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Date Of Birth:
June 22, 1921
Date Of Death:
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Photo Blast From The Past: Jennifer Holliday & Michael Bennett!
by Walter McBride - May 23, 2012

Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's newest photo series 'Photo Blast From the Past'. Featuring some of the collected theatre gems of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems. Today, we bring you DREAMGIRLS collaborators Jennifer Holliday and Michael Bennett in 1984. (more...)

David Snider to Join Arena Stage as Director of Artistic Programming July 2012
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater’s Artistic Director Molly Smith has announced that this July 2012 D.C.-area arts manager and artist David Snider will become the company’s Director of Artistic Programming. Snider will be leaving Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT), where he has served since 2005 as producing artistic director and CEO, to bring his multi-faceted, award-winning talents to the artistic team of Arena Stage. (more...)

THE NORMAL HEART Tour Kicks Off A.C.T.'s 2012-2013 Season, 9/13
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced today that The Normal Heart, Larry Kramer’s landmark play focusing on the early days of the AIDS crisis in New York City in the 1980s, will open the 2012–13 season this fall, playing Sep 13-Oct 7. (more...)

Jackie Hoffman, Noah Racey and More Join Berkshire Theatre Group's Summer Casts
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012

Berkshire Theatre Group today announced its acting ensemble for the Summer of 2012 with a mixture of Berkshire Theatre Group alumni, newcomers, up and coming talent and seasoned professionals. (more...)

Photo Flash: Daniel Davis et al. in Hartford Stage's THE TEMPEST
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012

The Tony Award-winning Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director, and Michael Stotts, Managing Director, presents William Shakespeare’s magical masterwork, The Tempest, directed by Darko Tresnjak, playing now through June 10, 2012 (press opening: Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30pm). Tony Award nominee Daniel Davis, best known for his recent NYC roles in Classic Stage’s The Cherry Orchard, Lincoln Center’s The Invention of Love, and the 2004 Broadway revival of La Cage aux Folles, as well as six seasons as Niles the Butler on TV’s “The Nanny, plays Prospero. See photos of Davis and the rest of the cast on stage below! (more...)

Oliver Platt, Stephen Spinella, et al. Join Lily Rabe for Shakespeare in the Park's AS YOU LIKE IT; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2012

The Public Theater announced complete casting today for AS YOU LIKE IT, the first show of the 50th Anniversary season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, AS YOU LIKE IT will begin previews on Tuesday, June 5 and continue for four weeks through Saturday, June 30, opening on Thursday, June 21. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Wendi Peters in Trailer for THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
by Stage Tube - May 09, 2012

In preparation for it's opening at the Arts Theatre on May 18, the team of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD have released this video trailer, featuring one of the songs from the show. (more...)

FEBRUARY HOUSE's Gabriel Kahane Kacie Sheik & Julian Fleisher to Perform Joe's Pub Solo Shows, 6/4 & 6/11
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2012

The Public Theater is presenting the world premiere of February House, with music and lyrics by Gabriel Kahane and book by Seth Bockley, beginning today, May 8th in The Public’s Martinson Theater, and running through June 10th. Three stars of the show – composer and lyricist Gabriel Kahane, actress Kacie Sheik, and actor Julian Fleisher have all been tapped by Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater for solo performances this June. (more...)

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot's THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR and CORIOLANUS to Open 6/12 & 8/2
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2012

The Drilling Company will present "The Merry Wives of Windsor" July 12-28 and "Coriolanus" August 2-18 as its 2012 productions of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. All performances will be staged in the Municipal Parking Lot at the corner of Ludlow and Broome Streets, Manhattan. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Penguin Rep & Morton Wolkowitz' MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2012

Penguin Rep Theatre (Joe Brancato, Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director) and Morton Wolkowitz (Stomp, The Unexpected Man) will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Miracle On South Division Street, by Tom Dudzick, directed by Joe Brancato. Opening Night is Sunday May 13th at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). See photos from the production below! (more...)

