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Date of Death: July 11, 1989 (82)

Birth Place: Dorking, Surrey, ENGLAND

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Susan Anton Joins Harvey Fierstein, Marissa Jaret Winokur, et al. in Hollywood Bowl's HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2011


Susan Anton is announced to join the cast of HAIRSPRAY at the Hollywood Bowl as Velma Von Tussle. The production reunites the original Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur; and includes Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, Michael McDonald and John Stamos. Anton co-starred as Velma Von Tussle in the Las Vegas production of the Broadway musical, Hairspray, opposite Harvey Fierstein. HAIRSPRAY is at the Hollywood Bowl for three performances only, August 5, 6, and 7.

Eddie Izzard Makes History with Stripped to the Bowl 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2011


Hailed as one of the foremost stand-ups of his generation, Emmy-winning comic Eddie Izzard makes Hollywood Bowl history with Stripped to the Bowl, the first-ever solo comedy presentation at the iconic venue, after selling out Madison Square Garden in January 2010.

Brent Barrett, Robert Petkoff, Caroline O'Connor & More Set for Chicago FOLLIES
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2011


According to the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater has just announced casting for its upcoming production of Follies, which will open October 4 on Navy Pier. Starring in the Chicago production, directed by Gary Griffin, are Hollis Resnik as Carlotta, Brent Barrett as Benjamin, Caroline O'Connor as Phyllis, Robert Petkoff as Buddy and Susan Moniz as Sally.

Frank Langella's DROPPED NAMES Memoir to be Released Next Year
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2011


According to the NYTimes, stage and screen star Frank Langella, will pen his first memoir, which will include his 'encounters with Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Olivier, William Styron, Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, among others.' Set to be realeased by Harper Collins next year, in a memoir to be released next year, the book will be titled: 'Dropped Names.'

THE LION KING Opens At National Theater Center Of Ottowa
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2011


The Ottawa premiere of Disney's THE LION KING opens this Saturday, July 16th at 8:00 PM at the National Arts Centre for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, August 7th.

THE LION KING Opens At National Theater Center Of Ottowa 7/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011


The Ottawa premiere of Disney's THE LION KING opens this Saturday, July 16th at 8:00 PM at the National Arts Centre for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, August 7th.

Robert Lindsay & Joanna Lumley to Star in THE LION IN WINTER in UK
by Robert Diamond - Jul 14, 2011


Robert Lindsay and Joanna Lumley will lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of James Goldman's The Lion in Winter. The Lion in Winter will run from 4 November - 28 January, with press night on 15 November 2011. The Lion in Winter is produced by the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company. Further casting will be announced shortly.

THE LION KING Breaks Box Office Records In Dayton
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2011


Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out four-week premiere engagement in Dayton, OH which concluded on Sunday, July 10.

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO, 7/13- 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2011


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents the world premiere family musical The Adventures of Pinocchio from July 13 to August 28, 2011. Based on Carlo Collodi's classic tale of a wooden puppet who yearns to be a real boy, this original CST Family commission will turn CST's Courtyard Theater stage into a larger-than-life, European-style marionette theater. Created by multiple Drama Desk Award-nominated team Neil Bartram (music/lyrics) and Brian Hill (book), The Adventures of Pinocchio is directed by Rachel Rockwell, who returns to CST after staging last summer's world premiere CST Family musical The Emperor's New Clothes. Tickets for The Adventures of Pinocchio from July 13 to August 28, 2011, in CST's Courtyard Theater are $18-$25 with special discuonts available for groups of 10 or more. All patrons receive a 40% parking discount at Navy Pier garages. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com.

REBECCA to Open on Broadway April 2012; Blakemore, Zambello, Daniele Join Team; Boggess Likely to Star
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2011


Producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza, in association with Tony Fusco and Larry Feinman, and by special arrangement with/and based on the Vereinigte Buhnen Wien GmbH production, announced that the new musical REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at a Shubert theater to be announced. Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. Sierra Boggess (currently starring in Master Class, The Little Mermaid, Love Never Dies) is in negotiations to play the role of 'I.'

A Noise Within Announces 2011-12 Season in New Pasadena Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 12, 2011


A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company led by Founders/Artistic Directors Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, launches its milestone 2011-12 Season and 20th Anniversary in its permanent new home, a 33,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art venue in Pasadena, on Saturday, October 29, 2011.

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO, 7/13- 8/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 11, 2011


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents the world premiere family musical The Adventures of Pinocchio from July 13 to August 28, 2011. Based on Carlo Collodi's classic tale of a wooden puppet who yearns to be a real boy, this original CST Family commission will turn CST's Courtyard Theater stage into a larger-than-life, European-style marionette theater. Created by multiple Drama Desk Award-nominated team Neil Bartram (music/lyrics) and Brian Hill (book), The Adventures of Pinocchio is directed by Rachel Rockwell, who returns to CST after staging last summer's world premiere CST Family musical The Emperor's New Clothes. Tickets for The Adventures of Pinocchio from July 13 to August 28, 2011, in CST's Courtyard Theater are $18-$25 with special discuonts available for groups of 10 or more. All patrons receive a 40% parking discount at Navy Pier garages. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com.

Photo Coverage: Carley Stenson Takes Over As Elle In LEGALLY BLONDE!
by Carrie Dunn - Jul 11, 2011


Carley Stenson, Natalie Casey, Peter Davison, Siobhan Dillon, Lee Mead and Simon Thomas star in the Olivier Award winning show Legally Blonde The Musical, which is currently booking until 31 March 2012 at the Savoy Theatre.

THE LION KING Closes In Dayton 7/10/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2011


Disney's THE LION KING will close at the Benjamin and Marion Schuster Performing Arts Center Sunday, July 10, 2011.

CST Presents en route Live-art Event July 12- Aug 13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of en route hits city streets from July 12 to August 13, 2011.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents One Thousand and One Nights, Closes 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2011


From the pulsating heart of the Arabic-speaking world, Chicago Shakespeare Theater's (CST) World's Stage Series presentation of a spectacular retelling of One Thousand and One Nights will close on July 3, 2011.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 25th Anniversary Concert Set for Royal Albert Hall; Karimloo & Boggess Star
by Robert Diamond - Jul 2, 2011


Cameron Mackintosh has announced that he will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 1st October at 7.30pm and Sunday 2nd October at 1.30pm and 7.00pm. Tickets for "Phantom of the Opera at the Albert Hall" go on sale on Monday 4 July at 10.00am and are available on 0845 401 5045 or at www.phantom25th.com

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