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Date of Death: December 30, 1979 (77)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Broadway Ballyhoo to Feature Andrew Lunsford and Ray Jessel 10/16
by Robert Diamond - Oct 14, 2013


The Broadway Ballyhoo, now in its fourth month at The Laurie Beechman Theater, will feature a singer who very much in the news.

Lewis Black Brings 'The Rant Is Due' to Melbourne, Florida's King Center on February 13
by Robert Diamond - Oct 14, 2013


Live Nation welcomes LEWIS BLACK to King Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, February 13 at 8PM. LEWIS BLACK, Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sell out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and United States. He is one of a few performers to sell out multiple renowned theatres including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center, the Main Stage at the Mirage in Las Vegas and most recently a sold out Broadway run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in NYC.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 10/11-10/12/2013
by - Oct 12, 2013


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Saturday, October 12, 2013 - Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Nora Mae Lyng, Karen Murphy, Joshua Henry and More Set for AMERICAN SHOWSTOPPERS: AN EVENING WITH RICHARD RODGERS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2013


Tonight, October 12th, noted arranger and producer, Fred Barton, whose work is heard regularly in concert halls around the country, is celebrating composer Richard Rodgers on the Schimmel stage.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 10/11/2013
by BWW - Oct 11, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 10/11/2013.

Jeremy Jordan, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More to Perform with The Skivvies at 54 Below, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2013


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:

Full Cast Announced for Alicia Hall Moran & Nathaniel Stampley-Led PORGY AND BESS National Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2013


The National Tour of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, announces the complete cast for the tour launch at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre this November with rehearsals starting Monday, Oct 14 in New York City. The tour, accompanied by a 23-piece orchestra, will begin performances Sunday, Nov. 10 with an official opening on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Sondheim & Rodgers Behind The Scenes Of DO I HEAR A WALTZ? Recording
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 9, 2013


A plethora of new photos depicting the recording sessions for the original Broadway cast recording of the short-lived 1965 musical DO I HEAR A WALTZ? written by Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents are now available to view courtesy of Masterworks Broadway.

Julliard Announces Creation of Kovner Fellowship Program
by Rosie Hertzman - Oct 9, 2013


Joseph W. Polisi, President of The Juilliard School, today announced the creation of the Kovner Fellowship Program at Juilliard that will be endowed with a gift of $60 million - the largest single one-time gift to the School - from Bruce and Suzie Kovner, long-time supporters of the School.

Dramatists Guild of America Launches 'Behind the Music-al' Conservatory Today with MUTUBE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2013


For the first DG Conservatory event of the fall, the Dramatists Guild is thrilled to team up with the writers who created Behind the Music-al, Kyle Ewalt and Michael Ian Walker, today, October 8, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Dramatists Guild's New York office, in the Frederick Loewe Room, 1501 Broadway (between 43rd and 44th Streets), Suite 710. This free seminar is opening a limited number of seats to the public and reservations are required.

MEXICAN HAYRIDE, SMILE, AMERICA'S SWEETHEART and More Set for 2013-14 Season at Musicals Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2013


Musicals Tonight! announces its 2013-2014 season, featuring Cole Porter, Marvin Hamlisch, Will Holt, George & Ira Gershwin and Rodgers & Hart.

Jeremy Jordan, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More to Perform with The Skivvies at 54 Below, 10/11
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2013


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:

STAGE TUBE: Orlando Bloom Performs the Balcony Scene from ROMEO AND JULIET
by Stage Tube - Oct 5, 2013


The new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story Romeo and Juliet starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, officially opened on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The New York Times has created a bare-bones recording of Bloom performing the famous Balcony Scene from the play. Watch below!

TV: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER- Matt Doyle Sings Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's 'Last Week's Alcohol'
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2013


Today CEC is shining our spotlight on long-time writing partners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk. Their song 'Last Week's Alcohol' was performed by Matt Doyle, talented star of stage and screen, at our concert at the Canal Room. We are thrilled to share it with all of you on Broadwayworld!

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 10/4/2013
by BWW - Oct 4, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 10/4/2013.

South Coast Rep to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL, LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and More, Now thru Jan 2014
by Molly Tracy - Oct 3, 2013


The South Coast Repertory released their calendar from October of 2013 to January of 2014, including A CHRISTMAS CAROL and LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA.

Photo Flash Special: Up on the Marquee- Fall 2013 Edition
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2013


Broadway is made up of a whopping 40 theatres that stretch from the Nederlander Theatre on 41st Street to the Vivian Beaumont Theatre on 65th Street. With a new Broadway season just around the bend, many of them are preparing for incoming productions, which will open officially in the coming months.

Meet the BroadwayWorld Staff- Chief Theatre Critic Michael Dale!
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 4, 2013


Below, we launch our 'Meet the Staff' series by profiling our Chief Theatre Critic Michael Dale!

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