Vernon Duke
Date of Death: January 16, 1969 (65)
Birth Place: Parafianovo, RUSSIA
Latest News on Vernon Duke:
2025 NEWPORT CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Returns In July (Mar 26, 2025)
Klea Blackhurst Returns With VERNON DUKE'S BROADWAY (Mar 12, 2025)
Cabaret Star Klea Blackhurst Shares Her 5 Favorite Jerry Herman Music Videos (Feb 14, 2025)
2025 NEWPORT CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Returns In July (Mar 26, 2025)
Klea Blackhurst Returns With VERNON DUKE'S BROADWAY (Mar 12, 2025)
Cabaret Star Klea Blackhurst Shares Her 5 Favorite Jerry Herman Music Videos (Feb 14, 2025)
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VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-23 14:39:34
TV: Watch Highlights of LaChanze, Norm Lewis & More in Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-10 11:34:18
TV: Unfamiliar with Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY? LaChanze, Michael Potts & Carly Hughes Give Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-02 16:03:12
TV: Watch Highlights of LaChanze, Norm Lewis & More in Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-10 11:34:18
TV: Unfamiliar with Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY? LaChanze, Michael Potts & Carly Hughes Give Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-02 16:03:12
TV: LaChanze, Michael Potts & Carly Hughes Sing from Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-02 11:52:39
TV: Watch Highlights of LaChanze, Norm Lewis & More in Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-10 11:34:18
TV: Unfamiliar with Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY? LaChanze, Michael Potts & Carly Hughes Give Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-02 16:03:12
TV: LaChanze, Michael Potts & Carly Hughes Sing from Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-02 11:52:39
AUDIO: Listen to Christine Ebersole, Ruthie Henshall, and More on ENCORES! Cast Recording of ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF 1936
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2016-01-31 09:56:32
TV: Unfamiliar with Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY? LaChanze, Michael Potts & Carly Hughes Give Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-02 16:03:12
TV: LaChanze, Michael Potts & Carly Hughes Sing from Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-02 11:52:39
AUDIO: Listen to Christine Ebersole, Ruthie Henshall, and More on ENCORES! Cast Recording of ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF 1936
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2016-01-31 09:56:32
VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-23 14:39:34
TV: LaChanze, Michael Potts & Carly Hughes Sing from Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-02 11:52:39
AUDIO: Listen to Christine Ebersole, Ruthie Henshall, and More on ENCORES! Cast Recording of ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF 1936
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2016-01-31 09:56:32
VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-23 14:39:34
AUDIO: Listen to Christine Ebersole, Ruthie Henshall, and More on ENCORES! Cast Recording of ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF 1936
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2016-01-31 09:56:32
VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-23 14:39:34
TV: Watch Highlights of LaChanze, Norm Lewis & More in Encores! CABIN IN THE SKY
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-10 11:34:18
News
2025 NEWPORT CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Returns In July
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues.
Klea Blackhurst Returns With VERNON DUKE'S BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Chelsea Table and Stage will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” the second annual edition of her season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist's acclaimed shows.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Chelsea Table and Stage will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” the second annual edition of her season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist's acclaimed shows.
Cabaret Star Klea Blackhurst Shares Her 5 Favorite Jerry Herman Music Videos
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 14, 2025
The singer shared some of her favorite Jerry Herman videos ahead of her upcoming 2/16 retrospective ONE OF THE GIRLS at Chelsea Table + Stage, one of NYC's hottest spots.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 14, 2025
The singer shared some of her favorite Jerry Herman videos ahead of her upcoming 2/16 retrospective ONE OF THE GIRLS at Chelsea Table + Stage, one of NYC's hottest spots.
Review: Klea Blackhurst Triumphs Again at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Feb 1, 2025
That bundle of Broadway-centric bubbliness, Klea Blackhurst banished the winter blues at Birdland. Her thrillingly big voice and selection of joyful showtunes provided a firecracker evening of entertainment on 1/27.
by Rob Lester - Feb 1, 2025
That bundle of Broadway-centric bubbliness, Klea Blackhurst banished the winter blues at Birdland. Her thrillingly big voice and selection of joyful showtunes provided a firecracker evening of entertainment on 1/27.
Klea Blackhurst to Return for Second Season of THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” the second annual edition of her fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s shows. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” the second annual edition of her fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s shows. Learn more.
The Wallis Presents The Scott Dunn Orchestra's Inaugural Concert THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS - THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025
The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025
The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
Western Piedmont Symphony Announces November Double Concert Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024
Western Piedmont Symphony kicks off its 60th anniversary season with BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH SYMPHONY on November 9, followed by a DISCOVERY FAMILY CONCERT on November 10 in Hickory, NC.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024
Western Piedmont Symphony kicks off its 60th anniversary season with BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH SYMPHONY on November 9, followed by a DISCOVERY FAMILY CONCERT on November 10 in Hickory, NC.
