Robert Wright (writer) Robert Wright (writer) Robert (Bob) Craig Wright (September 25, 1914 – July 27, 2005) was an American composer-lyricist for Hollywood and the musical theatre best known for the Broadway musical and musical film "Kismet", for which he and his professional partner George Forrest adapted themes by Alexander Borodin and added lyrics. "Kismet" was one of several Wright and Forrest creations that was commissioned by impresario Edwin Lester for the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera. "Song of Norway", "Gypsy Lady", "Magdalena", and their adaptation of "The Great Waltz" were also commissioned by Lester for the LACLO. The LACLO then exported most
On the Record (musical) Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" on Broadway on September 20, 2005. After completing her run as Belle on May 28, 2006, Brown opened the Broadway production of "Mary Poppins" on November 16, 2006, in the title role — a performance which earned her a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. Brown ended her Broadway run on October 5, 2008, but subsequently returned to the role, opening the North American national tour of "Mary Poppins" in Chicago on March 25, 2009. Meredith Inglesby, who served as a member of the quartet and as Diane's understudy, also