Kevin Duncan Explained

Kevin Duncan is an American music producer who has produced shows, concerts, recordings and events on Broadway and at concert halls around the world.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Duncan is closely associated with Paul Newman's SeriousFun Children's Network, formerly The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, and its various camps within the network, including The Painted Turtle Camp[8] and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, and works with them frequently to conceive and produce events.[9] In early 2012, to launch the re-branding of the camps to the SeriousFun Children's Network,[10] Duncan conceived and produced A Celebration of Paul Newman's Dream[11] [12] [13] [14] at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. The event was hosted by Jake Gyllenhaal[15] and featured performances by Paul Simon,[16] Josh Groban,[17] Elvis Costello[18] [19] and Trisha Yearwood,[20] [21] and appearances by Jimmy Fallon and Tina Fey.[22]

Other events that Duncan has conceived and produced for the SeriousFun organization,[23] such as the productions of Ernest Hemingway's and Aaron Copland's “The World of Nick Adams,[24] ” have received the support of the likes of Robert Redford, Julia Roberts,[25] [26] Bette Midler,[27] Jerry Seinfeld,[28] James Taylor, Bill Clinton, Paul McCartney, Gwyneth Paltrow, Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Willis, Jack Nicholson[29] [30] and Danny DeVito,[31] [32] among many others. With rock legend Lou Adler,[33] Duncan has created and produced events such as “Singers and Songs Celebrate Tony Bennett's 80th[34] [35] " and a one-night-only tribute for the 35th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,[36] [37] [38] [39] " as well as the Los Angeles and San Francisco productions of "The World of Nick Adams."[40]

Duncan also produced with Adler "You've Got a Friend... A Live Celebration of Carole King and Her Music" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood that included performances by Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, Darlene Love, Herb Alpert, Carole King, John Legend, Amy Grant, Jakob Dylan and Jesse McCartney and was hosted by Quincy Jones, Danny DeVito and Jack Nicholson.[41]

In addition to shows to benefit SeriousFun Children's Network and its family of camps, Duncan is also involved with creating and producing numerous live productions and Broadway shows. Duncan created and produced a live tribute to Stephen Sondheim, “The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim," which was directed by John Doyle and starring Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Laura Benanti and Barbara Cook. The following year's tribute to John Kander, “Everybody Loves a Winner,[42] " featured performances by Bebe Neuwirth, David Hyde Pierce, Ben Vereen and Eartha Kitt. Wesport's next event, “Footlights and Film: A Celebration of the Great Musicals of Stage and Screen," hosted by Julia Roberts, featured Bernadette Peters and Angela Lansbury. 2011's production, “An Enchanted Evening, " was a tribute to Mary Rodgers and Richard Rodgers, featuring performances by Jane Krakowski, James Naughton, Kelli O’Hara, Judy Kuhn and Karen Ziemba with a special award presented by Stephen Sondheim.

For Elton John, Disney and BC/EFA Duncan produced “This is your Song: Broadway Sings Elton John[43] " with performances by Broadway stars to honor Elton John's partnership with Disney. For Time magazine and BC/EFA, he created the series for Broadway, “The Playwright's the Thing,[44] " which celebrated the works of playwrights Christopher Durang, Terrence McNally, Neil Simon and Wendy Wasserstein. With Tony, GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning composer Cy Coleman, he produced the all-star cast reunion of “Sweet Charity" at Lincoln Center, directed by Gwen Verdon, and Terrence McNally's “A Joyous Christmas.”

With Betty Buckley, Duncan produced the SRO concert and CD, “Betty Buckley: An Evening at Carnegie Hall"[45] with the American Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paul Gemignani. Also with Ms. Buckley, Duncan produced[46] the 2002 GRAMMY- nominated “Betty Buckley: Live at the Donmar," shot and recorded at the Donmar Warehouse in London for the BBC as well as Ms. Buckley's previous two releases, “Heart to Heart[47] " and the 15th Anniversary re-release of her first album.

