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Date of Death: June 15, 2005 (85)

Birth Place: San Francisco, CA, USA

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West Coast Premiere of AGING MAGICIAN to Close San Diego Opera's 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022

San Diego Opera's 2021 2022 will close with the West Coast Premiere of Aging Magician a hybrid opera/theatre piece that combines singing, choral work, puppetry, and performance art to create an incredibly unique theatrical experience.

Prototype: Opera/Theatre/Now Announces 2019 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2018

PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now is pleased to announce programming for the seventh annual festival of fresh opera-theatre & music-theatre running January 5-13, 2019, featuring eight presentations that "shift the whole paradigm of what opera is and can be" (New York Observer).

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Welcomes FUNNY GIRL and Nightclub Star, Mimi Hines
by Behind the Curtain - Nov 13, 2017

No one is going to rain on your parade today because the wonderful survivor of over sixty years of show business, Mimi Hines, joins Rob and Kevin for one of their most intimate and revealing interviews to date with the star of FUNNY GIRL and countless television specials, late night talk shows, and nightclub acts.

Podcast Roundup: Best Broadway Podcast's for the Week of Nov. 20th w/ ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Eva Noblezada, Jordan Roth, Tovah Feldshuh, and More!
by Matt Tamanini - Nov 20, 2017

Here at BroadwayWorld, we love podcasts! So, starting today, we are going to be rounding up the best episodes of our favorite theatrical podcasts every week, so you can find them all in one place.

TV: Mimi Hines Celebrates 80th Birthday at 54 Below!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2013

The stars came out on Wednesday, July 17 to see Mimi Hines as she celebrated her 80th birthday with a special, one-night-only concert at Broadway's nightclub, 54 Below. Among those in attendance were 'Late Show with David Letterman' bandleader Paul Shaffer, from TV's 'The Nanny' and 'Happily Divorced' start Fran Drescher, and Broadway favorite Lee Roy Reams (The Producers, 42nd Street, Beauty and the Beast) and Tony Award winners Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line, Company) , Faith Prince (Annie, Guys and Dolls) and Liliane Montevecchi (Nine). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the special concert celebration, and you can check out concert highlights and interviews with the many guests below!

Photo Flash: Mimi Hines Celebrates 80th Birthday at 54 Below with Donna McKechnie, Fran Drescher & More
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 18, 2013

The stars came out on Wednesday, July 17 to see MIMI HINES as she celebrated her 80th birthday with a special, one-night-only concert at Broadway's nightclub, 54 Below. Among those in attendance were 'Late Show with David Letterman' bandleader PAUL SHAFFER, from TV's 'The Nanny' and 'Happily Divorced' start FRAN DRESCHER, and Broadway favorite LEE ROY REAMS (The Producers, 42nd Street, Beauty and the Beast) and Tony Award winners DONNA McKECHNIE (A Chorus Line, Company) , FAITH PRINCE (Annie, Guys and Dolls) and LILIANE MONTEVECCHI (Nine). Check out a behind the scenes look at the celebration below!

The Hub Network Reveals June Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - May 2, 2013

Starting in June, two new series and three returning series will premiere on HUB Network, a destination for kids and their families. The new series include the popular U.K. adventure-fantasy series 'Wizards vs Aliens' from Executive Producer Russell T Davies ('Doctor Who') and 'SheZow,' an Australian series featuring a 12-year-old boy who inherits the superhero persona of his deceased aunt - the kick-butt, FEMALE superhero SheZow! Additionally, HUB Network will feature original episodes of 'The Aquabats! Super Show!' from Awesome Forces Productions, as well as 'Pound Puppies' and 'Kaijudo: Clash of the Duel Masters,' both from Hasbro Studios.

The Hub Network Announces New Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 20, 2013

The Hub Network today announced a slate of new programming for the 2013-'14 television season that includes four new series, two Hub Original Family Movies, and nine returning series.

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