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Date of Death: October 25, 1992 (56)

Birth Place: Fort Worth, TX, USA

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Steve Tyrell and Friends Join the Houston Symphony Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2014


On Today, March 13, the Houston Symphony will continue its legendary centennial celebration by performing alongside one of the leading figures in the recording industry, Steve Tyrell. Under the leadership of Houston Symphony Associate Conductor Robert Franz, Tyrell and the orchestra will perform American standards like 'You're So Nice to Come Home To,' 'The Way You Look Tonight' and 'I Get a Kick Out of You,' to name just a few. The Grammy Award-winning Tyrell will also invite his friends Diane Schuur, Judith Hill and Lew Soloff to the stage to share the evening with him as he sings the night away to timeless classics in this one-night only special performance.

BWW Reviews: Hale Orem's BIG RIVER Is Expertly Staged, Highly Entertaining �" and Uplifting
by Blair Howell - Mar 2, 2014


It happens all too rarely, but at times you just want to say, 'Go see this show. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.' With Hale Center Theater Orem's current production, I just want to say, 'Go see 'Big River.' I'm sure you'll enjoy it.'

Steve Tyrell and Friends to Join the Houston Symphony, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2014


On Thursday, March 13, the Houston Symphony will continue its legendary centennial celebration by performing alongside one of the leading figures in the recording industry, Steve Tyrell. Under the leadership of Houston Symphony Associate Conductor Robert Franz, Tyrell and the orchestra will perform American standards like 'You're So Nice to Come Home To,' 'The Way You Look Tonight' and 'I Get a Kick Out of You,' to name just a few. The Grammy Award-winning Tyrell will also invite his friends Diane Schuur, Judith Hill and Lew Soloff to the stage to share the evening with him as he sings the night away to timeless classics in this one-night only special performance.

The Houston Symphony Presents STEVE TYRELL & FRIENDS, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2014


On Thursday, March 13, the Houston Symphony will continue its legendary centennial celebration by performing alongside one of the leading figures in the recording industry, Steve Tyrell. Under the leadership of Houston Symphony Associate Conductor Robert Franz, Tyrell and the orchestra will perform American standards like 'You're So Nice to Come Home To,' 'The Way You Look Tonight' and 'I Get a Kick Out of You,” to name just a few. The Grammy® Award-winning Tyrell will also invite his friends Diane Schuur, Judith Hill and Lew Soloff to the stage to share the evening with him as he sings the night away to timeless classics in this one-night only special performance.

ALL EYES ON WHAT MAKES A GREAT CHRISTMAS ALBUM: Record Executive Jay Landers 'Weighs-in' with Richard Jay-Alexander
by Robert Diamond - Dec 20, 2013


Jay is an enormous fan of Broadway and all its denizens and has done many Broadway Cast Albums, but he has also worked with every great star of our time in every category of music.

Casa Manana Presents BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, Now thru 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2013


Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical from Fort Worth native Roger Miller kicks off the 55th season 'under the dome,' tonight, September 21-19, 2013.

Diane Schuur Performs at The Cabaret at the Columbia Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2013


Two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur inspires rave reviews across the globe as the new first lady of jazz. Schuur will perform at The Cabaret at the Columbia Club tonight, September 14, 2013 at 7:00pm.

MCCC to Present BIG RIVER at Kelsey Theatre, Begin. 10/4
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 13, 2013


The powerful tale of Huckleberry Finn is vividly brought to life for both the hearing and deaf communities when the Pennington Players present "Big River," Roger Miller and William Hauptman's Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Mark Twain's 1884 novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Performances are Fridays, Oct. 4 and 11 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 5 and 12 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on Oct. 4.

Photo Flash: First Look at Casa Manana's BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2013


Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical from Fort Worth native Roger Miller kicks off our 55th season 'under the dome,' September 21-19, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Jazz, Comedy, Broadway and More Set for The Palladium, Sept 2013
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2013


Whether in Hough Hall -- the main concert hall, or in our award-winning, intimate listening room -- the Side Door, there's something for everyone in September at the Palladium.

Casa Manana to Present BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, 9/21-29
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2013


Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical from Fort Worth native Roger Miller kicks off the 55th season "under the dome," September 21-19, 2013. Tickets are on sale now.

Jazz, Comedy, Broadway and More Set for The Palladium, Sept 2013
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2013


Whether in Hough Hall -- the main concert hall, or in our award-winning, intimate listening room -- the Side Door, there's something for everyone in September at the Palladium.

Regional Theater of the Week: Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa, AZ
by BWW Features - Aug 7, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa, AZ

Lyric Theatre Presents BIG RIVER, Now thru 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2013


Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will round out its 50th Anniversary summer shows with the presentation of Oklahoman Roger Miller's BIG RIVER. This country music tapestry will run today, August 6 through 10 at the Civic Center Music Hall, starring Alex John Enterline as Huck Finn and Broadway's Derrick Cobey as Jim. Based on Mark Twain's classic novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, BIG RIVER combines bluegrass music with moving gospel melodies.

BWW CD Reviews: WHEN I GROW UP: BROADWAY'S NEXT GENERATION - Live at 54 BELOW is Enlivened Fun
by David Clarke - Jul 30, 2013


Earlier this year, on March 18, Van Dean, Kenny Howard, and Michael J. Moritz, Jr. brought together a melange of Broadway's most impressive young talent for WHEN I GROW UP: BROADWAY'S NEXT GENERATION, a cabaret concert at 54 BELOW. Kenny Howard says that this group inspired him 'not only with their talents but also with a maturity that is far beyond their years.' For this cabaret concert, the children tackle the adult repertoire of their heroes, taking on music from SPRING AWAKENING, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, AVENUE Q, [TITLE OF SHOW], and more.

Diane Schuur to Perform at The Cabaret at the Columbia Club, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2013


Two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur inspires rave reviews across the globe as the new first lady of jazz. Schuur will perform at The Cabaret at the Columbia Club on September 14, 2013 at 7:00pm.

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell to Perform at MPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2013


Singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell perform at the Mayo Performing Arts Center tonight, July 12, 2013 at 8 pm. Tickets are $49-89. Special guests will be Devil Makes Three.

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell to Perform at MPAC, 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013


Singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell perform at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 8 pm. Tickets are $49-89. Special guests will be Devil Makes Three.

Lyric Theatre to Present BIG RIVER, 8/6-10
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2013


Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will round out its 50th Anniversary summer shows with the presentation of Oklahoman Roger Miller's BIG RIVER. This country music tapestry will run August 6 through 10 at the Civic Center Music Hall, starring Alex John Enterline as Huck Finn and Broadway's Derrick Cobey as Jim. Based on Mark Twain's classic novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, BIG RIVER combines bluegrass music with moving gospel melodies.

Boz Scaggs, Cheap Trick and More Set for Mayo Performing Arts Center, Summer 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2013


The Mayo Performing Arts Center presents a summer full of great rock, pop and country concerts throughout July and August. Headline acts include Emmylou Harris, Steppenwolf, Robert Randolph and Cheap Trick.

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