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Noël Coward Society
The Noël Coward Society is an international society founded with the agreement of Coward's literary agent and estate to celebrate the life and work of Sir Noël Coward. The Noël Coward Society was founded in 1999 to study, promote, and enjoy the many aspects of Coward's achievements. It owns an extensive archive of recordings and written works and is attempting to become the official online archive of all things "Coward". The society is managed by Noël Coward Ltd., a charitable company. It is currently administered from Norwich, Norfolk, UK, and has a membership of just over 700 people worldwide. The day-to-day running of the society is managed by an organising committee. The society has representatives in France, Australia, and the USA. Each year, it celebrates the birth of Noël Coward at the Noël Coward Theatre and the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on the nearest Friday to his birthdate. The celebration consists of the AGM of the society at the Noël Coward Theatre followed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noël Coward
Sir Noël Peirce Coward (16 December 189926 March 1973) was an English playwright, composer, director, actor, and singer, known for his wit, flamboyance, and what ''Time (magazine), Time'' called "a sense of personal style, a combination of cheek and chic, pose and poise"."Noel Coward at 70" ''Time'', 26 December 1969, p. 46 Coward attended a dance academy in London as a child, making his professional stage début at the age of eleven. As a teenager he was introduced into the high society in which most of his plays would be set. Coward achieved enduring success as a playwright, publishing more than 50 plays from his teens onwards. Many of his works, such as ''Hay Fever (play), Hay Fever'', ''Private Lives'', ''Design for Living'', ''Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christine Ebersole
Christine Ebersole (born February 21, 1953) is an American actress, singer and comedian. She has appeared in film, television, and on stage (theatre), stage. She has received two Tony Awards, and a Drama Desk Award as well as a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award. Ebersole made her Broadway theatre, Broadway debut in the play ''Gas Light, Angel Street'' (1975). She won two Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for playing a prima donna in the musical revival ''42nd Street (musical), 42nd Street'' (2001) and for her dual roles as Edith Bouvier Beale and Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale in the original musical ''Grey Gardens (musical), Grey Gardens'' (2006). She was Tony-nominated for playing a society matron in ''Dinner at Eight (play), Dinner at Eight'' (2003), and Elizabeth Arden in ''War Paint (musical), War Paint'' (2017). On film, she made her film debut with a minor role as an actress the romantic comedy ''Tootsie (film), Tootsie'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Literary Societies
A literary society is a group of people interested in literature. In the modern sense, this refers to a society that wants to promote one genre of writing or a specific author. Modern literary societies typically promote research, publish newsletters, and hold meetings where findings can be presented and discussed. Some are more academic and scholarly, while others are more social groups of amateurs who appreciate a chance to discuss their favourite writer with other hobbyists. Historically, "literary society" has also referred to salons such as those of Madame de Stael, Madame Geoffrin and Madame de Tencin in Ancien Regime France, though these could more accurately be considered literary circles or coteries. Another meaning was of college literary societies, student groups specific to the United States. The oldest formal societies for writing and promoting poetry are the chambers of rhetoric in the Low Countries, which date back to the Middle Ages. 19th century literary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Fan Clubs
Music is the arrangement of sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm, or otherwise expressive content. Music is generally agreed to be a cultural universal that is present in all human societies. Definitions of music vary widely in substance and approach. While scholars agree that music is defined by a small number of specific elements, there is no consensus as to what these necessary elements are. Music is often characterized as a highly versatile medium for expressing human creativity. Diverse activities are involved in the creation of music, and are often divided into categories of composition, improvisation, and performance. Music may be performed using a wide variety of musical instruments, including the human voice. It can also be composed, sequenced, or otherwise produced to be indirectly played mechanically or electronically, such as via a music box, barrel organ, or digital audio workstation software on a computer. Music often plays a key r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MAC Awards
The MAC Awards, established in 1986, are presented annually to honor achievements in cabaret, comedy and jazz. They are administered by the non-profit Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC), founded in 1983, and voted on by the MAC membership. The Awards encompass more than two dozen categories, such as: vocalists and vocal groups, piano bar and jazz performers, comedy and musical performers, writers of songs and special material, directors, musical directors, recordings, and musical revues. In addition, through special awards, MAC salutes outstanding contributions to the field of live entertainment, including Lifetime Achievement Awards. Honorees of the MAC Awards have included Liza Minnelli, Barry Manilow, Rosemary Clooney, Stephen Schwartz, The Manhattan Transfer, Keely Smith, Betty Buckley, Maureen McGovern, Polly Bergen Polly Bergen (born Nellie Paulina Burgin; July 14, 1930 – September 20, 2014) was an American actress, singer, television host, writer, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firefly Estate
The Firefly Estate, located east of Oracabessa, Jamaica, was the Caribbean home of Sir Noël Coward and is the site of his grave. It is now listed as a National Heritage Site by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. Although the setting is idyllic, the house, built in 1956, is surprisingly spartan, considering that he often entertained jet-setters and royalty. The building has been transformed into a writer's house museum. History Noël Coward's mountaintop Jamaican home and burial site was once owned by the pirate and one-time governor of Jamaica, Sir Henry Morgan (1635-1688). Morgan had in turn purchased it from his lieutenant Lawrence Prince, who gave the estate its original name of "Lawrencefield". The property offers a commanding view of the St. Mary harbour, and Morgan used it as a lookout. Named for the luminous insects seen in the warm evenings, Coward bought the Firefly Estate in the late 1950s, having previously lived in Bermuda. He entertained a wide range of guests ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dana Ivey
