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Cry-Baby (musical)
''Cry-Baby'' is a musical based on the 1990 John Waters film of the same name. The music is by David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger, and the book is by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. O'Donnell and Meehan also adapted Waters' film ''Hairspray'' for the musical stage. The musical focuses on Baltimore teenager Allison Vernon-Williams, who is drawn across the tracks from her 1954 finishing-school background into a relationship with the orphaned Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker, the leader of a pack of rebel outcasts. Production The musical premiered at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, California on November 18, 2007 and ran through to December 16. Previews began on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on March 15, 2008, with an official opening on April 24, 2008. Directed by Mark Brokaw with choreography by Rob Ashford, the cast featured Harriet Harris and James Snyder as "Cry-Baby". The Broadway production closed following the matinée performance on June 22. The show played 45 previe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Schlesinger
Adam Lyons Schlesinger (October 31, 1967 – April 1, 2020) was an American musician, songwriter, composer, and record producer. He was a founding member of the bands Fountains of Wayne, Ivy, and Tinted Windows, and was a key songwriting contributor and producer for Brooklyn-based synth-pop duo Fever High. He also wrote songs for television and film, for which he won three Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and the ASCAP Pop Music Award, and was nominated for Academy, Tony, and Golden Globe Awards. Early life Schlesinger was born in New York City on October 31, 1967, the son of publicist Barbara (née Bernthal) and Stephen Schlesinger. He was a cousin of actor Jon Bernthal and the grandson of musician Murray Bernthal (1911–2010). He was raised in a secular Jewish family in the Manhattan borough of New York City and Montclair, New Jersey, attending Montclair High School in the latter. He received a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Brokaw
Mark Brokaw is an American theatre director. He won the Drama Desk Award, Obie Award and Lucille Lortel Award as Outstanding Director of a Play for ''How I Learned to Drive''. Life and career Brokaw was raised in Aledo, Illinois, and graduated from the Yale School of Drama. He received a Drama League fellowship and was initially given directing work through Carole Rothman and Robyn Goodman, artistic heads of the Second Stage Theatre. donshewey.com, accessed May 22, 2009 He has directed many off-Broadway productions, and his New York work includes premieres by Lynda Barry (''The Good Times Are Killing Me''), Douglas Carte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carly Jibson
Carly Jibson (born 1984) is an American actress, singer and writer. She is best known for her role in the Broadway musical ''Hairspray'' as Tracy Turnblad. She also starred in the TV series ''The Guest Book'' and '' One Mississippi''. Life and career Jibson was raised in Michigan. She dropped out of Mona Shores High School in 2002, after which she moved to New York City. She originated the role of Tracy Turnblad in the first national touring production of ''Hairspray''. In 2003–6, she took on the same role in the Broadway production of ''Hairspray''. In 2006, she appeared as Baby Manicotti in Andrew Lippa's ''Asphalt Beach''. In 2008, she originated the role of Pepper Walker in the musical ''Cry-Baby'' on Broadway. She released her debut recording, ''Best of me'', in 2011. In 2017, Jibson was cast as Desiree in the Amazon Video original comedy series '' One Mississippi'' and on the TBS comedy series''The Guest Book ''The Guest Book'' is an American anthology comedy televisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Hanke
Christopher Jason Hanke, often credited as Christopher J. Hanke, (born March 18, 1976) is an American actor and singer known for his roles on Broadway and television. Early life Hanke was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the oldest of five children. He spent his childhood in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Hanke was accepted to medical school, but decided to defer his admission. Career Hanke has played leading roles in various Broadway and off-Broadway shows. His roles have included Ethan Girard in the national tour of ''The Full Monty'' (2002) and Nick Piazza in Fame on 42nd Street (2003, off-Broadway); and on Broadway as J.T. in ''In My Life'' (2005), Mark Cohen in ''Rent'' (2007) and Baldwin in ''Cry-Baby'' (2008); and Claude in '' Hair'' (2008 – Central Park production). Hanke has also appeared on television, playing the series regular role of the inexperienced transplant coordinator Ryan Abbott on the CBS TV series '' Three Rivers''. He had a guest-starring role on AB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chester Gregory
Chester Gregory, also known as CHΞSS (born December 10, 1972), is an American actor, singer and songwriter from Gary, Indiana. His breakthrough came with his portrayal of Jackie Wilson in ''The Jackie Wilson Story'', which led to his Broadway debut as Seaweed in ''Hairspray''. Gregory's other credits include principal roles in ''Tarzan'', ''Cry-Baby'', ''Dreamgirls'' and ''Sister Act''. Gregory produced and starred in a look into the life of Jackie Wilson in ''The Eve of Jackie''. Gregory has received numerous awards including the Joseph Jefferson and NAACP Theatre Award. Aside from acting, Gregory worked on numerous albums and mixtapes before releasing ''In Search of High Love''. He has been awarded the key to two cities: The key to his hometown the City of Gary, Indiana and the Key to the City of East Chicago, Indiana. He has also been awarded Honorary State Representative for the state of Indiana. Early life and education Chester Gregory was born in Gary, Indiana on Dece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alli Mauzey
Alli Mauzey (born in Anaheim Hills, California) is an American actress and singer best known for her performance as Glinda in the Broadway and 1st national tour productions of ''Wicked'' and for originating the role of Lenora in the musical ''Cry-Baby'', as well as the main character voice acting role of Lioness in the animated series '' A.T.O.M.''. Education and career Mauzey has a B.F.A. in drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She made her Broadway debut in 2002, as Brenda in ''Hairspray'', and also performed in the First National Tour. In 2007, Mauzey originated the role of Lenora in the musical ''Cry-Baby'', for which she won a Theatre World Award and was nominated for a Drama League Award. She also originated the role of Lenora in the pre-Broadway production of ''Cry-Baby'' at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego (Theatre Critics Circle Award). Mauzey starred on Broadway as Glinda the Good in ''Wicked'', a role she also performed to critical acclai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Stanley (actress)
