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Date of Death: April 26, 1984 (79)

Birth Place: Red Bank, NJ, USA

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Exclusive: Listen to 'We Make The Night' From WHISPER DARKLY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

The new concept album for Whisper Darkly, the new electro-swing musical, is being released tomorrow, February 23. We have your exclusive first listen to the show’s opening number “We Make the Night” with vocals by Aléna Watters (The Cher Show) and the chorus. Check out the song here!

Sammy Miller and The Congregation Share Music Video For 'Shine'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 6, 2019

Today, Sammy Miller and The Congregation share the music video for their latest single 'Shine,' the first track to be released from their forthcoming debut album Leaving Egypt, out February 7. Tonight, the band opens for Blind Boys of Alabama at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY and again on Sunday at the Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington, NY.

Sammy Miller and The Congregation Announce Debut Album 'Leaving Egypt'
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 22, 2019

Today, Sammy Miller and The Congregation announced their debut album.

The Waterboys Release OUT OF ALL THIS BLUE, US Tour Starts This Month
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 6, 2019

Following the release earlier this year of their critically acclaimed album Where The Action Is, The Waterboys release the Out Of All This Blue EP via Cooking Vinyl.

TV: Jim Caruso Gives Backstage Peek of the New Birdland Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2018

Over the past two weeks, the brand new Birdland Theater has been the place for some very special #friendsandfamily concerts, to prepare for this opening week, starring Lucie Arnaz. The space has a new stage, new sound and lights, new kitchen, new menu and a few new staffers, but the nine unadvertised shows went without a hitch. Below, watch as Birdland's very own Jim Caruso gives BroadwayWorld a behind the scenes look at the new space!

VIDEO: THE GREAT COMET's Lulu Fall Enlists Denee Benton and More for 'Pretty For A Dark Girl' Single
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2017

D.C.-born vocalist/composer Lulu Fall, actress in the Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, and Kris Johnson, director of Jazz Studies at the University of Utah; trumpeter, soloist, and arranger with the Count Basie Orchestra, have just released the music video and single for 'Pretty For A Dark Girl' from their upcoming album 'The Unpaved Road,' which will be out via Artist Centric Music, LLC on August 22, 2017. Fellow 'Great Comet' star Denee Benton is also featured in the video - check it out below!

VIDEO: First Look - He's Back! Tracy Morgan Returns to Netflix in New Comedy Special
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2017

He's back! Tracy Morgan proves a coma can't keep a good joke down in TRACY MORGAN: STAYING ALIVE. 

TV: Dule Hill & Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars Give Preview of AFTER MIDNIGHT on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2013

Earlier today, producers Scott Sanders and Wynton Marsalis announced the roster of musicians who will form the Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars and play nightly on Broadway in the new musical After Midnight. Hand-picked by Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center's nine-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning Artistic Director, the band includes 17 of the finest soloists and ensemble players in the music world today. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, After Midnight begins preview performances at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) on Friday, October 18, 2013 with an official opening night set for Sunday, November 3, 2013. The All-Stars and cast member Dule Hill gave a special musical preview of the upcoming show and you can check out a sneak peek below!

VIDEO: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Teach GREASE 'Hand Jive' on ROVE LA
by TV News Desk - Dec 14, 2012

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, stars of the movie Grease, just appeared together on TV Guide's 'Rove LA' to promote their Christmas CD. Answering a studio audience member's request, the duo taught host Rove McManus and the fan how to do the 'Hand Jive'. Watch below!

VIDEO: First Look - Travolta, Newton-John's 'I Think You Might Like It' Video
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2012

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John have just unveiled the music video for their new single 'I Think You Might Like It'. The song is featured on their new Christmas Album 'This Christmas', which features collaborations with Barbra Streisand, James Taylor and Tony Bennett. Check it out below!

VIDEO: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Sing 'I Think You Might Like It' from New Holiday Album
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2012

'Grease' co-stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John recently released their new holiday album 'This Christmas'. Click below to watch the music video for the duet 'I Think You Might Like It'!

VIDEO: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John Reunite on ELLEN
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2012

'Grease' co-stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John reunited on ELLEN yesterday to talk about their recently released holiday album 'This Christmas'. Check out their appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: Diana Ross Talks Upcoming National Tour
by Charlie Piane - May 10, 2010

The one and only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY' tour. Ross spoke to Entertainment Tonight about her upcoming tour, her 'timeless' music and her family.

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