Duncan produced the grand opening of the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts (AT&T Performing Arts Center). Duncan spearheaded a series of Gala Performances and conceived a compendium of gala productions, in order to highlight both the respective venues within the center, as well as to showcase the featured talent. One evening included musical theatre at the Winspear Opera House, directed by Tony Award-winning director John Doyle, with performances by Tony Award- winners Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, George Hearn and Billy Elliott: The Musical's original Broadway Billy, Kiril Kulish. The other two evenings were held in the Wyly Theatre and were directed by Pulitzer Prize and multi Tony Award-winning writer/ director James Lapine. The festivities included a pre-Broadway preview of Lapine's play Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing; a set by hip hop performance artist Will Power; and a performance with Allen Menken and friends, hosted by Greg Kinnear and Bruce Willis.[48]

For several years, Duncan has presented the entertainment for the Washington Wines Festival,[49] with talent that has included Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Lisa Loeb and Carole King.

Duncan is an active voting member of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Kevin Duncan News . Broadwayworld.com . 2012-11-09.
  3. Web site: 'Glee' Meets 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'! . Etonline.com . 2012-10-09 . 2012-11-09 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100926102348/http://www.etonline.com/music/101043_Glee_Meets_The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show/index.html . 2010-09-26 .
  4. Web site: Rocky Horror Picture Show Tribute Set For October 28 at the Wiltern in LA - ARTISTdirect News . Artistdirect.com . 2012-11-09.
  5. Web site: Stars Celebrate Paul Newman's Dream . Looktothestars.org . 4 April 2012. 2012-11-09.
  6. Web site: Rocky Horror Tribute - Yahoo! Voices . https://archive.today/20130210104800/http://voices.yahoo.com/video/rocky-horror-tribute-7081134.html?cat=2 . dead . 2013-02-10 . voices.yahoo.com . 2010-10-29 . 2012-11-09 .
  7. Web site: Kevin Duncan . Collider . 2012-11-09.
  8. Web site: Turtle Scoop : Summer 2011 . October 27, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150626113306/http://www.thepaintedturtle.org/wp-content/uploads/Turtle-Scoop-Summer-2011.pdf. June 26, 2015 .
  9. Web site: The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Gazette . Fall 2011 . Holeinthewallgang.org . 2012-11-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120618034935/http://www.holeinthewallgang.org/document.doc?id=420 . 2012-06-18 .
  10. Web site: Name Change Announcement - SeriousFun Children's Network . Holeinthewallcamps.org . 2012-04-03 . 2012-11-09.
  11. Web site: Marcus . Bennett . Josh Groban Says Doing Live! With Kelly Ripa Is More Fun Than Many Things He's Done in the Past . Vanity Fair . 3 April 2012. 2012-11-09.
  12. Web site: Lee . Stephan . Jake Gyllenhaal, Tina Fey at Paul Newman's Serious Fun(draiser) | PopWatch | EW.com . Popwatch.ew.com . 2012-04-03 . 2012-11-09.
  13. Web site: A Celebration of Paul Newman's Dream to Benefit the SeriousFun Children's Network . Epklink.com . 2012-04-03 . 2012-11-09.
  14. Web site: Jake Gyllenhaal: Jake's Onstage - Hot Pics . UsMagazine.com . 2012-04-03 . 2012-11-09.
  15. Web site: Meyer . Rana . Jake Gyllenhaal April 3 - Jake Gyllenhaal Rocks a Beard at "A Celebration of Paul Newman's Dream" Event in NYC . OK! Magazine . 2012-04-03 . 2012-11-09.
  16. Web site: Paul Simon, Elvis Costello Perform At Paul Newman's Dream To Benefit The SeriousFun Children's Network [Photos] « Photo Galleries « WCBS-FM 101.1 |publisher=Wcbsfm.cbslocal.com |date=2012-04-02 |accessdate=2012-11-09].
