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Notes From New York
{{Use dmy dates, date=December 2021 Notes From New York is a successful London (West End) based concert series, created primarily to showcase the output of contemporary musical theatre writers. Creators and Collaborators Founded in 2003 by producer Neil Eckersley and actor/musician David Randall (who became the series regular director and arranger), the concerts have usually been headlined by the primary collaborators Paul Spicer and Julie Atherton who also fulfil creative roles in musical staging. Other frequent collaborators include regular actors (such as Oliver Thompsett & Ashleigh Gray), sound designer Mark Dunne, pianists Mark Collins and Joe Hood. Concert history 2 November 2003 – Arts Theatre, Leicester Square Starring Julie Atherton, Paul Spicer, Shona Lindsey and Damien Edwards. Featuring music by Jason Robert Brown and Andrew Lippa. 7 March 2004 – Donmar Warehouse, Covent Garden Starring Julie Atherton, Paul Spicer, Debbie Kurup and Craig Purnell. Featuring m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie Atherton
Julie Atherton is a British actress and singer. On 3 October 2009, she finished portraying the roles of Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in the West End production of '' Avenue Q''. She released her debut album, ''A Girl of Few Words,'' on 2 October 2006. After signing with the Speckulation record label, she released her second album titled ''No Space for Air'' in the Summer of 2010. She starred as Sister Mary Robert in the first UK tour of '' Sister Act: The Musical'' in 2011. In 2013 she was featured as 'French Teacher' in the world premiere of the musical 'LIFT' by Craig Adams and Ian Watson, at the Soho Theatre. This was followed in 2014 by the title role in 'Thérèse Raquin', again by Craig Adams with Book and Lyrics by Nona Shepphard. After a sold out run at The Finborough Theatre the production transferred to Park Theatre in Finsbury Park. Julie wrapped up a stellar year in 2014 with the release of her third album titled 'Rush of Life', with songs written for her by Craig A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashleigh Gray
Ashleigh Gray is a Scottish Actress and Musical Theatre performer best known for playing Elphaba in the London and UK & Ireland touring productions of ''Wicked''. Early life Gray was born in Fife, Scotland and educated at Newbattle Community High School in Dalkeith. In 2003, she graduated from the Guildford School of Acting, where she received the Margaret Veale Award for Singing and the principals award for Musical Theatre. In 2001, Gray returned to Newbattle High School to give a talk to pupils, during which she was surprised by a TV crew and BBC TV star Jane McDonald who were filming her for a series called ''Star for a Night''. Career In 2004, Gray made her professional début as Kim in the UK national tour of the Boy George musical ''Taboo''. She was also a soloist in the concert Notes from New York. Prior to this she played the role of Kirsty in ''Only You Can Save Mankind'' at the Edinburgh Festival. In 2006, she appeared in '' NHS the Musical'' at the Drum Thea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Tompsett
Oliver Tompsett (born 25 August 1981) is a British actor and singer. He is best known for his portrayal of Fiyero in the West End production of the musical ''Wicked'', and for playing the role of Galileo in the West End Smash hit ''We Will Rock You''. Biography Tompsett trained at Arts Educational School, and during his final year he played: "Cinderella's Prince" in ''Into the Woods''; "Tommy" in ''The Who's Tommy'' and "Tony" in ''West Side Story''. Tompsett made his professional and West End debut in October 2002 in the Madness/Tim Firth musical '' Our House'', directed by Matthew Warchus, at London's Cambridge Theatre. He is featured on the DVD of the production, recorded for BBC3 in 2003, as the character Callum and as a member of the ensemble. His subsequent London stage appearances include: Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' '' Mamma Mia!'', directed by Phyllida Lloyd, at the Prince of Wales Theatre; ''Notes From New York'' at the Trafalgar Studios and ''Christmas i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eden Espinosa
Eden Erica Espinosa (born February 2, 1978) is an American actress and singer who is best known for her performances as Elphaba for the Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco productions of the musical ''Wicked''. In 2022, she was nominated for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program for her role as the Queen of Hearts in ''Alice's Wonderland Bakery''. Education and early career Espinosa was born in Anaheim, California, of Mexican descent. She began singing at the age of three, performing at age five, and recording at the age of ten. At Canyon High School, she played the role of Maria in ''West Side Story''. After graduating, Espinosa worked at local theme parks such as Disneyland and Universal Studios. She was also part of the successful performing group The Young Americans, which is based in Southern California and performs in front of audiences worldwide. Career ''Wicked'' Espinosa made her Broadway debut as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Garnham
Scott Garnham (born 22 February 1985) is an English professional actor. Notable credits include 'Christmas on Mistletoe Farm' for ''Netflix'', ''Billy Elliot The Musical'', ''Les Misérables'', ''Made in Dagenham'' directed by Rupert Goold, and '' Pompidou'' by Matt Lucas for the BBC. Early life Garnham was born in Malton, North Yorkshire and attended Norton Community Primary School and later Norton College. He graduated, with a master's degree, from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, later known as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, in 2006. Garnham began acting at the age of 7 attending classes at Kirkham Henry Performing Arts, based in Malton, and later performing with many local amateur theatre groups. Early career At the age of twelve Garnham appeared in the original cast of Stiles and Drewe's Honk! The Ugly Duckling, directed by Julia McKenzie, at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. Career Garnham made his west end debut in Eurovision Song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Pemberton (British Actress)
