Broadway and film star Joel Grey and John Kander, composer of Cabaret, Chicago and more, will receive the 2023 Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Grey was the original Amos Hart in the 1996 Chicago and the original Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway, for which he won a Tony Award. He later received an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA for his performance in the film adaptation. Kander, who co-wrote those legendary musicals with the late lyricist Fred Ebb, is currently represented on Broadway with the musical New York, New York.
“We are immensely thrilled to honor two legends in their own rights. John Kander has composed the soundtrack to all of our lives – meeting us in every decade – creating unforgettable scores for Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and his current Broadway hit New York, New York,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League.
“As a legendary actor and director,...
Grey was the original Amos Hart in the 1996 Chicago and the original Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway, for which he won a Tony Award. He later received an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA for his performance in the film adaptation. Kander, who co-wrote those legendary musicals with the late lyricist Fred Ebb, is currently represented on Broadway with the musical New York, New York.
“We are immensely thrilled to honor two legends in their own rights. John Kander has composed the soundtrack to all of our lives – meeting us in every decade – creating unforgettable scores for Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and his current Broadway hit New York, New York,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League.
“As a legendary actor and director,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A version of this article originally appeared on EW.com.
Spoiler Warning: Details about Friday’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race are revealed below.
Season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag Race is speeding right along — I love it. But it’s going too fast, too furious! I want it to all slow down so I can savor all the glamour, drama and intrigue!
I’m thrilled for Shea Couleé as the winner of last week’s maxi challenge. She works hard, tells it like it is, and I feel like she’s just a good person — and I love it...
Spoiler Warning: Details about Friday’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race are revealed below.
Season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag Race is speeding right along — I love it. But it’s going too fast, too furious! I want it to all slow down so I can savor all the glamour, drama and intrigue!
I’m thrilled for Shea Couleé as the winner of last week’s maxi challenge. She works hard, tells it like it is, and I feel like she’s just a good person — and I love it...
- 4/29/2017
- by Carson Kressley
- PEOPLE.com
Chicago – In 1972, an historic television special took place, featuring the top talents at the time at the top of their game. “Liza with a ‘Z’” featured Liza Minnelli, fresh from her Academy Award winning performance in the film “Cabaret.” The Brown Paper Box Co. will present “Mary’z with a Z,” at Mary’s Attic on May 5th and 6th, 2016, and will perform the songs from this TV special, in order and in (appropriately) cabaret style, with contributions from their ensemble and some of the biggest song talents in storefront theater in Chicago.
Liza Minnelli had some of the greatest 1972 talent for her TV special, including “Cabaret” director Bob Fosse helming the TV show and inventing the choreography, with songs by John Kander and Fred Ebb (the “Cabaret” composer team), and orchestration by the late icon Marvin Hamlisch. It was a dream team before the word was invented, with both...
Liza Minnelli had some of the greatest 1972 talent for her TV special, including “Cabaret” director Bob Fosse helming the TV show and inventing the choreography, with songs by John Kander and Fred Ebb (the “Cabaret” composer team), and orchestration by the late icon Marvin Hamlisch. It was a dream team before the word was invented, with both...
- 5/5/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
While many viewers (including Moviefone staffers) wondered why Liza Minnelli didn't play a bigger role in Sunday's Oscars telecast, it turns out that Liza with a Z intended to -- but fell just short. Literally.
A behind-the-scenes shot from inside the Dolby Theatre showed the diminutive actress jumping in behind the star-studded gang that comprised the Most Epic Selfie Ever -- but her height prevented her from being visible in the picture. Minnelli even tried to hoist herself up higher by bracing one arm on the seat in front of her and another on the shoulder of someone in the cluster, but still couldn't rise to the occasion.
We're bummed that the Hollywood legend couldn't be part of the already-famous moment, and a bit sad that the Oscars apparently have such a stigma against short people that Minnelli was in the height minority Sunday night. On behalf of vertically challenged...
A behind-the-scenes shot from inside the Dolby Theatre showed the diminutive actress jumping in behind the star-studded gang that comprised the Most Epic Selfie Ever -- but her height prevented her from being visible in the picture. Minnelli even tried to hoist herself up higher by bracing one arm on the seat in front of her and another on the shoulder of someone in the cluster, but still couldn't rise to the occasion.
