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Date of Death: December 30, 1979 (77)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Tickets on Sale Today For 'Pal Joey' at Roundabout Theatre
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 26, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company has cast Tony and Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominated Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Tony Award winner Christian Hoff and Tony & Emmy nominated Martha Plimpton starring in a new Broadway production of PAL JOEY, with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart.

Photo Coverage: Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's 'Party Worth Crashing' Concert at the Zipper Factory
by Pablo Pimienta - Sep 25, 2008


Top Broadway performers sang the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues) as part of the special NYMF concert 'Party Worth Crashing'.

George C. Wolfe to Direct Special Concert in Honor of Luther Henderson at Juliard
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 24, 2008


While it may take a village to raise a child, an impressive team of award-winning celebrities along with The Juilliard School, New York State Governor David A. Paterson, and other notables have taken the lead to collaborate in support of students of color at Juilliard via a scholarship benefit concert honoring legendary Juilliard alumnus, Luther Henderson, Mr. Henderson, who died in 2003, was a gifted American arranger, composer and orchestrator with an extraordinary talent for creating music for choreographic movement.

Actors Fund Presents Special 'In The Heights' Performance 11/02
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 24, 2008


The Actors Fund has announced that they will present a special performance of In The Heights on Sunday November 2nd at 7PM.

D'Abruzzo, Chase, Creel, Kennedy and MORE Perform at NAMT Benefit; Complete Lineup Announced
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 23, 2008


To commemorate their 20th Annual Festival of New Musicals, the National Alliance of Musical Theatre will celebrate with a benefit concert entitled, A Toast to 20! on Sunday, October 19th.

Cast of Broadway's Postponed 'Godspell' to Join Kerrigan and Lowdermilk on Stage, 9/23
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 23, 2008


Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues).

'South Pacific' To Give Special Actor's Fund Performance
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2008


The Actors Fund is proud to announce a Special Benefit Performance of the Tony® Award winning revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific on Sunday, September 21st, 8 pm. The evening stars the original cast and is made possible by special arrangement with Lincoln Center Theater. Complimentary membership tickets can not be used for this performance.

'Party Worth Crashing' to Play as Part of NYMF on 9/23
by Jordan Westfall - Sep 20, 2008


The Cast of Broadway's Godspell Sings Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues).

Prospect Theater Co's 10th Anniversary Concert Announced
by Kristin Allard - Sep 19, 2008


Prospect Theater Company's 10th anniversary concert will be held Sept. 21 at Off-Broadway's 37 Arts. Falsettos' Stephen Bogardus will host the 9 PM concert, which will boast the talents of David Abeles, Jim Bauer, Jennifer Blood, Matt Cavenaugh, Gavin Creel, Jennifer Damiano, Malcolm Gets, Piper Goodeve, Adam Jacobs, Jose Llana, Jeff McCarthy, Meghan McGeary, Mark Mozingo, Brian Munn and Liz Power as well as members of the cast of the upcoming Prospect production of Illyria: Dan Sharkey, Ryan Dietz, Jim Poulos and Tina Stafford. 37 Arts is located in Manhattan at 450 West 37th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. Tickets, priced $25, can be purchased by calling (212) 352-3101 or by visiting www.nymf.org.

Photo Flash: 'Oklahoma!' at Paper Mill Opens 9/21 with O'Malley & Sikora
by Eugene Lovendusky - Sep 19, 2008


Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to announce the opening of the theatre's 70th Season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Created by the team of director, James Brennan, and choreographer, Peggy Hickey, Oklahoma! will run at the Millburn theatre from September 17 through October 19, 2008. Press Opening is Sunday, September 21st at 7:30pm

NYMF Presents Premiere of 'To Paint the Earth' Starting 9/22
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008


The New York Musical Theatre Festival, in association with TPTE LLC, will present the New York premiere of TO PAINT THE EARTH, music by Jonathan Portera and words by Daniel Frederick Levin, directed by Michael Bush (Stormy Weather, Based on a Totally True Story), as part of the 5th Annual NY Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Performances will run September 22nd-Oct 1st.

Cast of Broadway's 'Godspell' to Join Kerrigan and Lowdermilk on Stage, 9/23
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008


Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues).

San Diego Rep to Present 'Princess and the Black-Eyed Pea'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008


SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE is proud to present, by special arrangement with producer CHRIS BENSINGER, the world premiere of THE PRINCESS AND THE BLACK-EYED PEA, a soulful musical comedy inspired by Hans Christians Andersen's cherished fairy tale.

Patinkin Rules as 'Prospero' in The Tempest Starting Tonight 9/18 at CSC
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008


The Classic Stage Company production of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' starring Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin, opens Thursday, September 18 at Classic Stage Company, 136 East 13th Street.

Walnut Street's State Fair wins the Blue Ribbon
by Pati Buehler - Sep 22, 2008


A musical that takes you back to a time when life was simple and love was grand.

Photo Coverage: 'In The Heights' Sings and Signs at Barnes & Noble
by Eddie Varley - Sep 18, 2008


On Tuesday, September 16th Barnes & Noble Lincoln Square store hosted performances and a CD signing by the cast of 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights. The performance was followed by a CD signing. Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Square is located at 1972 Broadway at 66th Street.

Photo Flash : Mandy Patinkin Stars in CSC's 'The Tempest'
by Kristin Allard - Sep 16, 2008


The Classic Stage Company production of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' starring Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin, opens Thursday, September 18 at Classic Stage Company, 136 East 13th Street.

Anna Bergman Returns to Feinstein's 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2008


Following her sold-out engagement last spring, Anna Bergman returns to the stage of 'the nightclub of New York,' Feinstein's at Loews Regency (540 Park Avenue @ 61st Street) for the opening of its 10th Anniversary season. On September 14th, 15th and 21st (8:30PM) Anna will present her new show, My Heart Stood Still: The Love Songs of Richard Rodgers with special guest, Broadway veteran, Brent Barrett.

'Russian on the Side' at Marines Memorial Theater
by Kristin Allard - Sep 13, 2008


Before heading to Broadway, the incomparable Mark Nadler will bring his one-man comedy-in-music adventure, 'Russian on the Side,' to the Marines Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter Street, 2nd floor) for a limited engagement beginning October 16, 2008. Tickets are on sale now at the Marines Memorial Theatre box office, by phone at 415-771-6900 and online at Ticketmaster.com.

NYMF To Present Musical About Rise and Fall of Kathie Lee Gifford, 'I Can't Believe She Said That!'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 12, 2008


New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the World Premiere of Richard Rodgers Award finalist SHE CAN'T BELIEVE SHE SAID THAT!, a new musical about the rise and fall and fall and rise of Kathie Lee Gifford. Featuring book, music and lyrics by Matt Prager (South Park, That's My Bush!) and directed by Josh Hecht (of the Drama Desk Award winning Christine Jorgensen Reveals), performances begin September 26 at TBG Theater.

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