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MARTIN CHARNIN began his theatrical career originating the role of Big Deal in West Side Story. Involved subsequently in 53 theatrical productions as lyricist, librettist, composer, director, or a combination of all four, in 1977 he brought Annie (the 11th longest running musical in history) to Broadway. He has received four Tony nominations, a Tony Award, three Grammy nominations, two Grammy Awards, three gold records, two Platinum records, six Drama Desk Awards, 16 Emmy nominations, three Emmy Awards and the Peabody Award for Broadcasting. In February he directed Montreal's first mega-musical Jeanne La Pucelle, based on the life of Joan of Arc. He has two children, Randy and Sasha, and his black labrador Cole lives with him and his wife, Jade Hobson-Charnin, who is the fashion director of New York magazine.
Bio as of November, 2006.
Working in the Theatre (video)
Playwright and Director - September, 2002
Regional Theatre: Goodspeed Opera House - April, 1995
Playwright, Director and Choreographer - April, 1994
Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com)
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