  17. Web site: Getty Images . A Celebration Of Paul Newman's Dream To Benefit The SeriousFun Children's Network - Arrivals | View photo - Yahoo! News Philippines . https://archive.today/20130105120705/http://ph.news.yahoo.com/photos/celebration-paul-newmans-dream-benefit-20120402-155421-837.html . dead . 2013-01-05 . Ph.news.yahoo.com . 2012-04-03 . 2012-11-09 .
  18. Web site: FILE - This April 2, 2012 file photo shows singer Elvis Costello performing at "A Celebration of Paul Newman's Dream" to benefit "SeriousFun" an association of Hole in the Wall Camps at Avery Fisher Hall in New York. Elvis Costello, B.B. King and Ray Davies are among the nominees for the 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame. Songwriters Hall gave The Associated Press a list of nominees in advance, but won't officially announce them until Oct. 16. The gala takes place June 13, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file) | View photo - Yahoo! Entertainment Singapore . https://archive.today/20130105171109/http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/photos/file-april-2-2012-file-photo-shows-singer-photo-151403511.html . dead . 2013-01-05 . Sg.entertainment.yahoo.com . 2012-10-10 . 2012-11-09 .
  19. Web site: Paul Simon & Elvis Costello Will Play Charity Event For Paul Newman's Camps « WCBS-FM 101.1 . Wcbsfm.cbslocal.com . 2012-03-21 . 2012-11-09.
  20. Web site: Trisha Yearwood to Sing for Paul Newman's Dream Concert . The Boot . 2012-03-01 . 2012-11-09.
  21. Web site: Trisha Yearwood To Perform "A Celebration of Paul Newman's Dream" : MusicRow – Nashville's Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City . Musicrow.com . 2012-02-29 . 2012-11-09.
  22. Web site: Trisha Yearwood, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Josh Groban, Tina Fey and more appearing tonight at "Celebration of Paul Newman's Dream" in New York | BAM's Blog . Blog.newsok.com . 2012-11-28 . https://archive.today/20121203174651/http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/2012/04/02/trisha-yearwood-paul-simon-elvis-costello-josh-groban-tina-fey-and-more-appearing-tonight-at-celebration-of-paul-newmans-dream-in-new-york/ . 2012-12-03 . dead .
  23. Web site: John Mellencamp - Official Website :: News Articles . Mellencamp.com . 2010-10-21 . 2012-11-28.
  24. Web site: Benefit Reading of World of Nick Adams to Feature Beatty, Bening, Crystal, Roberts and Hanks . Playbill.com . 2008-10-01 . 2012-11-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140812223602/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/121902-Benefit-Reading-of-World-of-Nick-Adams-to-Feature-Beatty-Bening-Crystal-Roberts-and-Hanks . 2014-08-12 .
  25. News: Julia Roberts Gallery . Forbes . 2009-06-08 . 2012-11-28.
  26. Web site: Julia Comes out of her Hole in the Wall . https://archive.today/20130130210153/http://www.okmagazine.com/julia-comes-out-her-hole-wall . dead . 2013-01-30 . OK! Magazine . 2009-06-09 . 2012-11-28 .
  27. Web site: The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp - 2010 Gala in NYC . Holeinthewallgang.org . 2010-10-21 . 2012-11-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140812210940/http://www.holeinthewallgang.org/page.aspx?pid=969 . 2014-08-12 .
  28. Web site: Paul Newman . ExtraTV.com . 2009-06-09 . 2012-11-28.
  29. Web site: Maerz . Melissa . 'Rocky Horror' 35th Anniversary Tribute: 'Glee' stars, Jack Nicholson, Tim Curry Time Warp for charity | PopWatch | EW.com . Popwatch.ew.com . 2012-11-28.
  30. Web site: Paul Newman's Painted Turtle Benefit . Accesshollywood.com . 2012-11-28.
