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Broadway Birthday: Adrienne Warren

Happy Birthday to Tony nominee Adrienne Warren, born May 6, 1987, in Hampton Roads, Virginia. A preacher’s daughter, she began singing in her church choir. One of her first stage roles was the lead in a local production of Annie. … Continue reading

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Broadway Birthday: Savion Glover

Happy birthday to Tony-winning choreographer Savion Glover, born Nov. 19, 1973, in Newark, N.J. By age 7, Glover was dancing professionally. He made his Broadway debut at age 11 in The Tap Dance Kid, then was hired by his teacher … Continue reading

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History of Musicals: First Golden Age

It’s been noted that the form of modern musical theater came from operetta, but its soul came from the music hall. This union of body and soul took place during the first two decades of the 20th century, beginning with … Continue reading

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