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MARTIN CHARNIN began his theatrical career originating the role of Big Deal in West Side Story. Involved subsequently in 53 theatrical productions as lyricist, librettist, composer, director, or a combination of all four, in 1977 he brought Annie (the 11th longest running musical in history) to Broadway. He has received four Tony nominations, a Tony Award, three Grammy nominations, two Grammy Awards, three gold records, two Platinum records, six Drama Desk Awards, 16 Emmy nominations, three Emmy Awards and the Peabody Award for Broadcasting. In February he directed Montreal's first mega-musical Jeanne La Pucelle, based on the life of Joan of Arc. He has two children, Randy and Sasha, and his black labrador Cole lives with him and his wife, Jade Hobson-Charnin, who is the fashion director of New York magazine.
Bio as of November, 2006.
American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include:
Working in the Theatre (video)
Playwright and Director - September, 2002 - Watch now.
Regional Theatre: Goodspeed Opera House - April, 1995 - Watch now.
Playwright, Director and Choreographer - April, 1994 - Watch now.
TBL - This Is Broadway (audio)
Martin Charnin - Listen Now.
Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com)
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