Kenneth Page, a celebrated Broadway actor known for his roles in 'The Wiz' and 'Cats,' passed away at his St. Louis home on September 30, 2024. Page was also famous for voicing Oogie Boogie in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.' His death was confirmed by his friend Dorian Hannaway.
Kenneth Page was born on January 20, 1954, in St. Louis. He made his Broadway debut in 1975 and gained fame for his performances in iconic musicals. Page's career spanned decades, with notable roles in both theater and film, including his voice work in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.'
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Gavin James Creel was an American actor, singer, and songwriter best known for his work in musical theater. Over his career he received a Grammy Award, Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.
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Thoroughly Modern Millie is a 1967 American musical-romantic comedy film directed by George Roy Hill and starring Julie Andrews.
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Idina Kim Menzel is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. A winner of one Tony Award, and a nominee for two more, Menzel is known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice and signature belting technique.
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Waitress is a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson. The musical is based on the 2007 film of the same name, written by Adrienne Shelly.
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Bette Midler is an American singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and producer. In a career spanning almost half a century, Midler has won four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award.
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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress and filmmaker. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child.
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St. Louis is a city in Missouri, on the western bank of the Mississippi River, which forms the state line between Illinois and Missouri. The Missouri River merges with the Mississippi River 15 river miles north of Downtown St. Louis, forming the fourth-lo
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Dreamgirls is a Broadway musical, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. Based on the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, the musical fo
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Cats is a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the 1939 poetry collection Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot.
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Ken Page is an American actor and cabaret singer. Page is best known as the voices of King Gator in All Dogs Go to Heaven and Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas franchise.