Irving Berlin's incredible songbook remains deeply engrained in the current musical landscape of the US, UK and beyond. Contemporary pop artists who have given their own stamp to his work include Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, Gregory Porter, Rufus Wainwright, Billie Martin, Herb Alpert, Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney, Michael Buble, Lily Frost, Sarah McLachlan and most recently Gwen Stefani on her 2017 Christmas album. His music continues to be widely featured in films, commercials and television shows. Lady Gaga sang "God Bless America" at 2017's Super Bowl Halftime Show, whilst Seth MacFarlane covered "Let's Face the Music and Dance" for animated ... read more
From September 1982 to February 1993, Guettel was the Executive Director of Theatre Development Fund, the not-for-profit performing arts service organization best known for operating the TKTS Booths. Prior to that he was Senior Vice President, East Coast Productions, of Twentieth Century Fox and Vice President, Creative Affairs at Columbia Pictures.
Among the Broadway productions he was involved with were SUGAR BABIES and IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
Born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 8, 1928, Guettel's early career included "nearly every capacity connected with the presentation of live entertainment before an audience," according to the biography in one of ... read more
Oliver Smith was a Tony Award-winning scenic designer who left an indelible mark on Broadway. Born in Waupun, Wisconsin in 1918, Smith attended the University of Wisconsin before moving to New York City in the early 1940s. He began his career as a dancer and actor, performing in several Broadway shows before transitioning to set design.
Smith's first Broadway credit as a scenic designer was for the 1948 production of "High Button Shoes." He quickly became known for his innovative and visually stunning designs, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the theater world. He worked on over 50 Broadway ... read more
