While theatres remain dark, revisit some of your favorites with Inside the Theatre, and get a closer look at the details you might miss before the show.

A.D. Players’ production of Harvey will donate proceeds to help those affected by the devastating hurricane that shared its name.

This week's column discusses the CD twofer of the cast recordings of the Booth Tarkington-Milton Berle Seventeen and the Jule Styne-Sammy Cahn-Phil Silvers laugh-fest High Button Shoes, as well as the Belgian French cast album of Jacques Brel in L'Homme de La Mancha.

This week's column discusses the CD twofer of the cast recordings of the Booth Tarkington-Milton Berle Seventeen and the Jule Styne-Sammy Cahn-Phil Silvers laugh-fest High Button Shoes, as well as the Belgian French cast album of Jacques Brel in L'Homme de La Mancha.

Hello, diva lovers. I'd like to dedicate this week's column to the late, glamorous stage (and screen) star Dolores Gray, who died June 26, 2002, at the age of 78. I only became aware of Dolores Gray a few years ago when a good friend and loyal diva fan treated me to some vintage TV appearances of the singer-actress whose greatest achievements were on the London stage in productions of Annie Get Your Gun, Gypsy and Follies. Another friend then sent me a copy of the Merv Griffin talk show that featured Gray along with three other Broadway and/or film legends, Ethel Merman, Ann Miller and relative newcomer at the time Karen Morrow. Gray took part in the show's delightful opening number (featuring Griffin and all four ladies belting "Everything's Coming Up Roses") and also offered a solo on "Here's That Rainy Day," a song she debuted in the short lived musical Carnival in Flanders. From just these few television appearances, it was evident how striking a stage presence she must have been, possessing the talent, self-confidence and aura of a true star. Gray had a dark, rich voice that she poured out with remarkable control, one of those distinct sounds that was simply a joy to hear. For those who have never heard Gray's velvety tones, you should check out the original Broadway cast recording of Destry Rides Again, which was recently re-released on the Decca Broadway label. That recording features Gray's luscious singing on such tracks as "Ladies," "I Hate Him," "Fair Warning," "Are You Ready, Gyp Watson," "That Ring on Her Finger" and the gorgeous ballad, "I Say Hello." Gray can also be heard on the most recent London cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's Follies, which boasts her thrilling rendition of the survivor anthem, "I'm Still Here." Dolores Gray's complete Broadway credits follow:

Hello, diva lovers. I'd like to dedicate this week's column to the late, glamorous stage (and screen) star Dolores Gray, who died June 26, 2002, at the age of 78. I only became aware of Dolores Gray a few years ago when a good friend and loyal diva fan treated me to some vintage TV appearances of the singer-actress whose greatest achievements were on the London stage in productions of Annie Get Your Gun, Gypsy and Follies. Another friend then sent me a copy of the Merv Griffin talk show that featured Gray along with three other Broadway and/or film legends, Ethel Merman, Ann Miller and relative newcomer at the time Karen Morrow. Gray took part in the show's delightful opening number (featuring Griffin and all four ladies belting "Everything's Coming Up Roses") and also offered a solo on "Here's That Rainy Day," a song she debuted in the short lived musical Carnival in Flanders. From just these few television appearances, it was evident how striking a stage presence she must have been, possessing the talent, self-confidence and aura of a true star. Gray had a dark, rich voice that she poured out with remarkable control, one of those distinct sounds that was simply a joy to hear. For those who have never heard Gray's velvety tones, you should check out the original Broadway cast recording of Destry Rides Again, which was recently re-released on the Decca Broadway label. That recording features Gray's luscious singing on such tracks as "Ladies," "I Hate Him," "Fair Warning," "Are You Ready, Gyp Watson," "That Ring on Her Finger" and the gorgeous ballad, "I Say Hello." Gray can also be heard on the most recent London cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's Follies, which boasts her thrilling rendition of the survivor anthem, "I'm Still Here." Dolores Gray's complete Broadway credits follow:

Today's birthdays include Nell Carter, Claudette Colbert, and Roald Dahl.

A "memorial" sounds too grim for a celebration of the life of the late Adolph Green, the vivacious performer, lyricist, librettist and screenwriter who died Oct. 24, so his family is throwing one last "party" for the man who so loved Manhattan parties.

A "memorial" sounds too grim for a celebration of the life of the late Adolph Green, the vivacious performer, lyricist, librettist and screenwriter who died Oct. 24, so his family is throwing one last "party" for the man who so loved Manhattan parties.

A visitor’s guide to real New York places mentioned in Broadway musicals.

A visitor's guide to real New York places mentioned in Broadway musicals.

A visitor's guide to real New York places mentioned in Broadway musicals.

What bar did Al Pacino go to for a post-show drink? Where did Florenz Ziegfeld drown his sorrows when he thought his show was a failure? Take a tour through Broadway's history of watering holes and hamburgers, remembering 10 unofficial landmarks that no longer exist.

Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Idina Menzel brings some Tony-winning belt to the Super Bowl… Larry David is a new Fish in the Broadway pond… Tommy Tune taps Gershwin!... and The Lion roars once more.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

From the true events of Parade and The Scottsboro Boys to Founding Father accounts like Hamilton, can you name all of these Broadway shows based on true American events and historic figures?