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Date of Death: November 30, 1900 (46)

Birth Place: Dublin, IRELAND

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Twitter Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets Tony Rap Outtakes
by BWW - Jun 13, 2011


On Twitter Watch, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote ' Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda Oh, y'all like these freestyles? Come see us do it LIVE, this Thursday: reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_2… 9 minutes ago Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda Last one, my fav: 'Joe Mantello, one of theater's greatest individuals/ is now a Tony-winning actor with Wicked Residuals!' #NPHrapouttakes 29 minutes ago Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda There's Mormons drinking in the lobby, screaming 'Golly, Is that Reno Sweeney slobbering w/ Bobby Cannavale?' #NPHrapouttakes @sfosternyc 31 minutes ago Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda 'BRIAN BEDFORD AS LADY BRACKNELL BEGUILED/ A TONY FOR BEING EARNEST AND MY HOMEY OSCAR WILDE.' #NPHrapouttakes 35 minutes ago Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda For @RoryOMalley: 'He turns it on like an Aurora Borealis, Rory O'Malley is pourin' Alize out of his pimp chalice!' #NPHrapouttakes 38 minutes ago Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda 'We popped Spumante for Laura Benanti/she thanked her hot husband and Patti LuPone, her auntie.' #freestyleNPHouttakes 1 hour ago Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda Okay! More after lunch! 2 hours ago Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda Our early @nikkimjames, which we replaced: 'Nikki James is so insanely talented n pretty/she won a Tony and a vacation to Salt Lake City.' 2 hours ago Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda You guys want to read some lyrics we wrote that didn't make the cut? 2 hours ago'

BWW Reviews: Crown City Rocks with I'M JUST WILD ABOUT HARRY
by Don Grigware - Jun 13, 2011


Fun, fun, fun! Think the zaniness of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest and Brandon Thomas' Charlie's Aunt and then those crazy American stage musical parodies like Little Mary Sunshine and The Boy Friend, and you've nailed the nonstop comical antics of I'm Just Wild About Harry adapted by Gary Lamb and William A. Reilly at Crown City Theatre in NoHo. With slick direction from Joanne McGee and a super energetic cast, this musical is the perfect summer concoction.

BWW Reviews: THE CIRCLE Brings Elegance and Wit at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jun 13, 2011


Political scandals are hardly new. But this Circle takes a different turn.

Brava Theater Presents The Importance of being Earnest
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2011


Fun, Fabulous, Food Filled Nights!...Coming together around a mouthwatering table of small plates, we create an experience in the theatre that is intimate and delicious.

Jackie Hoffman, Daisy Eagan, & More Join 'Night of a Thousand Judys,' 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2011


The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM.

Natalie Joy Johnson Joins NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS June 13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2011


The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called "a riotously funny and campy variety show" by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM.

Joe's Pub Presents NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDY'S, 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2011


The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM. 'Night of A Thousand Judys' - which will honor the legendary singer and actress with special skits, tributes and songs from her storied career - will be directed by Christian Coulson. The show will feature appearances by Jackie Hoffman (The Addams Family, Hairspray), Kim Smith (Bistro Award for 'Outstanding Performer on the Rise'), Cole Escola (Logo TV's 'Jeffery & Cole Casserole'), Lady Rizo (Grammy winning singer and chanteuse) and Summer & Eve (the folk-musical comedy band featuring Nadia Quinn of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), with more to be added soon. The acclaimed monthly comedy/variety show is a gay romp through politics - sexual and otherwise - social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. Justin Sayre and The Meeting* were nominated for a 2011 MAC Award for Best Male Comedy Performance.

Toronto Fringe Box Office Opens Wednesday
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 11, 2011


With a cast of 13 led by some of the biggest names in the Toronto musical theatre scene, The Giant's Garden is one of the best bargains of the summer theatre festival with advance tickets only $11 and tickets at the door at $10.

2011 Tony Awards: Mark Rylance Wins 'Best Leading Actor in a Play'
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2011


The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2011 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

2011 Tony Awards: THE NORMAL HEART Wins 'Best Revival of a Play'
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2011


The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2011 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

Taproot Theatre Presents SOMETHING'S AFOOT, 7/15-8/14
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 9, 2011


Taproot Theatre Company continues its 35th Anniversary Season this summer with Something's Afoot. 'The butler didn't do it!' So starts this murder mystery musical that has been delighting audiences for decades. When wealthy Lord Rancour is found dead at his lakeside estate, the race to find out whodunit begins.

Brava Theater Presents The Importance of being Earnest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2011


Fun, Fabulous, Food Filled Nights!...Coming together around a mouthwatering table of small plates, we create an experience in the theatre that is intimate and delicious.

World Premiere of Posing Comes to The New Theatre Project 7/5-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2011


The much anticipated world premiere of Posing by Jason Sebacher comes to The New Theatre Project stage July 5-24.

Photo Flash: First Look at New Group/ Tectonic Theatre's ONE ARM
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2011


The New Group and Tectonic Theater Project proudly present One Arm, set to play May 19 - July 2 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement marking a New York premiere. Based on a short story and unproduced screenplay by Tennessee Williams, One Arm is adapted for the stage and directed by Moisés Kaufman. Official Opening Night is slated for Thursday, June 9 at 7:00 PM at The New Group @ Theatre Row.

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