  31. News: Will Ferrell, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Matthew McConaughey in Eye on Entertainment . https://web.archive.org/web/20101105190034/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/10/25/GA2010102503275.html . dead . 2010-11-05 . Washingtonpost.com . 2010-10-25. 2012-11-28.
  32. Web site: Paul Newman's Painted Turtle Benefit . https://archive.today/20130116044954/http://www.accesshollywood.com/urban-access/paul-newmans-painted-turtle-benefit_gallery_1600/image_77989 . dead . 2013-01-16 . Accesshollywood.com . 2012-11-28 .
  33. Web site: All-Star Cast To Lead 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Tribute In Los Angeles . Accesshollywood.com . 2012-11-28.
  34. Web site: Bertholdo . Stephanie . Tony Bennett concert raises funds for Painted Turtle. The Acorn . 2006-11-23 . 2012-11-28.
  35. Web site: Kelly Clarkson, Marc Anthony, Madeleine Peyroux, and Rascal Flatts to Perform at... - re> LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ . Prnewswire.com . 2006-11-09 . 2012-11-28.
  36. Web site: Sarah Marie Pittman . It's Just A Jump To The Left … . Pollstar . 2010-09-22 . 2012-11-28.
  37. Web site: Lea Michele, Evan Rachel Wood, Matthew Morrison Set for Rocky Horror Picture Show Tribute . Playbill.com . 2010-10-12 . 2012-11-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111208055124/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/143839-Lea-Michele-Evan-Rachel-Wood-Matthew-Morrison-Set-for-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-Tribute . 2011-12-08 .
  38. News: Abrams . Rachel . 'Rocky Horror' tribute unveils lineup - Entertainment News, Legit News, Media . Variety . 2010-10-12 . 2012-11-28.
  39. Web site: Celebrities Doing The Time Warp Happy 35th Anniversary to Rocky Horror Picture Show . Strummagazine.com . 2012-11-28.
  40. Web site: Hollywood's Finest to Perform Live - For One Night Only! - re> LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ . Prnewswire.com . 2002-11-04 . 2012-11-28.
  41. News: Carole King, Jack Nicholson, Katy Perry and Friends Rock Out for the Kids. The Hollywood Reporter . Tim . Appelo .
  42. Web site: Monk, Pierce, Rivera, Ziemba, et al. to Honor John Kander at Westport Gala - Theater News - Aug 23, 2007 . Theatermania.com . 2007-08-23 . 2012-11-28.
  43. Web site: This Is Your Song: Broadway Sings Elton John Tickets, News and Information | New Amsterdam Theatre, New York, NY . Theatermania.com . 2000-04-03 . 2012-11-28.
  44. Web site: Flockhart, Lane, Neuwirth All Play (Neil) Simon Sez at BC/EFA Benefit June 26 . Playbill.com . 2000-06-22 . 2012-11-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140812205130/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/53700-Flockhart-Lane-Neuwirth-All-Play-Neil-Simon-Sez-at-BC-EFA-Benefit-June-26 . 2014-08-12 .
  45. Web site: Betty Buckley: "The Other Woman: The Vixens of Broadway" - Feinstein's - New York, NY . https://archive.today/20130412045817/http://worldofstage.com/theater/eventdetail/4372 . dead . 2013-04-12 . Worldofstage.com . 2012-11-28 .
  46. Web site: Full cast and crew for Stars and the Moon: Betty Buckley Live at the Donmar (2002). IMDb.com. 2012-11-28.
  47. Web site: Talkin' Broadway - Sound Advice: 4/2/00 . Talkinbroadway.com . 2012-11-28.
  48. Web site: Eveans . Sarah . The Dallas Arts District Makes History . D Magazine . 2014-08-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101221150512/http://dmagazine.com/Home/Web_Exclusive/Entertainment/2009/The_Dallas_Arts_District_Makes_History.aspx . 2010-12-21 .
  49. News: Washington Wines Festival Wine Weekend at Carnation Farm to Feature Vince Gill,... . https://archive.today/20130201072936/http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/06/26/idUS31173+26-Jun-2008+BW20080626 . dead . 2013-02-01 . Reuters . 2008-06-25 . 2012-11-28.

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