The beloved composer, who turned 95 March 18, was one half of the landmark duo Kander and Ebb. Alongside Fred Ebb, Kander created the music for Cabaret, Flora the Red Menace, Zorba, Woman of The Year, The Rink, Steel Pier, The Visit, and of course, Chicago.
The revival of Chicago, which is nearing a 10,000-performance milestone, is the longest running American musical in Broadway history. To celebrate Kander's birthday, the company came together with Kander's good friend Lin-Manuel Miranda to perform the "New York, New York," one of the many indelible melodies written by Kander. The song was theme theme from Martin Scorsese's 1977 film of the same name starring Liza Minnelli and Robert De Niro. Watch the video above.
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Can You Name These 15 John Kander Shows From Their Playbill Covers?
Can You Name These 15 John Kander Shows From Their Playbill Covers?
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Kiss of the Spider Woman Playbill - Opening Night, May 1993
Cabaret Playbill - Opening Night
The Rink Playbill - Opening Night, Feb 1984
The Happy Time
The Visit Playbill - Opening Night
Zorba
70, Girls, 70 Playbill - April 1971
The Act
Woman of the Year Playbill - June 1981
Cabaret Playbill - Opening Night, Oct 1987
A Family Affair Playbill - Jan 1962
Flora the Red Menace
Steel Pier
The Scottsboro Boys Playbill - Opening Night, Oct 31, 2010
Expect over 50 tables full of theatrical memorabilia, a silent auction, and a live auction hosted by Christopher Sieber with Nick Nicholson as the auctioneer.
