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Date of Death: August 23, 1960 (65)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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MATILDA, WAITRESS, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

The lineup  includes six beloved and blockbuster titles, three locally conceptualized and constructed London Proud productions that will go on to shine across the country, four Ontario premieres, and the always sold-out Jeans ‘n Classics concert series. Learn more about the full season here!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC & More Set for Redhouse 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024

Redhouse Arts Center has revealed its 24/25 season and new ticket packages with special pricing (available through March 29, 2024). See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: CHRISTINE ANDREAS Brings Paris to 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Mar 10, 2024

This reviewer was overwhelmed by Christine Andreas’s magical and bewitching voice. C’est magnifique!!

Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert MY FAVORITE THINGS Will Be Available to Stream in the US
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2024

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be available to stream on-demand in North America from Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, March 31, 2024. We have all of the details on how you can watch from home!

MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Will Screen in Cinemas in Australia and New Zealand
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024

The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, filmed last December, will be screened in more than 100 cinemas across Australia and New Zealand from 21st March 2024.

CAROUSEL to be Presented at The Wick Theatre Beginning This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024

The classic musical Carousel is set to ope at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to the Citadel Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music opens in early March on the Shoctor Theatre stage.

Video: CINDERELLA Director Chris Stewart Talks Children's Theatre Company's New Production
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

Break out the glass slippers! The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION opens at the Taft Theatre February 17 - 26, 2024. See director Chris Stewart discuss the production in the video below!

Rodgers and Hammerstein's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING to Open Valentine's Day At Bridgetown Black Box
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024

Rodgers and Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing will open on Valentine's Day at the Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre's Black Box.

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Stage Film to Premiere on PBS This May; Great Performances Sets New 'Broadway's Best' Lineup
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2024

The live capture of the recent Broadway revival of Purlie Victorious is premiering on PBS this May. Starring Leslie Odom Jr., the Kenny Leon-directed production was filmed before it closed on Broadway earlier this year. The lineup also includes the Audra McDonald concert, Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary, Hamlet, and more!

GREAT PERFORMANCES to Air Audra McDonald Concert, Public Theatre's HAMLET & More This Spring
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024

Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert, The Public Theater’s production of Hamlet, Elton John And Bernie Taupin: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song concert special and a star-studded Rogers & Hammerstein celebration are coming to PBS. The specials will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Aaron Tveit, Marisha Wallace, and more.

Nicholas Rodriguez Brings SINCERELY SONDHEIM to Aventura
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024

The City of Aventura presents Sincerely, Sondheim: A Musical Love Letter to Stephen Sondheim on Sunday, February 4 at 7 p.m. featuring Nicholas Rodriguez, direct from his performance in the Tony Award-winning revival of Sondheim’s Company. 

Single Tickets On Sale Tomorrow For Music Theater Works 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024

Music Theater Works has announced single tickets for its 2024 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.

OKLAHOMA! Showing On the Main Stage of The Lake Worth Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024

Lake Worth Playhouse announces the production of Oklahoma! on the Main Stage as part of our 71st Season.

Bridgetown Conservatory Presents Rodgers And Hammerstein's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'A Grand Night for Singing' in February as the first production of their 2024 roster of small musicals.

Nikki Crawford, Claybourne Elder & More to Star in FALLING FOR MAKE BELIEVE Developmental Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Falling For Make Believe: The Life and Songs of Lorenz Hart, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart.

Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center to Close On Purchase of Hammerstein Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center is set to close following the purchase of the Hammerstein Home. Join the celebration at Highland Farm to commemorate this milestone in theater history.

Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 17, 2023

The new production at Drury Lane Theatre is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.  It is an updated version of the 1957 and 1965 TV films starring Julie Andrews and then Lesley Ann Warren. The original book was written by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Review: STANDARD TIME WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Enriches A Night At Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Nov 17, 2023

This reviewer was thrilled to be able to get a glimpse into the amazing world of Michael Feinstein.

Michael Ball and Lucy St. Louis Join Lineup For MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023

The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced that two-time Olivier Award winner Michael Ball and West End sensation Lucy St. Louis will also headline the previously announced My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert. Tickets are available now.

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