Daniel Sullivan to Take Part in Public Theater Salon Series, 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2012

The Public Theater will continue its popular Shakespeare Salon Series this month with an engaging conversation with Director Daniel Sullivan, who will talk about this summer’s upcoming Shakespeare in the Park production of AS YOU LIKE IT. Moderated by Shakespeare Initiative Director Barry Edelstein, this intimate event will be held on Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Chinatown Brasserie (380 Lafayette Street). Member tickets, priced at $20, and single tickets, priced at $25, are on sale now and include a complimentary glass of wine. (more...)

Photo Flash: Opening Night Party of AN EARLY HISTORY OF FIRE - Meryl Streep, Noah Bean & More
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2012

The New Group presents the world premiere of An Early History of Fire, a new play by Tony Award-winning playwright David Rabe. Directed by Jo Bonney, this production features Gordon Clapp, Erin Darke, Jonny Orsini, Devin Ratray, Dennis Staroselsky, Theo Stockman and Claire van der Boom. Limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated April 5 - May 26 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). The official Opening Night was Monday, April 30 at 7:00 PM. Check out the after-party photos below featuing Meryle Streep and all the cast. (more...)

Jake Ehrenreich's A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN to Return May 2 - Directed by John Huberth
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2012

A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN, Jake Ehrenreich's acclaimed comedy and musical memoir, returns to Off-Broadway on Wednesday, May 2nd at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Theater (120 West 46th Street) following its North American Tour. John Huberth directs the show. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at David Rabe's AN EARLY HISTORY OF FIRE at The New Group
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2012

The New Group presents the world premiere of An Early History of Fire, a new play by Tony Award-winning playwright David Rabe. Directed by Jo Bonney, this production features Gordon Clapp, Erin Darke, Jonny Orsini, Devin Ratray, Dennis Staroselsky, Theo Stockman and Claire van der Boom. Limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated April 5 - May 26 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Official Opening Night is set for Monday, April 30 at 7:00 PM. See the photos below for a first look at the production! (more...)

Richard Skipper Interviews Peggy Pope and Barnes & Noble, 5/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2012

Richard Skipper interviews the actress Peggy Pope at a talk and book signing at the Barnes & Noble at 86th Street and Lexington on Friday May 11 at 7pm. (more...)

Penguin Rep Theatre Presents Premiere of MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET, 5/13
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2012

Penguin Rep Theatre (Joe Brancato, Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director) and Morton Wolkowitz (Stomp, The Unexpected Man) is set to present the Off-Broadway premiere of MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET, by Tom Dudzick, directed by Joe Brancato. Performances begin April 25th at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). Opening Night is set for Sunday May 13th. (more...)

A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN Plays the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Theater, Beginning 5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2012

Performances begin on Wednesday, May 2nd for A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN, Jake Ehrenreich’s acclaimed comedy and musical memoir, which returns to Off-Broadway at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Theater (120 West 46th Street) following a North American Tour. John Huberth directs the show. (more...)

Daniel Davis Stars in Hartford Stage's THE TEMPEST, Beginning 5/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2012

The Tony Award®-winning Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director, and Michael Stotts, Managing Director, presents William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, directed by Darko Tresnjak, playing May 18 through June 10, 2012 (press opening: Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30pm). (more...)

Wendi Peters-Led THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Transfers to The Arts Theatre from May 18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2012

Following its run at the Landor Theatre, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, based on Dickens’ final unfinished novel, with book, music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, directed by Matthew Gould, will get a 4-week season at the Arts Theatre from Friday 18 May - Sunday 17 June. The opening night is on Tuesday 22 May at 7.30pm. (more...)

A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN Plays the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Theater, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012

A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN, Jake Ehrenreich’s acclaimed comedy and musical memoir, returns to Off-Broadway on Wednesday, May 2nd at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Theater (120 West 46th Street) following a highly successful North American Tour. John Huberth directs the show. (more...)

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