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Curtains (musical)
''Curtains'' is a musical mystery comedy with a book by Rupert Holmes, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander, with additional lyrics by Kander and Holmes. Based on the original book and concept of the same name by Peter Stone, the musical is a send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, set in 1959 Boston, Massachusetts and follows the fallout when Jessica Cranshaw, the supremely untalented star of ''Robbin' Hood of the Old West'' is murdered during her opening night curtain call. It is up to Lt. Frank Cioffi, a police detective who moonlights as a musical theater fan, to save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love before the show reopens, without getting killed himself. Cioffi also dreams of being in musical theater. The show opened on Broadway to mixed reviews, though several critics praised the libretto and the character of Lieutenant Cioffi, who critic Ben Brantley called "the best damn musical theatre character since Mama Rose in ''Gypsy'', and the best ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Kander
John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb (with lyricist Fred Ebb), Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including ''Cabaret'' (1966) and ''Chicago'' (1975), both of which were later adapted into acclaimed films. He and Ebb also wrote the standard " New York, New York" (also known as "Theme from ''New York, New York''"). Early life John Kander, the second son of Harold and Bernice (Aaron) Kander, was born on March 18, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri. He has stated that he grew up in a loving, middle-class Jewish family and maintained a lifelong close relationship with his older brother, Edward, who became a sales manager at a brokerage house in the city. John attributes his early interest in music (starting at age four) to the family's love of singing around the piano. His first composition was a Christmas carol, written during second-grade mathematics cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choreography
Choreography is the art or practice of designing sequences of movements of physical bodies (or their depictions) in which Motion (physics), motion or Visual appearance, form or both are specified. ''Choreography'' may also refer to the design itself. A choreographer is one who creates choreographies by practising the art of choreography, a process known as choreographing. It most commonly refers to dance choreography. In dance, ''choreography'' may also refer to the design itself, which is sometimes expressed by means of dance notation. Dance choreography is sometimes called ''dance composition''. Aspects of dance choreography include the compositional use of organic unity, rhythmic or non-rhythmic articulation, theme and variation, and repetition. The choreographic process may employ improvisation for the purpose of developing innovative movement ideas. In general, choreography is used to design dances that are intended to be performed as concert dance. The art of choreograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clive Barnes
Clive Alexander Barnes (13 May 1927 – 19 November 2008) was an English writer and critic. From 1965 to 1977, he was the dance and theater critic for ''The New York Times'', and, from 1978 until his death, ''The New York Post.'' Barnes had significant influence in reviewing new Broadway productions and evaluating the international dancers who often perform in New York City. Life and career Born in Lambeth, London, Barnes was educated at Emanuel School in Battersea and St Catherine's College, Oxford. He was the dance and drama critic at the ''New York Post'' from 1978 until 2008, and senior consulting editor at ''Dance Magazine'', where he wrote a monthly column called "Attitudes." He also contributed regularly to the British journal ''Dance Now;'' he edited and wrote for British newspapers such as ''The Times,'' ''The Daily Express'', and the weekly magazine ''Spectator''. Barnes authored and contributed to numerous books related to theater and the performing arts, particularl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as '' The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national " newspaper of record". For print it is ranked 18th in the world by circulation and 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 1896, through a dual-class share structure after its shares became publicly traded. A. G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher and the company's chairman, is the fifth generation of the family to head the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Award For Best Performance By A Leading Actor In A Musical
The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical is awarded to the actor who was voted as the best actor in a musical play, whether a new production or a revival. The award has been given since 1948, but the nominees who did not win have only been publicly announced since 1956. Winners and nominees 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Award records Multiple wins ; 2 Wins * Norbert Leo Butz * John Cullum * Richard Kiley * Nathan Lane * Zero Mostel * James Naughton * Robert Preston * George Rose * Phil Silvers Multiple nominations ; 4 Nominations * John Cullum * Raul Julia ; 3 Nominations * Len Cariou * Michael Cerveris * Alfred Drake * Joel Grey * George Hearn * Gregory Hines * Richard Kiley * Nathan Lane * Brian Stokes Mitchell * Robert Morse * Robert Preston * George Rose * Phil Silvers ; 2 Nominations * Herschel Bernardi * Ray Bolger * Barry Bostwick * Alex Brightman * Matthew Broderick * Danny Burstein * Norbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Award
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in Midtown Manhattan. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances. One is also given for regional theatre. Several discretionary non-competitive awards are given as well, including a Special Tony Award, the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre, and the Isabelle Stevenson Award. The awards were founded by theatre producer and director Brock Pemberton and are named after Antoinette "Tony" Perry, an actress, producer and theatre director who was co-founder and secretary of the American Theatre Wing. The trophy consists of a spinnable medallion, with faces portraying an adaptation of the comedy and tragedy masks, mounted on a black base with a pewter swivel. The rules for the Tony Awards are set forth in the off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernie Sabella
Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Pumbaa from ''The Lion King'' franchise, voicing the character in all media except the 2019 film. Sabella's TV roles include Mr. Donald "Twinkie" Twinkacetti in '' Perfect Strangers'' (1986-1987), George Shipman in '' A Fine Romance'', and Leon Carosi in ''Saved by the Bell'' (1991). His work in Broadway theatre includes starring roles in ''Guys and Dolls,'' ''Curtains (musical), Curtains,'' and ''Man of La Mancha''. Life and career Born in Westchester County, New York, Sabella graduated from the University of Miami, where he studied at the Department of Theatre Arts and performed at the university's Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. His stage credits include ''The Robber Bridegroom (musical), The Robber Bridegroom'' (1976), ''Little Johnny Jones'' (1982), ''Guys and Dolls (musical), Guys and Dolls'' (1992) as Harry the Horse, ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bolton (actor)
John Bolton (born December 29, 1965) is an American actor and Broadway regular. Bolton is best known for originating the role of "The Old Man" (Mr. Parker) in the Broadway show '' A Christmas Story: The Musical''. He portrayed Vlad Popov in the 2017 Broadway production of ''Anastasia''. Career Bolton originated the role of "The Old Man" (Mr. Parker) in '' A Christmas Story: The Musical'' on Broadway, running from November 19, 2012, to December 30, 2012, and repeated this starring role in Boston, Hartford and in December 2013 at Madison Square Garden. He appeared in the Broadway revival of ''Dames at Sea'', starring as The Captain/Hennesey. The musical ran from October 22, 2015, to January 3, 2016. His other theatre credits include many Broadway musicals that have won the Tony Award including original productions of ''Curtains'' with David Hyde Pierce; ''Spamalot'' with Tim Curry, David Hyde Pierce, and Sara Ramirez, directed by Mike Nichols; ''Contact'' directed by Susan Strom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jill Paice
Jill Paice is an American actress best known for her musical theatre roles. She originated the roles of Laura Fairlie in the musical The Woman in White (musical), ''The Woman in White'' in the West End theatre, West End (2004) and on Broadway theatre, Broadway (2005); Niki in ''Curtains (musical), Curtains'' on Broadway (2006); Scarlett in London's ''Gone With the Wind (musical), Gone With The Wind'' (2008); and Grazia Off-Broadway in ''Death Takes a Holiday (musical), Death Takes a Holiday'' (2011). Among other roles, she appeared in the Broadway play ''The 39 Steps (play), The 39 Steps'' (2009). Education Paice attended Beavercreek High School in Beavercreek, Ohio,Morris, Terry"Jill Paice to play Scarlet O?Hara in new musical" oxfordpress.com, January 27, 2008 graduating in 1998. She then attended Baldwin-Wallace College, graduating with a bachelor of musical theater in 2002. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Danieley
Jason D. Danieley (born July 13, 1971) is an American actor, singer, concert performer and recording artist. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and was married to fellow performer Marin Mazzie. Career Ben Brantley, in a review of ''Curtains'' in ''The New York Times'', said Danieley had "the most exquisite tenor on Broadway". After classical voice training at the University of Missouri and Southern Illinois University, Danieley left without graduating and, at the age of 25, made his Broadway debut in the Harold Prince-directed revival of ''Candide'', as the title character. Prince was quoted in ''The New York Times'' as saying, "It's unusual in the world of musical theater to find someone who can sing as well as he can act. Mark my words: Jason has an extraordinary future ahead of him." Danieley appeared Off-Broadway in the musical ''Hit The Lights!'' in 1993, but gained recognition in 1996 in ''Floyd Collins'', based on the tragedy of caver Floyd Collins, written by Richard Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Hibbert
Edward Hibbert (born 9 September 1955) is an American-born British actor and literary agent. He played Gil Chesterton in the TV series ''Frasier''. He also voiced Zazu in both '' The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'' and ''The Lion King 1½''. Early life Hibbert was born on Long Island, New York, the son of actor Geoffrey Hibbert. He has one sister. He was raised in England, where he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He returned to the US in the mid-1980s. Career Acting career Hibbert had a starring role as Faulconbridge in the BBC's production of ''The Life and Death of King John'', published in 1984. He has appeared on Broadway and in major regional theatre productions, worked in television as a series regular and guest star and also had roles in major films. In 1993 he won an Obie Award for his co-starring role of "Sterling" in Paul Rudnick's '' Jeffrey''. His "Frederick Fellows/Philip Brent" in the National Theatre revival of ''Noises Off'' (presented at the Brooks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Ziemba
Karen Ziemba (born November 12, 1957) is an American actress, singer and dancer, best known for her work in musical theatre. In 2000, she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in ''Contact (musical), Contact''. Biography Ziemba was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, the daughter of Barbara Marie (Heidt) and Oscar Hugo Ziemba, an investment broker. Her grandmother, Winifred Heidt, was an opera singer. Ziemba attended the University of Akron (Ohio), where she studied dance. In 1977 she danced with the Ohio Ballet."Karen Ziemba" tcm.com, accessed October 23, 2013 Her Broadway debut was in ''A Chorus Line'' as Diana Morales. Later, she played the lead of Peggy Sawyer in ''42nd Street (musical), 42nd Street''. While appearing in ''42nd Street'', she was featured in the October 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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