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American composer John Kander (b. Kansas City, MO, March 18, 1927) is the musical partner of the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb, who together created at least sixteen Broadway shows, Flora the Red Menace (1965), Cabaret (1966), Chicago (1975), and Curtains (2007) among them. They also contributed material to fourteen films and television specials over their forty-year association. Independently John Kander supplied the scores to many films, including Something For Everyone (1970), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Places in the Heart (1984), and Billy Bathgate (1991).
John Kander, New York, New York
John Kander, The Visit
John Kander, The Visit
John Kander, The Scottsboro Boys
John Kander, Curtains
John Kander, Curtains
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John Kander, Cabaret
John Kander, Curtains
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John Kander, Chicago
John Kander, Steel Pier
John Kander, Steel Pier
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John Kander , Kiss of the Spider Woman
John Kander, Kiss of the Spider Woman
John Kander, Kiss Of The Spider Woman
John Kander, Kiss of the Spider Woman
John Kander, Kiss of the Spider Woman
John Kander, The Rink
John Kander, Woman of the Year
John Kander, Chicago
John Kander, The Act
John Kander, Chicago
John Kander, The Happy Time
John Kander, Cabaret
John Kander, Cabaret
Last week, Jennifer Lopez stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark and briefly discussed the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, based on the hit Kander and Ebb musical. “I just finished a movie called Kiss of the Spider Woman, where it was all singing and dancing, which was equal parts exhilarating and exhausting as well,' Lopez said. Watch the interview!
There were so many beautiful songs and arrangements, that you’ll simply have to acquire the album or stream it (on Spotify and Apple Music) for yourself to hear the magic that is Linda Kahn!
On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Watch an excerpt from Lane's acceptance speech in this all-new video.
Paul Vasterling, the longtime CEO and artistic director of Nashville Ballet, makes his debut as a director of musical theater with his revival of Cabaret – which he also choreographs – in a much-heralded and eagerly anticipated production for Franklin-based Studio Tenn. The timely and sumptuous revival allows audiences an opportunity to consider the prescience of the classic Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb that debuted in 1966 and which has continued to fascinate and challenge artists of the theater the world over almost 60 years later.
In this video, watch as Tony nominee Eddie Redmayne chats about meeting John Kander, why Cabaret means so much to him, and so much more.
Der er mord, korruption, magt, begær og alt det, der drev Chicago tilbage i 1920'erne, på menuen i musicalen 'Chicago', der netop nu spiller på Århus Teater. En pompøs, underholdende forestilling, der desværre går på kompromis med dansen.
Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until Tuesday night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here.
New principal casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. Learn more about the cast here!
TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will return in the role as “Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway this August!
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The York Theatre Company has announced that Broadway leading ladies Leslie Uggams and Liz Callaway have been added to the starry list of the company's Honorary Board of Directors.
CHICAGO will play at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney from 9 June for a strictly limited season. Due to demand, new performances have been released until 27 July, on sale from Friday 3 May with pre-sales this week.
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Eddie Redmayne joined Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss his role in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, which just opened on Broadway. Having previously played the role of the Emcee in London, Redmayne highlighted the difference between American and British audiences and his character to the show. Watch the interview here!
The Kit Kat Club has taken over the August Wilson Theatre and in this video, watch as the cast and creative team explain how they brought the exciting new revival to life for Broadway.
Shop Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop! Show merch available for purchase includes a unique silk scarf, mugs, show shirt, hat, sweatshirt, Cabaret postcard and more.
Willkommen, bienvenue, and welcome to Center Repertory Company's 2023-24 season finale, the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret.
Today's April 24th matinee performance of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has been cancelled due to cast illness.
Chicago: The Musical will make its Shanghai debut this June! Performances will run from June 20 - June 23 at 2pm and 7.30pm at AIA Grand Theatre, 889 Dongdaming Lu, near Gongping Lu.
Rebecca Frecknall's production of Cabaret celebrated not one, but two opening nights at the August Wilson Theatre and you can check out photos of all of the best fashions from both nights here.
John Kander has written 33 shows including A Family Affair (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Flora, the Red Menace (Composer), Go Fly a Kite (Composer), Cabaret (Composer), The Happy Time (Composer), Zorba (Composer), 70, Girls, 70 (Composer), An Evening with Fred Ebb and John Kander (Composer), Liza (Composer), Chicago (Composer), 2 by 5 (Composer), The Act (Composer), Joe Masiell Not at the Palace (Material), The Madwoman of Central Park West (Composer), Woman of the Year (Composer), The Rink (Composer), Diamonds (Composer), How Lucky Can You Get? (Composer), And the World Goes 'Round (Composer), Kiss of the Spider Woman (Composer), Steel Pier (Composer), Over and Over (Composer), Fosse (Composer), The Visit (Composer), Curtains (Lyricist), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Composer), First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb (Composer), The Scottsboro Boys (Composer), Come Fly Away (Composer), The Landing (Composer), Kid Victory (Music, Story), The Beast in the Jungle (Composer), New York, New York (Music).
John Kander has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career in Broadway. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "New York, New York," Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Visit," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for various productions like "The Scottsboro Boys," "Curtains," and "Cabaret." He also received nominations for Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for shows such as "Chicago" and "Cabaret," as well as Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for "Cabaret." Kander's talent has earned him recognition in categories like Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Music, and Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from different award ceremonies.
John Kander has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards, The American Express Tribute from the Helen Hayes Awards, and the Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production for "Chicago." He also received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical for "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and "Cabaret." Additionally, Kander won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for both "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and "Woman of the Year," as well as for "Cabaret."
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