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Opened: October 12, 1989
Closing: March 03, 2002

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John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Come To The Venetian Room
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2011


New York's Cafe Carlyle comes to life in San Francisco when Bay Area Cabaret presents the winners of New York's coveted Nightlife Award, jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli and his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey (Tommy, Sunday in the Park with George).

John Pizzarelli and Jennifer Molaskey Come to the Venetian Room 3/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 20, 2011


New York's Cafe Carlyle comes to life in San Francisco when Bay Area Cabaret presents the winners of New York's coveted Nightlife Award, jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli and his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey (Tommy, Sunday in the Park with George).

PS122's COIL Festival Returns to New York 1/7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011


Since COIL began in 2006, 50+ companies from NYC, the US, UK, Australia, continental Europe, Latin America and Asia have been presented as part of this mid-winter festival.

PS122's COIL Festival Returns to New York 1/7/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2010


Since COIL began in 2006, 50+ companies from NYC, the US, UK, Australia, continental Europe, Latin America and Asia have been presented as part of this mid-winter festival.

Bill Cunliffe Nominated for Grammy Award
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 7, 2010


Grammy award-winning composer Bill Cunliffe's 'fourth stream...La Banda' has been nominated for the 2010 Grammy award in the Best Instrumental Composition category.

RNCDC Presents World Premiere by Sidra Bell
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2010


Currently celebrating its 21th anniversary, River North Chicago Dance Company (RNCDC), returns to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (205 E. Randolph Dr.) for a one-night-only 'River North Contemporary' fall engagement Saturday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m.

RNCDC Presents World Premiere by Sidra Bell
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2010


Currently celebrating its 21th anniversary, River North Chicago Dance Company (RNCDC), returns to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (205 E. Randolph Dr.) for a one-night-only 'River North Contemporary' fall engagement Saturday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m.

Spencer Theatre Presents BUDDY HOLLY STORY, 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010


The Buddy Holly Story, a dramatic jukebox musical at the Spencer Theater, Sunday, September 26 at 2 p.m., tells the story of the young Lubbock man in horn-rimmed glasses who became the world's top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of Buddy Holly's greatest hits including Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Maybe Baby, Ritchie Valens' La Bamba, and the Big Bopper's Chantilly Lace.

Works By Lapine, Meyer & More To Be Featured In STORIES ON 5 STORIES 11/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2010


Acclaimed theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced it will present its popular benefit evening STORIES ON 5 STORIES Monday, November 1.

Black Country Communion To Release 3 Album Formats In The UK
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2010


Black Country Communion the Anglo/American rock supergroup comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple Black Sabbath, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, today confirmed the release date and track listing for their highly anticipated debut album 'Black Country'.

Spencer Theatre Presents BUDDY HOLLY STORY, 9/26
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2010


The Buddy Holly Story, a dramatic jukebox musical at the Spencer Theater, Sunday, September 26 at 2 p.m., tells the story of the young Lubbock man in horn-rimmed glasses who became the world's top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of Buddy Holly's greatest hits including Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Maybe Baby, Ritchie Valens' La Bamba, and the Big Bopper's Chantilly Lace.

MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL Plays Crown Uptown, 6/25-8/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2010


MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL is set to play at The Crown Uptown Theatre June 25 through August 15. The show was created by Bob Walton and Jim Walton in 2006 and has been touring the country ever since. Older Daddy Music recently released the studio cast recording.

Leavel, Jacoby, Wendt & More to Star in ELF on Broadway; Production Team Announced
by Robert Diamond - Aug 11, 2010


Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features announced today that the new Broadway musical ELF will star Tony® Award winner Beth Leavel (Emily), Tony® Award nominee Mark Jacoby (Walter), Matthew Gumley (Michael), Valerie Wright (Deb), Michael McCormick (Mr. Greenway), Michael Mandell (Store Manager) and six-time Emmy® Award winner George Wendt (Santa). Full casting including the lead roles of Buddy and Jovie will be announced shortly.

