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'''Nicoletta Edna Mondellini Hammond''' (b. [[July 6]], [[1966]] in [[Milan]], [[Italy]]) is a [[Mexican]] actress.
|caption= Original Cast Recording
|music= [[Cy Coleman]]
|lyrics= [[Michael Stewart (playwright)|Michael Stewart]]
|book= [[Mark Bramble]]
|basis= The life of [[P. T. Barnum]]
|productions= [[1980]] [[Broadway theater|Broadway]] <br> [[1981]] [[West End theatre|West End]]
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'''''Barnum''''' is a musical with a book by [[Mark Bramble]], lyrics by [[Michael Stewart (playwright)|Michael Stewart]], and music by [[Cy Coleman]]. It is based on the life of showman [[P. T. Barnum]], covering the period from 1835 through 1880 in America and major cities of the world where Barnum took his performing companies. The production combines elements of traditional musical theater with the spectacle of the [[circus]]. The characters include [[juggler]]s, [[trapeze]] artists and [[clown]]s, as well as such real-life personalities as [[Jenny Lind]], [[General Tom Thumb]], and [[Susan B. Anthony]].
Mondellini was born to a British mother, Joan, and an Italian father, Mario. She moved to Mexico when her father was transferred by his engineering company. She has two sisters.


As he presents his circus acts around the world, Barnum resists joining with [[James Anthony Bailey]]. Finally, after his beloved wife Charity dies, he relents and joins with Bailey and they form the famous circus Barnum and Bailey.
She was introduced to the arts of acting and dancing from early childhood by her mother, a professional choreographer. She began her acting career when she was 12 (musical ''[[Sweet Charity]]''), and continued her career in [[soap opera]]s with [[Televisa]] (Mexican TV company), classical theater plays, and movies.


==Productions==
She has been nominated twice for best performing actress. She is fluent in five languages (Spanish, English, Italian, French and German), she is a professional dancer, and has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in the arts.
''Barnum'' opened on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] at the [[St. James Theatre]] on [[April 30]] [[1980]] and closed on [[May 16]] [[1982]], after 854 performances and 26 previews. Directed and choreographed by [[Joe Layton]], it starred [[Jim Dale]] as P.T. Barnum, [[Glenn Close]] (Charity Barnum), [[Marianne Tatum]] (Jenny Lind), [[Terri White]] (Joice Heth), and [[Terrence Mann]] (Chester Lyman).


The [[West End theatre|West End]] production opened on [[June 11]] [[1981]] at the [[London Palladium]], where it ran for 655 performances. [[Michael Crawford]] and [[Deborah Grant]] headed the cast. This production was recorded for television and broadcast by the [[BBC]] in [[1986]]. It is now available on Region-free DVD.
Nicky is married to an American petroleum engineer, has three children, and lives in Houston, Texas.


The [[Madrid]] production opened on [[September 28]] [[1984]] at the [[Teatro Monumental]], directed by Jaime Azpilicueta and starred by [[Emilio Aragón]] as [[Phineas Taylor Barnum]], Clara Morales, María Fleta, [[Michelle McCain]], [[Deborah Carter]], Iñaqui Guevara, [[Marta Valverde]] and Toni Carrasco.
[[Image:nicky.gif|thumb|Nicky in "Una Luz en el Camino".]]


== Filmography ==
==Song list==
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*''[[Contra Viento y Marea]]'' (2005) (series)
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*''[[Corazones al Límite]]'' (2004) (series)
;Act I
*''[[¡Vivan los Niños!]]'' (2002) (series)
*"Overture Chase"
*''[[Ramona (telenovela)|Ramona]]'' (2000) (series)
*"There Is a Sucker Born Ev'ry Minute"--Phineas Taylor Barnum
*''[[Una Luz en el Camino]]'' (1998) (series)
*"Humble Beginnings Chase"
*''[[Esmeralda]]'' (1997) (series)
*"Thank God I'm Old"--Joice Heth and Tambourine Players
*''[[Nic Habana]]'' (1997)
*"The Colors of My Life Part I"--Phineas Taylor Barnum and Charity Barnum
*''[[Retrato de Familia]]'' (1995) (series)
*"The Colors of My Life Part II"
*''[[Marimar (Mexican TV series)|Marimar]]'' (1994) (series)
*"One Brick at a Time"--Chairy Barnum, Phineas Taylor Barnum and Bricklayers
*''[[Puerto Escondido]]'' (1992)
*"Museum Song"--Phineas Taylor Barnum
*''[[María Mercedes (telenovela)|María Mercedes]]'' (1992) (series)
*"Female of the Species Chase"
*''[[La Pícara Soñadora]]'' (1991) (series)
*"I Like Your Style"--Phineas Taylor Barnum and Charity Barnum
*''[[La Telaraña]]'' (1986) (series)
*"Bigger Isn't Better"--Tom Thumb
*''[[Videocosmos]]'' (1983) (series)
*"Love Makes Such Fools of Us All"--Jenny Lind
*"Midway Chase"
*"Out There"--Phineas Taylor Barnum
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;Act II
== Academics ==


