Topic: Lotte Lenya

Who is Kurt Weill?

WiseGeek - 519 days ago
Born in Germany in 1900, Kurt Weill studied composition with Engelbert Humperdinck and Ferruccio Busoni. He married singer Lotte Lenya in 1926, and the following year began his collaboration with playwright Bertolt Brecht .Brecht and Weill created several notable works together, including ...

`Spring Awakening' leads Tony nominees

AP News - 1732 days ago
`Spring Awakening' Receives 11 Tony Nods; `Coast of Utopia,' `Grey Gardens' Get 10 Each"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 ...