Category Archives: People

Broadway Birthday: André De Shields

Posted on January 12, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Tony-winning performer André De Shields, born Jan. 12, 1946, in Baltimore. He earned his bachelor’s at Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison in 1970 and began his professional career in Chicago, before moving to New York. He made his Broadway … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: James Lapine

Posted on January 10, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Pulitzer-winning writer-director James Lapine, born Jan. 10, 1949, in Mansfield, Ohio. He earned his bachelor’s from Franklin and Marshall College and his master’s from Cal Arts. He then worked as a photographer, graphic designer, and professor at … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Imelda Staunton

Posted on January 9, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to four-time Olivier-winning performer Imelda Staunton, born Jan. 9, 1956, in Archway, London. She’s been nominated for 13 Olivier Awards in all so far, including a record-breaking seven for Best Actress in a Musical. She first studied drama … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Lee Breuer

Posted on January 6, 2021 by boz

The New York Times has reported that award-winning director and writer Lee Breuer died January 3 at his home in Brooklyn Heights. Born Feb. 6, 1937, in Philadelphia, he studied English at UCLA, where he began to write plays and … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Justin Paul

Posted on January 3, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to award-winning writer Justin Paul, born Jan. 3, 1985, in St. Louis. He graduated with a bachelor’s in musical theater from University of Michigan, where he met his writing partner Benj Pasek. While at college, the duo wrote … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Renée Elise Goldsberry

Posted on January 2, 2021 by boz

Happy birthday to Tony-winning performer Renée Elise Goldsberry, born Jan. 2, 1971, in San Jose, Calif. She earned her bachelor’s in theater from Carnegie Mellon in 1993 and her master’s in jazz from USC in 1997. That year, Goldsberry moved … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Roger Berlind

Posted on December 29, 2020 by boz

The New York Times has reported that Tony-winning producer Roger Berlind died December 18. Born June 27, 1930, in New York City, Berlind’s first career was in songwriting. Not finding success, he co-founded a Wall Street brokerage firm. However, after … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Rebecca Luker

Posted on December 24, 2020 by boz

Tony-nominated performer Rebecca Luker died December 23 due to complications from ALS, a diagnosis she received only last year. Born April 17, 1961, in Birmingham, Ala., Luker earned a bachelor’s in music from University of Montevallo, taking a year off … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: LaChanze

Posted on December 16, 2020 by boz

Happy Birthday to Tony-winning performer LaChanze, born Rhonda Sapp on Dec. 16, 1961, in St. Augustine, Fla. After graduating from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, she joined the ensemble of Uptown … It’s Hot! during out-of-town tryouts, making her … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Ann Reinking

Posted on December 15, 2020 by boz

Tony-winning choreographer Ann Reinking died on Saturday in Seattle, while visiting family. Reinking was born Nov. 10, 1949, and raised in Bellevue, Wash. She made her professional debut at age 12 in Giselle with the English Royal Ballet and moved … Continue reading →

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