Tagged Henry Winkler

Marlee Matlin reveling in unique ‘Spring Awakening’ revival

Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin stars in the Deaf West Theater's production of "Spring Awakening" on Broadway. (Joan Marcus)
October 20, 2015 / Curt Schleier, JTA

(JTA) — When the rock musical “Spring Awakening” premiered on Broadway, it was a critical darling and financial success. It won almost every major award possible, including eight Tonys, four Drama Desk Awards and even a Grammy. So perhaps it’s not so surprising that it’s been revived on Broadway,… Read more »

From pop icon to humanitarian: Henry Winkler to headline JFCS fundraiser

Henry Winkler will speak at Jewish Family & Children's Services Celebration of Caring dinner on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
April 2, 2015 / Phyllis Braun, AJP Executive Editor

Known to the world as “The Fonz,” the character he played for a decade on TV’s “Happy Days,” Henry Winkler fulfilled a childhood dream by becoming an actor. He won two Golden Globe Awards, received three Emmy nominations and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Fonzie’s… Read more »