We're bummed that the Hollywood legend couldn't be part of the already-famous moment, and a bit sad that the Oscars apparently have such a stigma against short people that Minnelli was in the height minority Sunday night. On behalf of vertically challenged...
- 3/3/2014
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Which categories will they present?The full list of presenters has been announced. If we know Oscar, this means Best Picture is being presented by either a) Sidney Poitier b) Harrison Ford or c) Bobby De Niro. They totally can't deal with women who aren't named Streisand getting that honor for reasons we'll never fathom.
So who do you think it will be?
I'm personally disappointed that Liza with a Z isn't listed among the 40+ names. They're honoring The Wizard of Oz, so why not wheel her out for Best Picture or something? The biggest non-nominee name I was hoping to see given the film year being honored: Scarlett Johansson. But it was not to be.
After the jump, the full list of presenters. Alphabetizing is for sissies, so let's rank them. ...
So who do you think it will be?
I'm personally disappointed that Liza with a Z isn't listed among the 40+ names. They're honoring The Wizard of Oz, so why not wheel her out for Best Picture or something? The biggest non-nominee name I was hoping to see given the film year being honored: Scarlett Johansson. But it was not to be.
After the jump, the full list of presenters. Alphabetizing is for sissies, so let's rank them. ...
- 2/24/2014
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
At this year's dinner and holiday party set for tonight, Dancers Over 40 honors some of our outstanding - and long-time -- members Advisory Board Members Chita Rivera West Side Story, Bye, Bye Birdie, Bajour, Chicago, The Rink, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, and Bob Avian Promises, Promises, Coco, Company, Follies, A Chorus Line, Ballroom, Board of Directors member Lawrence Merritt Dear World, Applause, Pippin, Evita, and long-time DO40 members Skip Randall Song of Norway, Make Mine Manhattan, Call Me Mister and Louise Quick Sweet Charity, Pippin, Best Little Whorehouse, and Fosse Assistant on Pippin, Liza with a Z and Cabaret. Also this year, DO40 is honoring Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS Executive Director Tom Viola for his ongoing support of DO40 and our mission. This year's host is Christine Pedi Chicago, Forbidden Broadway.
- 12/16/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Chicago – What is the remedy for the holiday blues? How about a dose of “Liza with a ‘Z’!” The sparkling and funny “We Three Lizas” is back for the holiday season from About Face Theatre of Chicago, just in time for the lights and tinsel. Danielle Plisz, Mark David Kaplan and Bethany Thomas play the three title Liza Minellis, with a deft direction by Scott Ferguson.
Play Rating: 4.0/5.0
Premiering last holiday season, and back by popular demand, the musical play has a merry and bright crafting at the new Stage 773 in Chicago. This is a twist on “A Christmas Carol,” involving New York fashion and trends, with a dose of past, present and heavenly Liza Minnelli. All three Lizas add the pizazz, but it is the amazing Danielle Plisz – as young Liza – that heightens her every scene with an impression that is so amazing, you’ll believe that Ms. M...
Play Rating: 4.0/5.0
Premiering last holiday season, and back by popular demand, the musical play has a merry and bright crafting at the new Stage 773 in Chicago. This is a twist on “A Christmas Carol,” involving New York fashion and trends, with a dose of past, present and heavenly Liza Minnelli. All three Lizas add the pizazz, but it is the amazing Danielle Plisz – as young Liza – that heightens her every scene with an impression that is so amazing, you’ll believe that Ms. M...
- 12/7/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
At this year's dinner and holiday party, set for Dec. 15 at 9pm at Lips Restaurant, Dancers Over 40 honors some of its outstanding - and long-time -- members Advisory Board Members Chita Rivera West Side Story, Bye, Bye Birdie, Bajour, Chicago, The Rink, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, and Bob Avian Promises, Promises, Coco, Company, Follies, A Chorus Line, Ballroom, Board of Directors member Lawrence Merritt Dear World, Applause, Pippin, Evita, and long-time DO40 members Skip Randall Song of Norway, Make Mine Manhattan, Call Me Mister and Louise Quick Sweet Charity, Pippin, Best Little Whorehouse, and Fosse Assistant on Pippin, Liza with a Z and Cabaret. Also this year, DO40 is honoring Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS Executive Director Tom Viola for his ongoing support of DO40 and our mission. This year's host is Christine Pedi Chicago, Forbidden Broadway.