Amy Louise Pemberton is a British actress. She portrays Gideon in the television series ''Legends of Tomorrow'' and voiced Elaena Glenmore in the ''Game of Thrones'' video game. She voiced Slone from ''Titanfall 2'' (2016), and played Private Sally Morgan—a companion of the Seventh Doctor—in Big Finish Productions' ''Doctor Who'' audio plays. Personal life Pemberton is from Stowmarket, Suffolk Suffolk () is a ceremonial county of England in East Anglia. It borders Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south; the North Sea lies to the east. The county town is Ipswich; other important towns include Lowes .... Her father died in 2009. Filmography Film Television Video games Theatre Audio plays References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pemberton, Amy British film actresses British stage actresses British television actresses British video game actresses British voice actresses People from Stowmar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josie Walker
Josie Walker is a Northern Irish actress. Career Musicals * The Phantom of the Opera (Manchester, 1992), (London, 1996) * ''Cats'' (English tour, 1995) * ''The Beautiful Game'' (London, 2000) - Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical nominee * ''Evita'' (New Zealand tour, 2004) * '' Assassins '' (Sheffield, 2006) * ''Side by Side by Sondheim'' (London, 2007) * ''Matilda the Musical'' (Stratford, 2010 ; London, 2011) * ''Everybody's Talking About Jamie'' (London, 2017; Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical nominee). Theatre She has also starred in theatre, including ''War Horse'' at the Royal National Theatre in 2012. Other plays at the National include: ''The Silver Tassie'', ''3 Winters'', ''Husbands and Sons'', ''The Plough and the Stars'', and most recently ''The Ocean at the End of the Lane'', for which she was nominated for Best Actress in a supporting role 2020 Olivier Awards. Television Walker's television work includes: ''The Bill'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna-Jane Casey
Anna-Jane Casey (born 15 February 1972) is an English singer, dancer and actress best known for her work in musical theatre. Personal life Casey was born in Salford, Lancashire, England. Casey married fellow actor Graham MacDuff in 1998. The pair started dating whilst on the national tour of ''West Side Story''.Paddock, Terr"20 Questions With...Anna-Jane Casey"The two actors have two children. (Hi mum) whatsonstage.com, 9 December 2002 In 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic, Casey revealed that she and her husband had worked as delivery drivers to supplement their income during lockdown due to the lack of work. Her sister Natalie Casey is also an actress best known for her television roles in ''Hollyoaks'' and ''Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps''. Stage career Casey trained at Lupino Dance School in Bury. She made her West End debut at age 16 as Rumpleteazer in ''Cats'' at New London Theatre. After two years with Cats she then went on to ''Children of Eden'' at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Title Of Show
'' itle of show' is a one-act musical, with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and a book by Hunter Bell. The show chronicles its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival, and follows the struggles of the author and composer/lyricist and their two actress friends during the initial brief (three-week) creative period, along with subsequent events leading up to the show's production. '' itle of show' was chosen for production by the Musical Theatre Festival and premiered there, in September 2004, in New York City. It later ran off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre in 2006, earning a second limited run the same year, then played at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre in 2008 for 13 previews and 102 regular performances. Writer/stars Bowen and Bell, as well as director Michael Berresse all won Obie Awards for their work on the off-Broadway production, and Bell was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. The musical spawned a recurring video blog about t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Robert Brown
Jason Robert Brown (born June 20, 1970) is an American musical theatre composer, lyricist, and playwright. Brown's music sensibility fuses pop-rock stylings with theatrical lyrics. He is the recipient of three Tony Awards for his work on ''Parade'' and ''The Bridges of Madison County''. Career Brown grew up in the suburbs of New York City, and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York for 2 years, rooming with fellow student, and vocalist, Christopher Mooney.Weber, Bruc"If Only the Cool Kids Could See Him Now (at Least Hear His Songs)"'The New York Times'', October 1, 2008 During summer, he attended French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts in Hancock, New York. He said '' Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'' and '' Sunday in the Park with George'' were two of his biggest influences, and had it not been for them, he would have joined a rock band and tried to be Billy Joel. He began his career in New York City as an arranger, conductor, and piani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Bruce (composer)
Michael Bruce (born 22 November 1983) is a Scottish composer and lyricist working in theatre, television and film. He was composer-in-residence at the Donmar Warehouse theatre during Josie Rourke's artistic directorship there from 2012 to 2019. His theatre credits include ''Much Ado About Nothing'' (2011) with David Tennant and Catherine Tate, ''Coriolanus'' (2013) with Tom Hiddleston, ''Twelfth Night'' (2017) with Tamsin Greig and '' Antony & Cleopatra'' (2018) with Ralph Fiennes, as well as the 2021 made-for-TV ''Romeo & Juliet'' with Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley. In 2022, he wrote original songs for the Netflix mockumentary ''Hard Cell''. Early life and education Bruce grew up in Aberdeen, Scotland and first took to the stage in Scottish Ballet's production of ''The'' ''Nutcracker'', going on to become Highland Dancing Champion. Done with dancing, he took up table tennis in his teens, playing for the Scottish national team throughout Europe. He then studied as a singe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