Dana Ivey (born August 12, 1941) is an American retired actress. She is a five-time Tony Award nominee for her work on Broadway, and won the 1997 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her work in both ''Sex and Longing'' and ''The Last Night of Ballyhoo''. She originated the title role in '' Driving Miss Daisy'' and was nominated for a Drama Desk award for Best Actress in a Play. Her film appearances include '' The Color Purple'' (1985), '' Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'' (1988), '' The Addams Family'' (1991), '' Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'' (1992), '' Sleepless in Seattle'' (1993), '' Addams Family Values'' (1993), '' Two Weeks Notice'' (2002), '' Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde'' (2003), ''Rush Hour 3'' (2007), and '' The Help'' (2011). Early life and family Ivey was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Her mother, Mary Nell Ivey Santacroce (née McKoin), was a teacher, speech therapist, and actress who appeared in productions of '' Driving Miss Daisy'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penny Fuller
Penny Fuller is an American actress. She received two Tony Award nominations for her performances on Broadway stage: for '' Applause'' (1970), and ''The Dinner Party'' (2001). For her television performances, Fuller received six Emmy Award nominations, winning once, in 1982, for playing Madge Kendal in ''The Elephant Man''. Early life and family Fuller was born in Durham, North Carolina. She moved to Lumberton when she was a teenager with her mother Helen and her stepfather, Andy Roundtree. She attended Lumberton High School and Northwestern University, where her teachers included Alvina Krause. Career Fuller moved to New York City, and in 1960 appeared at the East 74th Street Theater in George Gershwin's '' Oh, Kay!'', with Linda Lavin and Marti Stevens. She made her Broadway debut in ''The Moon Besieged'' (1962); she appeared as a replacement in the original productions of ''Barefoot in the Park'' (1963) and ''Cabaret'' (1966). After a handful of Shakespearean productio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Ross
Jamie Ross (born 4 May 1939 in Markinch) is a Scottish- American actor, best known for his work on Broadway. Career Ross made his Broadway debut in 1971 as Major Caldwell in Leon Uris's short lived musical ''Ari''. His first major success with American audiences was when he appeared Off-Broadway in the original 1972 production of Noël Coward's '' Oh, Coward!'' at the New Theatre with Roderick Cook and Barbara Cason. A tremendous success with both audiences and critics, the show ran for 294 performances. He returned to Broadway in 1981 to portray Larry Donovan and later Sam Craig in John Kander and Fred Ebb's ''Woman of the Year''. As Sam he got to play the romantic interest of the character Tess which was portrayed in turns by Lauren Bacall, Raquel Welch, and Debbie Reynolds during his lengthy stay with the show. In 1984 he replaced Gene Barry as Georges in the original production of Jerry Herman's '' La Cage aux Folles''. He returned to Broadway again the following year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joan Copeland
Joan Maxine Kupchik ( Miller; June 1, 1922 – January 4, 2022), known professionally as Joan Copeland, was an American actress. She was the younger sister of playwright Arthur Miller. She began her career during the mid-1940s, appearing in theatre in New York City, where, shortly thereafter, she would become one of the first members admitted to the newly formed Actors Studio. She moved into television and film during the 1950s while still maintaining an active stage career. She is best known for her performances in the 1977 Broadway revival of '' Pal Joey'' and her award-winning performance in the 1981 play '' The American Clock''. She also played a number of prominent roles on various soap operas throughout her career, including Andrea Whiting on ''Search for Tomorrow'' and Gwendolyn Lord Abbott on ''One Life to Live''. She voiced Tanana in ''Brother Bear''. Personal life and death Miller was born to a middle-class Jewish family in New York City. Her father, Isidore, was a wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Fry
Sir Stephen John Fry (born 24 August 1957) is an English actor, broadcaster, comedian, director, narrator and writer. He came to prominence as a member of the comic act Fry and Laurie alongside Hugh Laurie, with the two starring in ''A Bit of Fry & Laurie'' (1989–1995) and ''Jeeves and Wooster'' (1990–1993). He also starred in the sketch series ''Alfresco (TV series), Alfresco'' (1983–1984) with Laurie, Emma Thompson, and Robbie Coltrane, and in ''Blackadder'' (1986–1989) alongside Rowan Atkinson. Since 2011 he has served as president of the mental health charity Mind (charity), Mind. In 2025, he was Knight Bachelor, knighted for services to mental health awareness, the environment and charity. Fry's film acting roles include playing Oscar Wilde in the film ''Wilde (film), Wilde'' (1997), for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor; Inspector Thompson in Robert Altman's murder mystery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Cavett
Richard Alva Cavett (; born November 19, 1936) is an American television personality and former talk show host. He appeared regularly on nationally broadcast television in the United States from the 1960s through the 2000s. In later years, Cavett has written an online column for ''The New York Times'', promoted DVDs of his former shows as well as a book of his ''Times'' columns, and hosted replays of his TV interviews with Bette Davis, Lucille Ball, Salvador Dalí, Lee Marvin, Groucho Marx, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Garland, Marlon Brando, Orson Welles, Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Mitchum, John Lennon, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Kirk Douglas and others on Turner Classic Movies. Early life and education Cavett was born in Buffalo County, Nebraska, but sources differ as to the specific town, locating his birthplace in either Gibbon, where his family lived, or nearby Kearney, the location of the neares ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
