diane Paulus-Directed ROMEO AND JULIET Will Open at A.R.T. in September
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


A new production of Romeo and Juliet is headed to American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University this September! The production will be directed by A.R.T.’s Tony Award-winning Artistic Director Diane Paulus and feature movement direction and choreography by two-time Olivier Award winner Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

THE WIZ, COMPANY, and More Set For The Smith Center for the Performing Arts' 2024-25 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions for 2024/2025 The new season features 10 stage productions direct from Broadway that have collectively been showered with 33 Tony Awards®, 18 Drama Desk Awards and five Laurence Olivier Awards. Learn which shows are included.

Groucho's Grandson to Attend GROUCHO at Historic Walnut Street Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


Don't miss GROUCHO'S GRANDSON at 'Groucho' in Philadelphia's historic Walnut Street Theatre on March 2. Celebrate the Marx Brothers' legacy with a special performance.

25th Anniversary Production Of ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theatre For the New City
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024


From March 14 to 31, Theater for the New City (TNC), in association with Oberon Theatre Ensemble and Strindberg Rep, will present the 25th Anniversary presentation of 'Orson's Shadow' by Austin Pendleton, directed by the author.

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024


BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Tickets for THE LION KING at the the Ohio Theatre on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024


Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.

Asolo Repertory Theatre and Playwright Ken Ludwig Team Up for New Play LADY MOLLY OF SCOTLAND YARD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024


Asolo Repertory Theatre is teaming with one of the world’s most produced playwrights, Ken Ludwig, for his newest play Lady Molly of Scotland Yard. Learn more about the partnership and about the new play!

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024�"25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024


The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

Stephen Schwartz to be Inducted Into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024


The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will induct award-winning Broadway and movie lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz. Learn more about Schwartz!

Original London Cast Member David Bedella Joins the Broadway Company of & JULIET Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024


Following his performance on the West End, Olivier-winning actor David Bedella will join the cast of Broadway's & Juliet as ‘Lance' on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Engagement Events Set For SIX in Alaska
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024


Broadway Alaska and SIX The Musical have announced the royal treatment Alaskans will experience when SIX The Musical arrives February 14th! Learn more about the engagement opportunities here!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Booking in London to March 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024


The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced a further booking extension through to 2 March 2025 for the original two-part multi award-winning production at London's Palace Theatre.

Full Cast Announced For Deafinitely Theatre's World Première Of THE PROMISE 
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024


Deafinitely Theatre, Birmingham Rep and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have announced the full cast for the world première of The Promise written by Deafinitely Theatre's Artistic Director Paula Garfield and Melissa Mostyn. The Promise is a new play also directed by Garfield in the company's renowned highly visual style combining British Sign Language and Spoken English.

Kate Prince Brings MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE to Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024


Danse Danse welcomes the international tour for Message In A Bottle, a production celebrating contemporary and street dance styles around the greatest hits of legendary singer Sting. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Northern Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024


Northern Stage closes its 2023/24 main stage season with The Play That Goes Wrong this March and April. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!

Video: TikTok Community Collaborates on Original GROUNDHOG DAY Musical Theater Songs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024


The TikTok community is collaborating on yet another musical, this time creating all new musical theatre songs based on Groundhog Day! Watch videos from creators across the platform!

Video: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in Rehearsal For SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024


Check out all new video of Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in rehearsal for Sweeney Todd on Broadway!

Interview: Luke Yankee's Being Me in MARILYN, MOM & ME
by Gil Kaan - Feb 1, 2024


Luke Yankee’s Marilyn, Mom & Me world premieres February 16, 2024, at the International City Theatre. Written by Luke, he also directs the cast of Laura Gardner, Alisha Soper, Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield, Brian Rohan and Noah Wagner.

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