Madonna

Birth Place: Bay City, MI, USA

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Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", Madonna is noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while maintaining control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A prominent cultural figure in the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna remains one of the most "well-documented figures of the modern age", with a broad amount of scholarly reviews and literature works on her, as well as an academic mini subdiscipline devoted to her named Madonna studies.

Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, she rose to solo stardom with her debut studio album, Madonna (1983). She followed it with a series of successful albums, including all-time bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986) and The Immaculate Collection (1990) as well as Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Madonna has amassed many chart-topping singles throughout her career, including "Like a Virgin", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes".

Madonna's popularity was enhanced by roles in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996). While the lattermost won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, many of her other films received poor reviews. As a businesswoman, Madonna founded the company Maverick in 1992. It included Maverick Records, one of the most successful artist-run labels in history. Her other ventures include fashion brands, written works, health clubs, and filmmaking. She contributes to various charities, having founded the Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006.

With sales of over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is the best-selling female recording artist of all time. She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and has achieved the most number-one singles by a woman in Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. With a revenue of over U.S. $1.5 billion from her concert tickets, she remains the highest-grossing female touring artist worldwide. Forbes has named Madonna the annual top-earning female musician a record 11 times across four decades (1980s–2010s). She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, her first year of eligibility. Madonna was ranked as the greatest woman in music by VH1, and as the greatest music video artist ever by MTV and Billboard. Rolling Stone also listed her among its greatest artists and greatest songwriters of all time.

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[Broadway]
1988
Karen

[West End]
London Concert, 2006
Witch


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Lisa Rinna Says She'll Never Return to REAL HOUSEWIVES

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Latino Theater Company Opens Spring 2024 Season With GHOST WALTZ Next Month

Latino Theater Company will open its Spring 2024 season with the world premiere of an innovative and daring new play with music. 

Tei Shi Shares 'No Falta'; New Album 'Valerie' Out In April

Discover Tei Shi's latest single 'No Falta' from her upcoming album VALERIE. Stay tuned for more updates on the new music. The single is accompanied by a Gemma Warren-directed video, shot backward, it depicts Tei Shi on a voyage as she stumbles across different scenarios and terrain via a retro-futuristic lens.

CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals Spring 2024 Performances

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Khruangbin Share New Song 'PON P�"N'

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Previews: Tesseract Theatre Company's Production of THE INHERITANCE PARTS 1 & 2 at The Marcelle

One of the most anticipated plays being produced in St. Louis this season is Matthew Lopez’s epic masterpiece THE INHERITANCE. Produced by Tesseract Theatre Company, THE INHERITANCE is a two-part play spanning three generations of gay men and the effect their relationships have on one another. Inspired by the novel “Howard’s End,” THE INHERITANCE debuted in London’s West End in March of 2018, before transferring to Broadway in November of 2019. THE INHERITANCE is the winner of countless awards including the Olivier Award for Best New Play, the Tony Award for Best Play, and was recognized as Best Play by London’s Evening Standard Theatre Award, Critic’s Circle Award, South Bank Sky Arts Award, Drama Desk Award, Drama League Award, New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and GLAAD Media Award. Broadway World had the opportunity to sit down with the Director Stephen Peirick, and three members of his acting troupe, Tyson Cole, Jonathan Hey, and Jacob Schmidt, who will bring the regional premiere of this important work to audiences in and around the St. Louis Area. 

PRIDE ANTHEMS Musical Experience is Coming to CAPA in June

​​​​​​​Pride Live is partnering with IMG Artists to create Pride Anthems, a new, intimate musical experience that celebrates, inspires, and commemorates the legacy and power of the Stonewall Rebellion. Learn more about the event!

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Lola Tung Leads to Standing-Room-Only Crowds at HADESTOWN

Throughout my career, I’ve tried to stay attuned to the ticket-buying experience. I walk through the process online at the major retailers. I’ll stop by rush lines or in-person lotteries to talk to folks. And, last week, I woke up early a few days to talk to people on/participate in the standing-room-only line for Hadestown.

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THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of chanteuse Niki Haris in her show “Grown Ass Woman” for two performances on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 PM.

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Beyoncé's Country Album Is Called 'Cowboy Carter'

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Khruangbin to Host Special Listening Event 'LA VENTANA'

Catch the special listening event for LA VENTANA set by Khruangbin. Experience the unique sounds of their upcoming album 'A LA SALA.' In true Khruangbin spirit, the band is giving fans a chance to attend early listening sessions of A LA SALA inside four James Turrell Skyspaces. Attendees will utilize headphones for an inward listening experience.

Dolly Parton Says Beyoncé Recorded a 'Jolene' Cover For Her New Album

Dolly Parton says that Beyoncé has recorded a cover of 'Jolene' for her new album. She says that while they have not recorded a duet for the album, she claims that the singer has recorded a new version of 'Jolene.' The release could be similar to 'Break My Soul (Queens Remix),' when Beyoncé interpolated Madonna's 'Vogue' with her single.

Photos: Inside the Oscars With Emma Stone, Michelle Yeoh & More

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Review: NAUGHTY MARIETTA at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

Winter Opera continues it’s seventeenth season with another iconic operetta—Victor Herbert’s Naughty Marietta.  This lovely old show premiered in 1910. It was produced by the first Oscar Hammerstein (the grandfather of you-know-who).  In 1935 a movie version was made—with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy.

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How many Broadway shows has Madonna been in?

Madonna has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Madonna been in?

Madonna has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Madonna's first West End show?

Madonna's first West End show was Into the Woods which opened in

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