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Date of Death: April 28, 1996

Birth Place: Burlingame, CA, USA

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BWW Review: Belmont University Musical Theatre's Delightful and Entertaining THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 29, 2019


Anna Perry's energetic and period-perfect choreography - along with impressive performances from a cadre of university students destined for Broadway stardom - ensures that Belmont University Musical Theatre's Thoroughly Modern Millie is a complete and utter delight, featuring a memorable score wrapped up in a rather daft but engaging storyline that earns every bit of the resounding applause in a standing ovation that comes at show's end.

Riverside Theatre Announces 46th Anniversary Season for 2019-2020
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2019


Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, is delighted to announce its 46th Anniversary Season for 2019-2020. Building on the success and acclaim the theatre has attained nationwide over the last few years, Riverside is proud to present a magnificent season of music, comedy, and drama.

Photo Flash: First Images Of the 10th Anniversary UK Tour Of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2019


First look at the 10th anniversary tour of American Idiot - the ground breaking Tony award-winning rock musical with music by punk-pop and multi Grammy award-winning band Green Day. Leading the cast is: Waterloo Road's Tom Milner as Johnny; 2013's X Factor third place runner-up Luke Friend as St Jimmy; and 2016 X Factor finalist Sam Lavery as Whatsername.

Tom Milner, Luke Friend, and Sam Lavery Will Lead 10th Anniversary Tour Of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018


Full casting has been announced for the special 10th anniversary tour of American Idiot - the ground breaking Tony award-winning rock musical with music by punk-pop and multi Grammy award-winning band Green Day. Leading the cast is: Waterloo Road's Tom Milner as Johnny; 2013's X Factor third place runner-up Luke Friend as St Jimmy; and 2016 X Factor finalist Sam Lavery as Whatsername.

Drayton Entertainment Announces 2019 Season - NEWSIES, ROCKY, and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2018


Drayton Entertainment will present a knockout playbill in 2019 packed with Broadway blockbusters, hilarious comedies, stirring tributes, fun-filled family musicals and a few more dramas than in previous seasons. Artistic Director Alex Mustakas continues his bid to bring a wide variety of crowd-pleasing productions to the award-winning charitable not-for-profit theatre organization's seven stages throughout Ontario.

Panel Announced for 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2018


Today Nica Burns, Director of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards revealed the judging panel for the 2018 Awards, now in its 38th year.

BWW Review: THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN at Metropolitan Theatre Ensemble At The Warwick Theatre
by Paul Bolton - Jun 17, 2018


The Unsinkable Molly Brown by Meredith Willson and Richard Morris Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Kansas City Warwick Theatre June 14-24, 2018. The MET closes their season with a grand production that is a 'must see' for Kansas City musical theater lovers!

Riverbank Theatre to Present THOROUGLY MODERN MILLIE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2018


Being modern means bobbing your hair, raising your hemline, entering the workforce and rewriting the rules of love

Photo Flash: Limelight Performing Arts Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2018


Limelight Performing Arts presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie," a madcap adventure filled with fun-loving flappers, dashing gentlemen, and a devious villainess audiences will love to hate. The show runs April 11-22, 2018.

The Smash Hit UK Production Of AMERICAN IDIOT Returns To The UK For A Special 10th Anniversary Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2018


Following two critically acclaimed and celebrated West End runs and a sell-out UK Tour, Green Day's explosive Tony Award winning rock musical, American Idiot, returns to mark the show's 10th anniversary and the 15th anniversary of the Grammy Award winning album. The special anniversary tour opens from 17 January 2019 at the Grove Theatre, Dunstable, with press night at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Thursday 24 January.

Photo Flash: SCERA Mounts Bouyant Musical THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
by Julie Musbach - Mar 5, 2018


When Margaret Brown managed to scramble onto one of the few lifeboats available when the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in 1912, the Denver, Colo., socialite became the stuff of myth and legends. She grabbed an oar and argued vehemently that they turn the boat around and look for survivors. Later, as a philanthropist, Brown spent many years helping families whose relatives had been on the doomed voyage.

Okoboji Summer Theatre Announces Its 61st Season - Stephen Brotebeck Joins as Artistic Director
by Alan Henry - Feb 10, 2018


The Okoboji Summer Theatre (OST) is proud to announce the nine productions for its 2018 season: GODSPELL (By John-Michael Tebelak & Music By Stephen Schwartz) LEAVING IOWA (By Tim Clue and Spike Manton) I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES (By Neil Simon) ANNIE (By Thomas Meehan & Music By Martin Charnin & Charles Strouse) THE MIRACLE WORKER (By William Gibson) NOT NOW, DARLING (By Ray Cooney and John Chapman) A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING (By Rodgers & Hammerstein II) OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS (By Joe DiPietro) THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (By Richard Morris & Dick Scanlan. Music By Jeanine Tesori, & Lyrics By Dick Scanlan)

Everything Tomorrow Is Thoroughly Modern- Relive the Magic of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLE!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2018


It's been almost sixteen years since the cherished musical introduced one of our now most-cherished stars, and almost fourteen years since the show concluded its 903-performance run at the Marquis Theatre. Since then its cast and creative team have moved on to create some of Broadway's most beloved characters, scores, and theatrical experiences. Before the gang gets back together tomorrow, turn the corner down memory lane to 2002, when Broadway got a thoroughly modern makeover.

PHOTO: Sutton Foster Shares Photo With Gavin Creel From THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reunion Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2018


As previously announced, there will be a 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. The concert will star two-time Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster, Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel, Tony Award® winner Harriet Harris and other original cast members for a one-night-only benefit to raise funds for The Actors Fund. Last night, Sutton Foster shared a photo on Instagram of herself and Gavin Creel with the caption 'This sure feels good.'

Beat the Drum! Sutton Foster, Gavin Creel & More Will Reunite for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Benefit Concert
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2018


The Actors Fund announced today a 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Just One Week Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 22, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 15, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld REGION Awards; West Side Story Leads Best Production of a Musical!
by Alan Henry - Dec 8, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; CAMEO's Next to Normal Leads Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Dec 1, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; CAMEO's NEXT TO NORMAL Leads Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Nov 24, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

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