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entertainment1 year ago

Exploring 'Wicked': From Broadway to Blockbuster and Beyond

The article compares the casts of the Wicked movie and the original Broadway production, highlighting Joel Grey's legendary career. Grey, who originated the role of The Emcee in Cabaret, has won both a Tony and an Oscar for the role and has been involved in numerous acclaimed productions, including the 1996 revival of Chicago. He has received five Tony nominations and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Tonys last year. His daughter is actress Jennifer Grey.

via BuzzFeed|
#broadway#entertainment#joel-grey
entertainment1 year ago

Joel Grey Urges Audiences to Heed 'Cabaret's' Timely Warning

Joel Grey, the original Emcee in 'Cabaret,' urges audiences to heed the musical's warning in light of Donald Trump's re-election. In a New York Times op-ed, Grey reflects on the show's historical context and its portrayal of societal apathy and distraction. He notes that while the 1960s audience found some content too harsh, today's audiences may be missing the gravity of its message. Grey calls for a renewed awareness of the dangers 'Cabaret' highlights, emphasizing the importance of confronting historical lessons.

via BroadwayWorld|
#antisemitism#broadway#cabaret
entertainment2 years ago

Jennifer Grey honors dad Joel Grey with lifetime achievement award at 2023 Tonys.

Jennifer Grey presented her father, Joel Grey, with a lifetime achievement award at the 2023 Tony Awards. Joel Grey, who originated the role of The Emcee in the original Broadway run of "Cabaret," performed a bit of the song "Willkommen" during the pre-show telecast. Grey won a Tony for best featured actor in a musical for his role in "Cabaret" and later earned an Academy Award and Golden Globe for his performance in the film adaptation.

via GMA|
#cabaret#entertainment#jennifer-grey
entertainment2 years ago

Jennifer Grey Honors Dad Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement at 2023 Tony Awards

Jennifer Grey emotionally presented her father, Joel Grey, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Tony Awards. The touching moment was not featured during the main broadcast of the annual Broadway awards show, but rather was shown in the live pre-show, which exclusively played on Pluto TV. Fans were disappointed not to see the special honor during the main broadcast and took to Twitter to voice their frustrations.

via Entertainment Tonight|
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entertainment2 years ago

Joel Grey's Impact on Theater and Tony Awards Controversy

The 76th annual Tony Awards received backlash after Lifetime Achievement Award winners Joel Grey, 91, and John Kander, 96, were not allowed to speak after receiving their award. Fans quickly took to social media to point out the situation, with many calling it disrespectful to the living legends. Grey was previously given the opportunity to make a speech as he accepted the award, however it was at the pre-show. Kander also received his award at the pre-show from New York, New York writing partner Lin-Manuel Miranda.

via Daily Mail|
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