Legs Diamond - Broadway Creative Team

At the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Harvey Fierstein took the stage to accept a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. His other Tony Awards include two for Torch Song Trilogy (Best Play and Best Actor in a Play) as well as Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical for La Cage Aux Folles and Best Actor in a Musical for Hairspray. Fierstein has also written the Tony-winning hit Kinky Boots along with Newsies, Casa Valentina, A Catered Affair, Safe Sex, Bella Bella!, Legs Diamond, Spookhouse, Flatbush Tosca, Common Ground and more. He revised the book for Funny Girl, ... read more Ms. Eisenhauer and collaborator Jules Fisherhave collectively been awarded Broadway’s Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical seven times, including Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins (2004, Revival), Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk (1996), Jelly’s Last Jam (1992), The Will Rogers Follies (1991), Grand Hotel (1990), Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ (1978), and Pippin (1973), and once for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Ulysses in Nighttown (1974). For motion pictures, Fisher and Eisenhauer designed theatrical lighting for Rob Marshall's Chicago, Mel Brooks' The Producers, Richard Linklater's School of Rock and Bill Condon's Dreamgirls, and Disney's live-action remake of ... read more In a celebrated career spanning almost 40 years, Jules Fisher has lit over 200 Broadway and off-Broadway shows, as well as film, ballet, opera, television, and rock-and-roll concert tours. He has received 18 Tony nominations and won 8 Tony awards for Lighting Design, a record in this category. His most recent project, "Assassins", (2004 Tony award) also won him the Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle awards. His previous Tony awards were for "Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk," 1996; "Jelly's Last Jam," 1992; "The Will Rogers Follies," 1991; "Grand Hotel," 1990; "Dancin'," 1978; "Ulysses in Nighttown," 1973; ... read more Born in Manchester, Connecticut on May 26, 1947, Gunas was known and loved by so many in the theater industry - as much for his gentlemanly demeanor as his sharp business acumen. His career began off-Broadway in 1969 as an apprentice Company Manager for the musical Promenade. In the 1970s, he shifted to Broadway shows and first-class tours in the office of Marvin A. Krauss Associates where he worked as a Company Manager, Associate General Manager, and eventually General Manager on many shows including Godspell (which had, at one point, 12 simultaneous productions), American Buffalo, Beatlemania, Dancin', Woman of the Year, ... read more Highlights include Jerry Zaks' 1992 Guys and Dolls, The Boy From Oz starring Hugh Jackman, and Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life. As music director for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Hummel composed 3 songs for their 75th celebration in 2007. James L. Nederlander is President of the Nederlander Organization and son of James M. Nederlander (Chairman). He is the third generation of a family known for owning and operating theatres around the world as well as theatrical productions, cultural presentations and popular music attractions. Current productions include West Side Story, The Addams Family, Next to Normal and Race. Upcoming productions include a live show with magician David Blaine. Our friend Kathleen died after a valiant battle against cancer today, March 15 at her home in Manhattan. Monday (3/17) and Tuesday's (3/18) New York Times will carry a more detailed obituary. At her request there will be no visiting or services. She was a longtime and much loved member of the Nederlander Organization theatre producing family and counted among her dearest friends producer Carole Haber, writer Frank Wildenhorene, and agent Mickey Rolfe. Richards is an artist, who has designed show posters for Broadway shows such as Noel Coward's Present Laughter, Legs Diamond, and more. He began his career as an illustrator in New York, sketching fashion collections for newspapers, and beauty illustrations for brands such as L'Oreal, Clairol, and Revlon. With his interest in jazz, Richards became friends with greats such as Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee and others. He created the album artwork for Lena Horne, Anita O'Day, Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Bob Marley, and more. In addition to creating Broadway show posters, Richards also developed a friendship with Peter Allen, and went ... read more Arthur Rubin (June 16, 1926 – July 22, 2023) It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gold Card Manager Arthur Rubin. Arthur came into membership in February of 1962. Arthur Rubin, 97, died peacefully surrounded by his loving children: Ronnie and Anne, Alan and Jane. He had a long and distinguished career in the entertainment industry, both as a singer-actor on Broadway & in films and in theater management. He adored and loved his grandchildren Jonathan (Kristen), Erica (Mike) and Daniel (Gabby) and his great grandchildren Ezra, Miles and Sabine. Arthur began his professional career singing ... read more Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing, Freaky Friday, Falsettos, First Daughter Suite, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Kid Victory, If/Then, Annie, Dogfight, Leap of Faith, Queen of the Mist, People in the Picture, Sondheim on Sondheim, Next to Normal (Tony Award), Glorious Ones, Grinch, Adrift in Macao, Bernarda Alba, Spelling Bee, Assassins (Tony Award), Tom Sawyer, A New Brain, A Christmas Carol, Hello Again, Guys & Dolls (1992), My Favorite Year, In Trousers, Sunday in the Park with George, Once on This Island, Closer Than Ever, Legs Diamond, Romance Romance, Carrie, Birds of Paradise, Rags, Three Guys Naked, Von Richtofen. Danny Troob has arranged and orchestrated music for many Broadway shows over nearly 40 years. He has previously been nominated for Tonys for his work on Shrek the Musical (2009) and The Pajama Game (2006). His film work includes the movie of Newsies, among many others.