RESEARCH PROJECTS -DAILY DOUBLES 1
Lin Manuel Miranda had his first Broadway success as a lyricist, composer, and lead actor, in this 2008 musical.
IN THE HEIGHTS
The original Broadway Belter, she was known for playing strong female characters from the early 1930s to late 1970s. Our student -Cole- showed a clip of her singing with Fred Estaire at the end of his presentation.
ETHEL MERMAN
CATEGORY: OFF BROADWAY MUSICALS
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This composer/lyricist wrote the patriotic song "God Bless America," as well as the musical ANNIE GET YOUR GUN.
Irving Berlin
The 'Demon Barber of Fleet Street'- Benjamin Barker- is the central character in this Stephen Sondheim musical.
SWEENEY TODD
This prolific musical theatre team of composer and lyricist, who wrote Chicago, Cabaret, Flora the Red Menace, and many more, are also famous for having written the song: "New York, New York" popularized by Frank Sinatra in the 1980s.
(John) KANDER & (Fred) EBB
She is the most-Tony Award winning actress in Broadway history, having won in all 4 "best" categories. She was featured in one of yesterday's presentations, specific to the musical SHUFFLE ALONG.
Audra McDonald
This Choreographer and Director of WEST SIDE STORY (and also associated with many groundbreaking musicals) was once investigated by HUAC - the House Un-American Activities Committee - for ties to the communist party.
JEROME ROBBINS
This is the wealthiest/highest earning musical theatre composer of all time.
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
Name one Off-Broadway musical that I specifically mentioned at the end of class yesterday.
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