Dancin' Tour 1979 - Articles Page 2.6

Opened: April 19, 1979
Closing: May 18, 1980

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Bob Fosse's DANCIN' is a masterful tribute to the art of movement featuring legendary choreography by Bob Fosse and a score of jazz, classical and pop songs! Fosse was one of the greatest and most influential figures in dance and theatre history, with works including Cabaret, Chicago, Sweet Charity and Pippin, as well as the recipient of two Tony Awards, three Emmys and an Academy Award®.



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Broadway Sound Designer Abe Jacob to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Live Design Awards
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016


Legendary theatrical sound designer Abe Jacob will be honored for his pioneering career achievements at the Live Design Awards on Monday, June 13 in New York. Another legendary icon, Chita Rivera, will present the award to Jacob, whom she has known since the original Broadway production of CHICAGO (1975).

Frank Zappa's 'Sheik Yerbouti' Double Album Remastered for 2-LP, 180-Gram Vinyl Reissue
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


Frank Zappa's 1979 double album, Sheik Yerbouti, is newly remastered from the original analog masters for worldwide vinyl reissue on December 11 by Zappa Records/UMe. The 2-LP, 180-gram vinyl is presented with replicated original artwork.

Scissor Sisters Frontman Jake Shears & Elton John at Work on New Musical
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 27, 2015


Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears, currently starring in Martin Sherman's musical BENT in Los Angeles, is at work on a new musical, and he's enlisted some major talent.

'Just Got Paid' Singer Johnny Kemp Found Dead in Jamaica
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 18, 2015


According to new reports, Johnny Kemp was found dead in Montego Bay, Jamaica earlier this week. He was 55. He was most famous for his hit song, 'Just Got Paid.'

Photo Coverage: John Kander, James Rado & More Celebrate Abe Jacob
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 7, 2014


Long-time friends, associates and family gathered last night (October 6) to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of the theatre community's most treasured members - award-winning sound designer Abe Jacob.

BICK GOSS, Dancer, Director, Choreographer and New York's MUSICAL MONDAYS THEATRE LAB Founder and Artistic Director, Dies at 75
by Stephen Hanks - Aug 6, 2013


Richard 'Bick' Goss, a noted New York City-based theater director and choreographer, former Bob Fosse dancer, and the Founder and Co-Artistic Director (with Frank Evans) of the non-profit musical theater development organization, Musical Mondays Theatre Lab, died this past Saturday, August 3, from complications related to Parkinson's Disease, which Mr. Goss had battled for more than five years. He was 75 years old.

Bellamy Brothers Present Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 8/23 & 24
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2012


Best known for their easy rolling '70s southern soft rock classic 'Let Your Love Flow,' the Bellamy Brothers are the most successful duo in country music history, consistently climbing into the upper reaches of the Billboard country charts during the '80s and ‘90s.

Bellamy Brothers Present Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 8/23 & 24
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 21, 2012


Best known for their easy rolling '70s southern soft rock classic 'Let Your Love Flow,' the Bellamy Brothers are the most successful duo in country music history, consistently climbing into the upper reaches of the Billboard country charts during the '80s and ‘90s.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Erica Mansfield of 'Evita'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jul 28, 2012


A longtime member of the 'Mamma Mia' cast on tour and Bway, Erica's now performing in her 2nd straight Rob Ashford-choreographed show.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

Mary-Louise Parker to Star in Roundabout's Hedda Gabler in '09
by Eddie Varley - Aug 11, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announced today that Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson. Hedda Gabler will begin previews on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 and open officially on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement.

Page, Esper and Siberry Among Actors Joining Langella In 'A Man for All Seasons'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 5, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company joining 3-Time Tony Award Winner Frank Langella as 'Sir Thomas More' in a new Broadway production of Robert Bolt's A Man for All Seasons, directed by Tony Award Winner Doug Hughes.

'Dangerous Beauty' Premieres at Northwestern July 25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2008


The world premiere musical of 'Dangerous Beauty' is a blend of passion, poetry and politics with an original score inspired by the best of Renaissance, rock 'n roll and classical music. This is the fifth full production to be developed by Northwestern University's American Music Theatre Project (AMTP).

'Dangerous Beauty' with Jenny Powers is 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2008


The world premiere musical of 'Dangerous Beauty' is a blend of passion, poetry and politics with an original score inspired by the best of Renaissance, rock 'n roll and classical music. This is the fifth full production to be developed by Northwestern University's American Music Theatre Project (AMTP).

'Dangerous Beauty' Premieres at Northwestern July 25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2008


The world premiere musical of 'Dangerous Beauty' is a blend of passion, poetry and politics with an original score inspired by the best of Renaissance, rock 'n roll and classical music. This is the fifth full production to be developed by Northwestern University's American Music Theatre Project (AMTP).

Broadway By The Year Presents 1979, 6/16
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2008


The Town Hall is pleased to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway by the Year series with Broadway by the Year 1979 on Monday, June 16th at 8PM says Executive and Artistic Director Lawrence Zucker. Broadway By The Year is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, now in it's 8th season.

A CHORUS LINE Special: 'My Inner Cassie'
by Robert Diamond - Oct 5, 2006


Featuring all the Broadway Cassies including Donna McKechnie, Ann Reinking, Pamela Sousa, Cheryl Clark, Wanda Richert, Angelique Ilo, Laurie Gamache, Deborah Henry, Vicki Frederick in a very special feature.

Sandy Duncan's Mame at Barrington Stage Co Oct 4-15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2006


Stage and screen actress Sandy Duncan will 'coax the blues right out of the horn,' as she makes her Barrington Stage debut as the glamorous Mame Dennis in a semi-staged concert version of Jerry Herman's legendary musical 'Mame,' directed by Julianne Boyd. BSC's first fall production in its new home in Pittsfield, at 30 Union Street, will run for two weeks from October 4 through 15.

Hayley Mills Joins Richard Chamberlain in On Golden Pond Tour, Begins September 2006 in Fort Worth
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2005


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that Academy Award-winning film and stage star Hayley Mills will join legendary star Richard Chamberlain to headline the upcoming National Tour of the beloved play ON GOLDEN POND. The 30-week tour of the two-time 2005 Tony Award-nominated production will launch September 5, 2006 in Fort Worth, Texas at Bass Performance Hall. A complete list of touring cities and venues will be announced in the coming weeks.

Best of Broadway Hits Miracle Mile!
by Beau Higgins - Sep 13, 2005


Richard Chamberlain to Star in Tour of On Golden Pond Beginning September 2006
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2005


The tour of the two-time 2005 Tony Award-nominated production will launch September 2006.

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