Steve Fickinger , a Tony Award-winning producer of Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen who, as a longtime creative executive with Disney Theatrical Group helped spearhead the development of such stage shows as Newsies and Aladdin, died suddenly at his home in Laguna Beach, California, on June 17. He was 62. His death was announced by his niece, Jessica Roy. A cause of death was not specified. In a two-decade career with Disney, which began as a temp in the mail room, Fickinger worked in the mid-1990s as Director of Creative Development for Walt Disney Feature Animation, overseeing such projects as Mulan, Tarzan, and Lilo and Stitch. From 1992 to 2012, he was Vice President of Creative Development for Disney Theatrical Group, supervising six Broadway shows including six-time Tony Award-winning The Lion King and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. Fickinger also oversaw the Broadway production of Newsies , the national tour of High School Musical , and the … [Read more...] about Steve Fickinger Dies: Producer On Broadway’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’, Former Disney Theatrical Exec Was 62
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See Jack White Get Moody (and Broody) in New Portraits for Fashion Brand Celine
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Jack White is giving fans an intimate glimpse in his life at home in LA with a new series of portraits shot by renowned photographer and current Celine creative director, Hedi Slimane. The photos, released this week, are part of Slimane’s on-going “Portrait Of…” series, which has featured artists like Joan Jett, Gus Dapperton and the Parisian band Oracle Sisters in the past. The latest feature, dubbed “Portrait of a Musician,” was shot in December, and finds White decked out in looks from Celine Homme while posing with a custom glittery blue Fender Telecaster. Always one to experiment with fashion , the singer sports dyed blue hair to match. Celine Other photographs find the musician in a rockabilly-style bomber on a rooftop overlooking LA, and rocking a signature Slimane tailored leather jacket, while posing against a … [Read more...] about See Jack White Get Moody (and Broody) in New Portraits for Fashion Brand Celine