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December 08, 1925

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May 16, 1990 (64)

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Movement Theatre's LAST LAUGH Set for 2013 soloNOVA Arts Festival, 5/29-6/2 (May 16, 2013)

Capathia Jenkins, Clint Holmes & More Set for FRANK & FRIENDS at Birdland, 5/20 (May 16, 2013)

BWW Review: Tap Legend Hines Sings and Tells His Story (May 16, 2013)

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Movement Theatre's LAST LAUGH Set for 2013 soloNOVA Arts Festival, 5/29-6/2
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

The Movement Theatre Company (TMTC) as part of terraNOVA Collective's 10th Annual soloNOVA Festival presents, Last Laugh, a dark comedy exploring the tug and pull of being a Black performer in America. (more...)

Capathia Jenkins, Clint Holmes & More Set for FRANK & FRIENDS at Birdland, 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

The Broadway at Birdland partnership with multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn continues with another 'Frank & Friends' concert on Monday, May 20 at 7pm, featuring Broadway performer Capathia Jenkins and supperclub star Clint Holmes, with Wildhorn at the piano. Jason Howland will act as musical director. (more...)

BWW Review: Tap Legend Hines Sings and Tells His Story
by Nancy Grossman - May 16, 2013

Maurice Hines puts his passion for tap, his late brother Gregory, and classic Big Band music on display in TAPPIN' THRU LIFE: AN EVENING WITH MAURICE HINES. Backed by the Berklee College of Music Select Big Band, under the direction of drummer Sherrie Maricle, Hines tells his story, shows off his vocal chops, and delights the audience with his warm, relaxed presence. The program is stingy with his dancing, but The Manzari Brothers ratchet up the excitement and kick up a lot of dust in their turn in the spotlight. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Lea DeLaria Discusses MAME and Her Love of the Stage
by Kelli Curtin - May 13, 2013

The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania will begin their season with MAME starting May 23, 2013. The show will star Andrea McArdle in the role of Mame and Lea DeLaria as Vera Charles. DeLaria is a multi-talented performer, she is known as a comedian, jazz musician, actress and author. On stage, DeLaria is best known for her role as Hildy Esterhazy in ON THE TOWN in which she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award, and won a Theatre World Award. (more...)

RYAN RAFTERY IS BLACK AND BETTER THAN EVER to Return to the Laurie Beechman, 5/29 & 6/26
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013

Ryan Raftery returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre for Ryan Raftery IS BLACK AND BETTER THAN EVER: A CAUCASIAN CELEBRATION OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN SONGBOOK! with very special guest Romelda Teron Benjamin (Catch Me if You Can, Bare) and musical direction by Daniel Lincoln. The show will be presented on Wednesday, May 29 and Wednesday, June 26, at 9:30 pm at Laurie Beechman Theatre. (more...)

THE RAT PACK IS BACK to Run at Ogunquit Playhouse, 5/22-6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2013

Straight from Las Vegas comes the award winning tribute show, The Rat Pack is Back, live on The Ogunquit Playhouse stage May 22 to June 8. (more...)

Jeff Calhoun to Direct Noah Racey's PULSE Musical at Florida's Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013

Extending this season's hot streak of productions that make bold artistic statements, Asolo Repertory Theatre will present Noah Racey's Pulse. A song and dance celebration that harkens back to the golden age of hoofing, Pulse is written, conceived, and choreographed by Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey in collaboration with Broadway director and two-time Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun. Pulse opens on Thursday, May 23 with an 8 p.m. curtain. Opening night will be preceded by two preview performances on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. and May 22 at 8 p.m. The show runs through June 16, 2013 in Asolo Rep's Mertz Theatre located in The FSU Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)

Jon Peterson Revives SONG MAN, DANCE MAN at Stage 72 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013

Jon Peterson will revive Song Man, Dance Man tonight, May 7 at 7:00 at Stage 72 at The Triad, 158 west 72nd Street near Broadway. (more...)

BWW Reviews: DREAMGIRLS at the Fulton Theatre - A Dream of a Show
by Marakay Rogers - Apr 27, 2013

Director Marc Robin dazzles audiences at the Fulton with the story of Deena Jones and the Dreams (more...)