Black Country Communion To Release 3 Album Formats In The UK
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2010


Black Country Communion the Anglo/American rock supergroup comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple Black Sabbath, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, today confirmed the release date and track listing for their highly anticipated debut album 'Black Country'.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces July Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2010


The July 2010 National Jazz Museum in Harlem schedule puts particular focus on the visual side of the jazz genre, as we feature classic films in our Jazz for Curious Listeners series (inaugurating a new collaboration with The Maysles Institute), interview one of the premier jazz photographers in the nation, Frank Stewart, for our flagship Harlem Speaks public program, and screen a rare film of 'The High Priestess of Soul,' Nina Simone.

THE MUSIC MAN Opens 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series; Ends 7/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2010


It's time for great movies on the big screen, free popcorn and soda! Come join Victoria Theatre Association for the first film of the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series THE MUSIC MAN, July 2-4, at the historic Victoria Theatre.

THE MUSIC MAN Opens 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series 7/2-4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2010


It's time for great movies on the big screen, free popcorn and soda! Come join Victoria Theatre Association for the first film of the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series THE MUSIC MAN, July 2-4, at the historic Victoria Theatre.

MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL Plays Crown Uptown Starting Today, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2010


MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL is set to play at The Crown Uptown Theatre June 25 through August 15. The show was created by Bob Walton and Jim Walton in 2006 and has been touring the country ever since. Older Daddy Music recently released the studio cast recording.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces July Schedule
by Charlie Piane - Jun 22, 2010


The July 2010 National Jazz Museum in Harlem schedule puts particular focus on the visual side of the jazz genre, as we feature classic films in our Jazz for Curious Listeners series (inaugurating a new collaboration with The Maysles Institute), interview one of the premier jazz photographers in the nation, Frank Stewart, for our flagship Harlem Speaks public program, and screen a rare film of 'The High Priestess of Soul,' Nina Simone.

THE MUSIC MAN Opens 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series 7/2-4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 18, 2010


It's time for great movies on the big screen, free popcorn and soda! Come join Victoria Theatre Association for the first film of the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series THE MUSIC MAN, July 2-4, at the historic Victoria Theatre.

MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL Plays Crown Uptown, 6/25-8/15
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 24, 2010


MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL is set to play at The Crown Uptown Theatre June 25 through August 15. The show was created by Bob Walton and Jim Walton in 2006 and has been touring the country ever since. Older Daddy Music recently released the studio cast recording.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Opens 4/15 at The Plaza Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, concludes the 2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with DRIVING MISS DAISY, playing live at the Plaza Theatre this April 15 through 25. Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play takes place in the deep South in 1948 and tells the story of Daisy Werthan, a rich and sharp-tongued Jewish widow who must rely on the services of a chauffeur, a thoughtful, soft-spoken black man named Hoke. In a series of scenes spanning 25 years, the two grow close and develop a unique friendship despite their mutual differences.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Opens 4/15 at The Plaza Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2010


Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, concludes the 2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with DRIVING MISS DAISY, playing live at the Plaza Theatre this April 15 through 25. Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play takes place in the deep South in 1948 and tells the story of Daisy Werthan, a rich and sharp-tongued Jewish widow who must rely on the services of a chauffeur, a thoughtful, soft-spoken black man named Hoke. In a series of scenes spanning 25 years, the two grow close and develop a unique friendship despite their mutual differences.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Opens 4/15 at The Plaza Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2010


Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, concludes the 2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with DRIVING MISS DAISY, playing live at the Plaza Theatre this April 15 through 25. Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play takes place in the deep South in 1948 and tells the story of Daisy Werthan, a rich and sharp-tongued Jewish widow who must rely on the services of a chauffeur, a thoughtful, soft-spoken black man named Hoke. In a series of scenes spanning 25 years, the two grow close and develop a unique friendship despite their mutual differences.

Eddie Palmieri / Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet Perform at Iridium, 3/12-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


Musical sparks will be flying at the famed Iridium jazz club March 12-14 as Afro-Caribbean musical legend and nine time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri joins renowned trumpeter (and Grammy Award winner) Brian Lynch for the the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet.

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Buddy - 1989 West End Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1990 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Alan Janes
1990 Olivier Awards Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical Paul Hipp

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