John Kander
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Date of Birth:
March 18, 1927 (95)
Birth Place: USA
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American composer John Kander (b. Kansas City, MO, March 18, 1927) is the musical partner of the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb, who together created at least sixteen Broadway shows, Flora the Red Menace (1965), Cabaret (1966), Chicago (1975), and Curtains (2007) among them. They also ...
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John Kander Biography
American composer John Kander (b. Kansas City, MO, March 18, 1927) is the musical partner of the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb, who together created at least sixteen Broadway shows, Flora the Red Menace (1965), Cabaret (1966), Chicago (1975), and Curtains (2007) among them. They also contributed material to fourteen films and television specials over their forty-year association. Independently John Kander supplied the scores to many films, including Something For Everyone (1970), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Places in the Heart (1984), and Billy Bathgate (1991).John Kander Awards and Nominations
| Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Music | ||
| John Kander, The Visit | ||
| Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| John Kander, The Visit | ||
| Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| John Kander, The Scottsboro Boys | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lyrics | ||
| John Kander, Curtains | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music | ||
| John Kander, Curtains | ||
Drama League Awards - 2007 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre  |
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| Olivier Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Musical Production | ||
| John Kander, Cabaret | ||
| Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| John Kander, Curtains | ||
| Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - The American Express Tribute |
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| Olivier Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Musical Production |
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| John Kander, Chicago | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Music | ||
| John Kander, Steel Pier | ||
| Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| John Kander, Steel Pier | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Musical Revival | ||
| John Kander, Cabaret | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Music | ||
| John Kander , Kiss of the Spider Woman | ||
| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Musical |
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| John Kander, Kiss of the Spider Woman | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1993 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical | ||
| John Kander, Kiss Of The Spider Woman | ||
| Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre |
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| John Kander, Kiss of the Spider Woman | ||
| Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| John Kander, Kiss of the Spider Woman | ||
| Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| John Kander, The Rink | ||
| Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre |
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| John Kander, Woman of the Year | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1979 - Musical of the Year | ||
| John Kander, Chicago | ||
| Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| John Kander, The Act | ||
| Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| John Kander, Chicago | ||
| Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| John Kander, The Happy Time | ||
| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1967 - Best Musical |
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| John Kander, Cabaret | ||
| Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre |
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| John Kander, Cabaret | ||
John Kander News
Oakland Theater Project Announces Six-Production 2023 Season: HISTORY VS. HOPEby A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2022
Oakland Theater Project has announced its 2023 Season: History vs. Hope, a six-production lineup featuring groundbreaking new plays, re-mounted classics, and the company's first musical.
Review: CABARET at Asolo Repertory Theatreby Carolan Trbovich - Nov 21, 2022
What did our critic think of CABARET at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
Photos: See Julianna Margulies, Phillipa Soo & More at MCC Theater's Season Kick-Off Partyby Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022
See photos from MCC Theater's season kick-off party celebrating their current lineup of programming this year.
Ford's A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Lead Washington DC's Holiday Top Picksby BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Coming up in September are The Color Purple, No Place To Go, Shear Madness and more!
Lana Gordon Returns to CHICAGO Tonightby Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2022
The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome back Lana Gordon in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning tonight, Monday, November 21, 2022.
Review: A Dazzling, Haunting, and Relevant CABARET Opens at Asolo Repertory Theatreby Drew Eberhard - Nov 20, 2022
Saturday’s opening night crowd was all a buzz as they stepped into the halls of the Asolo Repertory Theatre for the opening of their 2022/2023 season. Their season opener being the stunningly beautiful, sexy, and haunting work of Kander & Ebb, and a production none other than Cabaret. This was my first experience at the Asolo, and after what I saw Saturday night, I will be back again and again. First off, let me start by saying that there is truly nothing like sitting in an audience of 400+, with everyone sharing the same excitement, all leading up to the moment the lights descend and we are plunged head first into a world much different from our own, but also very similar all the same.
Review: QETC Theatre's CABARET at CC Amstel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️by Chantal Kunst - Nov 20, 2022
What did our critic think of QETC Theatre's CABARET at CC Amstel?
Review: CHICAGO at National Theatreby David Friscic - Nov 17, 2022
It is no secret why the musical Chicago, now playing at the National Theatre, is such a long-running hit lauded by the public and critics alike. It is the ultimate in cynical musicals and will be applauded as long as “the world goes round” with avarice, immorality, and greed.
VIDEO: John Kander Discusses the Origins of 'New York, New York'by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2022
In a new video preview ahead of New York, New York's premiere on Broadway, John Kander discusses the original song and the process writing it. Kander explains how he and Fred Ebb wrote songs for the film and presented them to Martin Scorsese, Liza Minelli, and Robert DeNiro.
Loxen Productions Brings CABARET To Miamiby Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2022
Loxen Productions will begin their 2023 season with the provocative, award-winning musical Cabaret at the historic ARTime Theater. The production will run for a limited time, starting January 6 through January 15, with performances running from Friday to Sunday. Ticket prices begin at $35 and are on sale now.
John Kander Videos
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2022
In a new video preview ahead of New York, New York's premiere on Broadway, John Kander discusses the original song and the process writing it. Kander explains how he and Fred Ebb wrote songs for the film and presented them to Martin Scorsese, Liza Minelli, and Robert DeNiro.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 14, 2022
On Monday, November 14th, the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago celebrated its 26th year as a Broadway institution. Go inside tonight's curtain call as they celebrate their fabulous milestone with a cake! See video of the celebration!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 8, 2022
The brand new Kander & Ebb musical, New York, New York, will begin performances on Broadway Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially open Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway's St. James Theatre. Lin-Manuel Miranda is contributing to the new project and he is telling us all about the process in this exclusive video!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 7, 2022
Fashion designer, media personality, and cabaret star, Isaac Mizrahi has taken his first bows as Amos Hart in CHICAGO on Broadway! Mizrahi is playing a three-week limited engagement through November 26 at the Ambassador Theatre. See video of his opening night curtain call!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 13, 2022
Last night, September 12, Angelica Ross ('Pose,' 'American Horror Story') made her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. Also joining the company on Monday were Brandon Victor Dixon in the role of 'Billy Flynn' and Amra-Faye Wright who returned to the role of 'Velma Kelly'. Check out video of their first curtain call!
by Stage Tube - Jun 8, 2022
See how choreographer Lainie Sakakura reconstructed Bob Fosse's original choreography for 'Mein Herr' from the 1972 film for Goodspeed Musicals' production of Cabaret.
by Stage Tube - Jun 2, 2022
Get a first look at the company in action as Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its first full season of musicals since 2019 with the spring production of Kander and Ebb's dazzling and daring classic, Cabaret.
by Stage Tube - May 18, 2022
Get a first look at the company in action as Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its first full season of musicals since 2019 with the spring production of Kander and Ebb's dazzling and daring classic, Cabaret.
by Stage Tube - May 2, 2022
Get a first look at the company in action as Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its first full season of musicals since 2019 with the spring production of Kander and Ebb's dazzling and daring classic, Cabaret.
by Stage Tube - Apr 27, 2022
Go inside rehearsals as Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its first full season of musicals since 2019 with the spring production of Kander and Ebb's dazzling and daring classic, Cabaret.
