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Date of Death: March 08, 1998 (44)

Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA

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BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: Margaret Curry Presents THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 4, 2023


Margaret Curry played The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Thursday night, November 30th with her musical cabaret THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN.

Lillias White Joins Forces With 92NY To Teach Cabaret Workshop
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 30, 2023


The 92nd Street Y, New York School of Music announces that Tony Winner and Broadway Legend Lillias White will teach a masterclass in the art form of Cabaret this spring.

Queer Duo Always & Sheppard to Present ON AN OPEN FIRE At Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023


Join Daphne Always and pianist James Sheppard for their annual holiday show, ON AN OPEN FIRE, at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Get ready for a bizarre cabaret filled with deranged cheer and a seething roast of the most wonderful time of the year. Don't miss this unique holiday experience!

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Twenty-Three - The Woman For The Ages
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 23, 2023


Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE WOMAN FOR THE AGES

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Twenty-Three - The Man For All Seasons
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 23, 2023


Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE MAN FOR ALL SEASONS.

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Twenty-Two - The Grace
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 22, 2023


Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE GRACE.

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Twenty-One - The Gentleman
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 21, 2023


Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE GENTLEMAN.

Drag Icon Lady Bunny to Premiere A VERY BLUE CHRISTMAS At the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023


Catch the irreverent and hilarious Lady Bunny in her World Premiere show 'A Very Blue Christmas' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Get ready for a raunchy twist on your favorite Christmas carols!

Christopher Collette To Play The Laurie Beechman Theatre With COME FLY WITH ME
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 8, 2023


THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER will present up-and-coming Saloon Singer vocalist Christopher Collette and pianist, composer, music director Tracy Stark.

Colette Ambo and Jelani Dream to Star in FOLK NATIVITY IN CONCERT at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Alwin Bully's Folk Nativity In Concert on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 9:30pm.

Interview: Jordan Kai Burnett Slashing Their Way Through Life & SCISSORHANDS - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Gil Kaan - Nov 6, 2023


The smash jukebox tribute Scissorhands - A Musical Tribute returns with an all-new, immersive staging opening December 1, 2023, at The Bourbon Room (with previews starting November 24th). This hilarious parody of the 1990 classic film Edward Scissorhands features their unique take on such pop hits as: What Was I Made For, Dream On, Uninvited, Like a Prayer, I'm Every Woman, Shallow, Shake It Out, and Fast Car. Scissorhands’ playwright Bradley Bredeweg directs the vocally gifted cast of: Jordan Kai Burnett, Emma Hunton, Dionne Gipson, Natalie Masini, Ryan O'Connor, Carly Casey and Alex Ellis; with Carson Higgins, alternating with John Krause. Jordan cut some time out of their busy schedule to answer a few of my queries.

The Drama Book Shop Announces Upcoming Author Events
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023


The Drama Book Shop presents a series of events featuring new theatrical literary works by authors and playwrights. Join them for inspiring discussions and celebrations of the power of American theater. Reserve your seat on their website.

MARGARET CURRY In THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN: Thursday, November 30, 7:00PM At LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023


Award-winning actress Margaret Curry returns to the cabaret stage to examine The Space In-Between through story and song. With joy and courage, she explores, stimulates, and delights in the universe between the present and the future, the good and the bad, hope and what's-to-come. Always seeking to dive and dig deep into all things human, ever-curious about why we do what we do, she strives to remind and cajole herself and her audiences to fly higher.

Photos: Brenda Russell Interviewed For UNSCRIPTED LIVE At City Winery NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023


Tony Award-winning composer Brenda Russell joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane in The Loft at City Winery on Monday, October 16 for the third edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane'. See photos!

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Eight - The Wild Card
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 8, 2023


Today, we return to The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE WILD CARD.

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day One - The Comeback Kids
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 1, 2023


Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE COMEBACK KIDS.

Photos: Olivia Stevens Plays PLEASURE AND PERIL at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 25, 2023


Based on the live of Swedish actress Zarah Leander, Pleasure And Peril mixes the story of Leander with Stevens' own story as a Swedish actress in NY and the Granddaughter of Jewish immigrants who fled the Ukraine and Russia to come to NY.

A Fond Farewell To Maestro Larry Woodard
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 22, 2023


The Laurie Beechman Theatre was flooded with fond memories of a man whose life was music and whose memory lingers on.

Teresa Fischer, Jenny Greeman and Mary Sheridan to Present SING AGAIN! in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 21, 2023


Join award-winning singers Teresa Fischer, Jenny Greeman, and Mary Sheridan for 'SING AGAIN!' at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on November 11. Experience an afternoon of Broadway and pop gems that celebrate love and belonging.

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