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Joe Layton (May 3, 1931 – May 5, 1994) was an American director and choreographer known primarily for his work on Broadway. ==Biography== Born Joseph Lichtman in Brooklyn, New York, Layton began his career as a dancer in ''Wonderful Town'' (1953), and he appeared uncredited in the ensemble of the original live TV production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's ''Cinderella'' (1957) starring Julie Andrews. However from the start, his primary interest was in musical staging. In addition to his many legitimate theatre credits, he conceived and directed Broadway concerts for Bette Midler (1975), Diana Ross (1976), and Harry Connick, Jr. (1990). Joe Layton won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for ''No Strings'' (1962), starring Diahann Carroll, and for ''George M!'' (1968), starring Joel Grey. In 1965, Layton won an Emmy Award for his work on ''My Name Is Barbra'', the television special that introduced the public to the more sophisticated side of Barbra Streisand. It was his first of four collaborations with the star; the others were ''Color Me Barbra'' (1966), ''The Belle of 14th Street'' (1967) and ''Barbra Streisand ... And Other Musical Instruments'' (1973). He also directed and/or produced specials for Paul Lynde, Hal Linden, Richard Pryor, and Olivia Newton-John. Layton broke into films as the dance director for ''Thoroughly Modern Millie'' in 1967. He executive produced the film version of ''Annie'' (1982) and reunited with Midler to choreograph ''For the Boys'' (1991). Layton directed the 1972 West End and 1973 Los Angeles productions of ''Scarlett'', the musical stage adaptation of ''Gone with the Wind'', and the 1985 world premiere of the Jule Styne musical ''Pieces of Eight'' in Edmonton. Joe Layton also choreographed a ballet for the Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet, London titled "Grand Tour" which received critical acclaim as well as a warm reception from the audiences around the UK. In 1984, Layton was one of the three choreographers credited with staging the dances for the Opening (the "How the West Was Won" sequence) and Closing (the break-dances in "All Night Long") ceremonies of the 23rd Summer Olympiad of Los Angeles. Mr. Layton was the Director of Paul Green's symphonic outdoor drama, "The Lost Colony" from 1964-1984. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Joe Layton」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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