Tag Archives: Rupert Holmes

Broadway Birthday: Rupert Holmes

Happy Birthday to Tony-winning writer Rupert Holmes, born David Goldstein on Feb. 24, 1947, in Northwich, Cheshire, England. When Holmes was 6, his family moved to the New York City suburb of Nanuet, where he attended Nyack H.S. After graduating … Continue reading

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Drood: Review Roundup

The Roundabout Theater Company has received mixed reviews for its Broadway revival of the 1985 Tony-winning musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The 2012 creative team includes Rupert Holmes (book, lyrics, music, orchestrations), Scott Ellis (direction), Warren Carlyle (choreography), Paul … Continue reading

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Nutty Professor: Review Roundup

The Broadway-bound musical The Nutty Professor, based on the 1963 Jerry Lewis film, made its world premiere last week at Nashville’s Polk Theater to enthusiastic out-of-town reviews. For the record, the creative team includes Rupert Holmes (book, lyrics), Marvin Hamlisch … Continue reading

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