Happy Black History Month! Yes, I know everyday is Black History Month. Some singing and dancing is in order. You have to love the modulation that Alex Newell kills!
Dinah Manoff won a best actress Tony Award for Neil Simon’s “I Ought to Be in Pictures,” starred in the iconic TV shows “Soap” and “Empty Nest,” and will always be remembered as a Pink Lady in the film “Grease.” She’s also an author, who recently released an audiobook of her novel “The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold.” “There’s a whole section in the novel that takes place in Kauai,” Manoff said. “I’ve been going there since I was very young and in those days the island didn’t have nearly as much private property or development, so I had access to amazing places that are now gated off. The North Shore is still my favorite place in the world. My husband Arthur and I got married on Hanalei Beach.”
I couldn’t make Halloween costumes for Alex and Henry without paying homage to the person bringing them to life on the big screen. So without further ado, the Matthew López 🎬
An accomplished major star on stage and screen, he acted in many prominent films and plays throughout his prolific career.
Among his accolades include Academy Award winning performances for his work in 1931′s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (tied with Wallace Beery for The Champ) and 1946′s The Best Year of Our Lives. He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1930′s The Royal Family of Broadway, 1937′s A Star is Born, and 1951′s Death of a Salesman. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1956′s Long Day’s Journey Into Night.
🎭 #OnThisDay in 1970... Sondheim’s “Company” opened at the Alvin Theatre, where it played for more than 700 performances. That original production went on to win six Tony Awards, whilst subsequent revivals have earned a further five.
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Saddened by the passing of my pal #ChitaRivera. She was a pro’s pro & a lovely, gracious lady. May #Chita ride on Wings of Angels... But I doubt she's resting. More likely dancing & singing with the Angles, entertaining the Saints!! A hole in my heart. Love you, always Chita. xo
Happy 68th Birthday to 2x Academy Award Winning, 2x Golden Globe Winning, Emmy Nominated, SAG Award Winning, Tony Winning, Grammy Nominated actor Denzel Washington! ^__^