- 12/2/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
There they were, the final three Big Brother houseguests seated around the big table like grim survivors of an old-timey murder mystery on Sunday night’s penultimate episode of season 15, and all I could think was: You know, it definitely could’ve been worse. Say what you will about the “floater” status of those remaining in the game (though “floater” is a meaningless word that can and has been applied to every player), but the fact is, this was a season full of loudly bad gamers. And those players got exterminated.
From the beginning, Nick Uhas‘ alpha-male confidence was peppered with delusion, Jeremy was a self-fancied bad-ass who set a record for Fastest-Achieved Hatability, Aaryn was horrible in a historic way, Howard‘s solemn silence concealed his cluelessness, Candice confronted people who didn’t need to be confronted, Helen was too obviously coercive, Elissa was too flaky, Amanda couldn’t...
From the beginning, Nick Uhas‘ alpha-male confidence was peppered with delusion, Jeremy was a self-fancied bad-ass who set a record for Fastest-Achieved Hatability, Aaryn was horrible in a historic way, Howard‘s solemn silence concealed his cluelessness, Candice confronted people who didn’t need to be confronted, Helen was too obviously coercive, Elissa was too flaky, Amanda couldn’t...
- 9/16/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
During Alan Cumming’s Tony-winning turn as the Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway, Liza Minnelli (who, obviously, won an Oscar for playing Sally Bowles in Bob Fosse’s 1972 film) went to see him backstage. She was so in awe of his brilliant performance that she said, “Alan, I want to be your friend forever.” In an era of celebrity air kisses that make no physical or emotional contact, that could have been the equivalent to, “Nice to meet you.” But if one thing was clear during last night’s wonderfully fun (and, sure, flawed… not that anyone cared) Liza & Alan...
- 3/14/2013
- by Jessica Shaw
- EW.com - PopWatch
(Source)
Happy 67th birthday to an entertainer who has spent decades proving that she's not only immensely talented, but resilient, refreshingly weird, and one of a kind. Seriously, who compares to Liza Minnelli? Her career has a hit a couple of bumps, but those are interspersed nicely between her (ahem) four Tony wins, thrillingly strange film choices, bizarre marriages, and eleven album releases. Today, on Liza-with-a-z's 67th birthday, enjoy a smattering of clips featuring her talents, outrageousness, and some of the most definitive chutzpah of our time.
(I've arranged them chronologically for your convenience.)
1. Let her enchant you with that mother of hers.
2. Watch as the What's My Line? panel takes approximately 15 seconds to identify that voice.
3. Her first amazing acting scene: the phone call from her first Oscar-nominated role in 1969's The Sterile Cuckoo
4. My favorite musical sequence (from any movie) ever: Cabaret's "Money." Liza and Joel Work for those Oscars.
Happy 67th birthday to an entertainer who has spent decades proving that she's not only immensely talented, but resilient, refreshingly weird, and one of a kind. Seriously, who compares to Liza Minnelli? Her career has a hit a couple of bumps, but those are interspersed nicely between her (ahem) four Tony wins, thrillingly strange film choices, bizarre marriages, and eleven album releases. Today, on Liza-with-a-z's 67th birthday, enjoy a smattering of clips featuring her talents, outrageousness, and some of the most definitive chutzpah of our time.
(I've arranged them chronologically for your convenience.)
1. Let her enchant you with that mother of hers.
2. Watch as the What's My Line? panel takes approximately 15 seconds to identify that voice.
3. Her first amazing acting scene: the phone call from her first Oscar-nominated role in 1969's The Sterile Cuckoo
4. My favorite musical sequence (from any movie) ever: Cabaret's "Money." Liza and Joel Work for those Oscars.
- 3/12/2013
- by virtel
- The Backlot
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