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Closing: June 24, 1972

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Broadway League Reveals Recipients of 2026 League Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

SHENANDOAH Star Penelope Milford Passes Away at 77
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Penelope Milford, Academy Award and Drama Desk-nominated actress and Broadway alum, has passed away at the age of 77.

CORY HENRY & THE FUNK APOSTLES and More Set for SFJAZZ September 2025 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025


In September, SFJAZZ will kick off its 2025/26 season with a mix of talent, setting the tone for a month of performances across its venues. Learn more about the September lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025


The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Reveals 2024/2025 Lineup of Concerts and Special Events
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced another selection of iconic shows and curated special events during its 2024/2025 season!  From Broadway legends BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL and DAVIS GAINES, to country superstars PAM TILLIS & LORRIE MORGAN, this is going to be a Fall, Winter, and Spring to remember!  

Beverley Knight, Andrew Roachford, & More Join SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA Lineup at Royal Albert Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024


Singers Beverley Knight, Andrew Roachford, Omar Lye-Fook, and Tony Momrelle will join Sir Lenny Henry at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 19 October for The Sound of Philadelphia – marking 50 years of Black-owned soul music label, Philadelphia International Records, and legendary songwriting partnership Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell.

Review: THE PUZZLE at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Sep 25, 2024


The audience found plenty to laugh at.

EPPY Presents: AZTEC TWO-STEP 2.0 At Roslyn's Cellar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023


Join EPPY Presents for an unforgettable performance by AZTEC TWO-STEP 2.0 at Roslyn's Cellar in Roslyn, NY. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the renowned folk/rock duo on Fri Oct 20. Get your tickets now!

Single Tickets to Six Shows in the 23-24 Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series Available This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


 The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to six shows in the 23–24 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA SERIES will go on sale Friday, September 29. Learn more about the shows in the season lineup here!

Laguna Playhouse To Present LISTEN TO THE SEVENTIES, CARNEY MAGIC, and More This August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023


LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has announced six special productions this summer.

Photos: First Look At DOUBLE HELIX At Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts presents the world premiere of Double Helix, the first show of the 2023 Mainstage Season. See photos from the production.

Kurt Cobain's Smashed & Signed By Nirvana Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar Sold For $595,900
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023


Julien's Auctions, the acclaimed auction house to the stars, held on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th the industry's premiere music auction event 'MUSIC ICONS,' featuring a spectacular line-up of over 1,200 pieces of music history from rock royalty owned and used by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Lifeson, and more.

Slovo Theater Group, Matt Braunger & More Announced for The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage December Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022


Millennium Stage will offer free live community performances, streamed live, plus online programs and film screenings, Wednesday–Sunday each week throughout our campus.

Legendary Strata-East Label to Celebrate 50 Years at Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2021


Strata-East Records will celebrate 50 years of amazing Jazz at Birdland, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 2021.

BWW Review: A CLASSICAL CELEBRATION: ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL 2021 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jul 11, 2021


We are extremely fortunate that there are some world-class musicians here in Adelaide

Vote For Vocalist Sarah Dash For Induction Into The NJ Hall Of Fame
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2021


Sarah Dash, the award-winning vocalist, songwriter, motivational speaker, educator, entrepreneur, humanitarian and co-founder of Patti Labelle & the Bluebelles has been nominated for induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

BWW Exclusive: Freddie Gershon Pens Touching Tribute to Roger Englander
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2021


Television producer Roger Englander passed away earlier this month at the age of 94. Now his friend and colleague Freddie Gershon has written a beautiful tribute in his memory.

Ruairi O'Connor Will Lead Buddy Holly Biopic
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 9, 2020


Ruairi O'Connor has joined the cast of 'Clear Lake,' an upcoming Buddy Holly biopic, in the leading role.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

Melbourne Boys Announced As 'Charlie Bucket' In CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2019


Charlie Bucket has been found and he has a Golden Ticket! Producers John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions today announced the five boys who will play the role of Charlie in the Melbourne season of the Helpmann Award nominated spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Roald Dahl's delicious tale will begin at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre on 9 August following an outstanding six-month season at Sydney's Capitol Theatre.

Old Forester's Paristown Hall Announces First Shows for Late Summer
by Tori Hartshorn - May 14, 2019


Old Forester's Paristown Hall, Louisville's newest state-of-the-art standing room venue, has announced a roster of performances for its opening in late July. These acts include iconic New York rock band Interpol, Memphis country-punk rockers Lucero and singer-songwriter sensation Gavin DeGraw.  The Opening Night event on July 23 will be headlined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, along with a slate of performers including the dance troupe Pilobolus, Mucca Pazza and local favorite Ben Sollee. 

BWW Review: 100 YEARS OF BERNSTEIN: CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY, CONDUCTED BY JOHN MAUCERI, MEZZO SOPRANO, ISABEL LEONARD at Tilles Center, CW POST University
by Peter Danish - Mar 7, 2019


BWW Review: 100 YEARS OF BERNSTEIN: CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY, CONDUCTED BY JOHN MAUCERI, MEZZO SOPRANO, ISABEL LEONARD at Tilles Center, CW POST University

Sarah Dash (Legendary Original & Founding Member of Labelle) Annoucnes Brand New Show Debut at The Loft at City Winery NYC
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 20, 2019


Ms. Sarah Dash will premiere her new show, 'Full Circle', at The Loft at City Winery, NYC on Saturday, March 23 at 9:30pm.

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Lenny - 1971 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Lenny — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Joe Silver
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Cliff Gorman
1971 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director Tom O'Horgan
1971 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Performance Cliff Gorman
1971 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Robin Wagner

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