Herbert Kretzmer, whose English lyrics for a then little-known French musical Les Miserables helped turn the show into a blockbuster production, has died at the age of 95.
High-profile theater figures including lyricist Tim Rice first shared the news and his agent has since confirmed it to The New York Times. Kretzmer passed away on Wednesday at his home in London, days after his 95th birthday.
Alongside his work on Les Mis, the South African-born Kretzmer was a highly-regarded UK theater and TV critic for publications including the Daily Mail. He also penned English-language lyrics to the songs of French songwriter Charles Aznavour.
Les Misérables producer Cameron Mackintosh led tributes today, saying, “It is terribly sad to hear that the great Herbert Kretzmer passed away last night after a period of illness. His wonderful words for Les Misérables will live on in his memory forever more and the Christmas season at...
High-profile theater figures including lyricist Tim Rice first shared the news and his agent has since confirmed it to The New York Times. Kretzmer passed away on Wednesday at his home in London, days after his 95th birthday.
Alongside his work on Les Mis, the South African-born Kretzmer was a highly-regarded UK theater and TV critic for publications including the Daily Mail. He also penned English-language lyrics to the songs of French songwriter Charles Aznavour.
Les Misérables producer Cameron Mackintosh led tributes today, saying, “It is terribly sad to hear that the great Herbert Kretzmer passed away last night after a period of illness. His wonderful words for Les Misérables will live on in his memory forever more and the Christmas season at...
- 10/14/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
The finale of “Britain’s Got Talent” will feature performances from the combined companies of “Les Misérables – The Staged Concert,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Mary Poppins,” presented by renowned theater producer Cameron Mackintosh.
Ant and Dec will host while Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Ashley Banjo will be on judge duty.
The popular ITV show, created by Simon Cowell, took place this year largely without his physical participation as he broke his back following a bike accident early into its season.
The Oct 10. finale will feature five finalists chosen by the judges, including stand-up comedian Nabil Abdulrashid; variety act Steve Royle; dancing duo Aaron and Jasmine; magician Magical Bones; and comedy singer and performer Jon Courtenay. Five more acts chosen by public vote will be revealed on the day, with all 10 acts pre-recording their performances the night before for safety reasons. The champion will get a £250,000 prize.
Ant and Dec will host while Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Ashley Banjo will be on judge duty.
The popular ITV show, created by Simon Cowell, took place this year largely without his physical participation as he broke his back following a bike accident early into its season.
The Oct 10. finale will feature five finalists chosen by the judges, including stand-up comedian Nabil Abdulrashid; variety act Steve Royle; dancing duo Aaron and Jasmine; magician Magical Bones; and comedy singer and performer Jon Courtenay. Five more acts chosen by public vote will be revealed on the day, with all 10 acts pre-recording their performances the night before for safety reasons. The champion will get a £250,000 prize.
- 10/7/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Kinky Boots is coming back to the United States… via streaming service BroadwayHD. The West End production of the musical, which is from Cyndi Lauper and playwright Harvey Fierstein, is to launch on the digital platform on July 15.
It comes after the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical ended its run in London earlier this year.
The musical, which is based on the 2005 British film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, is the latest West End production to debut on the service, which was launched by theater producers Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley in 2015. It has recently debuted 42nd Street, Disney’s Broadway Hits, filmed at Royal Albert Hall, and the 25th anniversary specials of Miss Saigon and Les Miserables.
Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots tells the story of two people with nothing in common—or so they think. Charlie, played by Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly,...
It comes after the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical ended its run in London earlier this year.
The musical, which is based on the 2005 British film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, is the latest West End production to debut on the service, which was launched by theater producers Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley in 2015. It has recently debuted 42nd Street, Disney’s Broadway Hits, filmed at Royal Albert Hall, and the 25th anniversary specials of Miss Saigon and Les Miserables.
Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots tells the story of two people with nothing in common—or so they think. Charlie, played by Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly,...
- 7/1/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
On the weekend of the Emmys, and of his own 26th birthday, Nick Jonas threw a different kind of soiree — inviting about three dozen studio executives and film producers to a table read of the first dramatic play he’s written, “Dessert First,” at the Chateau Marmont, Variety has learned.
Jonas started writing the play about a year ago while on the set of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” the action comedy that kick-started his big-screen career after successful runs in pop and television. Since his last solo album debuted at No. 2 in 2016, he’s increasingly turned his attention to film and theatrical prospects. “Dessert First” represents one of the nascent efforts Jonas has developed via a production company he recently started to create vehicles for himself as a writer and actor.
Among those on hand to check out Jonas’ writing efforts Friday were his fiancée of just under two months,...
Jonas started writing the play about a year ago while on the set of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” the action comedy that kick-started his big-screen career after successful runs in pop and television. Since his last solo album debuted at No. 2 in 2016, he’s increasingly turned his attention to film and theatrical prospects. “Dessert First” represents one of the nascent efforts Jonas has developed via a production company he recently started to create vehicles for himself as a writer and actor.
Among those on hand to check out Jonas’ writing efforts Friday were his fiancée of just under two months,...
- 9/16/2018
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
As BroadwayWorld reported last night, after originating the role on the West End, Killian Donnelly is headed across the pond to lead the Broadway company of Kinky Boots as Charlie Price. First reported by journalist Baz Bamigboye, and confirmed by the actor via Twitter, Donnelly will take over from Aaron C. Finley on December 6th, and is expected to stay for a six-month run through late May.
- 10/28/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
After originating the role on the West End, Killian Donnelly is headed across the pond to lead the Broadway company of Kinky Boots as Charlie Price. First reported by journalist Baz Bamigboye, and confirmed by the actor via Twitter,Donnelly will take over from Aaron C. Finley on December 6th, and is expected to stay fora six-month run through late May.
- 10/21/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York City theater won big across the pond at the Old Vic Theatre, which was home to the 61st annual London Evening Standard Theater Awards on Nov. 22. New York transfers “The Motherf**ker with the Hat” from Stephen Adly Guirgis, about a former drug-dealing jailbird trying to go straight, was awarded best play, and “Kinky Boots” won the Radio 2 Audience Award for best musical. Imelda Staunton, who performed “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” at the ceremony, won for her musical performance as Mama Rose in “Gypsy,” beating out Katie Brayben for Broadway’s transfer of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” Killian Donnelly for “Kinky Boots,” and Rosalie Craig for “City of Angels.” Also recognized were Nicole Kidman and James McAvoy in the best actress and best actor categories for their work in “Photograph 51” and “The Ruling Class,” respectively. Vanessa Redgrave was presented with the Editor’s Award and Stephen Sondheim with the Lebedev Award.
- 11/23/2015
- backstage.com
Last night 11 April 2013, the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical welcomed its 4 millionth patron to the Victoria Palace Theatre. At the end of the performance Sharon Hick from Yorkshire and her party were invited up on stage by Deka Walmsley who plays Billy's Dad. Killian Donnelly who plays Billy's brother Tony escorted them to the stage to great applause from the sell-out audience.
- 4/12/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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