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Date of Death: July 11, 1937 (38)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY

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STAGE TUBE: Norm Lewis Gives Sneak Peek of AMERICAN SONGBOOK Concert; Airs Friday on PBS!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2015

Live From Lincoln Center - the pioneering, award-winning performing arts series - continues its 40th anniversary season with another concert from Lincoln Center's American Songbook series, featuring Norm Lewis: Who Am I? (April 10 on PBS). Song selections include: 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly?' (Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner); 'I Got Plenty o' Nuttin' (Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin); 'What's Going On' (Renaldo Benson, al Cleveland, and Marvin Gaye); and 'No One Is Alone' (Stephen Sondheim).

VIDEO: Director Christopher Wheeldon and More Talk AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on CBS Sunday Morning
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 15, 2015

The new Broadway musical, An American in Paris began previews on March 13 and will open on Sunday, April 12 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street.). CBS Sunday Morning recently paid a visit to the AN AMERICAN IN PARIS team and spoke with director Christopher Wheeldon, Leanne Cope, Brandon Uranowitz, and more about the show. Check out the video below!

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Candy Olsen
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet ensemble member Candy Olsen.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Attila Joey Csiki
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet ensemble member Attila Joey Csiki.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Gia Mongell
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet ensemble member Gia Mongell.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Heather Lang
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet ensemble member Heather Lang.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Rebecca Eichenberger
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 9, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet 'Mme Dutois, Olga', Rebecca Eichenbereger.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Sara Esty
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet 'Lise Alternate', Sara Esty.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Shannon Rugani
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 7, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet ensemble member Shannon Rugani.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Sarrah Strimel
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet ensemble member Sarrah Strimel.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Taeler Cyrus
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 5, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet ensemble member Taeler Cyrus.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Allison Walsh & Will Burton
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet ensemble members Allison Walsh and Will Burton.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Victor J. Wisehart
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. An American In Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet Victor J. Wisehart, who plays 'Mr. Z.'

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Sam Strasfeld
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2015

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet swing, Sam Strasfeld.

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Nathan Madden!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2015

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know each cast member before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the whole cast before performances start, and click below to meet Nathan Madden

TV Exclusive: Spotlight on the Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Meet Jill Paice!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2015

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a new video series, which will help you get to know cast members before previews begin. Check back daily to hear from the cast before performances start, and click below to meet Jill Paice, who plays 'Milo.'

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/19/15- CRAZY FOR YOU
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2015

Today in 1992, Crazy for You opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1622 performances. Crazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy', it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.The cast included Jodi Benson as Polly, Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, John Hillner as Lank Hawkins, Michele Pawk as Irene Roth, Jane Connell as Mother, and Beth Leavel as Tess.

TV: Go in the Rehearsal Room with the Company of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS- Plus a Performance Sneak Peek!
by TV - Press Previews - Feb 13, 2015

Following an acclaimed tryout at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, An American in Paris is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming Broadway run at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin Friday, March 13, 2015 for a Sunday, April 12, 2015 opening night. The cast just met the press, and you can check out interviews with the company and a performance sneak peek below!

VIDEO: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Perform 'Cheek to Cheek' at THE GRAMMYS
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2015

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocals for their album 'Cheek to Cheek.' Below, watch the duo perform 'Cheek to Cheek' at last night's show!

TV: Watch Highlights from Encores! LADY, BE GOOD- Tommy Tune, Patti Murin, Danny Gardner & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2015

Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompsonand Kirsten Wyatt star in George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, the opening production of New York City Center's 2015 Encores! season, running for seven performances, tonight, February 4, through February 8, 2015. Lady, Be Good is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Randy Skinner. Founding Encores! Music Director Rob Fisher returns as Guest Music Director, and has supervised the restoration of the Gershwins' original score.

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