Birth Place: Greenwich, CT, USA
Throughout her long and varied career, Close has been consistently acclaimed for her versatility and is widely regarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation. She has won three Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards and received six Academy Award nominations. Close began her professional stage career in 1974 in Love for Love, and was mostly a New York stage actress through the rest of the 1970s and early 1980s, appearing in both plays and musicals, including the Broadway productions of Barnum in 1980 and The Real Thing in 1983, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. Her first film role was in The World According to Garp (1982), which she followed up with supporting roles in The Big Chill (1983), and The Natural (1984); all three earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Glenn Close has given a new update on the Sunset Boulevard film adaptation, revealing that it is 'moving forward.' Close originated the role of Norma Desmond on Broadway in 1994 before returning to the role in the 2017 revival.
Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons will be starring together in a comedy from Simon Curtis, the director of My Week With Marilyn and Downton Abbey: A New Era. The forthcoming comedy will center on Nigel (Irons) and Marie (Close), playing former Broadway veterans who are now living in a retirement community. When they discover the hidden talents of their fellow residents, they decide to put on a show starring Nigel and produced by Marie.
First look photos have been released of Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl and the whole leading cast of Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard. Performances begin in Melbourne on 21 May.
An all new first look photo has been released of Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl in Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard. Performances begin in Melbourne on 21 May.
There will be a private industry presentation of the new musical SWITCHED on Friday, May 3, 2024, led by Erich Bergen, Heidi Blickenstaff, Beth Malone, and more!
An all new rehearsal video has been released for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman! Check out the video here!
Meet the stars of Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard! Go inside the rehearsal room with superstar Sarah Brightman, who stars as Norma Desmond, with Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis. See the pair unpack their onstage dynamic in the new video here!
Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
A Showstopping AMT Live Concert at Auguste Théâtre in Paris.
Go inside the first rehearsal for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard starring Sarah Brightman!
National Dance Institute (NDI) will return to the Ziegfeld Ballroom for its Annual Gala on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Dawn Porter comes to Tulsa PAC this week. The event is set for April 12, 2024.
Experience the enchanting blend of voice and violin with the world-renowned duo Larisa Martínez and Joshua Bell at the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.
Jonathan Groff stopped by The Tonight Show to talk about Merrily We Roll Along, how Barbra Streisand knows he exists, and more.
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Illinoise, which is currently playing at Park Avenue Armory will transfer to Broadway.
The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!
The star-studded line-up is complete following the announcement of the international guest artists joining the production of FINDING THE LIGHT - AN EVENING WITH MUSICAL THEATRE STARS.
The Central Park Café is bringing the finest in New York cabaret to their restaurant across the street from Carnegie Hall. Learn more about the venue!
Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.
Glenn Close has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
Glenn Close has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Glenn Close's first West End show was Sunset Boulevard which opened in 2016
Glenn Close has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Mother of the Maid," Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Sunset Boulevard," and the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater at the Theatre World Awards for "Sunset Boulevard." She also received nominations for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards, all for her role in "Sunset Boulevard." Additionally, Close was nominated for Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, and Outstanding Actress at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in "Death and the Maiden." She also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for both "Death and the Maiden" and "The Real Thing," as well as a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Barnum."
Glenn Close has won several awards for her performances, including the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater (Theatre World Awards) for "Sunset Boulevard," Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for "Sunset Boulevard," Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Sunset Boulevard," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Sunset Boulevard," Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for "Death and the Maiden," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "Death and the Maiden," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "The Real Thing."
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