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| Born | June 8, 1965 |
| Hometown | Clinton, Connecticut, United States |
| Spouse | Susan Lyons |
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Steven Lutvak Dies: Composer Of Tony-Winning Hit ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ Was 64
- Steven Lutvak, the composer and co-lyricist of the hit Tony-winning 2013 Broadway musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, died October 9. He was 64. His death was confirmed by his agent, Olivier Sultan. A cause of death has not yet been disclosed. “Steven was one of the warmest, kindest, loveliest persons I …
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- EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
‘A Christmas Carol’ on Broadway: One Actor, 50 Characters, Excellent Shocks
A Christmas Carol LiveIt’s that time of year again, when Marley’s chains come clanking down from the attic. Jefferson Mays’ one-man Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Nederlander Theatre, to Jan 1) takes in an intimidating total of 50 characters, and the story as you know it—the melting of Ebenezer Scrooge’s cold, cold heart—is fluently told by him. A Christmas Carol may be short, but it is so familiar and so well-known—with everyone having a favorite version (sorry Alastair Sim, it’s the Muppe
- EntertainmentDeadline
‘Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol’: Jefferson Mays Gifts Broadway A Miracle – Review
There are more than the usual number of miracles to be observed with the latest version of A Christmas Carol to hit Broadway. The usual suspects are here, all the ghosts and spirits and flights over ye olde town and all the witnessing of things past, present and future. And there’s the miracle of one […]
- EntertainmentNY Daily News
Broadway Review: A one-man ‘Christmas Carol’ that’s genuinely spooky
“A Christmas Carol” had barely got going the other night when an almighty bang emanated from the sound board, enough to scare Jacob Marley all the way back down to hell, chains and all. A small child was seated down the row from me, doubtless on the expectation that this seasonal Broadway attraction would offer some cheery Dickensian charm, a few spirited scenes of grinchiness, rapidly ...
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
Why Solo Theater Shows Are Having a Moment
"Your audience must become your partner," Kathleen Chalfant says
- EntertainmentThe Bergen Record
Two actors in 'The Music Man' strike up an unlikely friendship
There may be trouble brewing in River City, but the flim-flams and foibles onstage at "The Music Man" have also led to an unexpected friendship.
- EntertainmentDeadline
‘A Christmas Carol’ Starring Jefferson Mays Heading To Broadway
Jefferson Mays’ one-man A Christmas Carol is coming to Broadway this holiday season, with a 66-performance engagement previewing at the Nederlander Theatre on Tuesday, November 8 with an official opening night set for Monday, November 21. The production runs through Sunday, January 1, 2023. “After everything we’ve been through in the past few years it […]
- EntertainmentVariety
‘Ted Lasso’ Star Hannah Waddingham Wants to Play a Superhero ‘That Absolutely Busts Everyone’s Balls but Looks Fabulous Doing It’
Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.” Add Hannah Waddingham to the list of actors who would love to be in a superhero movie. “Why do you think I’ve done sci-fi things in the past?” says the “Ted Lasso” star, whose credits include the television adaptation of “12 Monkeys” and “Krypton,” a Syfy series about […]
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Julia Child Series Ordered at HBO Max
HBO Max has given out a series order to the drama based on the life of chef Julia Child. “Julia” is inspired by Child’s life and her long-running television series, “The French Chef,” which pioneered the now popular genre of cooking shows. Child will be played by Sarah Lancashire. The series also stars David Hyde Pierce, […]
- EntertainmentAssociated Press
Theater uses its creativity to defy pandemic and stage shows
More than a hundred blocks north of Manhattan's shuttered theater district but on that same famed thoroughfare, an actor recently read his lines from a huge stage. Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays was performing multiple roles for a high-tech “A Christmas Carol” that was being filmed for streaming this month at the empty 3,000-seat United Palace. “Because it’s such a roll-up-your-sleeves business, theater people figure it out,” said Tony Award-winning producer Hunter Arnold, while watching May
- EntertainmentLA Times
What to watch this weekend: 10 picks including Oprah, Whoopi and Celine
This week's offerings: Jefferson Mays' "Christmas Carol," Patrick Stewart and Ruth Negga reciting Shakespeare sonnets, plus "Nurse Heroes Live!"
