In this interview with Kiira Schmidt Carper, she goes through her entire career. From her start on Broadway, to her latest work with Opera Australia’s West Side Story as being the choreographer all while being a professor. During her career, she even got to record with the Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim. She has been on several national tours, lived in New York City, and performed world wide.
Legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim sadly passed away on 26th November 2021 aged 91. Often thought of as a musical genius, and one of the most important figures in 20th Century musical theatre, the iconic creative has received an outpouring of tributes from fans and those in the industry alike. Stephen Sondheim – his […]
The legendary Stephen Sondheim sadly passed away on Friday, November 27, 2021, at the age of 91. One of the most influential composers of all time, Sondheim was truly a legend in the theatre world.
Paul Harvey has taken the number 1 slot on iTunes and Amazon in a heartwarming story that has gone viral, highlighting dementia and the power of music. The 80 year old piano composer and music teacher who suffers from Alzheimers has had a busy few weeks thanks to a series of positive events.
Once again, social media has been bombarded with tales of St Kentigern College in the suburbs of Auckland and its horrific production of Sweeney Todd, Jr., where two students were severely injured by a real straight razor during the show. The rehash in the news is due to publication of the New Zealand WorkSafe incident report on the April 2016 event.
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