‘Hansel & Gretel’ to be presented Feb 1, 2008
Adelheid, sister to the famous German composer, Engelbert Humperdinck, convinced her brother to set the Grimms fairy tale to music as a Christmas entertainment for her children. Later, they decided to turn the modest home project into a full-scale opera which premiered in December of 1893. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The Met in Helena Jan 7, 2008
The most recent opera, an ecore showing of Engelbert Humperdinck s Hansel and Gretel was shown on Sunday. The dark fairytale of siblings lost in the woods pursued by a witch who seeks to devour them attracted patrons of all ages. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Click for Full Story Dec 23, 2007
In 1893, the Engelbert Humperdinck opera "Haensel und Gretel" was first performed, in Weimar, Germany. In 1941, during World War II, American forces on Wake Island surrendered to the Japanese. (KWTX.com, TX)
Turturro movie finally released Dec 22, 2007
"Once the film got stuck, we became damaged goods immediately. Nobody wanted to touch it." While the film had been well received by European audiences, no US distributor was willing to take a chance on Turturro's tale of infidelity in a blue-collar Brookyln family set to a soundtrack of classics from artists including Engelbert Humperdinck, James Brown and Bruce Springsteen. Only now, two years later, is the film finally appearing in US cinemas after Turturro reached a deal with Sony to... (iAfrica.com)
Turturro encouraged a raucous 'Romance' Nov 30, 2007
And then there's the music - not just the dancing garbagemen, but several other moments when the hardworking characters, pushed to their limits of verbal expression, burst into lip-synching song, accompanied by the likes of Engelbert Humperdinck. Gee, there's just no figuring why the major studios didn't snap it up. (Boston Globe)
Las Vegas priest who fled to Arizona gets prison for attack Nov 2, 2007
Previously, she was a professional singer who performed with Engelbert Humperdinck and starred in "Folies Bergere" in the 1980s. She told Clark County District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt the attack caused her to lose her faith in the church and that she didn't want to live anymore. (FOX 11, AZ)
The Ghost Can't Help It: 10100 Sunset Boulevard, Holmby Hills Oct 30, 2007
Finally, in 1976 British pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck, a fan of Mansfield's who met the actress in London and was invited to visit her home just two weeks before her fatal collision, felt that fate wanted him to live there and bought the mansion sight unseen. Feeling it had lost much of its personality, he restored its exterior to its pink splendor (though he did remove the swimming pool's message when too many helicopters hovered overhead). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Judy Mazel, author of 'The Beverly Hills Diet,' dies at 63 Oct 27, 2007
The book was a best-seller and included celebrity endorsements from actress Linda Gray of "Dallas," singer Engelbert Humperdinck and actress Sally Kellerman. Mazel became something of a celebrity and frequent guest on TV talk shows. (International Herald Tribune)
Judy Mazel, 63, 'Beverly Hills Diet' author Oct 26, 2007
The book's jacket included endorsements from Linda Gray of TV's "Dallas," singer Engelbert Humperdinck, and actress Sally Kellerman, and the author become somewhat of a celebrity as a frequent guest on TV talk shows. When Maria Shriver, the wife of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California, was asked how she lost 25 pounds while trying to break into television, she told People magazine in 2005: "I couldn't get a job, so I went on the Beverly Hills Diet, where you ate watermelon one day and... (Boston Globe)
Regional calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Engelbert Humperdinck; Thursday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Jackie Mason; Friday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m., Judy Collins; Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m., Sha Na Na; Sunday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., country music star Kenny Rogers; and Sunday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., Loretta LaRoche, the irreverent motivational speaker bring stress free laughs wrapping up the concert series. Tickets range from $75 to $25, with special discounts available for NSMT subscribers and donors. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Fall Arts Preview Sep 9, 2007
10/10: 7:30 p.m. Engelbert Humperdinck. $55, $65. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Fairytale Opera Hansel and Gretel Sep 6, 2007
Opera Hnsel und Gretel (Hansel and Gretel) by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck: plot synopsis, character list, and other Humperdinck opera information ... Composer: Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921). (Suite101.com)
* The original Engelbert Humperdinck Aug 24, 2007
