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Date of Death: July 11, 1937 (38)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY

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11,000+ NYC Students Participate In Interactive Link Up Concerts At Carnegie Hall This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024


Over 11,000 students from New York City will participate in the interactive Link Up concerts at Carnegie Hall from May 21 to 23, 2024, as part of an innovative educational program.

Edmonton Jazz Festival Society To Present JazzFest Marque Winspear Event
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024


Discover the fusion of Edmonton Jazz Orchestra and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra at the JazzFest Marque Winspear Event.

UArts and No Name Pops to Present Music on the Square This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024


In a first-time partnership, University of the Arts and The No Name Pops, the former musicians of The Philly Pops, have planned the UArts Music on the Square series with two evenings of music on Rittenhouse Square. See details!

New Jersey Symphony Summer Season to Feature GODFATHER, BAAHUBALI, Free Parks Concerts, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2024


The New Jersey Symphony will present two epic films in concert with the score played live by the orchestra this summer, as well as concerts in the parks, a concert featuring emerging composers and a free preview concert of the upcoming 2024–25 season.

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.

Klea Blackhurst to Return to Chelsea Table + Stage With ONE OF THE GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 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.

Music Returns to Kohl Mansion in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


Virtuosic pianist Ilya Yakushev returns to Kohl Mansion for a unique collaborative concert with members of the elite St. Lawrence String Quartet, violinist Owen Dalby and cellist Christopher Costanza, in a program anchored by the glorious Brahms Piano Trio, No. 1.

DATE NIGHT AT THE MET With Edward W. Hardy Returns This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Renowned composer-violinist Dr. Edward W. Hardy returns to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for Date Night At The Met.

TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commissions, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

SDC Foundation Awards Cristin Carole with 2023-2024 Denham Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, has named Cristin Carole as this season’s SDCF Denham Fellow . Learn more!

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.”

World Music Institute Presents Béla Fleck: Rhythm, Raga & Rhapsody
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024


Join the World Music Institute for an unforgettable night with Béla Fleck, who reinvented the sound of the banjo. Learn how to purchase tickets!

La Fundación Juan March presenta HISTORIAS DEL MUSICAL
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Apr 8, 2024


El próximo 13 de abril tendrá lugar en la Fundación Juan March el primer concierto del ciclo HISTORIAS DEL MUSICAL, cuatro fechas en las que se hará un repaso por la historia del Teatro Musical desde sus inicios.

Susanne Mack Returns To Pangea With SEA LEGS
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 7, 2024


Celebrated cabaret chanteuse Susanne Mack navigates a variety of calm and stormy nautical-themed tunes in her latest cabaret show, 'Sea Legs.'

Celebrity Series of Boston: Patti LuPone A LIFE IN NOTES
by Nancy Grossman - Apr 3, 2024


After two previous appearances with the Celebrity Series of Boston in 2003 and 2011, the long overdue return of Patti LuPone to the stage at Symphony Hall on Tuesday night was an epic performance worth the wait. Enthusiastic entrance applause greeted Joseph Thalken (music direction and arrangements) and Brad Phillips (strings), but rose to Richter scale magnitude when Patti strode out.

Minnesota Orchestra's 2024 Summer Festival Celebrates Orchestra Hall's 50th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


Join the Minnesota Orchestra's 2024 Summer Festival to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Orchestra Hall.

Carnegie Hall Presents The Knights at Zankel Hall This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


Join The Knights as they conclude the Carnegie Season on May 16 with new works honoring family by renowned composers Montgomery, Kahane, and Clyne. This captivating performance promises to be a memorable end to the season.

The Knights to Conclude Carnegie Hall Season With Commissions by Montgomery, Kahane & Clyne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


The Knights will conclude their inaugural Carnegie Hall season with new commissions honoring family by Montgomery, Kahane, and Clyne. Learn more!

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced its 2024-2025 season: “Legends and Legacies.” Featuring an electrifying lineup of timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces sure to captivate audiences! 

Feature: Special April Birthday Salute �" Who Is She?????
by Rob Lester - Apr 1, 2024


Our 'Born This Month' Cabaret Birthday Salute goes to a woman with an incredible life story. An amazing musical inspiration. Do you know her name? Born in April, she changed music history during her 106-year life. Read about her in our monthly birthday feature.

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