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    John Kander. John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) [1] is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb (with lyricist Fred Ebb ), Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including Cabaret (1966) and Chicago (1975), both of which were later adapted into acclaimed films.

  2. John Kander, the composer half of the legendary songwriting team, Kander and Ebb that has produced Cabaret, Woman of the Year, The Act and the incomparable Chicago, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 18, 1927. Kander began studying music as a child and in his early career worked as a conductor and accompanying pianist for many productions.

  3. Nov 25, 2015 · Kander and his partner, Fred Ebb, wrote the songs for a number of musicals, including Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Cabaret. His new double album is John Kander: Hidden Treasures.

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  5. Apr 4, 2023 · The 96-year-old composer of “Chicago” and “Cabaret” is making a brand-new start of it with “New York, New York,” his 16th Broadway musical. John Kander at home on the Upper West Side ...

  6. Jun 8, 2023 · Its composer, John Kander, is separately being honored with a special award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater. Jeffrey Brown joined Kander at the piano for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  7. Jun 12, 2023 · The composer John Kander, 96, will be honored for Lifetime Achievement this evening. And no wonder: He has written the score for 16 Broadway musicals, from “A Family Affair” in 1962 to “New ...

  8. Apr 19, 2023 · GROSS: My interview with composer John Kander and the late lyricist Fred Ebb was recorded in 1983. Let's return to the 2015 interview I recorded with Kander after the release of a collection of ...

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