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Date of Death: March 03, 1987 (74)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Video Flashback: Robert Frost, Danny Kaye, Bob Newhart, and More in AN AMERICAN PAGEANT OF THE ARTS at the Kennedy Center in 1962
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2020

Poet laureate Robert Frost recites 'Choose Something Like a Star,' 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,' 'Away,' and 'Lines Written in Dejection on the Eve of Great Success' for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Dwight D. Eisenhower during 'An American Pageant of the Arts,' on November 29, 1962.

WHITE CHRISTMAS in In Depth: The Story of a Christmas Classic!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 10, 2018

Curious about how a popular song became a cherished film and a Broadway musical? We've got the full story! Check out our in-depth timeline of how White Christmas came to be below!

BWW TV: North Carolina Theatre's LOVE LETTERS
by Jeffrey Kare - Jan 12, 2018

From January 12th-21st, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS at the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater. I recently had the great pleasure of stopping by rehearsal to interview the stars of this production, two-time Emmy nominee Sandy Duncan and Ira David Wood III.

Anatomy of a Showtune: Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas'
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2016

Each holiday season, many folks find their thoughts wandering back to home. And whether home is a small, familiar house just around the corner, a small town somewhere across the country, or on the other side of an ocean, the season invariably invokes images of a more idyllic reality than the one we know; replete with a loving family nestled around the Christmas tree, or gathered around a warm hearth, taking refuge from the wintry conditions outside with some hot cocoa, and enjoying each other's company.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at California Musical Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 9, 2016

This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs, top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow and head on over to the Sacramento Community Center Theater to see Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Performances begin Dec. 27, 2016 for this must-see classic in a lavish new production that the New York Times says to "put on your wish list." Irving Berlin's White Christmas tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! Give everyone the gift they're dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical.

BWW TV: WHITE CHRISTMAS Celebrates Opening Night at Dominion Theatre!
by TV - On the Road - Nov 17, 2014

The West End premiere of Irving Berlin's much-loved musical White Christmas is led by Aled Jones as Bob Wallace, Tom Chambers as Phil Davis, Wendi Peters as Martha, Graham Cole as General Waverley, Rachel Stanley as Betty Haynes and Louise Bowden as Judy Haynes, with Lori Haley Fox,Michelle Bishop, Phil Cole, Brendan Cull and Jonathan Halliwell. White Christmas opened at London's newly refurbished Dominion Theatre on Wednesday, 12 November, and continues for a strictly limited eight-week season, ending on 3 January 2015. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from opening night below!

VIDEO: Ben Stiller Talks SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY on Colbert
by - Dec 20, 2013

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, actor Ben Stiller discussed the power of imagination, celebrating the holidays and his movie, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Check out the appearance below!

VIDEO: Watch 6-Minute Extended Trailer for THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 3, 2013

20th Century Fox has released a new 6-minute extended trailer for THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, directed by and starring Ben Stiller. The film hits theaters on Christmas Day. Get a first look below!

VIDEO: First Look - Kristen Wiig in New Trailer for SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 14, 2013

20th Century Fox has released a new trailer featuring Kristen Wiig for THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, directed by and starring Ben Stiller. The film hits theaters on Christmas Day.

STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with Beautiful Soup's LIFT
by Stage Tube - Oct 11, 2013

Beautiful Soup Theater (Rags, Moose Murders, A Doll's Life) will present the American premiere of Craig Adams andIan Watson's musical LIFT, which made its sold-out premiere at London's SoHo Theatre earlier this year after being developed with Pitch Perfect Musicals. A concept album featuring members of the original cast is available on iTunes. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal in the video below!

VIDEO: First Look - Ben Stiller Stars in New Trailer for THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 7, 2013

20th Century Fox has released a new trailer for THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, directed by and starring Ben Stiller. The film hits theaters on Christmas Day. Get a first look below!

BWW TV: Sneak Peek at Porchlight's DOUBLE TROUBLE
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 3, 2013

Porchlight's 19th Season begins with the Chicago premiere of Double Trouble, book, music and lyrics by brothers Bob Walton and Jim Walton, direction and choreography by Matthew Crowle, music direction by Linda Madonia and starring brothers Adrian Aguilar and Alexander Aguilar, August 31 - October 6, at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below!

