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Date of Death: January 25, 1996 (35)

Birth Place: Mount Vernon, New York, USA

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Listen to Three Songs From THE GREAT GATSBY Cast Recording; Album Delayed One Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024


Three new tracks have been released from the upcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Great Gatsby. The songs include 'Roaring On', 'My Green Light', and 'Past is Catching Up to Me'.

54 Below to Celebrate Juneteenth with Branden R. Mangan, THE DIVINE 9 SING BROADWAY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024


54 BELOW will honor and celebrate Juneteenth with a line up of shows including Branden R. Mangan: The Cookout, The Divine 9 Sings Broadway and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Listen: SUFFS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024


Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the official musical companion to the 6x Tony Award-nominated new musical from award-winning singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, is available now! Listen to the full album here!

Video: See Andy Mientus, Larry Owens & Krystina Alabado in TICK, TICK…BOOM! Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024


Check out footage of Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado in tick, tick... Boom! rehearsals at The Cape Playhouse in Massachusetts!

Previews: PROFESSOR SYCORAX Staged Reading at Axial Theatre in Pleasantville
by Bruce Apar - Jun 2, 2024


Axial Theatre’s SAFEHOUSE Playwrights Series Presents a Reading of Professor Sycorax by Award-winning Playwright, TV Writer and Librettist Cheryl L. Davis with Guest Moderator two-time Obie-winning playwright Susan Miller.

RENT Sheds Light On Those Intimidated, Ignorant About HIV/AIDS
by Jude Cartalaba - Jun 2, 2024


RENT, the late Jonathan Larson's masterpiece, was a cultural sensation in 1996, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer for Drama. But does it still resonate with today’s younger audiences?

See Norm Lewis, Linda Eder & More Next Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - May 31, 2024


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Great Gatsby on Broadway.

Dance, Acting & Improv Education Classes to Take Place At Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


Explore dance, acting, and improv classes at Bucks County Playhouse. Enhance your skills with expert-led sessions designed for all levels. Join a vibrant community and take your performance to the next level. Learn how to apply.

COMPANY & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's June 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2024


San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include the Company national tour and more.

Jennifer Ashley Tepper's 'Women Writing Musicals' Book Will Get November Release
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2024


Jennifer Ashley Tepper, writer of BroadwayWorld's Broadway Deep Dive series, has revealed that her next book is in the works. Titled 'Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out', the book will be published by Applause on November 19, 2024.

Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Tony Noms for PURLIE VICTORIOUS and Good Broadway Etiquette
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024


Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by TODAY on Wednesday to discuss starring and producing the play Purlie Victorious, which recently was nominated for 6 Tony Awards. Later on in the interview, he also went on to discuss good Broadway etiquette for audience members. Watch the interview now!

RENT and The National AIDS Memorial Quilt Come to Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024


Set in the East Village of New York City in the early 1990s, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony® Award for Best Musical in 1996 and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a veritable pop-culture phenomenon.

TICK, TICK...BOOM! is Coming to Cygnet Theatre This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024


Experience the powerful musical TICK, TICK...BOOM! by Jonathan Larson, creator of RENT, coming to Cygnet Theatre in San Diego this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Jeremy Jordan Sings 'Past is Catching Up to Me' From THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024


An all new clip has been released featuring Jeremy Jordan singing 'Past is Catching Up to Me' from The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Check out the video here!

Review: TICK, TICK...BOOM! at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - May 24, 2024


What did our critic think of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at New Conservatory Theatre Center? Read here!

Work by Colman Domingo & More Set for New York Theatre Workshop 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


New York Theatre Workshop has revealed its 2024/25 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch Anson Bagley Perform 'Ohio' From IN PIECES: A NEW MUSICAL Deluxe Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024


Broadway Records is set to release a new deluxe version of the hit album In Pieces: A New Musical (Highlights) featuring music by Joey Contreras and including 8 original songs not included on the 2021 release. The first single available now is a version of Contreras’ exuberant song of youthful infatuation, “Ohio,“ this time performed by cast member Anson Bagley. Watch the new video!

New Conservatory Theatre Center Extends TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024


Due to popular demand, New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced extended performance dates for tick, tick... BOOM! 

Video: Matt Gould Performs 'Woman Is' From LEMPICKA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024


Watch as Matt Gould performs 'Woman Is' from Lempicka! Learn more about Gould and about the show.

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