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Date of Death: May 16, 1990 (64)

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David Marino to Perform At Chelsea Table + Stage in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023


David Marino will make his New York nightclub debut at Chelsea Table & Stage on July 15 at 7pm!

Review: No Blue Patrons At Chelsea Table + Stage After Nicolas King's SHAKING THE BLUES AWAY
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 8, 2023


Like a mid-century nightclub star from an old movie, Nicolas King is as slick as a patent-leather pump SHAKING THE BLUES AWAY.

The Bad Judies - New York's Only All-Drag Queen Band - to Perform at Chelsea Table + Stage in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present a special Pride show with The Bad Judies, the city’s only all-drag queen band, on Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 PM.

Erotic Heritage Museum Will Launch Immersive Exhibit In Collaboration With Filmmaker Michael Ninn
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


The Catherine, an exhibit that will feature memorabilia and music from the films Catherine and Sacred Sin, has plans to open inside The Erotic Heritage Museum on Saturday, June 3rd. The exhibit will highlight the work of Michael Ninn, the famed yet reclusive erotic film director, including his collaborations with renowned musician Eddie Van Halen on both films. 

Broadway Palm Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


Broadway Palm has announced its 31st Season which includes eight main stage productions, five productions in the Off Broadway Palm, four Children’s Theatre productions (TBA), and six concerts.

Interview: Clint Holmes of BETWEEN THE MOON AND NEW YORK CITY at 54 Below
by Michael Walters - May 30, 2023


Peter Allen…. Clint Holmes. The music of the Aussie showman presented by the Vegas showman at 54 Below.

CINDERELLA to be Presented by 5-Star Theatricals This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023


5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the second show of its 2023-2024 season, the nine-time Tony nominated, revised 2013 Broadway version of the impossibly magical musical, CINDERELLA.

Natalie Douglas to Preset A 60's SONGS JUNETEENTH JUBILEE at Birdland This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Natalie Douglas – thirteen-time MAC Award, two-time Bistro Award and Nightlife Award winner – with “A 60’s Songs Juneteenth Jubilee” on Monday, June 19 at 7:00 PM.

Nicolas King to Present SHAKING THE BLUES AWAY! at Chelsea Table + Stage in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2023


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Nicolas King, the celebrated pop and jazz vocalist, on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 PM.

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello And Her 17-Piece Orchestra Come To Des Plaines Theatre, June 11
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023


The legendary Denise Tomasello returns for her first one-woman concert since her triumphant debut at the Des Plaines Theatre in Judy, Liza, Barbra & Me, a musical celebration of these female musical legends, Denise returns in her new one woman show called The Songs of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Tony Bennett and Me, with her 17-piece orchestra.

Reeve Carney to Return to Chelsea Table + Stage With Led Zeppelin Tribute in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor Reeve Carney on Sunday, June 4 at 9:30 PM.

Video: Patrick Pacheco Opens Up About Putting Pen to Paper with Chita Rivera
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 9, 2023


She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and ferocious Chita—was always present center stage, and was influential in creating some of Broadway most iconic and acclaimed roles, including Anita in West Side Story‚ the part that made her a star—Rosie in Bye Bye, Birdie, Velma in Chicago, and Aurora in Kiss of the Spider Woman. In this video, watch as co-author Patrick Pacheco chats with Richard Ridge about the new memoir!

Exclusive: Broadway Legend (and Author) Chita Rivera Unpacks Her Life in the Theatre
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Apr 25, 2023


She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and ferocious Chita—was always present center stage, and was influential in creating some of Broadway most iconic and acclaimed roles, including Anita in West Side Story‚ the part that made her a star—Rosie in Bye Bye, Birdie, Velma in Chicago, and Aurora in Kiss of the Spider Woman. In this video, watch as Broadway legend Chita Rivera chats with Richard Ridge about her new memoir!

SWINGING WITH THE RAT PACK And THE JERSEY FOUR And JOHNNY MAESTRO'S 16 CANDLES! Come To The Sieminski Theater This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2023


Two spectacular tribute concerts that will transport audiences to the golden era of American Rock and Roll and swing music will be featured in June at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, located on the campus of Fellowship Village.

PRONOUN SHOWDOWN, Charles Busch, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

Daniel Nardicio Presents THE NEW BELTERS! NICOLAS KING & SETH SIKES At The Ice Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023


Nicolas King and Seth Sikes, two of New York's most popular young nightclub entertainers, join forces for an evening you won't want to miss.

OBAMA-OLOGY, THE LIGHT & More Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2023


Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced the company’s 2023 season of four productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

23 Theater Books for Your Spring 2023 Reading List
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2023


Need a great book  to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 23 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

Interview: Tony Award-Winner Ben Vereen Talks STEPPIN' OUT, PIPPIN, & ROOTS
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 24, 2023


On Saturday, April 1st, Broadway legend Ben Vereen will be coming to North Carolina to perform at High Point Theatre with his one-man show, STEPPIN' OUT. 

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