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Davie, Hanan And More Lead BROADWAY BY THE YEAR- 1921
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2011


Executive and Artistic Director Lawrence Zucker is pleased to announce that Erin Davie (A Little Night Music), Stephen Mo Hanan (Cats) Kevin Earley (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Liz Lark-Brown (2011 Nightlife Award Winner), join the cast of The Town Hall's (123 West 43rd Street) THE BROADWAY MUSICALS of 1921 on Monday, February 14th at 8PM, kicking off The Town Hall's 90th Anniversary Season.

Shortened Attention Span Hosts Reading Of THE FATMAN COMETH
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 7, 2011


SHORTENED ATTENTION SPAN presents BY-INVITAION-ONLY INDUSTRY READING of THE PROVOCATIVE & HEART-BREAKING COMEDY "THE FATMAN COMETH" The Life and Death of Chris Farley

Bootsy Collins Releases New Album Tha Funk Capital of the World
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011


Celebrated American funk bassist, singer and songwriter Bootsy Collins will release his new studio album 'Tha Funk Capital of the World' in the UK on Monday 25th April 2011.

Town Hall's 'Broadway By The Year' Season Kicks of with Musicals of 1921, 2/14
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 18, 2011


The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) New York's landmark concert venue presents the 11th season of its acclaimed Broadway By The Year® series, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall on Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th at 8PM. Kicking off the 90th Anniversary of The Town Hall, the Broadway By The Year® season will begin with THE BROADWAY MUSICALS of 1921, celebrating the great music that was performed the same year the historic building came to be.

Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz, Closes 1/2/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2011


One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz 12/8-1/2/2011
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2010


One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.

Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz 12/8-1/2/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 29, 2010


One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.

Orange County Performing Arts Center Pays Tribute to Cy Coleman, 12/9 - 12/12
by Leslie Fazin - Nov 3, 2010


Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

November 2010 Concerts Announced For The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2010


The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko is a night club offering the finest in cabaret, jazz, comedy and popular music entertainment.

Charlotte Street Foundation Hosts The Generative Performing Artist Awards Event 10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2010


Charlotte Street Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Awards Event on Monday, October 11, 8pm at Johnson County Community College's Polsky Theatre, presented in collaboration with JCCC.

Shabana Azmi Returns To The NY Stage 10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2010


Shabana Azmi kicks off yet another national tour in New York for her latest theatrical project, Girish Karnad's Broken Images, directed by illustrious stage personality Alyque Padamsee. Ketki Parikh of Vachikam is the national promoter of the U.S. tour.

November 2010 Concerts Announced For The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2010


The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko is a night club offering the finest in cabaret, jazz, comedy and popular music entertainment.

Shabana Azmi Returns To The NY Stage 10/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2010


Shabana Azmi kicks off yet another national tour in New York for her latest theatrical project, Girish Karnad's Broken Images, directed by illustrious stage personality Alyque Padamsee. Ketki Parikh of Vachikam is the national promoter of the U.S. tour.

Charlotte Street Foundation Hosts The Generative Performing Artist Awards Event 10/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2010


Charlotte Street Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Awards Event on Monday, October 11, 8pm at Johnson County Community College's Polsky Theatre, presented in collaboration with JCCC.

Weddington Street Presents 'On The Fritz' with Coleman, 8/19-22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010


Weddington Street Productions proudly presents ON THE FRITZ - An Evening With Fritz Coleman starring NBC4's multiple Emmy Award winning Weatherman Fritz Coleman, August 19, 20, 21 & 22 at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in the NOHO Arts District.

Weddington Street Presents 'On The Fritz' with Coleman, 8/19-22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2010


Weddington Street Productions proudly presents ON THE FRITZ - An Evening With Fritz Coleman starring NBC4's multiple Emmy Award winning Weatherman Fritz Coleman, August 19, 20, 21 & 22 at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in the NOHO Arts District.

Queens Theatre in the Park Announces CHASE 2010 Latino Cultural Festival 7/29-8/8
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces the Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Festival, which will take place from July 29 to August 8 at Queens Theatre in the Park.

Shakespeare in the Park Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


The Public Theater has announced additional casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season featuring THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif, and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, in repertory June 9-August 1.

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents CHASE 2010 Latino Cultural Festival 7/29-8/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces the Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Festival, which will take place from July 29 to August 8 at Queens Theatre in the Park.

Queens Theatre in the Park Announces CHASE 2010 Latino Cultural Festival 7/29-8/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces the Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Festival, which will take place from July 29 to August 8 at Queens Theatre in the Park.

Queens Theatre in the Park Announces CHASE 2010 Latino Cultural Festival 7/29-8/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces the Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Festival, which will take place from July 29 to August 8 at Queens Theatre in the Park.

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The Life - 1997 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Pamela Isaacs
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Ann Ruth
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Ann Ruth
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Michael Blakemore
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Sam Harris
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Lillias White
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Richard Pilbrow
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Cy Coleman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Dan Sebesky
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Harold Wheeler
1997 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Cy Coleman
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Ira Gasman
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical David Newman
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Pamela Isaacs
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Joey McKneely
1997 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical David Newman
1997 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Ira Gasman
1997 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Cy Coleman
1997 Tony Awards Best Choreography Joey McKneely
1997 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz
1997 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Blakemore
1997 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Richard Pilbrow
1997 Tony Awards Best Musical Sam Crothers
1997 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Berlind
1997 Tony Awards Best Musical Martin Richards
1997 Tony Awards Best Musical CyColeman
1997 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Harold Wheeler
1997 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Don Sebesky
1997 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Ira Gasman
1997 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Cy Coleman
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Chuck Cooper
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Sam Harris
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Pamela Isaacs

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