Klea Blackhurst to Honor Ethel Merman in THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute �" It's a Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Oct 1, 2024
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
by Rob Lester - Oct 1, 2024
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
Klea Blackhurst to Perform THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at The Black Rep
by Steve Callahan - Sep 9, 2024
Ron Himes’ amazing Black Rep company is opening its 48th season with a piece of pure delight. It’s called Blues in the Night, and it’s a glorious musical revue of the history of that genre. And such a vastly diverse history that is, with vaudeville songs, deeply moving songs of love and loss, lush and lonely excursions into real jazz, and comic novelty songs that get seriously, hilariously bawdy.
by Steve Callahan - Sep 9, 2024
Ron Himes’ amazing Black Rep company is opening its 48th season with a piece of pure delight. It’s called Blues in the Night, and it’s a glorious musical revue of the history of that genre. And such a vastly diverse history that is, with vaudeville songs, deeply moving songs of love and loss, lush and lonely excursions into real jazz, and comic novelty songs that get seriously, hilariously bawdy.
Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024
Klea Blackhurst will present 'The Box Set,' at Chelsea Table + Stage featuring her acclaimed tribute to Hoagy Carmichael alongside Billy Stritch. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024
Klea Blackhurst will present 'The Box Set,' at Chelsea Table + Stage featuring her acclaimed tribute to Hoagy Carmichael alongside Billy Stritch. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jeff Harnar Releases New Album 'JEFF HARNAR SINGS SAMMY CAHN: THE SECOND TIME AROUND'
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024
The new album from MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around – is available on CD and digital formats now.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024
The new album from MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around – is available on CD and digital formats now.
Review: AUTUMN IN NEW YORK: VERNON DUKE'S BROADWAY Is a Crowd-Pleaser at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rob Lester - Apr 21, 2024
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.
by Rob Lester - Apr 21, 2024
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.
Interview: Klea Blackhurst Brings Broadway History to Life at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 10, 2024
Singer Klea Blackhurst has long been doing tribute shows rich in song and Broadway history. Now, starting this Sunday, April 14th at 7 pm, Blackhurst will be revisiting each of these shows in a season-long series of “The Box Set” at Chelsea Table + Stage, starting this Sunday with “Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke’s Broadway.”
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 10, 2024
Singer Klea Blackhurst has long been doing tribute shows rich in song and Broadway history. Now, starting this Sunday, April 14th at 7 pm, Blackhurst will be revisiting each of these shows in a season-long series of “The Box Set” at Chelsea Table + Stage, starting this Sunday with “Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke’s Broadway.”
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" April 8 to April 14, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 8, 2024
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for cabaret, comedy, drag shows and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Patti LuPone, tributes to Chita Rivera and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 8, 2024
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for cabaret, comedy, drag shows and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Patti LuPone, tributes to Chita Rivera and more.
Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET Series at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW Is Everything a Tribute Show Should Be
by Rob Lester - Mar 20, 2024
Musical comedy history roared to life when Klea Blackhurst brought the songs and sass and stories of Ethel Merman. The tables were full, the stage was filled with energy at Chelsea Table + Stage. She's coming back there with a survey of songwriter Vernon Duke on April 14 and Jerry Herman later this spring.
by Rob Lester - Mar 20, 2024
Musical comedy history roared to life when Klea Blackhurst brought the songs and sass and stories of Ethel Merman. The tables were full, the stage was filled with energy at Chelsea Table + Stage. She's coming back there with a survey of songwriter Vernon Duke on April 14 and Jerry Herman later this spring.
Interview: Hershey Felder of HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE & HERSHEY FELDER'S GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK SING-ALONG at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Feb 1, 2024
BroadwayWorld chats with virtuoso actor/pianist/filmmaker Hershey Felder about his return to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in his popular 'George Gershwin Alone' & 'Great American Songbook Sing-Along' shows February 7th thru 12th.
by Jim Munson - Feb 1, 2024
BroadwayWorld chats with virtuoso actor/pianist/filmmaker Hershey Felder about his return to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in his popular 'George Gershwin Alone' & 'Great American Songbook Sing-Along' shows February 7th thru 12th.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Vernon Duke written?
Vernon Duke has written 22 shows including Yvonne (Composer), The Yellow Mask (Composer), Shoot the Works! (Composer), Walk a Little Faster (Composer), Ziegfeld Follies of 1934 (Composer), Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 (Composer), The Show is On (Composer), It Happens on Ice (Composer), Cabin in the Sky (Composer), Banjo Eyes (Composer), The Lady Comes Across (Composer), Dancing in the Streets (Composer), Jackpot (Composer), Sadie Thompson (Composer), Sweet Bye and Bye (Composer), Two's Company (Composer), The Littlest Revue (Composer), The Littlest Revue (Composer), The Pink Jungle (Composer/Lyricist), Zenda (Composer), Nashville New York (Composer), Taking a Chance on Love (Composer).
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