On the eve of her visit to the UK, singer Idina Menzel has become especially emotional, as it has been exactly one year since she made the trip with her late collaborator, Marvin Hamlisch. One of only eleven people to be awarded with an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony, the Broadway star describes her relationship with the composer as that of father and daughter. “Marvin was a friend and mentor, but often like a second father to me.” Menzel travelled to London last October to perform at the …More

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Marvin Hamlisch’s sudden death yesterday at the age of 68 has taken the entertainment industry, both film and stage, by surprise. Celebrities have already poured out condolences and reflections about the famed Jewish composer and multi-award winner--he counted Oscars, Grammys and Tonys on his mantel--who brought the world hits like “The Way We Were,” “Nobody Does It Better” and “A Chorus Line.” Hamlsich was a close confidante and colleague to Barbra Streisand, who has …More