The original Engelbert Humperdinck ... Three performances of Engelbert Humperdinck's 1893 opera Hansel und Gretel are being mounted by the Taipei Symphony Orchestra (TSO) this weekend ... "The folk songs that abound in the work sound good to children, but there are other kinds of music in it as well. The music for the entry into the dark wood, for instance, sounds to me like Mahler! There are even some moments here and there that remind me of the modernism of Schoenberg. Performance notes What:... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
King of hearts Aug 14, 2007
At 71, Engelbert Humperdinck exudes an appeal that knows no bounds. Crooner Engelbert Humperdinck is living proof that a change in name can make a difference ... Persuaded by Mills, he adopted the moniker Engelbert Humperdinck, after the 19th century Austrian composer, in order to create an aura of mystery. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
June Bratton, 80, mother of ex-Hub commissioner Aug 1, 2007
"They would go out for 10 days and would always work the dates around to where she could see Engelbert Humperdinck," their daughter said. One time her son ran into Humperdinck's former agent at an airport and arranged to have the singer send Mrs. Bratton an autographed note and a few CDs. (Boston Globe)
King Center offers something for everyone Jul 18, 2007
30-day news archives. " and ends with the blow-out "Movin' Out," which sets the amazing choreography of Twyla Tharp to music by Billy Joel. Award-winning actor Lou Diamond Phillips will be in town to star in the Broadway tour of "Camelot. (Florida Today)
Songs become anthems of Iraqi suffering Jul 17, 2007
Falak is popular in the easy-listening way of an Engelbert Humperdinck or Barry Manilow _ specializing in sentimental tunes that are highly singable. Since Iraq's latest war began, he has been prolific, his songs tracing the arc of hope and growing despair. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Street Scene lineup draws jibes Jun 23, 2007
Personally, I find the music of Engelbert Humperdinck and REO Speedwagon who played the fair's Grandstand Stage last night and June 16, respectively offensive, if not obscene, but, hey, that's just me. Too $hort, incidentally, performs here tomorrow at the Live Nation-owned House of Blues. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A Fair split: Pop, Latin and reggae acts balance grandstand schedule Jun 7, 2007
7:30 p.m. June 21 ---- Engelbert Humperdinck, pop.. 4 p.m. June 22 ---- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts with special guests The Dollyrots and Throw Rag, rock/punk. (North County Times)
New on DVD: 'Pan's Labyrinth' a singular experience May 18, 2007
As Engelbert Humperdinck once sang, Release Me. The West Point Story (* *, 1950, Warner, $20): Here's James Cagney back in a musical eight years after Yankee Doodle Dandy; he teams up again with Virginia Mayo a year after their classic White Heat; and he meets up with Doris Day five years before they explosively team up in Love Me or Leave Me. (USA Today -- Life)
Today In History - May 2, 2007 May 2, 2007
Singer Engelbert Humperdinck is 71. Political activist Bianca Jagger is 62. (CBS2.com, CA)
Nostalgia endures Apr 18, 2007
Many sneer at the idea of another Lobo, Johnny Tillotson or Engelbert Humperdinck show in Malaysia, but the truth is these artistes constantly draw the audiences, and in droves, too. Just two months ago, Cliff Richard sold out two shows at Gentings Arena of Stars. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Coming soon: a Mohd Rafi memorial in Birmingham » Apr 3, 2007
"He was a cross between Frank Sinatra and Engelbert Humperdinck and I think he deserves to be a saint."There is no official way of making someone a saint in Hindu or Muslim religions but if I can get enough people to see the shrine then he could be immortalised. "The project is expected to cost over 20,000 pounds and will involve building the structure on Fazeley Street in the Birmingham city centre by June. Other Stories ? Have Your SayFeel strongly about something. Have your say ... (Hindustan Times, India)
Beat goes on and on at the Ministry of Sound Mar 31, 2007
4 The Last Waltz Engelbert Humperdinck. 5 New York, New York Frank Sinatra. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Promoter withdraws concert Mar 24, 2007
Singer Engelbert Humperdinck and a band featuring members of 70s rock groups Traffic and Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, among others, are expected to perform at the concert, Rego said. Rudy Perez, a producer of mainly Latin pop music, was expected to plan the entertainment. (Florida Keys Keynoter)
Natalie Bodanya, 98; operatic soprano also performed popular music, taught Mar 15, 2007
In 1939 she sang the role of Gretel in "Hansel and Gretel" by Engelbert Humperdinck at the Hollywood Bowl. "She has a resonant, well placed voice and sings with taste," a Times reviewer wrote. (Los Angeles Times)
JOHN L. SMITH: Legislature could prescribe bitter pill as cure for UMC's problems Mar 2, 2007
