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Date of Death: July 11, 1989 (82)

Birth Place: Dorking, Surrey, ENGLAND

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TV: Celebrate THE LION KING's Anniversary With a Look at Scar's Makeup Process
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 13, 2019

Broadway has officially been experiencing the circle of life for 22 years because today is the anniversary of the Disney hit musical The Lion King! To celebrate, we're taking you backstage to see what it takes to transform into one of Broadway's nastiest villains. Head to the Pridelands with the video below for a look at Broadway's Scar, Stephen Carlile, getting into character at the Minskoff Theatre!

VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Hiding His Obi Wan Return on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 30, 2019

Ewan talks about his beard, dressing up for Halloween, trick-or-treating in Scotland, his favorite candy, keeping his return as Obi-Wan Kenobi a secret, reading William Shatner's book on the set of Star Wars with Jar-Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best, his new sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and his terrifying experience seeing Halloween as a 12-year-old in Holland.

VIDEO: Watch Sergio Trujillo on THEATER: ALL THE MOVING PARTS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 21, 2019

Tony-winning choreographer Sergio Trujillo is featured in this streaming episode of October's THEATER: All the Moving Parts, hosted by veteran journalist Patrick Pacheco. Trujillo is celebrated for his stunning talent in matching steps to character and story in such musicals as Jersey Boys, Memphis, On Your Feet! and Ain't Too Proud for which he won the 2019 Tony Award. 

VIDEO: Get a Peek Inside SIX's UK Tour Rehearsals
by Linnae Medeiros - Oct 16, 2019

The queens of SIX are ready to take the UK by storm with their national tour! As the cast prepares to take the hit show on the road, we're getting a peek inside the rehearsal studio. Check it out with this video!

Irish Arts Center And Baryshnikov Arts Center Present Colin Dunne's CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2019

Irish Arts Center and Baryshnikov Arts Center join forces again to present the U.S. premiere of Colin Dunne's Concert, in which he takes on the widely influential Irish fiddle player Tommie Potts' iconic—and notoriously choreographically challenging—1972 album The Liffey Banks, armed with an LP, tape recorder, portable speakers, and sheets of flooring. Choreographed and performed by Dunne, and created in collaboration with director Sinéad Rushe and composer and sound designer Mel Mercier, Concert, which The Irish Times, in a five-star review, described as “warm, funny, respectful, and irreverent,” comes to Baryshnikov Arts Center November 14-16.

VIDEO: SIX The Musical Performs At Broadway In Chicago's Summer Concert
by Alan Henry - Aug 14, 2019

The cast of SIX the musical took to the stage at Broadway in Chicago's summer concert earlier this week to give audiences a taste of the hit musical! Check out the video!

VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at THE LION KING Bringing Its Giraffe To Life
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 9, 2019

The smash hit musical The Lion King has been showing audiences the circle of life for a remarkable twenty-one years on Broadway, and now the show is giving us a look backstage at the productions' intricate giraffe puppet from the show's iconic opening number, Circle of Life. Head to the Pridelands with this video!

SIX To Hit The High Seas On Norwegian Cruise Line
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2019

It was announced today that SIX, the critically-acclaimed British pop musical about Henry VIII's six wives will debut on board Norwegian Cruise Line beginning next month.

VIDEO: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at THE LION KING
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 23, 2019

The smash hit musical The Lion King has been showing audiences the circle of life for a remarkable twenty-one years on Broadway, and now the show is giving Business Insider a look backstage at the productions' intricate puppets and set design. Head to the Pridelands with the full video!

VIDEO: Watch Stage and Screen Legend Rosemary Harris Accept 2019 Lifetime Achievement Tony Award
by Stage Tube - Jun 9, 2019

Rosemary Harris won her first Tony Award nearly 55 years ago in THE LION IN WINTER, now starring in the Lincoln Center Broadway revival of MY FAIR LADY, at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards, she received a 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch her accept the award here.

VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 100,000,000th Guest Worldwide With Multi-Lingual 'Circle of Life' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019

The Lion King - the most successful title in musical theatre history - passes another historic milestone this week, welcoming its 100,000,000th guest worldwide. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 25 productions have played in 100 cities around the world on every continent except Antarctica.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 5- A Revival Of EVITA Rolls Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019

On this day 2012, the first Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed musical, Evita opened at the Marquis Theater.

VIDEO: Orfeh Performs 'Rodeo Drive' From PRETTY WOMAN on The View
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2019

The cast of Pretty Woman recently appeared on The View, where Orfeh lit up the stage with the song 'Rodeo Drive.'

VIDEO: The Cast of PRETTY WOMAN Performs 'You're Beautiful' on THE VIEW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 25, 2019

On today's episode of 'The View,'  the cast of 'Pretty Woman: The Musical' performed 'You're Beautiful'! Watch the performance below.

VIDEO: Elaine Paige Revisits Her EVITA Rehearsal Room
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2018

Tomorrow, BBC Two will air Evita: The Making Of A Superstar. An all new clip has been released from the special, showing Elaine Paige back in the rehearsal room where she first began to learn the role that would make her a star.

VIDEO: WCSU Theatre Arts Department Presents UNCLE VANYA
by Alan Henry - Oct 15, 2018

Anton Chekhov's classic 1898 play, 'Uncle Vanya' comes to the stage at Western Connecticut State University this month. Presented by the university's Department of Theatre Arts, the show runs through October 21st. It takes place in the Studio Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. General admission is $20.

VIDEO: On This Day, August 27- Happy Birthday, Andy Karl!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018

On this day. we're celebrating Olivier Award-winning leading man, Andy Karl. who can currently be seen in the Broadway adaptation of the classic rom-com, Pretty Woman!

VIDEO: Watch Samantha Barks and Andy Karl Strike a Pose for PRETTY WOMAN
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2018

Pretty Woman is coming to Broadway! Before she walks down 41st Street, catch a first look at Samantha Barks and Andy Karl in costume as Vivian and Edward below!

VIDEO: Samantha Barks and Bryan Adams Perform Song From PRETTY WOMAN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018

Samantha Barks, star of upcoming musical Pretty Woman, joined the show's composer Bryan Adams during one of his concerts in London last month to perform a song form the show, titled 'I Can't Go Back.'

VIDEO: In Conversation With The Cast Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT
by Alan Henry - May 4, 2018

The Wallis production of BLUES IN THE NIGHT, conceived and directed by Sheldon Epps, starts performances next week in the intimate Lovelace Theater! Artistic Director Paul Crewes snuck into rehearsal to chat with cast members Yvette Cason, Bryce Charles, Chester Gregory, and Paulette Ivory about this exciting new production.

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