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61st Tony Awards
The 61st Annual Tony Award ceremony was held on June 10, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall, with CBS television broadcasting live. The cut-off date for eligibility was May 9, meaning that to be qualified for the 2006-2007 season, shows must have opened before or on this date. Jane Krakowski and Taye Diggs announced the nominations on May 15, 2007. This Tony Awards telecast won an Emmy Award, Outstanding Special Class Program, at the 59th Creative Arts Emmy Awards presented on September 8, 2007. Glenn Weiss, the director of the awards show, received a Directors Guild of America Awards nomination, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Musical Variety (television). '' Spring Awakening'', won 8 awards including Best Musical, the most of the night. The ceremony As with the 2006 Tony Award ceremony, there was no formal host and the show was emceed by the presenters. Presenters [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue and Theater (structure), theater at 1260 Sixth Avenue (Manhattan), Avenue of the Americas, within Rockefeller Center, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Nicknamed "The Showplace of the Nation", it is the headquarters for the Rockettes. Radio City Music Hall was designed by Edward Durell Stone and Donald Deskey in the Art Deco style. Radio City Music Hall was built on a plot of land that was originally intended for a Metropolitan Opera House, although plans for the opera house were canceled in 1929. It opened on December 27, 1932, as part of the construction of Rockefeller Center. The 5,960-seat Music Hall was the larger of two venues built for Rockefeller Center's "Radio City" section, the other being Center Theatre (New York City), Center Theatre; the "Radio City" name later came to apply only to the Music Hall. It was largely successful until the 1970s, when declining patronage nearly drove the theater to bank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Connick Jr
Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr. (born September 11, 1967) is an American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and television host. He has sold over 28million albums worldwide. Connick is ranked among the top60 best-selling male artists in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America, with 16million in certified sales. He has had seven top20 US albums, and ten number-one US jazz albums, earning more number-one albums than any other artist in US jazz chart history. Connick's best-selling album in the United States is his Christmas album ''When My Heart Finds Christmas'' (1993). His highest-charting album is his release '' Only You'' (2004), which reached No.5 in the US and No.6 in Britain. He has won three Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards. He played Leo Markus, the husband of Grace Adler (played by Debra Messing) on the NBC sitcom ''Will & Grace'' from 2002 to 2006. Connick began his acting career as a tail gunner in the World War II film '' Memphis Belle'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Indelicato
Mark Indelicato (born July 16, 1994) is an American actor, singer, fashion blogger, and photographer best known for his role in the ABC comedy series '' Ugly Betty'', as Justin Suarez, the fashion-obsessed nephew of series protagonist Betty Suarez. Life and career Indelicato was born in Philadelphia, the son of Lynn and Mark Indelicato, Sr. He is of three quarters Italian and one quarter Puerto Rican descent. He was trained at The Actors Center in that city, and is a student at Dupree School of Music in Linwood, New Jersey. He began acting at age eight at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theater, and has appeared in national television commercials, the CBS television series "Hacks", '' Chappelle's Show'', and was a regular cast member of '' Ugly Betty'' on ABC until the series ended in 2010. He also attended the Professional Performing Arts School, before moving back to Los Angeles. He is attending New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Indelicato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felicity Huffman
Felicity Kendall Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an American actress. Huffman began her acting career in theatre, and in the 1990s also had many supporting roles in film and television. She starred as Dana Whitaker in the comedy-drama '' Sports Night'' from 1998 to 2000, which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. She is best known for her role as Lynette Scavo in the ABC comedy-drama ''Desperate Housewives'' (2004–2012), for which she earned the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for the debut season of the series, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three consecutive Golden Globe nominations. Huffman drew critical praise for her performance as a transgender woman in the independent film '' Transamerica'' (2005). The role earned her a Golden Globe Award, Independent Spirit Award, National Board of Review, and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Huffman has also starred in such films as '' Reversal of Fortune'' (1990), ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Hoff
Christian Hoff (born April 21, 1968) is an American actor. Biography Hoff was born in San Francisco, California, and later moved with his family to San Diego. At eight years old he began acting at the San Diego Junior Theater, and not long after was playing Winthrop in ''The Music Man''. Career Since then he has appeared on numerous television, big screen and Broadway shows. Most recently, he had a guest role as Marty on ''All My Children''. He starred until 2008 in the original cast production of ''Jersey Boys'' which opened at the August Wilson theater on Broadway in 2005. His dynamic portrayal of Tommy DeVito, one of the founding members of Four Seasons musical group, won him the "Best Featured Actor in a Musical" Tony award in 2006. He was scheduled to return to Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre's 2008 production of '' Pal Joey'' in the title role; however due to an injury he was forced to leave the production. He is currently with The Midtown Men, a group that consist o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marg Helgenberger
