Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Jake Shears & Elton John team up, ‘Aladdin’ turns 10 with Michael Maliakel & Jeremy O. Harris pushes more buttons
Welcome to The Callboard, Queerty’s curtain-raising theater news, where we share the latest news from Broadway and beyond. From casting announcements and openings to viral moments with our favorite stars, here’s a front-row seat to all the drama happening onstage and off!Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.An astonishing 14 shows will open on Broadway this April, but the old standbys are still going strong.
While The Phantom of the Opera’s chandelier crashed for the final time last spring after 13,981 performances, a few shows have dug in their character shoes for the long haul.
Aladdin celebrated its 10th anniversary by plopping a massive Genie lamp atop the New Amsterdam Theatre. The lamp spins and puffs smoke for Insta moments.
Make a wish, and maybe the current Aladdin, Michael Maliakel, will make a special appearance. Stans of the show can head over to Tommy (opening March 28) to catch the show’s original star, Adam Jacobs, as Captain Walker.Alladin, New Amsterdam Theatre, New York City.
