John Kander (born 1927) is a composer who has produced award-winning work for theater, film, and television. He is best known for his collaborative efforts with lyricist Fred Ebb. For almost 40 years the partners have produced hits for Broadway, such...

Today is Sunday, March 18, the 77th day of 2007. There are 288 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On March 18, 1937, some 300 people, mostly children, were killed in a gas explosion at a school in New London, Texas.On this date:In 1766,...

Spring Awakenings was this morning's big winner when the nominees for 2007 Tony Awards were announced. Here's a handy round-up of early observations: Kristin Chenoweth was robbed! Kristin Chenoweth was robbed! Kristin Chenoweth was robbed! Kristin Chenoweth was robbed! Nominations for the 2007 American Theatre...

"Spring Awakening," Broadway's most acclaimed rock musical since "Rent," received 11 Tony nominations Tuesday _ more than any other show, making it a favorite to dominate next month's awards ceremony.Besides best musical, the contemporary reworking of Frank Wedekind's classic drama about the insecurities and sexual...

The latest R&B singer to test his vocal cords in the long-running musical revival of "Chicago" will be Brian McKnight.The Grammy-nominated singer will join the New York cast Oct. 8 as that scamp of a lawyer, Billy Flynn. McKnight is scheduled to appear in the...