Mary Marg Helgenberger (born November 16, 1958) is an American actress. She began her career in the early 1980s and first came to attention for playing the role of Siobhan Ryan on the daytime soap opera '' Ryan's Hope'' from 1982 to 1986. She is best known for her role as Catherine Willows in the CBS police procedural drama ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' (2000–13) and the subsequent TV movie ''Immortality'' (2015). She reprised the role in the sequel '' CSI: Vegas'' Season 2, which premiered on September 29, 2022. Helgenberger is also known for playing the role of K.C. Koloski in the ABC drama ''China Beach'' (1988–91), which earned her the 1990 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She is also known for roles in the TV series '' Under the Dome'' and ''Intelligence'', and the films ''Species'' (1995), ''Species II'' (1998), ''Erin Brockovich'' (2000), and '' Mr. Brooks'' (2007). Early life Helgenberger was born November 16, 1958 in Fremont, Neb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Heche
Anne Celeste Heche ( ; May 25, 1969August 11, 2022) was an American actress, known for her roles in a variety of genres in film, television, and theater, receiving numerous accolades, including a National Board of Review Award and multiple Emmy Awards. Heche's professional acting career began on the soap opera '' Another World'' (1987–1991) portraying the twins Vicky Hudson and Marley Love, for which she received a Daytime Emmy Award in 1991. Her acting profile rose during the first half of the 1990s, gaining particular attention for her co-starring role in the independent film ''Walking and Talking'' (1996) and for her standout supporting role in the crime drama ''Donnie Brasco'' (1997). Further high-profile roles followed in 1997, including ''Volcano'', ''I Know What You Did Last Summer'', and ''Wag the Dog''. In 1998, Heche further rose to prominence with her leading role in the romantic comedy ''Six Days, Seven Nights'' opposite Harrison Ford. Also in 1998, she starred in G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Primarily known for his comedic television roles and dramatic and musical stage roles, he has received multiple accolades throughout his career, including a Tony Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for a Grammy Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. On television, he is known for playing the title character on the ABC series '' Doogie Howser, M.D.'' (1989–1993), for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, as well as Barney Stinson on the CBS series ''How I Met Your Mother'' (2005–2014, for which he was nominated for four Emmy Awards), and Count Olaf on the Netflix series ''A Series of Unfortunate Events'' (2017–2019). Harris is also known for his role as the title character in Joss Whedon's musical '' Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'' (2008) and a fictional version of himsel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcia Gay Harden
Marcia Gay Harden (born August 14, 1959) is an American actress. She is the recipient of accolades including an Academy Award and a Tony Award, in addition to nominations for a Critics' Choice Movie Award and three Primetime Emmy Awards. Born in La Jolla, California, Harden began her acting career appearing in television programs throughout the 1980s. In 1986, she appeared in her first film role, with her breakthrough coming in the 1990 Coen brothers-directed ''Miller's Crossing''. For her portrayal of artist Lee Krasner in the 2000 biographical film ''Pollock'', she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received a second Academy Award nomination for her performance as Celeste Boyle in the drama film ''Mystic River'' (2003). Her other notable film credits include ''The First Wives Club'' (1996), '' Flubber'' (1997), ''Space Cowboys'' (2000), ''Mona Lisa Smile'' (2003), and the '' Fifty Shades'' film trilogy. Harden made her Broadway debut in 1993, starring in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvin Hamlisch
Marvin Frederick Hamlisch (June 2, 1944 – August 6, 2012) was an American composer and conductor. Hamlisch was one of only seventeen people to win Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. This collection of all four is referred to as an " EGOT". He is one of only two people (along with composer Richard Rodgers) to have won those four prizes and a Pulitzer Prize (" PEGOT"). Early life Hamlisch was born in Manhattan, to Viennese-born Jewish parents Lilly (née Schachter) and Max Hamlisch. His father was an accordionist and bandleader. Hamlisch was a child prodigy and, by age five, he began mimicking the piano music he heard on the radio. A few months before he turned seven, in 1951, he was accepted into what is now the Juilliard School Pre-College Division.Marvin Hamlisch biography . |
Carla Gugino
Carla Gugino (; born August 29, 1971) is an American actress. After appearing in ''Troop Beverly Hills'' (1989) and ''This Boy's Life'' (1993), she received recognition for her starring roles as Ingrid Cortez in the ''Spy Kids'' trilogy (2001–2003), Rebecca Hutman in ''Night at the Museum'' (2006), Laurie Roberts in '' American Gangster'' (2007), Det. Karen Corelli in ''Righteous Kill'' (2008), Dr. Alex Friedman in ''Race to Witch Mountain'' (2009), Sally Jupiter in ''Watchmen'' (2009), Dr. Vera Gorski in ''Sucker Punch'' (2011), Amanda Popper in '' Mr. Popper's Penguins'' (2011), Emma Gaines in '' San Andreas'' (2015), and Jessie Burlingame in ''Gerald's Game'' (2017). Gugino also starred as the lead character in the crime drama series ''Karen Sisco'' (2003), the science fiction series '' Threshold'' (2005–2006), the supernatural horror series ''The Haunting of Hill House'' (2018), and the crime drama series '' Jett'' (2019), and also appeared in ''The Haunting of Bly Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Forbes Fierstein ( ; born June 6, 1952) is an American actor, playwright and screenwriter. He is best known for his theater work in ''Torch Song Trilogy'' and ''Hairspray'' and movie roles in ''Mrs. Doubtfire'', '' Independence Day'', and as the voice of Yao in ''Mulan'' and ''Mulan II''. Fierstein won two Tony Awards, Best Actor in a Play and Best Play, for ''Torch Song Trilogy''. He received his third Tony Award, Best Book of a Musical, for the musical '' La Cage aux Folles'' and his fourth, the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, for playing Edna Turnblad in ''Hairspray''. Fierstein also wrote the book for the Tony Award-winning musicals '' Kinky Boots, Newsies,'' and Tony Award-nominated, Drama League Award-winner ''A Catered Affair.'' He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2007. For his role on the television show ''Cheers'', he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Early life and educ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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