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Book: Fred Ebb and Bob FosseMusic: John KanderLyrics: Fred EbbDirector: Walter BobbieChoreography: Ann ReinkingMusic Director: Rob FisherSets: John Lee BeattyCostumes: William Ivey…

Rutledge, Ann

(Encyclopedia) Rutledge, Ann, 1813?–1835, American historical figure, alleged fiancée of Abraham Lincoln. Her father kept the inn at New Salem, Ill., where Lincoln lived from 1831 to 1837. Ann's…

Michigan, University of

(Encyclopedia) Michigan, University of, main campus at Ann Arbor; state supported; coeducational; chartered 1817 at Detroit as the Catholepistemiad, or Univ., of Michigania, rechartered 1821 (as Univ…

Hanaford, Phoebe Ann (Coffin)

(Encyclopedia) Hanaford, Phoebe Ann (Coffin)Hanaford, Phoebe Ann (Coffin)hănˈəfərd [key], 1829–1921, American Universalist minister. She was the first woman ordained (1868) in New England. Hanaford…

Lee, Ann

(Encyclopedia) Lee, Ann, 1736–84, English religious visionary, founder of the Shakers in America. Born in Manchester, she worked there in the cotton factories and then became a cook. In 1762 she was…

Bickerdyke, Mary Ann

(Encyclopedia) Bickerdyke, Mary Ann, 1817–1901, Union nurse in the American Civil War, b. Mary Ann Ball in Knox co., Ohio. Generally called Mother Bickerdyke, she served throughout the war in the…

2000 Dance Magazine Awards

Ann Reinkingtwo-time Tony-winning choreographerDavid Parsonsdancer, founder, artistic director and choreographer for Parsons Dance Company, Times Square 2000Ben Stevensonartistics director,…

The 65th Annual Drama League Awards

Best PlayWit Best MusicalFosseBest RevivalDeath of a SalesmanDistinguished PerformanceKathleen Chalfant, WitUnique Contribution to TheaterDavid HareDistinguished Contribution to Musical…

Mason, Bobbie Ann

(Encyclopedia) Mason, Bobbie Ann, 1940–, American regional author, b. Mayfield, Ky., grad. Univ. of Kentucky (B.A., 1962), State Univ. of New York, Binghamton (M.A., 1966), Univ. of Connecticut (Ph.D…

Wilkinson, Jemima

(Encyclopedia) Wilkinson, Jemima, 1752–1819, American religious leader, b. Cumberland, R.I. As a girl she was powerfully impressed by the sermons of George Whitefield and also aspired to emulate the…