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Desmond Steven McAnuff CM (born June 19, 1952) is the American-Canadian former artistic director of Canada's Stratford Festival and director of such Broadway musical theatre productions as Big River, The Who's Tommy and Jersey Boys . Biography.
Des McAnuff is an American-born Canadian director and producer of theatre, opera and film. He is known for The Iron Giant, The Tempest, Quills and Jersey Boys, among others.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Director Des McAnuff reveals why directing Ain't Too Proud was so pivotal for him. The Temptations have riveting dance moves, 42 top ten hits and an extraordinary story of struggle, heartbreak...
Des McAnuff is a director and producer of musicals and films, born in Princeton, Illinois, USA. He has won two Tony Awards and a Laurence Olivier Award for his work on Broadway and West End stages.
- June 19, 1952
Sep 6, 2011 · Des McAnuff is a former artistic director of the STRATFORD FESTIVAL in Ontario, director emeritus of La Jolla Playhouse and director of such Broadway musicals as Big River, The Who's Tommy and Jersey Boys.
Mar 17, 2003 · As director and co-writer of Tommy the musical, McAnuff helped Townshend resurrect his opus - a pinball portrait of the artist as a young autistic - on the Broadway stage. And for McAnuff, Tommy 's success marks a crowning achievement in a brilliant career.
Apr 5, 2024 · The Tony-winning director of The Who's Tommy returns to helm its first Broadway revival, with a futuristic concept and a new perspective on the themes of trauma, leadership, and celebrity. He talks about his collaboration with Pete Townshend, his experience with child actors, and his career highlights.
