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Tag Archives: Guys and Dolls
In Memoriam: Tony Walton
Prolific designer Tony Walton, who earned nominations for 16 Tonys and 5 Oscars, died March 2 in his New York apartment. Born Oct. 24, 1934, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, Walton attended Radley College in Oxford, where he studied Greek and … Continue reading
Broadway Birthday: Nathan Lane
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
Posted in People, Performers
Tagged Guys and Dolls, Nathan Lane, The Addams Family, The Frogs, The Producers, WInd in the Willows
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Broadway Birthday: Imelda Staunton
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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Tagged Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, Imelda Staunton, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, The Wizard of Oz
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Today in Musical History: Guys and Dolls
On Nov. 24, 1950, Guys and Dolls, based on the short stories of Damon Runyon, opened at the 46th Street (now Richard Rodgers) Theatre and ran for 1,200 performances on Broadway. It won all five Tonys for which is was … Continue reading
Broadway Birthday: Walter Bobbie
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
Posted in People, Performers, Stagers, Writers
Tagged Chicago, Guys and Dolls, Walter Bobbie, White Christmas
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Essential Musicals: Guys and Dolls
From the Mississippi River banks to the Oklahoma plains, and beyond, the best musicals effectively evoke their settings. Guys and Dolls was the first (and so far best) Broadway musical to bring Broadway to life — not the Broadway of … Continue reading
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Tagged Abe Burrows, Adler & Ross, Cole Porter, Cy Feuer, Damon Runyon, Frank Loesser, Guys and Dolls, Kiss Me Kate, Sam Levene, Stubby Kaye, The Pajama Game, Vivian Blaine
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