Rupert Holmes
Born | February 24, 1947 |
Hometown | Northwich, England |
Net worth | $2 million |
Spouse | Liza Dreifuss (m 1969 - present) |
Children | Timothy Goldstein , Nick Goldstein , Wendy Goldstein |
Parents | Leonard Goldstein , Gwen Goldstein |
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ALT brings Edgar-winning 'Accomplice' online
Jun. 13—The Albuquerque Little Theatre brings its latest online production with the comedy thriller "Accomplice." Winner of the Mystery Writers of America's coveted Edgar Award and written by Tony Award-winner Rupert Holmes, "Accomplice" has moved from Broadway to community theaters across the U.S. ALT will stream a filmed version of the play online June 17-27. The story begins in Dartmoor, ...
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If You Like Piña Coladas, You're Going To Lose It Over Starbucks' New Drink
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Piña Colada Cheddar Cheese Is A Real Thing
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‘First Wives Club’ Musical Casts Its Three Divorcees
Tony winner Faith Prince will star in the musical version of “First Wives Club” in Chicago this spring alongside Christine Sherrill and Carmen Cusack, with the trio playing parts created in the film by Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton. The new version of the “First Wives Club” musical — adapted from an earlier... Read more »
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Why a '70s Mixtape Propels the Plot of 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
'Guardians of the Galaxy' features a tree-like creature named Groot, a talking raccoon and an electronic device just as alien to children of the digital age: a Sony Walkman containing a mixtape packed with '70s pop hits like 10cc's "I'm Not in Love," Rupert Holmes' "Escape (The Pina Colada Song), The Runaways' "Cherry Bomb," and David Bowie's "Moonage Daydream."
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