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Lots of people made a big impression on the theatre scene in the year just past. I've been celebrating them each month of the year, and highlighted 20 rising stars just yesterday (
HERE). But these two people had a particularly amazing 2012.
MR. BROADWAY 2012WARREN CARLYLE
What he accomplished in 2012: Well, he started the year with the closing of
Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, which he directed and choreographed, as well as the revival of
Follies, for which he provided some excellent choreography ("Who's That Woman?" a particular stand out, along with "The Story of Lucy and Jessie"). Next up: the direction and choreography for
Chaplin, which divided critics, but was ambitious and (in my opinion) far more a success than a failure. And he has ended 2012 with the choreography for the critically-acclaimed revival of
The Mystery of Edwin Drood and the funny, showstopping dances for the sweet stage version of
A Christmas Story: The Musical. Quite a year, indeed.
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| Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway |
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| Follies: "The Story of Lucy and Jessie" |
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| Follies: "Who's That Woman?" |
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| Chaplin |
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| Chaplin |
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| The Mystery of Edwin Drood: "Ceylon/A British Subject" |
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| The Mystery of Edwin Drood: "Jasper's Vision" |
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| A Christmas Story: "Ralphie to the Rescue" |
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| A Christmas Story: "A Major Award" |
MS. BROADWAY 2012DIANE PAULUS
What she accomplished in 2012: Perhaps she didn't have quantity in 2012, but she sure left a big mark on the the theatre season. Despite a public thrashing in the media by no less than Stephen Sondheim, she stuck to her guns and brought a controversial, critically-acclaimed and Tony Award-winning revival of
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess to Broadway. Not everyone loved it (including me) but you have to give credit where it is deserved. I always admire those who push the envelope. And she ended the year up north a bit commanding a new production of
Pippin, which looks likely for Broadway this year. A mix of Fosse tradition and Paulus re-imagination (with circus acrobatics, no less), it sure seems like an interesting mix. 2013 could be her year again.
THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS
Pippin
RELATED ARTICLES:- The Best and Worst of 2012: Performance Categories HERE
- The Joys and Disappointments of 2012 HERE
- The Best and Worst of 2012: Non-performance Categories HERE
- 2012 in Review: Top Broadway News Story #2: Les Miserables (The Movie) HERE
- 2012 in Review: Top Broadway News Story #3: Rebecca HERE
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