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Howard Dietz

Date of Death: July 30, 1983 (86)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Review: Joshua Redman Group Captivates Jazz At Lincoln Center Crowd

Joshua Redman and company put on an epic performance on 11/16. Redman’s saxophone gleamed with his signature liquid-gold tone, while his mellifluous improvisation intertwined beautifully with Gabrielle Cavassa’s smooth, silky vocals.
Review: Susan Mack Shines Bright in NO MORE BLUES at Birdland

Susan Mack played to a sold-out crowd at Birdland on Monday night. Overall, Mack delivered a wonderful night of music, which transported the audience away from the stresses of the day and melted the blues away.
Review: AUTUMN IN NEW YORK: VERNON DUKE'S BROADWAY Is a Crowd-Pleaser at Chelsea Table + Stage

At Chelsea Table + Stage, Klea Blackhurst 'Box Set' shows are continuing to draw crowds and bring smiles. Songs of Vernon Duke were on the bill in April, and May 5 will find her saluting Jerry Herman.
Can You Guess Who Our October Cabaret Birthday Honoree Is?

Born in the sticks, raised in a musical family, a major player in cabaret circles, celebrating an October birthday.... here's our monthly toast to someone who'll be blowing out the candles on a cake at the end of the month. But let's start the well-wishing now.
Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog Sets West Coast Tour Ahead of New Album Out This Friday

Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog – the visionary post-fusion rock trio comprising guitarist/songwriter/activist Marc Ribot, bassist Shahzad Ismaily, and drummer/percussionist Ches Smith – have announced plans for a West Coast co-headline tour alongside groundbreaking jazz quartet The Bad Plus.
Luciana Braga Honors Judy Garland in the Musical JUDY " O ARCO-IRIS E AQUI (Judy " The Rainbow Is Here)

JUDY – O ARCO-IRIS E AQUI is a non-linearly play intertwines Judy Garland's biography with Luciana Braga's personal story, in a metalanguage that navigates between past and present, fiction and reality, shedding light on the internal and external struggles that the artist still faces.
Becca Kidwell Announces June Date For Celebrated TOGETHER INSIDE show

MAC nominee and Broadway World Award Winner, Becca Kidwell adds an additional performance of her highly praised show, TOGETHER INSIDE, on Friday, June 10th at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama in addition to her performance on Sunday, May 22nd at 4pm. 
Laura Benanti, Mx Justin Vivian Bond & More to Join Rufus Wainwright for City Winery Shows

Today, Wainwright and his band announced that the performances will feature special guests including Laura Benanti (June 5), Mx Justin Vivian Bond (June 8), and Molly Ringwald (June 10), with more to be announced in the coming weeks.
BWW Interview: Catching Up With TOGETHER INSIDE'S Becca Kidwell

Four years ago, a novice - today, one of the most productive members of the cabaret community, Becca Kidwell is ready to premiere her new show - only months after opening her last one.
Becca Kidwell Brings TOGETHER INSIDE to Don't Tell Mama in April and May

MAC Award Nominee and Broadway World Cabaret Award Winner, Becca Kidwell shares her experiences as an introvert during lockdown and post-lockdown in her new show, “Together Inside,” on April 30th & May 22nd at 4pm to Don't Tell Mama.  Becca brings her struggles and joys to life with the assistance of music director, Matt Baker, and her director, Jeff Harnar. 
Rufus Wainwright Announces 'Rufus Does Judy At Capitol Studios'

Rufus Wainwright has announced the release of Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios, an all-new performance of his tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, recorded last year at Los Angeles’ famed Capitol Studios. Watch the music video for 'The Man That Got Away' now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!
BWW Interview: Jeff Harnar On KNOWing How To Make His Heart SING SONDHEIM

Multi-awarded cabaret singer Jeff Harnar will make his Feinstein’s at Vitello’s debut with his cabaret act I KNOW THINGS NOW: JEFF HARNAR SINGS SONDHEIM September 30, 2021. With a lengthy resume as an opening act. Jeff has played some of the biggest venues, including Carnegie Hall, all over the world. Had the chance to find out what THINGS Jeff KNOWS NOW.
Rufus Wainwright Releases Cover of Judy Garland Classic 'Over The Rainbow'

The song’s release comes at the cusp of Pride Month and was recorded for the singer’s upcoming virtual concert event: Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios. That concert sees Wainwright performing his groundbreaking 2007 tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, in its entirety, live from Los Angeles’ famed Capitol Studios.
Rufus Wainwright Announces RUFUS DOES JUDY At Capitol Studios

2x GRAMMY Award-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has announced plans for another landmark virtual concert event. Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios will see Wainwright performing his groundbreaking 2007 tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, in its entirety, live from Los Angeles' famed Capitol Studios.
Joe Chambers Releases SAMBA DE MARACATU

On February 26, the venerated multi-instrumentalist and composer Joe Chambers will release Samba de Maracatu, a notable Blue Note Records return for a significant figure in the label’s history. The album’s Brazilian flavored title track “Samba de Maracatu,” is available today to stream or download.
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 16 - Lea Salonga, Josh Groban, LES MISERABLES, HADESTOWN, and More!

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes new music from Josh Groban and Lea Salonga, plus the cast recording of Les Miserables: The Staged Concert, and a holiday album from the cast of Hadestown!
Wake Up With BWW 4/21: Non-Essential Events in NYC Cancelled Through June, and More

Today's top stories: non-essential events in NYC are cancelled through June, Wynn Las Vegas prepares new guidelines for re-opening, and more.
BWW Exclusive: Conversations and Music with Michael Feinstein- Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz

Today, watch as he tells us all about Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz!
Lakewood Theatre Company Presents The Musical THE HIGH LIFE

The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems, is back for a tenth season at Lakewood Theatre Company on its Side Door Stage. This year three musicals will be presented: The High Life (Oct 18-19, 2019), The Apple Tree (Feb. 21-22, 2020), and I Can Get It For You Wholesale (April 17-18, 2020). This year's theme is a?oeBarbara, Barbara, Barbra,a?? named for the three women (Barbara Cook, Barbara Harris, and Barbra Streisand) who originated their roles in these three shows. The musicals, staged in a concert/cabaret style, are presented script-in-hand, with minimal staging. No sets, no props (free from the usual trappings of a fully staged production). 
The 20 Best Audition Songs for Baritones

Updated May 2024: Here is a list of the best baritone audition songs: My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada, I Don't Remember You, Good Thing Going, Shall We Dance, When I First Saw You, Tonight at Eight and She Loves Me, I'll Be Here, Shine on Your Shoes, and more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Howard Dietz written?

Howard Dietz has written 27 shows including Belinda (Bookwriter), Dear Sir (Lyricist), Merry-Go-Round (Bookwriter), The Little Show (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Here Comes the Bride (Lyricist), Second Little Show (Lyricist), The Second Little Show (Bookwriter), Three's a Crowd (Sketches/Lyricist), The Band Wagon (Bookwriter), Flying Colors (Composer/Lyricist), Revenge With Music (Bookwriter/Lyricist), At Home Abroad (Sketches), The Show is On (Lyricist), Between the Devil (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Keep Off the Grass (Lyricist), Dancing in the Streets (Lyricist), Jackpot (Lyricist), Sadie Thompson (Lyricist), Inside U.S.A. (Lyricist), The Gay Life (Lyricist), Jennie (Lyricist), Many Happy Returns (Sketches/Lyrics), That's Entertainment (Lyricist), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Lyricist), Fosse (Lyricist), LoveMusik (Lyricist), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist).

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