Porchlight Announces 2013 - 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013

Michael Weber, managing artistic director of Porchlight Music Theatre, has announced Porchlight's 19th season. The 2013 - 2014 season includes the Chicago premiere of the new musical farce Double Trouble, August 31 - October 6; the "Fats" Waller revue Ain't Misbehavin', February 1 - March 9, 2014, the Broadway classic How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, April 26 - June 1, 2014 and a new "Lost Musicals" series Porchlight Revisits... taking audiences to a particular time and place in Broadway musical history. All Porchlight Main Stage and Porchlight Revisits… productions take place at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. "Early Bird" discount Season Subscriptions are on sale through July 1. Single tickets for all performances go on sale July 1 at stage773.com or by calling the Stage 773 box office at 773.327.5252. All subscriptions are available at porchlightmusictheatre.org or by phone at 773.777.9884. Group discounts are available for groups of ten or more by calling Peggy at 773.282.7427. (more...)

Porchlight Announces 2013 - 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013

Michael Weber, managing artistic director of Porchlight Music Theatre, is proud to announce Porchlight's 19th season. The 2013 - 2014 season includes the Chicago premiere of the new musical farce Double Trouble, August 31 - October 6; the "Fats" Waller revue Ain't Misbehavin', February 1 - March 9, 2014, the Broadway classic How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, April 26 - June 1, 2014 and a new "Lost Musicals" series Porchlight Revisits... taking audiences to a particular time and place in Broadway musical history. All Porchlight Main Stage and Porchlight Revisits… productions take place at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. "Early Bird" discount Season Subscriptions are on sale through July 1. Single tickets for all performances go on sale July 1 at stage773.com or by calling the Stage 773 box office at 773.327.5252. All subscriptions are available at porchlightmusictheatre.org or by phone at 773.777.9884. Group discounts are available for groups of ten or more by calling Peggy at 773.282.7427. (more...)

Phyllis Diller's Final TV Appearance on Bravo's DUKES OF MELROSE to Air 5/1
by TV News Desk - Apr 17, 2013

Phyllis Diller, the legendary actress and comedian, makes an appearance on the May 1st episode of Bravo's "Dukes of Melrose." In her last television appearance ever, the comedic genius opens up her home to "…Melrose" star Cameron Silver to give a rare glimpse inside her home and closet. (more...)

Bonnie Sher Brings MOMENTS to Stage 72 Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2013

Today, April 14, 2013, at 3pm, Stage 72 at The Triad will present Bonnie Sher's Moments, for one special performance only in New York City. (more...)

RYAN RAFTERY IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER Plays the Laurie Beechman Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013

Greenlist Productions presents Ryan Raftery's return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre for his fifth solo show, 'Ryan Raftery is Black and Better Than Ever: A Caucasian Celebration of the African-American Songbook'. The show sold out on March 3rd, and Raftery has added a second performance tonight, April 10 at 9:30 p.m. (more...)

Jon Peterson to Revive SONG MAN, DANCE MAN at Stage 72, 5/7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 07, 2013

Jon Peterson will revive Song Man, Dance Man on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 at Stage 72 at The Triad, 158 west 72nd Street near Broadway. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Milwaukee, WI - Week of 4/07/2013
by BWW - Apr 07, 2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/07/2013 for Milwaukee, WI (more...)

Concord's Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra to Pay Tribute to Count Basie, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 06, 2013

As part of the 'A Moment in Time' Series, The Capitol Center Orchestra, under the direction of Clayton J. Poole, will pay tribute to Count Basie on Sunday, May 19th at 4:00pm. The tribute features drummer and Basie alumnus Butch Miles. The performance will be held at the Capitol Center for the Arts with tickets starting at $20. (more...)

Producers Mike Medavoy and Bobby Geisler Developing Updated PORGY AND BESS Film
by BWW News Desk - Apr 06, 2013

According to Variety, producers Mike Medavoy and Bobby Geisler are developing a revamped film version of The Gershwins' opera Porgy and Bess. Medavoy and Geisler are collaborating with the Gershwin family and lyricist DuBose Heyward's estate for the updated film. (more...)

Nat Chandler, Sal Viviano and Eric Jordan Young's THE RAT PACK Performs with Evansville Phil, 4/6-7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 06, 2013

Broadway stars Nat Chandler (The Scarlet Pimpernel), Sal Viviano (The Full Monty) and Eric Jordan Young (Chicago) star as the RAT PACK with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra tonight, April 6th and the 7th, 2013. (more...)

Photo Flash: PDS' Gypsy Awards Honors Ben Vereen and Michael Rooney
by BWW News Desk - Apr 03, 2013

The Professional Dancers Society (PDS) Gypsy Awards Luncheon honored Ben Vereen and presented a special award to Michael Rooney on March 24, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Scroll below for photos of the honorees! (more...)

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