Donald Pippin

Donald Pippin, Broadway Music Director, Conductor & Songwriter Passes Away at 95

Broadway music director, conductor, arranger, and songwriter Donald Pippin has passed away at 95. Pippin's work included his notable collaborations with Jerry Herman, including Mame and La Cage aux Folles. 

The Lambs to Host A Discussion Of the Play CONSTELLATIONS This Week

Constellations: Fate, Love, and the Power of Theatre. The Lambs hosts a discussion of the play 'Constellations' by Nick Payne, the Tony nominated Broadway romantic comedy. A revival of the show will run from April 6 through April 24 at The Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, New York NY 10012).

Photo Coverage: Broadway Unites to Honor the Late, Great Jerry Herman

As BroadwayWorld reported last month, Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman passed away at 88 years old. Just yesterday, Broadway united to remember the legend. Michael Feinstein produced a memorial event at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, featuring performances by: Kristin Chenoweth, Harvey Fierstein, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley, Klea Blackhurst, Alice Borden, Jane Dorian, Lewis Stadlen, Lorna Luft, Ron Raines, Jason Graae, Marilyn Maye, Jeremy Jordan, Don Pippin, Lee Roy Reams, and Debbie Gravitte, with special video tributes from Angela Lansbury and Paul McCartney. Marc Bruni directed the event with Larry Blank serving as music director.

Video Flashback: A Look Back on the Life and Career of Jerry Herman

This morning, BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report that legendary Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman has passed away. Take a look back on his life with a roundup of flashback videos, from past Tony Awards, clips from his shows, interviews, and much more!

Cinnabar Theater Presents the Opera THE BARBER OF SEVILLE June 7 - June 23

The Barber of Seville - Rossini's laugh-out-loud romantic comedy has been entertaining audiences for more than 200 years with its outrageous stage antics and vocal acrobatics. Donald Pippin's famed translation guarantees the giggles and guffaws! Featuring some of opera's most recognizable tunes, audiences are sure to leave the theater singing Figaro, Figaro, Fiiiiiii-garo!

Celebrate 'Homecomings' At The Weidner Center's 25th Anniversary Concert

The Weidner Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season with a homecoming of talented performers today, September 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. The 25th Anniversary Concert will feature Wayne Lin, Brad Little, Jessica Tyler Wright, the Youth Symphony Orchestra at St. Norbert and the Weidner Anniversary Orchestra. Tickets for this event can be purchased at www.WeiderCenter.com, by phone at 800-895-0071 or in person at the Ticket Star Box Office at the Resch Center (1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay, Wis.).  

Celebrate 'Homecomings' At The Weidner Center's 25th Anniversary Concert

The Weidner Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season with a homecoming of talented performers on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. The 25th Anniversary Concert will feature Wayne Lin, Brad Little, Jessica Tyler Wright, the Youth Symphony Orchestra at St. Norbert and the Weidner Anniversary Orchestra. Tickets for this event can be purchased at www.WeiderCenter.com, by phone at 800-895-0071 or in person at the Ticket Star Box Office at the Resch Center (1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay, Wis.).  

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Presents Lorna Dallas

The Broadway at Birdland presented the Manhattan return of singer Lorna Dallas, who appeared on the historic stage on Mondaynight. After a two-decade absence, internationally acclaimed West End and New York legend Lorna Dallas returns to the world of cabaret with her new show, "Home Again," directed by Barry Kleinbort with Christopher Denny on piano. In "Home Again," Ms. Dallas performed beloved classics by Kern and Gershwin, alongside little-known gems by Kander, Ebb and Jerry Herman.

Photo Flash: Angela Lansbury & More Celebrate MAME's 50th Anniversary at Sardi's

'MAME', starring Angela Lansbury opened on Broadway 50 years ago! Last evening Thursday, May 26th, members of that company gathered for a 50th Anniversary Celebration at Sardi's.