He also served as a public relations director for Engelbert Humperdinck, Tom Jones and Shirley MacLaine, and he was pals with newspaper icons Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill. SENIOR DIMENSIONS: Here's a brand of basketball you can root for without fear of being involved in the ongoing Las Vegas/NBA soap opera. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
CATHOLIC PRIEST ACCUSED: Tale of obsession Feb 28, 2007
The 54-year-old singer once enjoyed fame in the cast of Folies Bergere and toured with headliners such as Engelbert Humperdinck, but her career was struggling late last year. She was still singing at the church, a job she had held since the late 1990s, but she hadn't had an industry job in 14 months, she said. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
It gets better on Friday nights Feb 27, 2007
Entertainment is from three-piece band Kenny's Trio known for its covers on Louis Armstrong to Johnny Tillotson, Roger Whitaker and Engelbert Humperdinck. The Italian Gourmet Semi Buffet Dinner is priced from RM48++ per person. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
GRRR! Daytona 500, Britney's Hair and Other Grrrs Feb 20, 2007
Engelbert Humperdinck. Do you think the talented and good-looking Engelbert Humperdinck would have been even more famous had he had a more conventional name. (Fox News -- Views)
Entertainment guide Feb 18, 2007
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK: today, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre; $34. 50-$49. (Scranton Times, PA)
Engelbert Humperdinck brings a belated Valentine’s Day gift to NEPA music lovers Feb 17, 2007
Engelbert Humperdinck brings a belated Valentine s Day gift to NEPA music lovers BY ALEXANDER CHOMANSPECIAL TO THE CITIZENS VOICE 02/16/2007 One of pop music s all time finest crooners will make his way to town Sunday as Engelbert Humperdinck visits the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in a concert at 7:30 p.m. ... It was manager Gordon Mills who had a profound impact on his career convincing him to change his name to Engelbert Humperdinck. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Super Bowl has some dogged competition Feb 3, 2007
The host of the special is longtime romantic crooner Engelbert Humperdinck. No word on whether the Dinck will sing, but hats off to Hallmark for taking our national obsession with Super Bowl ads and running with it: It has made what's essentially a 30-minute commercial about commercials. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
PRIEST ACCUSED: Victim feared for her life Feb 1, 2007
Bellamy, a professional singer who has performed with Engelbert Humperdinck and other artists and starred in "Folies Bergere" in the 1980s, told detectives that Chaanine made her uncomfortable before the attack. He told her he had "been with other women at other" parishes, and on each of the three days before the attack, Chaanine asked Bellamy if she was ready to go to heaven, she told police. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Police allege sexual assault by LV priest Jan 31, 2007
Bellamy is a professional singer who has performed with stars such as Engelbert Humperdinck and starred in "Folies Bergere" in the 1980s. Bob Massi, the attorney who is representing Bellamy, said she and Chaanine were co-workers at the church. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Hall000005A8mark vs. Super Bowl Jan 28, 2007
Speaking of which just when you think things couldn t get more mushy and retro, comes late word from Hallmark of who s signed on to host Whole Lotta Love Mr. Engelbert Humperdinck ... years because if you recently have seen or heard Engelbert Humperdinck, I assure you, your snide remarks would be lending an apology. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Next wave arrives ahead of schedule Jan 23, 2007
"They're the ones that are going to be carrying the torch for a long time. This year's All-Star Game is a lot more Justin Timberlake and a lot less Engelbert Humperdinck. Gone are the weathered, crow-footed faces fans grew accustomed to watching in the All-Star Game. There will be no Jeremy Roenick, no Keith Tkachuk, no Doug Weight, no Mike Modano, no Rob Blake - not even Jaromir Jagr, although that omission is borderline obscene. All-Star celebrations had turned into annual reunions of the same... (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Englebert Humperdinck devoted to his dye Jan 14, 2007
Ageless Engelbert Humperdinck credits a Los Angeles hair stylist with keeping his hair jet black over his 50-year singing career. The singer credited with inspiring Elvis's sideburns says he is still hitting the bottle -- of hair dye, that is -- after 50 years, and trusts only a particular stylist in LA to keep him looking like the beloved 1960s heartthrob. (Washington Times, DC)
Weekend Preview Jan 11, 2007
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK: Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., $34. 50-$49. (Scranton Times, PA)
True blue Italian Jan 8, 2007
Top-notch singers including Paul Anka, Tom Jones, Dean Martin and Engelbert Humperdinck are his primary inspirations. Patrizio Buanne: I am doing what I like best. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
