Category Archives: Performers

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: 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: 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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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: 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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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: 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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