VIDEO: First Look - Ben Stiller Stars in THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2013

Ben Stiller stars in THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, heading to theaters on Christmas Day from 20th Century Fox. Stiller will also direct the comedy. Below, check out the first official trailer from the film!

MEGA STAGE TUBE: Watch West End-Bound Dame Edna in Action!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2013

Global star and legendary entertainer Barry Humphries is to transfer his FAREWELL TOUR to the London Palladium for a West End run from Wednesday 13th November (Press Night: Friday 15th November). EAT PRAY LAUGH! will give audiences the chance to bid farewell to Humphries, arguably Australia's greatest entertainment export, whose creations have brought him international acclaim and adoration: cultural attache the Honorable Sir Les Patterson, Sandy Stone and, of course, the incomparable Dame Edna Everage. Below, BroadwayWorld has collected some of our very favorite Dame Edna appearances!

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from the New York Pops Gala- Rob McClure, Laura Osnes & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2013

Last night, April 29, The New York Pops marked its 30th birthday with a grand gala evening honoring the musical talents of songwriters Frank Loesser and Jule Styne, and the centennial of legendary entertainer Danny Kaye. Paula Zahn, host of NYC ARTS on PBS, hosted the evening. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!

BWW TV: HAVA NAGILA Trailer Released!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2013

The definitive, glorious (and musical) story of how the Hebrew song 'Hava Nagila (Let Us Rejoice),' set to a traditional melody from the Ukraine, became the signature theme of Jewish life. Despite having become truly universal in appeal, the song never lost either its Jewish soul or origin. Features interviews with Harry Belafonte, Leonard Nimoy, Connie Francis, and Glen Campbell, as well as performances of the song by Belafonte, Francis, Danny Kaye, Bob Dylan, Lena Horne, Regina Spektor and Chubby Checker. Plan to walk out humming--or maybe singing out loud--this very special and universally appealing melody.

STAGE TUBE: Watch PBS's BROADWAY MUSICALS: A JEWISH LEGACY from 'Great Performances'!
by Stage Tube - Jan 2, 2013

As Sir Robin carols merrily to King Arthur in Monty Python's Spamalot, 'In any great adventure, if you don't want to lose...you won't succeed on Broadway if you don't have any Jews.' Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy is a new, 90-minute documentary by Michael Kantor, creator of the Emmy-winning series, Broadway: The American Musical. The special just aired on Great Performances yesterday, January 1 on PBS. Click below to watch!

BWW TV: WHITE CHRISTMAS in Performance at Paper Mill Playhouse!
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 22, 2011

New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse is currently presenting Irving Berlin's White Christmas, directed by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Randy Skinner and musical direction by Steven Freeman. The cast features: James Clow (Bob Wallace), Tony Yazbeck (Phil Davis), Jill Paice(Betty Haynes), Meredith Patterson (Judy Haynes), Edward James Hyland (General Waverly) and Lorna Luft (Martha Watson). The show opened last night, November 20, and runs through Saturday, December 24. Click below for a peek at the production onstage!

STAGE TUBE: Paper Mill Playhouse's WHITE CHRISTMAS- Performance Highlights
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2011

New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse is currently presenting Irving Berlin's White Christmas, directed by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Randy Skinner and musical direction by Steven Freeman. The cast features: James Clow (Bob Wallace), Tony Yazbeck (Phil Davis), Jill Paice(Betty Haynes), Meredith Patterson (Judy Haynes), Edward James Hyland (General Waverly) and Lorna Luft (Martha Watson). The show opened last night, November 20, and runs through Saturday, December 24. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!

BWW TV: Jill Paice, Tony Yazbeck & More in IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill - Performance Preview!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 9, 2011

New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse is currently in rehearsal for Irving Berlin's White Christmas, directed by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Randy Skinner and musical direction by Steven Freeman. The cast features: James Clow (Bob Wallace), Tony Yazbeck (Phil Davis), Jill Paice (Betty Haynes), Meredith Patterson (Judy Haynes), Edward James Hyland (General Waverly) and Lorna Luft (Martha Watson). The show begins performances on Wednesday, November 16 and runs at the Millburn theater through Saturday, December 24. Opening night is scheduled for Sunday, November 20. Yesterday, November 8, the company treated the press to a performance preview. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights!

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