Category Archives: People

Broadway Birthdays: Henry Krieger

Posted on February 9, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Grammy-winning composer Henry Krieger, born Feb. 9, 1945, in New York City. Growing up in Westchester Co., he attended Scarborough Day School. After a short college career, including studies at American University and Columbia University, he began … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Sherie Rene Scott

Posted on February 8, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to triple Tony nominee Sherie Rene Scott, born Feb. 8, 1967, in Kentucky. When she was 4, her family moved to Kansas, where she graduated from Topeka West High School. From a young age, Scott was active in … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Christopher Plummer

Posted on February 5, 2021 by boz

Triple Crown-winning performer Christopher Plummer died Feb. 5 at his home in Weston, Conn. Born Dec. 13, 1929, in Toronto, Plummer’s parents divorced soon after his birth, and he was raised by his mother in Montreal. He was studying to … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Nathan Lane

Posted on February 3, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to three-time Tony-winning performer Nathan Lane, born Joseph Lane on Feb. 3, 1956, in Jersey City. He attended Catholic schools, including the Jesuit St. Peter’s Prep, where he was voted Best Actor in 1974 and received the Hall … Continue reading →

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Broadway Legends: Elaine Stritch

Posted on February 2, 2021 by boz

Four-time Tony nominee Elaine Stritch was born Feb. 2, 1925, in Detroit. She studied acting with Erwin Piscator in New York at the New School for Social Research, where she made her professional stage debut in the 1944 play Bobino. … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Leslie Bricusse

Posted on January 29, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to multi-award-winning composer Leslie Bricusse, born Jan. 29, 1931, in London. He attended Cambridge, where he was president of the Footlights Revue Club, founded the Musical Comedy Club, and created his first two musicals, Out of the Blue … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Ariana DeBose

Posted on January 25, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Tony nominee Ariana DeBose, born Jan. 25, 1991, in North Carolina. She began her dance training in Raleigh and came to national attention when she she made the Top 20 on the 2009 season of So You … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Bob Avian

Posted on January 23, 2021 by boz

Tony-winning choreographer Bob Avian died Jan. 21 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Born Robert Avedisian on Dec. 26, 1937, in New York, Avian earned his bachelor’s from Boston University and began his career as a dancer, making his Broadway debut in … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Michael Crawford

Posted on January 19, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Tony-winning performer Michael Crawford, born Jan. 19, 1942, in Salisbury, England. He made his stage debut in his school production of Benjamin Britten’s Let’s Make an Opera, which transferred to London’s Brixton Town Hall. He spent the … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Matthew Bourne

Posted on January 13, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Tony-winning choreographer-director Matthew Bourne, born Jan. 13, 1960, in Hackney, London. He directed various amateur dance companies during his teens and enrolled at the Laban Center in Deptford, London, where he earned a degree in dance theater. … Continue reading →

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