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Sep 13, 2024 · Lena Horne (born June 30, 1917, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.—died May 9, 2010, New York City) was an American singer and actress who first came to fame in the 1940s. Horne left school at age 16 to help support her ailing mother and became a dancer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City.
5 days ago · By the age of 2, Lena Horne was already a member of the NAACP, following her activist family. Inspired by her mother's dream, Lena became the first Black actress to receive a studio contract. As her fame grew, she dared to decline the stereotypical roles that she was offered, and she refused to use segregated entrances
2 days ago · The show’s been lighting up the Lena Horne Theatre since February 2020, and the fanfare shows no signs of slowing down. This genre-bending, pop-infused, feminist rally cry is still taking names ...
6 days ago · Hollywood legend Lena Horne changed what was possible for African-Americans performers in America. After a difficult childhood, she found a key ally in her father, who made clear to studio head Louis B. Mayer that he could hire a maid for his daughter - she would not need to play one on screen.
2 days ago · The show has gained international acclaim, celebrating its third year at the Lena Horne Theatre on Broadway. An additional North American tour is currently ongoing, and the second Australian tour is set to begin in Melbourne next month. The musical has also been performed in South Korea, Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
1 day ago · SIX will shortly celebrate its third year at the Lena Horne Theatre on Broadway, while an additional North American tour plays the length and breadth of the country and the second Australian tour opens in Melbourne next month.
3 days ago · Use our interactive seating chart to view 528 seat reviews and 501 photos of views from seat. The Lena Horne Theatre has seating across three levels, with just over half in the Orchestra. In every section, double-digit seats towards the sides are more restricted.
