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Stanley Wayne Mathis
Stanley Wayne Mathis (born December 1, 1955) is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He played the character Schroeder in the 1999 revival of Clark Gesner's ''You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown''. Career Mathis played Paul in the revival of ''Kiss Me, Kate''. Additional Broadway credits include the revival of ''Wonderful Town'', ''Jelly's Last Jam'', and '' Oh, Kay!''. In 1997 Mathis appeared as Banzai in the original Broadway cast of ''The Lion King'', a musical adaptation of the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name. In 2009 he was in a Yale Repertory production of ''Death of a Salesman'' by Arthur Miller, playing the role of Stanley.BWW News DeskDEATH OF A SALESMAN Opens At Yale Rep Tomorrow, Runs Through 5/23 Saturday, May 23, 2009, BroadwayWorld.com He starred on Broadway in the musical comedy '' Nice Work if You Can Get It'' costarring Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara. He starred in ''The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon is a religious text of the Latter Day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schroeder (Peanuts)
Schroeder is a fictional character in the long-running comic strip ''Peanuts'', created by Charles M. Schulz. He is distinguished by his prodigious skill at playing the toy piano, as well as by his love of classical music and the composer Ludwig van Beethoven in particular. Schroeder is also the catcher on Charlie Brown's baseball team, though he is usually seen walking back to the pitcher's mound with the baseball, never throwing it—admitting in one strip he did not want the other team to discover his lack of ability. He is also the object of the unrequited infatuation of Lucy van Pelt, who constantly leans on Schroeder's piano, much to Schroeder's annoyance. Charlie Brown, Frieda, Peppermint Patty, and Snoopy are occasionally depicted leaning on Schroeder's piano. After Linus, Schroeder is Charlie Brown's closest friend; he once angrily berated Violet for giving Charlie Brown a used valentine well after Valentine's Day had come and gone, only to be undercut when Charlie Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Miller
Arthur Asher Miller (October 17, 1915 – February 10, 2005) was an American playwright, essayist and screenwriter in the 20th-century American theater. Among his most popular plays are '' All My Sons'' (1947), ''Death of a Salesman'' (1949), ''The Crucible'' (1953), and '' A View from the Bridge'' (1955). He wrote several screenplays and was most noted for his work on '' The Misfits'' (1961). The drama ''Death of a Salesman'' is considered one of the best American plays of the 20th century. Miller was often in the public eye, particularly during the late 1940s, '50s and early '60s. During this time, he received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee, and married Marilyn Monroe. In 1980, he received the St. Louis Literary Award from the Saint Louis University Library Associates. He received the Praemium Imperiale prize in 2001, the Prince of Asturias Award in 2002, and the Jerusalem Prize in 2003, and the Dorothy and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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American Tenors
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American Male Musical Theatre Actors
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Potts (actor)
Michael Potts (born September 21, 1962) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the roles of Brother Mouzone in ''The Wire'', Mafala Hatimbi in the musical ''The Book of Mormon'', and Slow Drag in '' Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom''. He also played Detective Gilbough in the first season of ''True Detective ''True Detective'' is an American anthology crime drama television series created and written by Nic Pizzolatto. The series, broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States, premiered on January 12, 2014. Each season of the ...''. Filmography Film Television Video games Theatre credits References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Potts, Michael 1962 births Living people American male television actors 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Place of birth missing (living people) American male film actors American male stage actors American male musical theatre actors Yale School of Dram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Book Of Mormon (musical)
''The Book of Mormon'' is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The musical ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service, according to David Brooks of ''The New York Times''. Parker and Stone were best known for creating the animated comedy ''South Park;'' Lopez had co-written the music for the musical ''Avenue Q.'' ''The Book of Mormon'' follows two Latter-day Saints missionaries as they attempt to preach the faith of the Church to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village. The earnest young men are challenged by the lack of interest from the locals, who are distracted by more pressing issues such as HIV/AIDS, famine, female genital mutilation, child molestation, and oppression by the local warlord. In 2003, after Parker and Stone saw ''Avenue Q'', they joined forces wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelli O'Hara
Kelli Christine O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress and singer, most known for her work on the Broadway and opera stages. A seven-time Tony Award nominee, O'Hara won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of ''The King and I''. She also received Tony nominations for her performances in '' The Light in the Piazza'' (2005), ''The Pajama Game'' (2006), '' South Pacific'' (2008), '' Nice Work If You Can Get It'' (2012), ''The Bridges of Madison County'' (2014), and ''Kiss Me, Kate'' (2019). O'Hara also received a 2019 Olivier Award nomination for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the West End revival of ''The King and I''. O'Hara made her debut at The Metropolitan Opera in a 2014 production of Franz Lehár's ''The Merry Widow''. In 2018, she played the role of Despina in the Met Opera's production of Mozart's ''Cosi fan tutte''. In 2022, she returned to the Met Opera, starrin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American actor. His roles include the Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of the title character in ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' (1986), the voice of adult Simba in Disney's ''The Lion King'' (1994), and Leo Bloom in both the Broadway musical '' The Producers'' and its 2005 film adaptation. Other films he had starring credits in include ''WarGames'' (1983), '' Glory'' (1989), '' The Freshman'' (1990), ''The Cable Guy'' (1996), ''Godzilla'' (1998), ''Inspector Gadget'' (1999), '' You Can Count on Me'' (2000) and ''The Last Shot'' (2004). Broderick also directed himself in '' Infinity'' (1996) and provided voice work in ''Good Boy!'' (2003), ''Bee Movie'' (2007), and ''The Tale of Despereaux'' (2008). Broderick has won two Tony Awards, one for Best Featured Actor in a Play for ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'' (1983), and one for Best Actor in a Musical for ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'' (1995). In 2001, Broderick sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nice Work If You Can Get It (musical)
''Nice Work If You Can Get It'' is a musical featuring songs by George and Ira Gershwin, with a book written by Joe DiPietro, and based on material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse.Sommer, Elyse"A CurtainUp Review. 'Nice Work If You Can Get It' "CurtainUp.com, April 21, 2012 ''Nice Work'' premiered on Broadway in April 2012. Background The musical was initially produced in 2001 at the Goodspeed Opera House titled ''They All Laughed!'', with the book by Joe DiPietro and direction by Christopher Ashley. The musical received "mixed notices" according to Frank Rizzo, writing in the ''Hartford Courant''. New collaborators and producers then became involved. A workshop was held in November 2007, featuring Harry Connick, Jr. and Erin Dilly. At that time, the show was titled ''Heaven on Earth''. The musical was first scheduled to debut at the Colonial Theatre in Boston, running from December 2008 through January 2009. The production was expected to open on Broadway in Spring 2009, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Of A Salesman
''Death of a Salesman'' is a 1949 stage play written by American playwright Arthur Miller. The play premiered on Broadway in February 1949, running for 742 performances. It is a two-act tragedy set in late 1940s Brooklyn told through a montage of memories, dreams, and arguments of the protagonist Willy Loman, a travelling salesman who is disappointed with his life, and appears to be slipping into senility. The play contains a variety of themes, such as the American Dream, the anatomy of truth, and infidelity. It won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. It is considered by some critics to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th century. Since its premiere, the play has been revived on Broadway five times, winning three Tony Awards for Best Revival. It has been adapted for the cinema on ten occasions, including a 1951 version from an adaptation by screenwriter Stanley Roberts, starring Fredric March. In 1999, ''New Yorker'' drama critic John Lahr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clark Gesner
Clark Gesner (March 27, 1938 – July 23, 2002)Clark Gesner at the was an American composer, , , and . He is best known for composing the musical '' |
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