Angela Lansbury & Original Cast of MAME to Celebrate Musical's 50th Anniversary at Sardi's

Mame, starring stage icon Angela Lansbury opened on Broadway 50 years ago this year - and in celebration, members of the company, including Lansbury, will gather for a 50th Anniversary Celebration at Sardi's on May 26. Other cast appearances have yet to be confirmed.

Donald Pippin to Bring A MAESTRO'S MEMOIRS to Guild Hall

On Monday, January 11, the legendary Donald Pippin will bring his popular show A Maestro's Memoirs to historic Guild Hall for a special performance benefiting New York actors in financial crisis.

BWW Review: OLIVER at Arena Stage - Stop the Presses...It's 2015 London!

Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith moves the action to current day to emphasize the similarities of poverty in the London of Charles Dickens' London and today.

Anita Gillette, Lee Roy Reams & More Set for ZIEGFELD'S CAVALCADE OF STARS

The Ziegfeld Society of New York City launches its Seventh Season on September 26, 2015 with ZIEGFELD'S CAVALCADE OF STARS.

Mercedes Ellington & Lee Roy Reams Set for ON TAP! Tonight

Legacy 36, LLC in association with The Ziegfeld Society of New York City will present ON TAP!: From Broadway To The Silver Screen, a song and dance show celebrating tap dancing stars, styles and traditions starring The Legacy Dancers: A Line of Former Rockettes with guest stars Mercedes Ellington and Lee Roy Reams tonight, March 14th. ON TAP! is co-produced, directed and choreographed by Mary Six Rupert and Karyn Tomczak.

Mercedes Ellington & Lee Roy Reams Set for ON TAP!, 3/14

Legacy 36, LLC in association with The Ziegfeld Society of New York City will present ON TAP!: From Broadway To The Silver Screen, a song and dance show celebrating tap dancing stars, styles and traditions starring The Legacy Dancers: A Line of Former Rockettes with guest stars Mercedes Ellington and Lee Roy Reams on Saturday, March 14th. ON TAP! is co-produced, directed and choreographed by Mary Six Rupert and Karyn Tomczak.

PHANTOM's Michele McConnell and Duane McDevitt Set for ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF 2015 at Hunter College Today

The Ziegfeld Society of New York City will present ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF 2015: A Spectacular Celebration of Florenz Ziegfeld's World Famous Revue starring Michele McConnell (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA), and Duane McDevitt, today, February 21st, 3:30pm at Lang Hall at Hunter College (69th Street between Park and Lexington Ave.).

PHANTOM's Michele McConnell and Duane McDevitt Set for ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF 2015 at Hunter College This Month

The Ziegfeld Society of New York City will present ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF 2015: A Spectacular Celebration of Florenz Ziegfeld's World Famous Revue starring Michele McConnell (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA), and Duane McDevitt, Saturday, February 21st, 3:30pm at Lang Hall at Hunter College (69th Street between Park and Lexington Ave.).

Ziegfeld Society to Present Walter Willison in JOLSON, MY DAD & ME, 9/27

The Ziegfeld Society will present Tony Award nominee and Theatre World Award winner Walter Willison in JOLSON, MY DAD & ME on Saturday, September 27th. The multi-media musical weaves together the songs of Al Jolson to tell the story of his father as a young man, growing up in the early part of the 20th Century, through Prohibition, The Great Depression, WWII, and into the present day, and of his own personal encounters with such iconic Jolson associates as Ruby Keeler, Patsy Kelly, Judy Garland, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin and others. Featuring such all-time American Songbook classics as 'Rockabye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody', 'Swanee', 'You Made Ne Love You' and many more.

York Theatre Company's Fall Special Events to Include Marian McPartland Tribute, Broadway Game Show & More

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, launches its 45th anniversary season with a series of Special Events that offer something for every musical theatre lover's enjoyment.

Donald Pippin's A MAESTRO'S MEMOIRS Features Klea Blackhurst and Nat Chandler Today

The Ziegfeld Society will present Tony Award winning Broadway Conductor Donald Pippin in A MAESTRO'S MEMOIRS today, May 17th, a multi-media presentation of his life in the theatre.