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Date of Death: June 22, 1987 (88)

Birth Place: Omaha, NE, USA

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Jaffrey's Shamrock Fest Kicks Off With Acclaimed Tenor Andy Cooney And His Cabaret Show
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024


The Park Theatre announced the lineup of entertainment for its third annual Shamrock Fest.

Holly Macve Releases New EP 'Time Is Forever'
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2024


Holly Macve has released her first new project in almost three years - a five-track EP titled Time Is Forever. Marking a new beginning for the Irish-born, Yorkshire-raised songwriter, the EP is spearheaded by new single ‘Dreamer', and available now via Loving Memory Records / Believe.

Cast Members From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, MJ & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, HARMONY, MJ THE MUSICAL, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Join us on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM for an evening of Broadway talent.

Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, Donna McKechnie and More Will Take Over in WICKED on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2024


WICKED will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. Check out which five actors will step into Oz soon!

Three-Time Tony Award Winner Hinton Battle Passes Away at 67
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle. He was 67 years old.

Richard Holbrook to Reprise Cabaret Show at 54 Below in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 27, 2024


54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, will present four time MAC Award nominee Richard Holbrook in a special encore of his critically acclaimed , sold-out 20th anniversary show, Twenty Plus Four In 2024 this February. Find out more here!

Interview: MASSIMILIANO VADO di GINGER & FRED al TEATRO QUIRINO
by Chiara Alivernini - Jan 24, 2024


MASSIMILIANO VADO di GINGER & FRED al TEATRO QUIRINO

SYNCOPATION Comes to London This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Award-winning writer Allan Knee’s ballroom-inspired play Syncopation is coming to London this Spring.  Known for musical Little Women and play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Knee’s comedic drama follows two lost souls in New York in 1912 who come together to dance in a stirring and tender tale about finding yourself and moving to your own beat. 

Want to Command the Stage? Hot Tips from Broadway and Las Vegas Actor Rick Faugno
by Team BWW - Jan 9, 2024


Broadway and Las Vegas actor Rick Faugno (Jersey Boys; Kiss Me, Kate; Show Boat), gives you tips from his online musical theatre course with Interlochen Online, Musical Theatre: Movement Techniques, that will help you use your body as an instrument to tell the story of a character.

Holly Macve Releases New Single '1995'
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2024


Holly Macve begins 2024 with '1995', the latest single to be shared from her forthcoming new EP Time Is Forever. The track joins recent singles ‘Beauty Queen' and ‘Suburban House' (featuring vocals from Lana Del Rey) on Holly's new EP, her first new project in almost three years, marking a new beginning for the Irish-born songwriter. 

Frantic Assembly's METAMORPHOSIS Concludes National Tour in London Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024


Frantic Assembly’s adaptation of Metamorphosis, in collaboration with BAFTA-nominated Poet, Playwright, and Broadcaster Lemn Sissay Obe, concludes its national tour at The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, from 01 February – Saturday 02 March 2024.

The Rise and Fall of Movie Musicals- A Statistical Analysis
by Daniel Parris - Jan 5, 2024


Check out a full analysis of the history of movie musicals, with supporting facts from box office analysis to ratings, budgets, search traffic and more!

Greta Gerwig's DESERT ISLAND DISCS Include Songs from A CHORUS LINE, TOMMY, CAMELOT, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023


Greta Gerwig appeared on BBC4's 'Desert Island Discs' and revealed her picks, which include songs from Broadway shows A Chorus Line, Tommy, Camelot, Hair, and more!

Morgan Fairchild Headlines Judson Theatre Company's BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE in March
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2023


Judson Theatre Company continues its eleventh season with a new production of Leonard Gershe's classic Broadway comedy, 'Butterflies are Free”, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Morgan Fairchild.

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS is a Heartwarming Delight at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - Dec 10, 2023


What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at City Springs Theatre Company?

Tom Holland Says "Scripts Are Being Written" for Fred Astaire Biopic
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023


Tom Holland has revealed that his previously announced Fred Astaire biopic has resumed development following the lengthy writers' strike in Hollywood.

Review: STANDARD TIME WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Enriches A Night At Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Nov 17, 2023


This reviewer was thrilled to be able to get a glimpse into the amazing world of Michael Feinstein.

BALL IM SAVOY is Now Playing at the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


Ball im Savoy is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. Performances run through 5 April 2024.

ABC Announces Holiday Lineup With Disney Films & Specials
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2023


Dazzling holiday specials, including “CMA Country Christmas” from Nashville, “The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” and the previously announced “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023” special, round out the schedule.

Book Review: GARLAND--THAT'S BEYOND ENTERTAINMENT Is a Grand Guide to Judy's Legacy
by Rob Lester - Nov 4, 2023


It's a VERY informed appreciation and a guide that doesn't gush or rush through the details.

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