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Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly is a composer/lyricist, composer with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.

Date of Birth: September 07, 1936

Date of Death: February 03, 1959 (22)

Birth Place: USA

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THE NEVERLY BROTHERS to Bring Rock 'n' Roll Tribute to Metropolis
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

The Neverly Brothers will perform a concert tracing rock 'n' roll history from Elvis Presley to The Beatles, featuring songs by Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and the Rolling Stones at Metropolis.
Production Team Set For 58th Anniversary Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026

Michelle Duffy and James Earl Jones II will co-host the Joseph Jefferson Awards for Equity Theater, honoring more than 200 artists under the artistic direction of Ray Frewen.
Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo - Aug 28, 2026

The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989.  It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copyright to Buddy’s music. He supported the idea and the show was produced.
Lindsey Stirling to Launch SNOW WALTZ Holiday Tour Nov. 18 in Hollywood, FL
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Lindsey Stirling will kick off her 25-city Snow Waltz Holiday Tour on November 18 in Hollywood, Florida, with stops in Las Vegas, Syracuse, Philadelphia and Tucson through December.
THE WINTER'S TALE and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Open in Repertory at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced a 14-actor company that will perform both THE WINTER'S TALE and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in repertory at the Courtyard Theater, directed by Edward Hall.
Full Cast Set for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET London Transfer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

The full cast has been reveald for the Barn Theatre's production of Million Dollar Quartet, which transfers to London this autumn for a strictly limited season at The Arts at Marble Arch.
WAITRESS and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Single Tickets to Go On Sale at The Buddy Holly Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026

Single tickets for WAITRESS and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will go on sale as part of the Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall series, with both productions set to play the Lubbock venue.
Full Cast Set for WAITRESS 10th Anniversary North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Broadway musical Waitress, featuring a score by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, has revealed the full cast for its 2026–27 North American Tour.
Cast Set For New Version of THE BODYGUARD on North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026

The full cast has been set for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical, which will launch in October. Learn more about the upcoming tour here!
Theo Lawrence Releases I LOVE YOU, BARTENDER After Grand Ole Opry Debut
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

Theo Lawrence has released the original song I LOVE YOU, BARTENDER, produced by Chris Scruggs, following his Grand Ole Opry debut and amid a 70-plus date tour with Alison Krauss & Union Station, including Ryman Auditorium dates Sept. 18-20.
Randy Travis Releases New Song "I Don't Care"
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

Randy Travis shares "I Don't Care," a vault track co-written with Michael Curtis, previewing his first new album in over 18 years.
ESCAPE FROM MARGARITAVILLE to Open at New London Barn Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026

The Jimmy Buffett-inspired musical ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will run at New London Barn Playhouse, bringing the beach-set comedy to the New Hampshire stage this summer.
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME in Concert to Benefit Athenaeum, Presented by TBCP
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

The Beautiful City Project will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's THE BEAUTIFUL GAME in concert at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture in Chicago, with proceeds benefiting the venue.
BLUE OCTOBER's Catalog Tops 1.5 Billion Streams Ahead of FOILED Anniversary Tour
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026

BLUE OCTOBER's streaming catalog has surpassed 1.5 billion plays as the band prepares a 20th anniversary world tour behind its album FOILED, with North American dates set to begin in the fall.
FLYING TOWARD THE SUN to Have World Premiere at Penguin Rep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point will present the world premiere of a new musical about asylum seekers, with book by BILL NABEL and music and lyrics by NEIL BERG and Nabel.
THE PHIL COLLINS STORY to Play Ruth Eckerd Hall in November
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026

A docu-concert celebrating the life and music of Phil Collins will make a stop at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, featuring lead vocalist Seth Eliser and the production's original band members.
RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH to Open at Peninsula Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026

Peninsula Players Theatre will present RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, a theatrical tribute featuring hits like 'Folsom Prison Blues' and 'I Walk the Line,' directed by Dan Kazemi in his debut at the theater.
Full Cast Set For JAWBREAKER THE MUSICAL Stage Debut at Hollywood's Hudson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Knot Free Productions announced full casting for JAWBREAKER THE MUSICAL, a workshop production at Hollywood's Hudson Theatre. Rebecca Gayheart returns to the world of the 1999 cult film, now playing Principal Sherwood.
Emma Busse, Patrick Heusinger, Charlotte MacLeod, and More Will Lead BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

The full cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Learn more here.
THE WEST END SINGS…ELVIS to Make Derbyshire Debut at Repton 400 Hall Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026

Producer Mark Robert Petty will bring his West End concert series to Derbyshire for the first time, with West End performers starring in an Elvis Presley tribute at Repton School's 400 Hall Theatre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Buddy Holly written?

Buddy Holly has written 1 shows including Buddy (Composer/Lyricist).

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