*"Come Follow the Band"--Potomac Marching Band and Washingtonians
*MA in acting, 1997-1998
*"Black and White"--Charity Barnum, Choir, Blues Singer, Phineas Taylor Barnum and Citizens of Bridgeport
*Escuela de la Rivera, Mexico City
*"The Colors of My Life (Reprise)"--Phineas Taylor Barnum and Charity Barnum
*BA in acting, 1987-1991
*"The Prince of Humbug"--Phineas Taylor Barnum
*Nucleo de Estudios Teatrales, Mexico City
*"Join the Circus"--James A. Bailey, Circus Performers and Phineas Taylor Barnum
*Singing and Voice training, 1986-1988
*"Finale Chase"
*School of Fine Arts, Mexico City
*"The Final Event: There Is A Sucker Born Ev'ry Minute (Reprise)"
*Comedy Workshop, 1985-1986
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*TELEVISA, Mexico City
*Dance studies, 1983-1985, Studio Bernasconi; Milan
*Classical Ballet: Dance Studies, 1980-1983, Royal Academy of Dancing; London
*Romantic Ballet
*Classical Ballet, Dance Studies, 1970-1980, British Imperial Society of Dancing; Mexico City
*Classical Ballet
*Tap
*Modern Stage
*International Folkloric Dances


==Awards and nominations==
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*[[Tony Award]]
[[Category:1966 births]]
*Best Musical (nominee)
[[Category:Living people]]
*Best Book of a Musical (nominee)
[[Category:Mexican actors]]
*Best Original Score (nominee)
[[Category:Mexican telenovela actors]]
*Best Actor in a Musical ('''Dale, winner''')
[[Category:Mexicans of British descent]]
*Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Close, nominee)
[[Category:Mexicans of Italian descent]]
*Best Scenic Design ('''winner''')
[[Category:Italian people]]
*Best Costume Design ('''winner''')
*Best Lighting Design (nominee)
*Best Choreography (nominee)
*Best Direction of a Musical (nominee)
*[[Theatre World Award]] ('''Tatum, winner''')
*[[Drama Desk Award]]
*Outstanding Musical (nominee)
*Outstanding Actor in a Musical ('''Dale, winner''')
*Outstanding Choreography (nominee)
*Outstanding Director of a Musical (nominee)
*Outstanding Music (nominee)
*Outstanding Set Design (nominee)
*[[Laurence Olivier Award]] for Best Actor in a Musical ('''Crawford, winner''')


==Recording==
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The Original Broadway Cast recording was released in 1980 and reissued on October 25, 1990 by Sony. The London cast album "Michael Crawford in Barnum" was released on January 1, 1994 by Musicrama, Inc. The original Madrid cast album (starring Emilio Aragón) was released in 1984 by BAT Discos S.A. Now a collector's item, this Spanish language recording has never been released on CD.

==External links==
*[http://stageagent.com/Shows/View/740 Barnum plot summary & character descriptions from StageAgent.com]
* [http://www.ibdb.com/production.asp?ID=3949 Internet Broadway Database listing]
*[http://www.tams-witmark.com/musicals/barnum.html Tams-Witmark synopsis]
*[http://www.nodanw.com/shows_b/barnum.htm nodanw synopsis]

{{Cy Coleman}}

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[[Category:1980 musicals]]
[[Category:Broadway musicals]]
[[Category:Musicals inspired by real-life events]]

Revision as of 09:22, 11 October 2008

Barnum
File:BarnumCD.jpg
Original Cast Recording
MusicCy Coleman
LyricsMichael Stewart
BookMark Bramble
BasisThe life of P. T. Barnum
Productions1980 Broadway
1981 West End

Barnum is a musical with a book by Mark Bramble, lyrics by Michael Stewart, and music by Cy Coleman. It is based on the life of showman P. T. Barnum, covering the period from 1835 through 1880 in America and major cities of the world where Barnum took his performing companies. The production combines elements of traditional musical theater with the spectacle of the circus. The characters include jugglers, trapeze artists and clowns, as well as such real-life personalities as Jenny Lind, General Tom Thumb, and Susan B. Anthony.

As he presents his circus acts around the world, Barnum resists joining with James Anthony Bailey. Finally, after his beloved wife Charity dies, he relents and joins with Bailey and they form the famous circus Barnum and Bailey.

Productions

Barnum opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on April 30 1980 and closed on May 16 1982, after 854 performances and 26 previews. Directed and choreographed by Joe Layton, it starred Jim Dale as P.T. Barnum, Glenn Close (Charity Barnum), Marianne Tatum (Jenny Lind), Terri White (Joice Heth), and Terrence Mann (Chester Lyman).

The West End production opened on June 11 1981 at the London Palladium, where it ran for 655 performances. Michael Crawford and Deborah Grant headed the cast. This production was recorded for television and broadcast by the BBC in 1986. It is now available on Region-free DVD.

The Madrid production opened on September 28 1984 at the Teatro Monumental, directed by Jaime Azpilicueta and starred by Emilio Aragón as Phineas Taylor Barnum, Clara Morales, María Fleta, Michelle McCain, Deborah Carter, Iñaqui Guevara, Marta Valverde and Toni Carrasco.

Song list

Awards and nominations

  • Tony Award
  • Best Musical (nominee)
  • Best Book of a Musical (nominee)
  • Best Original Score (nominee)
  • Best Actor in a Musical (Dale, winner)
  • Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Close, nominee)
  • Best Scenic Design (winner)
  • Best Costume Design (winner)
  • Best Lighting Design (nominee)
  • Best Choreography (nominee)
  • Best Direction of a Musical (nominee)
  • Theatre World Award (Tatum, winner)
  • Drama Desk Award
  • Outstanding Musical (nominee)
  • Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Dale, winner)
  • Outstanding Choreography (nominee)
  • Outstanding Director of a Musical (nominee)
  • Outstanding Music (nominee)
  • Outstanding Set Design (nominee)
  • Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical (Crawford, winner)

Recording

The Original Broadway Cast recording was released in 1980 and reissued on October 25, 1990 by Sony. The London cast album "Michael Crawford in Barnum" was released on January 1, 1994 by Musicrama, Inc. The original Madrid cast album (starring Emilio Aragón) was released in 1984 by BAT Discos S.A. Now a collector's item, this Spanish language recording has never been released on CD.

External links

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