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Date of Death: October 14, 1990 (72)

Birth Place: Lawrence, MA, USA

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LA VILLE MORTE Comes to the Greek National Opera This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


The legendary opera La Ville morte, the only opera ever composed by leading music educator and conductor Nadia Boulanger, in collaboration with her mentor Raoul Pugno, will be given its Greek premiere –and only its third ever production worldwide– on the GNO Alternative Stage, at the SNFCC.

Classical Nights at The Soraya Continue with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra  
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024


Classical Nights at The Soraya continue with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra featuring rising star pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason and conductor Vasily Petrenko. Don't miss the powerful performance of Clara Schumann Piano Concerto.

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024


This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.

Dance On Camera And Film At Lincoln Center Announce Lineup For 2024 DANCE ON CAMERA Festival, February 9�"12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024


Dance On Camera and Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) present the 52nd edition of the Dance on Camera Festival from February 9 to 12, 2024.

Marin Alsop Appointed Principal Guest Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024


Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra have announced the appointment of the trailblazing Marin Alsop as principal guest conductor.

Southbank Sinfonia Announces Spring/Summer Season at St John's Smith Square
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 8, 2024


Southbank Sinfonia at St John’s Smith Square have announced their Spring/Summer 2024 season, with highlights including one-off event concerts, as well as a series of exciting concerts by its own orchestra, Southbank Sinfonia.

OUR BORN-THIS-MONTH FEATURE FOR JANUARY SALUTES... GUESS WHO!
by Rob Lester - Jan 7, 2024


Every month, we take a moment to honor someone among those having a birthday that month who has made a real mark in the entertainment world .  January's birthday salute goes to a sensation on the stages of theatres and cabaret. With a click, you can see who it is and then see how much you know about their by taking our multiple-choice quiz.

Cuban American Pianist Santiago Rodriguez To Perform With Palm Beach Symphony In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Cuban American Santiago Rodriguez will perform with Palm Beach Symphony led by Gerard Schwarz on Monday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. 

GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE Comes to South Coast Repertory This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024


South Coast Repertory presents pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder for a limited engagement of Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone, Jan. 18-28 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara to Present THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE Directed by Hershey Felder
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE

Alison Luff, Adam Jacobs, John Ambrosino, Bobby Conte, and Christina Sajous Join THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2024


Reprising their roles from the Goodman Theatre in Chicago are Alison Luff as Mrs. Walker, Adam Jacobs as Captain Walker, John Ambrosino as Uncle Ernie, Bobby Conte as Cousin Kevin, and Christina Sajous as The Acid Queen. They join previously announced Ali Louis Bourzgui as Tommy Walker, also reprising his Jeff Award-winning role from the Goodman. 

Bernadette Peters Joins 2nd Sailing of The Broadway Cruise
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Theatre legend and multi-Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters (Old Friends, Annie Get Your Gun, “The Good Fight”) has joined the previously announced stars of the theatre and creative luminaries for an unforgettable vacation where tropical weather and calm seas await on the 2nd annual Broadway Cruise.

New Jersey Symphony Hosts a Concert Weekend Examining 'The American Dream' This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024


The New Jersey Symphony will present a concert program called “The American Dream,” focused on the many facets that make up the long-held idea of the American Dream, the stories of those who have immigrated to America, and the differences found in the American experience through different cultures.

Video: Leonard Bernstein's Stolen Baton Returns to the New York Philharmonic
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2023


A new video from the New York Philharmonic details a fun story in which a baton from Leonard Bernstein found its way back to the orchestra's archives.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 21st, 2023
by - Dec 21, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Critics' Pick: Gary Naylor's Best of 2023 in Review
by Gary Naylor - Dec 20, 2023


Some highlights of the last year and some optimism for an uncertain future

A Guide to the Broadway Actors in MAESTRO; Who Michael Urie, Jordan Dobson & More Play in Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Film
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2023


Bradley Cooper's Maestro is now streaming on Netflix, following the life of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. The film delves into the life of the composer, who wrote Broadway classics like West Side Story, On the Town, and Candide. Check out a guide to Broadway stars in Maestro, including Michael Urie, Matt Bomer, Jordan Dobson, and more!

Houston's WindSync To Continue 15th Anniversary Celebration With Taxonomies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023


Internationally recognized wind quintet WindSync continues its 15th anniversary celebration with a garden-themed concert, Taxonomies, at McGovern Centennial Gardens in Houston. The program features a curated selection of music inspired by plants and nature, including works by Mozart, Buxtehude, and Viet Cuong.

Coolidge Corner Theatre to Launch New Season of Opera and Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


The Coolidge Corner Theatre (‘the Coolidge’) has revealed the lineup for its Winter / Spring 2024 Dance at the Cinema and Opera at the Cinema series. 

Danny DeVito to Narrate MATILDA In Concert at New Jersey Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Don't miss New Jersey Symphony's live concert of Matilda with Danny DeVito narrating! Composer David Newman conducts the enchanting score at State Theatre New Jersey.

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