Blumenkrantz takes Ebb award

Composer Rob Blumenkrantz has acquired the 2010 Fred Ebb Award, the legit kudo that is included with a $50,000 cash prize. Blumenkrantz, who began his stage career becoming an actor ("To the Forest," "Damn Yankees"), has composed one-functions "Lady With Pocketbook" and "Precious Little Jewel," because both versions result regionally, additionally to brought for the score of Broadway tuner "Urban Cowboy." His tunes offer been recorded with a couple of musical theater faves including Audra McDonald, Sutton Promote and Victoria Clark. Ebb Award was inaugurated carrying out a 2004 dying of Ebb, who with longtime partner John Kander composed the music activity for tuners including "Cabaret," "Chicago" and "The Scottsboro Boys." Kudo visits a songwriter or songwriting team that has not produced out a considerable commercial profile. With the money, the laurel also offers a 1-evening showcase in the winner's work. Past individuals who win have incorporated John Bucchino ("A Focused Affair") and Adam Gwon ("Regular Days"). Award is administrated every year with the Fred Ebb Foundation in colaboration using the Roundabout Theater Company. Bebe Neuwirth will hands the 2010 kudo inside a November. 28 ceremony within the Roundabout's American Airline carriers Theater. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com