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Amy Lehpamer
Amy Lehpamer is an Australian musical theatre performer. Originally a violinist, Lehpamer's early stage roles include Young Phyllis in '' Follies'' in 2008, '' Shane Warne: The Musical'' in 2008 and 2009, and ''The Threepenny Opera'' in 2010. She received notice as Sherrie in ''Rock of Ages'' in 2011, Christine Colgate in '' Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'' in 2013, the title role in the premiere of ''Margaret Fulton - Queen of the Dessert'' in 2012, and Reza in ''Once'' in 2014 and 2015. Lehpamer performed the leading role of Maria in the Australian tour of ''The Sound of Music'' in 2015 and 2016, followed by Dusty Springfield in ''Dusty'' for The Production Company in late 2016 and early 2017. She played Cynthia Weil in the Australian production of '' Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'', receiving a Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical The Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical is a musical award, presented by Live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Follies
''Follies'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The plot takes place in a crumbling Broadway theater, now scheduled for demolition, previously home to a musical revue (based on the ''Ziegfeld Follies''). The evening follows a reunion of the Weismann Girls who performed during the interwar period. Several of the former showgirls perform their old numbers, often accompanied by the ghosts of their younger selves. The score offers a pastiche of 1920s and 1930s musical styles, evoking a nostalgic tone. The original Broadway production, directed by Harold Prince and Michael Bennett, with choreography by Bennett, opened April 4, 1971. The musical was nominated for 11 Tony Awards and won seven. The original production, among the most costly on Broadway, ran for over 500 performances but ultimately lost its entire investment. The musical has had a number of major revivals, and several of its songs have become standards, including "Broadw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Musical
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The Threepenny Opera
''The Threepenny Opera'' ( ) is a " play with music" by Bertolt Brecht, adapted from a translation by Elisabeth Hauptmann of John Gay's 18th-century English ballad opera, ''The Beggar's Opera'', and four ballads by François Villon, with music by Kurt Weill. Although there is debate as to how much, if any, Hauptmann might have contributed to the text, Brecht is usually listed as sole author. The work offers a socialist critique of the capitalist world. It opened on 31 August 1928 at Berlin's Theater am Schiffbauerdamm. Songs from ''The Threepenny Opera'' have been widely covered and become standards, most notably "" ("The Ballad of Mack the Knife") and "" (" Pirate Jenny"). Background Origins In the winter of 1927–28, Elizabeth Hauptmann, Brecht's lover at the time, received a copy of Gay's play from friends in England and, fascinated by the female characters and its critique of the condition of the London poor, began translating it into German. Brecht at first took ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Of Ages (musical)
''Rock of Ages'' is a jukebox musical built around classic rock songs from the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of that decade. The musical features songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Poison and Europe, among other well-known rock bands. It was written by Chris D'Arienzo, directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by Kelly Devine with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. During the show, the performers frequently break the "fourth wall", directly addressing the audience and seemingly forgetting (or perhaps reminding the audience) that they are actors in a musical. Despite the musical's title, the Def Leppard song of the same name is not included in the musical. The original Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances, closing on January 18, 2015 tied as the 32nd- longest running show in Broadway history. Since debuting on the Great White Way in 2009, it has spawned replica producti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (musical)
''Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'' is a 2004 comedy musical, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane; it is based on the 1988 film of the same name. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2005 and ran for 626 performances despite mixed reviews. It has since received tours and international productions. The Australian production opened in 2013 to rave reviews and was called the "best musical to hit Sydney this century" by the '' Sydney Morning Herald''. A West End production opened in 2014 to generally warm reviews. Productions Original production The musical premiered at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California on September 22, 2004, before moving to Broadway in January 2005 and officially opening in March at the Imperial Theatre. The show closed on Broadway on September 3, 2006 after a total of 626 performances. The director was Jack O'Brien, choreographer was Jerry Mitchell, with scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, and l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once (musical)
