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John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) 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.
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.
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. His latest...
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 ...
Nov 25, 2015 · John Kander, what impact did writing the songs for "Cabaret" have on you as a secular Jew - because it's - you know, it's set in Germany as the Nazis are coming to power. KANDER: I don't think...
Nov 23, 2023 · The legendary composer of musicals such as Chicago and Cabaret talks to ABC RN about his life and work. He reveals the true story behind Chicago, his collaboration with Liza Minelli and Fred Ebb, and his new show New York, New York.
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Kander and Ebb, American songwriting duo made up of John Kander and Fred Ebb, who collaborated for more than 40 years—from the mid-1960s to the early 2000s—to produce scores for many successful musicals and films, including Cabaret and Chicago. Kander composed the music, and Ebb supplied the lyrics.
