Category Archives: People

Broadway Birthday: Dick Van Dyke

Posted on December 13, 2020 by boz

Happy Birthday to performer Dick Van Dyke, born Dec. 13, 1925, in West Plains, Mo. He began his career as a radio DJ and half of the comedy duo Eric and Van: The Merry Mutes, which led to steadier work … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Judi Dench

Posted on December 9, 2020 by boz

Happy Birthday to performer Judi Dench, born Dec. 9, 1934, in Heworth, England. Though primarily known for her dramatic work, Dench has appeared in several high-profile musical productions. She made her professional debut in 1957 as Ophelia at the Old … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Graciela Daniele

Posted on December 8, 2020 by boz

Happy birthday to choreographer-director Graciela Daniele, born Dec. 8, 1939, in Buenos Aires. She began dance training at age 7 in Argentina, then continued her studies in Paris and New York City, where she took classes with Martha Graham and … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Mandy Patinkin

Posted on November 30, 2020 by boz

Happy birthday to performer Mandy Patinkin, born Nov. 30, 1952, in Chicago. After graduating from Juilliard, Patinkin did some TV and radio gigs, before he made his Broadway debut in a revival of the play Trelawny of the “Wells” (1975). … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Savion Glover

Posted on November 19, 2020 by boz

Happy birthday to Tony-winning choreographer Savion Glover, born Nov. 19, 1973, in Newark, N.J. By age 7, Glover was dancing professionally. He made his Broadway debut at age 11 in The Tap Dance Kid, then was hired by his teacher … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Walter Bobbie

Posted on November 18, 2020 by boz

Happy birthday to Tony-winning director Walter Bobbie, born Nov. 18, 1945, in Scranton, Pa. After studies at University of Scranton and Catholic University in D.C., he made his Off-Broadway debut as a standby performer in Dames at Sea (1969). Two … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Karen Ziemba

Posted on November 12, 2020 by boz

Happy birthday to Tony-winning performer Karen Ziemba, born Nov. 12, 1957, in St. Joseph, Mich. She attended North Farmington H.S., where she starred as Maria in West Side Story, and studied dance at University of Akron. Her first professional theater … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Jeanine Tesori

Posted on November 10, 2020 by boz

Happy birthday to two-time Pulitzer nominee Jeanine Tesori, the most honored female Broadway composer in history. Born Nov. 10, 1961, in Port Washington, N.Y., Tesori attended Paul D. Schreiber High School, before studying music at Barnard College. She made her … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Michael Cerveris

Posted on November 6, 2020 by boz

Happy birthday to two-time Tony winner Michael Cerveris, born Nov. 6, 1960, in Bethesda, Md. Raised in Huntington, W.Va., Cerveris graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy, N.H., before going on to theater studies at Yale University. After roles in several TV … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Beth Leavel

Posted on November 1, 2020 by boz

Happy birthday to Tony-winning performer Beth Leavel, born Nov. 1, 1955, in Raleigh, N.C. Leavel graduated from Meredith College with a bachelor’s degree in social work, before earning a master’s degree in theater at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. … Continue reading →

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