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Date of Death: July 02, 1987 (44)

Birth Place: Buffalo, NY, USA

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A CLASS ACT to Open Off-Broadway Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2022


J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company will kick off their exciting  second season with the the Linda Kline and Lonny Price (book) and Edward Kleban (music and lyrics) Tony Award-nominated musical A Class Act this Thursday, February 10  at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). 

Tacoma Little Theatre Presents A CHORUS LINE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2022


Tacoma Little Theatre continues its 103rd season with the much anticipated, A Chorus Line, conceived by Michael Bennett with direction and choreography by Eric Clausell, and musical direction by Jeff Bell.

City Springs Theatre to Present A CHORUS LINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022


City Springs Theatre Company will return in March with A Chorus Line as part of its 2021-22 PNC Bank Season. Directed and choreographed by original cast member and Tony Award recipient Baayork Lee, this sensational musical plays March 11 - 27, 2022 in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs).

Lonny Price, Linda Kline & More Join J2's Lagniappes Lineup for A CLASS ACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2022


J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company today announced the lineup of special post-show accompaniments, or lagniappes, to the organization’s 2022 season opener: the Linda Kline and Lonny Price (book) and Edward Kleban (music and lyrics) Tony Award-nominated musical A Class Act. 

Sharon Catherine Brown to Present SO MANY THINGS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2022


This legitimate Broadway Baby and veteran of TV and Film makes her solo debut at Broadway’s living room. Sharon will share showbiz stories and soar through a stellar musical journey of her career, singing songs from her roles in Caroline, or Change; Jekyll and Hyde; Dreamgirls; Rent; and The Wiz; as well as some of her original tunes. 

'Buy One Get One' Ticket Offer Announced for A CLASS ACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2022


J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company today announced a special “Buy One Get One” ticket offer for the organization’s 2022 season opener: the Linda Kline and Lonny Price (book) and Edward Kleban (music and lyrics) Tony Award-nominated musical A Class Act. 

25 Theater Books for Your Winter 2022 Reading List
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2022


Winter is here and what better time of year to stay in and snuggle up with a great book? You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Announces Cast for A CLASS ACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022


J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company today announced the complete company, along with photos from the first day of rehearsal, for the organization’s 2022 season opener: the Linda Kline and Lonny Price (book) and Edward Kleban (music and lyrics) Tony Award-nominated musical A Class Act. 

UK Tour of DREAMGIRLS Heads to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 5, 2022


Dreamgirls stars Nicole Raquel Dennis as Effie White with Sharlene Hector performing the role at certain performances. Milton Keynes actress Natalie Kassanga will play the role of Deena Jones at Milton Keynes Theatre, her hometown venue.

BWW Interview: Multi-Hat-Wearing Storyteller Tony Spinosa's Bringing A SINGING REVOLUTION
by Gil Kaan - Jan 4, 2022


The go-to director for many benefit one-nighters, Tony Spinosa will world premiere his own SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL January 15, 2022 on the Broadwater Theatre Main Stage. Tony directs a cast of twenty triple-threat performers backed by a five-piece band as they perform his score and his lyrics (co-written by James Bearhart). Got to delve into the origins of SINGING REVOLUTION, as well as what has made Tony a much in-demand director/producer for hot-ticketed benefit shows for BC/EFA, TDF and The Actors Fund.

A CHORUS LINE celebra 200 funciones en España
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 22, 2021


Protagonizado por Manuel Bandera, el musical ha colgado en varias ocasiones el cartel de entradas agotadas en el Teatro Calderón.

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Announces Creative Teams for 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021


J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company today announced the creative teams for the organization’s 2022 three musical second season lineup: A Class Act, A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine, and The Baker’s Wife.

Drury Lane Theatre Announces 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2021


With Tony Award-winning musicals A Chorus Line and Rogers and Hammerstein’s The King and I, plus the empowering story of Steel Magnolias, Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit Murder on the Orient Express, and the family-friendly holiday spectacular Elf the Musical, Drury Lane introduces what’s sure to be a thrilling 2022/23 theatre season.

RTP Presents New Musical CHANTEUSE Starring Alan Palmer January 13- 23
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2021


Richmond Triangle Players launches the New Year by presenting the new musical Chanteuse, created by and starring Alan Palmer in a limited engagement of eight performances only.

The Theatre World Awards Announces Live In-Person Ceremony Set for June 6, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2021


Save the Date! The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors, Dale Badway, President, has announced, today, the return to a live in-person presentation of the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony that will take place on Monday evening, June 6, 2022 beginning at 7:00PM. Theater venue will be announced in spring 2022.

A CHORUS LINE To Open At Sydney Opera House + Cast Announcement
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2021


Darlinghurst Theatre Company has announced that its long-awaited new production of A CHORUS LINE will open at the Drama Theatre of the Sydney Opera House on 11 February 2022.

BWW Spain Instagram TakeOver con Aarón Cobos (A CHORUS LINE)
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 1, 2021


Este sábado 4 de diciembre el actor controlará durante 24 horas la cuenta de Broadwayworld Spain en Instagram.

World Premiere of Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION to be Presented in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021


The world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia's 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union.

VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim Sings 'Move On' At Michael Bennett's Memorial
by Robert Diamond - Nov 27, 2021


On July 27th 1987 at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway, the theater community gathered to say goodbye to the great Michael Bennett. At this service, Stephen Sondheim sang a very emotional version of 'Move On' from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Announces 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2021


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival announced today the 2022 summer season. The upcoming season will be the Festival's 31st summer of productions, and the final season led by Producing Artistic Director Patrick Mulcahy.

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