Joan Marcus | |
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| Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Known for | Theatrical photography |
| Spouse | Adrian Bryan-Brown |
| Awards | Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre (2014) |
| Website | joanmarcusphotography.com |
Joan Marcus is a theatrical photographer based in Manhattan, New York City, United States.[1][2]
Marcus, born in Pittsburgh,[4] was educated at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.[5] She has been active as a theatrical photographer in Washington, D.C., and New York City for most of her career. Starting in 1986, she has been a photographer on Broadway theatre productions,[1] covering over a hundred shows including Wicked, The Lion King, SisterAct, and The Book of Mormon.[6] She is considered to be "one of the preeminent Broadway photographers."[7]
Joan Marcus is married to the theatrical press agent Adrian Bryan-Brown of Boneau/Bryan-Brown, a leading theatrical New York City press agency.[8][9] They are both involved with Broadway theatre and have been included in "The 10 Greatest Broadway Couples of All Time".[10]
In 2014, Joan Marcus was awarded a Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre at the New York Broadway Tony Awards.[11][12]
A collection of her photographs is held in the archives of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b Joan Marcus at the Internet Broadway Database.
- ^ Ferri, Josh (June 8, 2014). "Tony Award Recipient Joan Marcus Looks Back On 10 Photos That Changed the Course of Her Career". The Daily Scoop. Broadwaybox.com. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Lunden, Jeff (February 7, 2009). "In 'Ruined,' Women Bear Grim Witness To War". Heard on All Things Considered. NPR. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ Greer, Ann (December 1991). "People: Marcus's job is more than shooting stars". American Theatre.
- ^ a b "Joan Marcus photographs, 1980-2019". Billy Rose Theatre Division. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ "Pictures from "Wicked" A New Musical". Beyond the Rainbow to Oz. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ Rothstein, Mervyn (May 19, 2006). "A Life in the Theatre: Photographer Joan Marcus". Playbill. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ Adrian Bryan-Brown at the Internet Broadway Database.
- ^ "Picture – Adrian Bryan-Brown and Joan Marcus at The Plaza Hotel, Tony Awards New York New York United States, Monday 9th June 2014". contactmusic.com. June 9, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Stewart, Zachary (February 13, 2014). "The 10 Greatest Broadway Couples of All Time". theatermania.com. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (April 9, 2014). "Tony Honors for Excellence Will Be Presented to Joe Benincasa, Joan Marcus and Charlotte Wilcox". Playbill. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ "BWW TV Exclusive: Tony Honors Joan Marcus – A Tony Awards Special Feature". broadwayWorld.com. May 19, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
External links
- Official website
- Joan Marcus at the Internet Broadway Database
- Joan Marcus at IMDb
- Joan Marcus photographs, 1980-2019, held by the Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
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