''Once'' is a musical based on the 2007 film of the same name by John Carney. Like the film, music and lyrics were by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, including the Academy Award-winning " Falling Slowly". The book for the musical was written by Enda Walsh. The musical premiered at the New York Theatre Workshop in 2011, before transferring to Broadway in 2012. The production received eleven 2012 Tony Award nominations, and won eight including Best Musical, Best Actor and Best Book. The musical also won the 2012 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical and the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. It has since spawned a London production, with a North American Tour which started on 1 October 2013. In the musical, the cast also serves as the orchestra. A minimalist set is used, including a bar in center stage with chairs lining stage left and right. Exiting cast members simply step to the side of the stage and sit down. They serve as the orchestra from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sound Of Music
''The Sound of Music'' is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp, ''The Story of the Trapp Family Singers''. Set in Austria on the eve of the '' Anschluss'' in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children, and eventually their widowed father, Captain von Trapp. He is ordered to accept a commission in the German navy, but he opposes the Nazis. He and Maria decide on a plan to flee Austria with the children. Many songs from the musical have become standards, including " Edelweiss", " My Favorite Things", " Climb Ev'ry Mountain", "Do-Re-Mi", and the title song " The Sound of Music". The original Broadway production, starring Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel, opened in 1959 and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dusty – The Original Pop Diva
''Dusty – The Original Pop Diva'' is an Australian jukebox musical based on the life of Dusty Springfield. The book of the musical was written by John-Michael Howson, David Mitchell and Melvyn Morrow. ''Dusty'' received its world premiere on 12 January 2006 at the State Theatre of the Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, Australia. History Howson, Mitchell and Morrow had collaborated on ''SHOUT!'', a successful Australian jukebox musical based on the life of Johnny O'Keefe. The book writers and ''SHOUT!'' producer Dennis Smith "wanted to produce another biographical musical based on the life of a major musical star, but this time ..believed the star should be either English or American and someone who had enjoyed international and not just local fame."''Dusty – The Original Pop Diva'' souvenir programme A number of singers were considered before Springfield was selected after Mitchell read ''Dancing with Demons'', a biography co-written by former Springfield manager a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Production Company
The Production Company was an Australian not-for-profit theatre company that staged a series of usually three musicals at the Arts Centre Melbourne each year, until its closure in 2020. It was launched in 1999 by Jeanne Pratt AC with the goal of providing "professional opportunities for local artists and to entertain Melbourne audiences with the best shows from Broadway and beyond". The Production Company specialised in revivals of popular and lesser known musicals with short (two week) rehearsal periods and short runs. It also produced the Australian professional premieres of ''Thoroughly Modern Millie'', '' Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'', ''Grey Gardens'', '' Nice Work If You Can Get It'', ''Curtains'' and ''A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder''. Its productions typically featured well-known Australian musical theatre performers such as Caroline O'Connor (''Gypsy,'' ''Funny Girl''), Michael Falzon (''Chess''), Marina Prior (''Guys and Dolls'', ''Kiss Me, Kate''), Todd McKen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Carole King Musical
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Helpmann Award For Best Female Actor In A Supporting Role In A Musical
The Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical is a musical award, presented by Live Performance Australia The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001. The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical th ... (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2001. This is a list of winners and nominations for the Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical. Winners and nominees *Source: 2000s 2010s See also * Helpmann Awards References External linksThe official Helpmann Awards website {{Helpmann Awards M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School Of Rock (musical)
''School of Rock'' is a rock musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes. Based on the 2003 film of the same name, written by Mike White, the musical follows Dewey Finn, an out-of-work rock singer and guitarist who pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After identifying the musical talent in his students, Dewey forms a band of fifth-graders, in an attempt to win the upcoming Battle of the Bands contest. The musical was announced in December 2014 and opened just under a year later on December 6, 2015. Before ''School of Rock''s debut, staged concerts were held at the Gramercy Theatre in Manhattan in June 2015. It made its Broadway debut and world premiere at the Winter Garden Theatre on December 6, 2015, following previews that began on November 9, 2015, with direction by Laurence Connor and choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter, and starring Alex Brightman and Sierra Boggess as Dewey Finn and Rosalie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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