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A Class Act 2001

Opened: March 11, 2001
Closing: June 10, 2001

A Class Act - 2001 Broadway History , Info & More

Ambassador Theatre (Broadway)
219 W. 49th St. New York, NY 10019

Edward Kleban was the Tony-winning lyricist for the Broadway classic, A CHORUS LINE. Upon his death in 1978, a trunkful of songs from never-produced musicals was found by his friends and A CLASS ACT was born. Featuring songs in the classic-Broadway style and characters from his life including his A CHORUS LINE writing partner, Marvin Hamlisch and the show's creator, Buffalo's own Michael Bennett, A CLASS ACT tells the story of a remarkable man and the ups and downs of his life and career in the theatre.


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MURDER FOR TWO, Starring Original NY Cast, Extends Through Aug 2 at the Geffen
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2015


The Off-Broadway hit Murder for Two opens tonight (June 3) in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater.  The production has now been extended through Sunday, August 2.

New York Stars of MURDER FOR TWO Set for the Geffen; SWITZERLAND, Starring Laura Linney, Extends Again
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2015


Joanna Murray-Smith's Switzerland -- already extended one week -- will extend yet another eight performances by popular demand with a final closing date of April 26, 2015. A world premiere with the Sydney Theatre Company, Switzerland is a Los Angeles Times Arts Editors' "Essential Arts and Culture" Pick and features Laura Linney (Broadway World said she is "pure gold") and Seth Numrich (called "outstanding" by the Los Angeles Times).

Jeff Blumenkrantz's MONTH UPON A TIME World Premiere Set for 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2014


For one night only, Tony-Nominated composer (Urban Cowboy, 'I Won't Mind') and actor (Murder for Two) Jeff Blumenkrantz presents the world premiere performance of his song cycle Month Upon a Time tonight, February 12, at 9:30PM at 54 Below.

Jeff Blumenkrantz's MONTH UPON A TIME World Premiere Set for 54 Below, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2014


For one night only, Tony-Nominated composer (Urban Cowboy, 'I Won't Mind') and actor (Murder for Two) Jeff Blumenkrantz presents the world premiere performance of his song cycle Month Upon a Time next Wednesday, February 12, at 9:30PM at 54 Below.

Tony Nominee Jeff Blumenkrantz Launches Weitzenhoffer School's Campus Corner Cabaret Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2013


The Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at the University of Oklahoma welcomes Tony nominee Jeff Blumenkrantz to the Campus Corner Cabaret at 7pm tonight, September 5, 2013 at Othello's in Norman.

Tony Nominee Jeff Blumenkrantz to Launch Weitzenhoffer School's Campus Corner Cabaret, 9/5
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2013


The Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at the University of Oklahoma welcomes Tony nominee Jeff Blumenkrantz to the Campus Corner Cabaret at 7pm on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Othello's in Norman.

Drew Gehling, Dee Hoty et al. Set for TRUNK AND DISORDERLY Tonight, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the York Theatre (James Morgan, Artistic Director) presents an invitation-only showcase presentation entitled Trunk and Disorderly: Songs from the Deep Dark Trunk of Jeff Blumenkrantz, who received the 2011 Fred Ebb Award. The presentation will feature Drew Gehling, Dee Hoty, Dee Roscioli, and Sarah Stiles.

Drew Gehling, Dee Hoty, et al. Set for TRUNK AND DISORDERLY, 5/14
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2012


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the York Theatre (James Morgan, Artistic Director) is pleased to present an invitation-only showcase presentation entitled Trunk and Disorderly: Songs from the Deep Dark Trunk of Jeff Blumenkrantz, who received the 2011 Fred Ebb Award. The presentation will feature Drew Gehling, Dee Hoty, Dee Roscioli, and Sarah Stiles.

Jeff Blumenkrantz, Laura Patinkin Perform at Boca Grove Golf and Tennis Club
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 27, 2012


On Tuesday, March 20, Boca Grove Golf and Tennis Club, a premier golf club in Boca Raton, Florida, welcomed back recent recipient of the Fred Ebb Award and Tony Award Nominee, Jeff Blumenkrantz and his fellow Broadway actor, Laura Patinkin. The two performers showcased their talents for a crowd of more than 200 Boca Grove members and guests. The intimate, two person show featured a number of beloved Broadway standards from shows such as 'Sound of Music,' 'West Side Story,' 'Gypsy,' 'Cabaret' and more. They also performed a handful of Blumenkrantz's original songs.

Jeff Blumenkrantz Wins 2011 Fred Ebb Award
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2011


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the seventh annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Jeff Blumenkrantz. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented by Bebe Neuwirth on Monday, November 28th from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony in the Penthouse Lobby of The American Airlines Theater.

Sara Ramirez's New EP Gets 3/27 iTunes Release
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2011


Tony winer and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Sara Ramirez will release her first EP March 27 on iTunes. The recording will feature original music: 'Eye to Eye,' 'Waitin' and 'Break My Heart,' in addition to a cover of 'The Story.'

Wilson Cruz Talks Sara Ramirez in GREY'S ANATOMY
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2011


In a recent interview with Latina.com, Wilson Cruz, who will guest star in ABC's Grey's Anatomy tonight, January 13, went on the record about what it is like to work alongside Broadway vet Sara Ramirez.

NewMusicalTheatre.com Launches Jeff Blumenkrantz Catalogue Today, 3/12
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 12, 2010


NewMusicalTheatre.com, the first website ever exclusively devoted to selling sheet music by musical theater writers, launches Tony-nominated Jeff Blumenkrantz's sheet music catalogue today. Over the course of the next several weeks and leading up to an April launch concert, NewMusicalTheatre.com will be adding a new writer to the site every Friday.

A Class Act History

Other Productions of A Class Act

2000   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2001   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2004   London London Revival
London

A Class Act - 2001 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Randy Graff
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Ed Kleban
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Ed Kleban
2001 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Randy Graff
2001 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
2001 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Linda Kline
2001 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Lonny Price
2001 Tony Awards Best Musical Marty Bell
2001 Tony Awards Best Musical Chase Mishkin
2001 Tony Awards Best Musical Arielle Tepper
2001 Tony Awards Best Musical Manhattan Theatre Club
2001 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Larry Hochman
2001 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Edward Kleban
2001 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Randy Graff

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