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'''Anna Montanaro''' (born November 2, 1973 in [[Gifhorn]]) is a [[Germany|German]] [[actress]]. She is one of Germany's most famous musical performers. According to [[Hildegard Knef]] and [[Ute Lemper]] she made it as the third German artist to play in a leading role on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]].<ref>[http://www.brigitte.de/gesellschaft/politik-gesellschaft/anna-montanaro-561331/ Die neue Marilyn: Anna Montanaro], Brigitte.de: July 13, 2007</ref>
'''Anna Montanaro''' (born 2 November 1973) is a German [[actress]]. She is one of Germany's most famous musical performers. After [[Hildegard Knef]] and [[Ute Lemper]] she made it as the third German artist to play in a leading role on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]].<ref>[http://www.brigitte.de/gesellschaft/politik-gesellschaft/anna-montanaro-561331/ Die neue Marilyn: Anna Montanaro] {{webarchive |url=https://archive.today/20130210122009/http://www.brigitte.de/gesellschaft/politik-gesellschaft/anna-montanaro-561331/ |date=February 10, 2013 }}, Brigitte.de: July 13, 2007</ref>


== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==
Anna Montanaro was born 1973 in [[Gifhorn]]. Her parents ran a restaurant business there. Anna wanted to be an actress on the stage from a very early age. She gained her first musical experiences as a choral singer, beyond that she took ballet lessons as a child and was a successful gymnast. After her graduation, Anna Montanaro went to [[Hamburg]] to the prestigious ''Stage School'', followed by a three-year practical training as a musical performer.<ref>[http://www.brigitte.de/gesellschaft/politik-gesellschaft/anna-montanaro-561331/ The new Marilyn: Anna Montanaro], July 13, 2007</ref>
Anna Montanaro was born 1972 in [[Gifhorn]]. Her parents ran a restaurant business there. Anna wanted to be an actress on the stage from a very early age. She gained her first musical experiences as a choral singer, beyond that she took ballet lessons as a child and was a successful gymnast. After her graduation, Anna Montanaro went to [[Hamburg]] to the prestigious ''Stage School'', followed by a three-year practical training as a musical performer.<ref>[http://www.brigitte.de/gesellschaft/politik-gesellschaft/anna-montanaro-561331/ The new Marilyn: Anna Montanaro] {{webarchive |url=https://archive.today/20130210122009/http://www.brigitte.de/gesellschaft/politik-gesellschaft/anna-montanaro-561331/ |date=February 10, 2013 }}, July 13, 2007</ref>


Immediately after her completion at the Stage School Anna Montanaro was hired for her first leading role. She played "Sandy" in the production of the musical [[Grease (musical)|Grease]] at the [[Capitol Theater (Düsseldorf)|Capitol Theater]] in [[Düsseldorf]]. One of her signature roles, was the "Velma Kelly" in the musical [[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]. She played the same part also in [[London]].<ref>[http://www.focus.de/panorama/boulevard/musical-fraeulein-fatale_aid_181139.html/ Miss Fatale], September 6, 1999</ref> as well as on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]].<ref>[http://www.welt.de/print-wams/article614397/La-Montanaro-im-Musical-Olymp.html La Montanaro im Musical-Olymp], [[Die Welt]]: August 26, 2001</ref>
Immediately after her completion at the Stage School Anna Montanaro was hired for her first leading role. She played "Sandy" in the production of the musical [[Grease (musical)|Grease]] at the [[Capitol Theater (Düsseldorf)|Capitol Theater]] in [[Düsseldorf]]. One of her signature roles, was the "Velma Kelly" in the musical [[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]. She played the same part also in [[London]].<ref>[http://www.focus.de/panorama/boulevard/musical-fraeulein-fatale_aid_181139.html/ Miss Fatale], September 6, 1999</ref> as well as on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]].<ref>[https://www.welt.de/print-wams/article614397/La-Montanaro-im-Musical-Olymp.html La Montanaro im Musical-Olymp], [[Die Welt]]: August 26, 2001</ref>


Anna Montanaro is married to the musical producer Maik Klokow.<ref>[http://nachrichten.rp-online.de/regional/anna-montanaro-spielt-in-cats-1.2539505 Anna Montanaro plays in "Cats "], [[Rheinische Post]]: November 4, 2011</ref> Their daughter Marlene was born in February 2010.<ref>[http://www.n-tv.de/leute/Anna-Montanaro-mag-s-schmutzig-article885806.html/ The German musical star does not like brave - girl roles], [[n-tv]]: May 23, 2010</ref>
Anna Montanaro is married to the musical producer Maik Klokow.<ref>[http://nachrichten.rp-online.de/regional/anna-montanaro-spielt-in-cats-1.2539505 Anna Montanaro plays in "Cats "], [[Rheinische Post]]: November 4, 2011</ref> Their daughter Marlene was born in February 2010.<ref>[http://www.n-tv.de/leute/Anna-Montanaro-mag-s-schmutzig-article885806.html/ The German musical star does not like nice - girl roles] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100526020845/http://www.n-tv.de/leute/Anna-Montanaro-mag-s-schmutzig-article885806.html |date=2010-05-26 }}, [[n-tv]]: May 23, 2010</ref>


