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Date of Death: December 07, 1975 (78)

Birth Place: Madison, WI, USA

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Open Fist Theater Company Presents MOON OVER BUFFALO
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


The Open Fist Theatre Company has announced the next production in their 2012 season, MOON OVER BUFFALO, written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Bjørn Johnson, featuring fight choreography by B.H. Barry.

Open Fist Theater Company Presents MOON OVER BUFFALO, Previews 1/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 16, 2012


The Open Fist Theatre Company has announced the next production in their 2012 season, MOON OVER BUFFALO, written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Bjørn Johnson, featuring fight choreography by B.H. Barry.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/16- HELLO, DOLLY!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 16, 2012


Today in 1964, Hello Dolly! opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 2844 performances. The show features lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder's 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers, which Wilder revised and retitled The Matchmaker in 1955. Hello, Dolly! was first produced on Broadway by David Merrick in 1964, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical and nine other Tonys. The show album Hello, Dolly! An Original Cast Recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. The show has become one of the most enduring musical theatre hits, enjoying three Broadway revivals and international success. It was also made into a 1969 film that was nominated for seven Academy Awards.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's HELLO DOLLY! Concerts to Feature Sandi Patty, Gary Beach & More
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2012


The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's concert version of HELLO, DOLLY is set to feature Sandy Patty and Gary Beach, with Jack Everly at the helm.

Open Fist Theater Company Presents MOON OVER BUFFALO
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2012


The Open Fist Theatre Company has announced the next production in their 2012 season, MOON OVER BUFFALO, written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Bjørn Johnson, featuring fight choreography by B.H. Barry.

Basel Theater Premieres Announces Premieres For January 2012
by BWW News Desk - Jan 1, 2012


Gerne stelle ich Ihnen die Premieren und den Spielplan des Theater Basel im Januar 2012 vor

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's HELLO DOLLY! Concerts to Feature Sandi Patty, Gary Beach & More
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 27, 2011


The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's concert version of HELLO, DOLLY is set to feature Sandy Patty and Gary Beach, with Jack Everly at the helm.

Broad Stage Presents Helen Hunt in the Los Angeles Premiere of OUR TOWN
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 22, 2011


Oscar winning Actress Helen Hunt and MacArthur Award-winning director David Cromer triumph in a landmark production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town that is '... probably the only production to enter the theater history books' (New York Times). The Broad Stage itself will be physically transformed, allowing for only 325 seats, to bring Grover's Corners, the play's every town USA, truly home. Forget nostalgic Americana or anything you recall from your high school production. Our Town has been reclaimed as the relevant and urgent work of art about living here and now, reminding us why it is a truly timeless - and timely - masterpiece. KCRW presents this production with Helen Hunt as the Stage Manager leading many of the original Chicago/New York cast in stripping away the myth and artifice to reveal what counts in Our Town and in ourselves.

Obie Award Winner David Drake Debuts Tawny Heatherton in A VERY TAWNY CHRISTMAS!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2011


Following up on her sightings at "Fag Bash," "Showgirls," and other festive events in P'town last summer, Tawny Heatherton will bring her own blonde-swept brand of sunny, funny cheer to the holiday show A Very Tawny Christmas! for one-night-only at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA.

Open Fist Theater Company Presents MOON OVER BUFFALO
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2011


The Open Fist Theatre Company has announced the next production in their 2012 season, MOON OVER BUFFALO, written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Bjørn Johnson, featuring fight choreography by B.H. Barry.

QUEEN OF THE MIST Cast Album Gets 1/3 Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2011


Transport Group has announced that its production of Queen of the Mist, words and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa, directed by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Jack Cummings III, will be recorded by Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records on January 3, 2012.

Transport Group Presents GIMME A BREAK! Honoring Douglas Carter Beane
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2011


Transport Group, the Drama Desk and OBIE award-winning theatre company, has announced that its 2011 Gimme A Break! benefit will honor playwright Douglas Carter Beane and composer/lyricist Lewis Flinn on Monday, December 5 at 6:30pm, at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street.

Basel Theater Premieres Announces Premieres For January 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2011


Gerne stelle ich Ihnen die Premieren und den Spielplan des Theater Basel im Januar 2012 vor

Helen Hunt to Lead Broad Stage's OUR TOWN
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 30, 2011


Oscar winning Actress Helen Hunt and MacArthur Award-winning director David Cromer triumph in a landmark production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town that is '... probably the only production to enter the theater history books' (New York Times). The Broad Stage itself will be physically transformed, allowing for only 325 seats, to bring Grover's Corners, the play's every town USA, truly home. Forget nostalgic Americana or anything you recall from your high school production. Our Town has been reclaimed as the relevant and urgent work of art about living here and now, reminding us why it is a truly timeless - and timely - masterpiece. KCRW presents this production with Helen Hunt as the Stage Manager leading many of the original Chicago/New York cast in stripping away the myth and artifice to reveal what counts in Our Town and in ourselves.

Obie Award Winner David Drake Debuts Tawny Heatherton in A VERY TAWNY CHRISTMAS!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2011


Following up on her sightings at "Fag Bash," "Showgirls," and other festive events in P'town last summer, Tawny Heatherton will bring her own blonde-swept brand of sunny, funny cheer to the holiday show A Very Tawny Christmas! for one-night-only at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA.

Cleveland Playhouse's THE GAME’S AFOOT Opens Today; Runs Thru 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2011


Cleveland Play House (CPH) is thrilled to present a world premiere by multi-Tony Award®-nominated playwright and winner of the Olivier and Helen Hayes Awards, Ken Ludwig.

QUEEN OF THE MIST to be Taped for New York Public Library, 12/1
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 21, 2011


Transport Group, the Drama Desk and OBIE award-winning theater company, has announced that its acclaimed production of Queen of the Mist, words and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa, directed by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Jack Cummings III, will be taped for the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Theatre on Film and Tape Archive on December 1.

QUEEN OF THE MIST Extends Through 12/4
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 11, 2011


Transport Group, the Drama Desk and OBIE award-winning theatre company, has announced that the world premiere of Queen of the Mist, words and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa, directed by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Jack Cummings III, will play a two-week extension through Sunday, December 4 at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church, 243 Thompson Street at Washington Square South. The musical was originally scheduled to close Sunday, November 20.

Cleveland Playhouse Presents THE GAME’S AFOOT 11/25-12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011


Cleveland Play House (CPH) is thrilled to present a world premiere by multi-Tony Award®-nominated playwright and winner of the Olivier and Helen Hayes Awards, Ken Ludwig.

Riverside Theatre Works Presents OUR TOWN 10/28-11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2011


Riverside Theatre Works presents Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN from October 28th through November 13th.

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