Elizabeth Stanley (born December 10, 1978) is an American stage actor and singer. She has originated a number of main and featured roles in Broadway musicals, including Allison in ''Cry-Baby'' and Dyanne in ''Million Dollar Quartet''. In 2020, Stanley was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Mary Jane Healy in ''Jagged Little Pill''. Career Stanley made her Broadway debut as April in the 2006 revival of Stephen Sondheim's ''Company''. In 2008, she originated the role of Allison in ''Cry-Baby,'' a musical adaption of the film of the same name. The following year, she starred as Clio in the first national tour of '' Xanadu''. In 2010, she originated the role of Dyanne in the Broadway production of ''Million Dollar Quartet''. In 2014, she played Claire de Loone in the Broadway revival of '' On the Town''. For this role, she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. In 2015, she starred as France ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Snyder (actor)
James Randall Snyder (born February 7, 1981) is an American actor and singer. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, California and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the USC School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, where he was a member of the SoCal VoCals, USC's premiere a cappella group. Professional career Since 2002, Snyder has appeared on numerous television shows. His television credits include the television film '' Anna's Dream'', and the TV series ''Married to the Kellys'', ''Gilmore Girls'', ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'', ''Related'', ''Without a Trace'', ''Cold Case'', ''Eli Stone'', ''Drop Dead Diva'', ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''Blue Bloods'', and ''The Outrageously Fabulous Weekly Parody Talk Show''. He can also be seen in the shorts ''The Baker's Dozen'', ''A Cut Above'', ''5 or Die'', ''Webloe Jobs'', ''True Blood: The Parody Movie'', ''Genre This'', and, most recently, ''Adonis''. Snyder has had various movie role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitireia New Zealand
Whitireia New Zealand, previously called Whitireia Community Polytechnic and Parumoana Community College (Māori: Te Kura Matatini o Whitireia), is a government-owned and funded tertiary education institute in New Zealand. It was established in 1986 on the shores of Porirua Harbour and today has 7,500 students, with campuses in Auckland, Wellington, Petone and Porirua. History Whitireia was founded in 1986 in Porirua and was originally named Parumoana Community College. It was renamed Whitireia Community Polytechnic in 1989 and Whitireia New Zealand in 2010. It then partnered with Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), with the two organisations sharing a combined council. After running into financial difficulties, Whitireia was bailed out by the government with a NZ$15 million grant in 2018. Shortly afterwards, the combined board was sacked and replaced with a commissioner. Whitireia, alongside all other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) in New Zeal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayes Theatre
The Hayes Theatre is a 111-seat theatre specialising in music theatre and cabaret in Potts Point, Sydney, Australia. It is named after the Australian performer Nancye Hayes. Hayes Theatre Co was established at the former Darlinghurst Theatre after the Darlinghurst Theatre Company moved to the nearby Eternity Playhouse. Its first production, a revival of ''Sweet Charity'', opened in January 2014. The production transferred to the Sydney Opera House and a national tour, and was nominated for and received multiple Helpmann Awards. The Hayes Theatre Co has gone on to secure a reputation nationally and internationally for its bold work and award-winning performances. Notable performers who have performed at the Hayes include Nancye Hayes, Caroline O'Connor, David Campbell, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Simon Burke, Mitchel Butel, Emma Matthews, Genevieve Lemon, Rowan Witt, Virginia Gay, Tim Draxl, Hellen Dallimore, Bobby Fox, Seann Miley Moore, Trevor AshleyMarika Aubrey [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henegar Center
The Henegar Center is a historic U.S. building located at 625 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. Built in 1919, it is one of Brevard County’s oldest public buildings. On March 12, 1963, the building received its name in honor of Ruth Henegar, a long-time teacher and principal at the school that used the building at the time.Melbourne Chamber of Commerce. ''Melbourne: A Century of Memories'' (Melbourne, FL: National Printing, Inc., 1980), p. 53. The building now serves as The Henegar Center for the Arts. The Henegar Center for the Arts High school The school building was designed by W.M. Christen. Construction began in 1919 and in the fall of 1920 the building opened. It was soon to become the first of three structures to stand on the site. The first high school class, consisting of only 13 students graduated in 1921. At its highest the enrollment reached 1400. In 1963 the school was named for former Principal Ruth Henegar (1950–1951). In 1975 enrollment reache ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Line Theatre
New Line Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri, is an alternative musical theatre company producing challenging, adult, politically and socially relevant works of musical theatre. The company was created in 1991 and produces world premieres such as ''Love Kills, Johnny Appleweed, Woman with Pocketbook, She's Hideous, In the Blood, Attempting the Absurd'', and ''The AmberKlavier''; lesser known Broadway and off Broadway shows such as '' High Fidelity, Passing Strange, bare, The Wild Party, Floyd Collins, A New Brain, March of the Falsettos, Passion, The Robber Bridegroom, The Nervous Set'', and ''Bat Boy''; abstract musicals such as ''Hair, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris'', and ''Songs for a New World''; absurdist musicals such as ''Reefer Madness, Attempting the Absurd, The Cradle Will Rock'', and ''Anyone Can Whistle''; concept musicals such as ''Company'', ''Assassins'', ''Urinetown'', ''Chicago'', ''Sunday in the Park with George'', and ''Cabaret''; and reinterpr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
