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Janet Aldrich
Janet Aldrich (born Janet Wallerich; October 16, 1956 in Hinsdale, Illinois) is an American actress and singer known for her work on Broadway in musical theater and television. She is represented by Dulcina Eisen Associates, New York City. Career Aldrich debuted on Broadway in 1982 in ''Annie''. She won the 1986 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actress, Resident Musical, for her work in ''Forbidden Broadway'' as well as a Victoire de la Musique for her portrayal of Sally BowlesArchived aGhostarchiveand thWayback Machine in ''Cabaret'' in Paris, France, in 1987. In 2017, Aldrich won the Outstanding Individual Performance Award for her portrayal of Sophie Tucker in the original musical ''Ben, Virginia & Me (The Liberace Musical)'' at the New York Musical Festival. She was nominated for a Connecticut Critics Choice Award for her work as Rose in ''Song of Singapore'' and a ''Philadelphia Inquirer'' Critics Choice Award for her portrayal of the Baker's Wife in ''Into The Woods'' in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabaret - Backstage
Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. The performance venue might be a pub, a casino, a hotel, a restaurant, or a nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dining or drinking, does not typically dance but usually sits at tables. Performances are usually introduced by a master of ceremonies or MC. The entertainment, as done by an ensemble of actors and according to its European origins, is often (but not always) oriented towards adult audiences and of a clearly underground music, underground nature. In the United States, striptease, American burlesque, burlesque, drag shows, or a solo (music), solo vocalist with a pianist, as well as the Music venue, venues which offer this entertainment, are often advertised as cabarets. Etymology The term originally came from Picard language or Walloon language words ''camberete'' or ''cambret'' for a small room (12th century). The first printed use of the word ''kaber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