=== Roles (selection) ===
=== Roles (selection) ===
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* Rosalia - [[West Side Story]] (National Theatre, Mannheim)
* Rosalia - [[West Side Story]] (National Theatre, Mannheim)
* Sandy - [[Grease (musical)|Grease]] ([[Capitol Theater (Düsseldorf)|Capitol Theater Düsseldorf]])
* Sandy - [[Grease (musical)|Grease]] ([[Capitol Theater (Düsseldorf)|Capitol Theater Düsseldorf]])
* Velma Kelly - [[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]] (Theater in Wien)
* Velma Kelly - [[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]] ([[Theater an der Wien]])
* Sally Bowles - [[Cabaret (musical)|Cabaret]] ([[Capitol Theater (Düsseldorf)|Capitol Theater Düsseldorf]])
* Sally Bowles - [[Cabaret (musical)|Cabaret]] ([[Capitol Theater (Düsseldorf)|Capitol Theater Düsseldorf]])
* Velma Kelly - [[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]] (Adelphi Theatre, London)
* Velma Kelly - [[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]] (Adelphi Theatre, London)
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* [[Hersfeld-Preis]]<ref>[http://www.bad-hersfelder-festspiele.de/historie.html Anna Montanaro in: Hersfeld-Preis]</ref> bei den [[Bad Hersfelder Festspiele]]n 2002
* [[Hersfeld-Preis]]<ref>[http://www.bad-hersfelder-festspiele.de/historie.html Anna Montanaro in: Hersfeld-Preis]</ref> bei den [[Bad Hersfelder Festspiele]]n 2002
* Prix Mediale der Fernsehzeitschrift Prisma 2002
* Prix Mediale der Fernsehzeitschrift Prisma 2002
* Beste Musicaldarstellerin 2003 (Leserwahl der Fachzeitschrift [[musicals]])
* Beste Musicaldarstellerin 2003 (Leserwahl der Fachzeitschrift [[Musical theatre|musicals]])
* Beste Musicaldarstellerin 2004 (Leserwahl der Fachzeitschrift „musicals“)
* Beste Musicaldarstellerin 2004 (Leserwahl der Fachzeitschrift „musicals“)


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.glanzlichter.at/sites/default/files/downloads/anna_montanaro_vita_2012.pdf Vita: Anna Montanaro] (PDF-Datei; 905&nbsp;kB), Agentur Glanzlichter: Oktober 18, 2012 {{de icon}}
* [http://www.glanzlichter.at/sites/default/files/downloads/anna_montanaro_vita_2012.pdf Vita: Anna Montanaro]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (PDF-Datei; 905&nbsp;kB), Agentur Glanzlichter: Oktober 18, 2012 {{in lang|de}}
* [http://www.derwesten.de/video/kultur/Ein-Broadway-Star-in-Essen-id1586715.html/ Video-Interview: Ein Broadway-Star in Essen], WAZ: 22. November 2007 {{de icon}}
* [https://www.derwesten.de/video/kultur/Ein-Broadway-Star-in-Essen-id1586715.html/ Video-Interview: Ein Broadway-Star in Essen], WAZ: 22. November 2007 {{in lang|de}}


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 21:04, 14 October 2024

Anna Montanaro
Born (1972-11-02) 2 November 1972 (age 52)
Gifhorn, West Germany
Nationality Germany
OccupationActress
Years active1987-present
WebsiteVita: Anna Montanaro[permanent dead link‍] (PDF-Datei; 905 kB), Agentur Glanzlichter (in German)

Anna Montanaro (born 2 November 1973) is a German actress. She is one of Germany's most famous musical performers. After Hildegard Knef and Ute Lemper she made it as the third German artist to play in a leading role on Broadway.[1]

Life and career

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Anna Montanaro was born 1972 in Gifhorn. Her parents ran a restaurant business there. Anna wanted to be an actress on the stage from a very early age. She gained her first musical experiences as a choral singer, beyond that she took ballet lessons as a child and was a successful gymnast. After her graduation, Anna Montanaro went to Hamburg to the prestigious Stage School, followed by a three-year practical training as a musical performer.[2]

Immediately after her completion at the Stage School Anna Montanaro was hired for her first leading role. She played "Sandy" in the production of the musical Grease at the Capitol Theater in Düsseldorf. One of her signature roles, was the "Velma Kelly" in the musical Chicago. She played the same part also in London.[3] as well as on Broadway.[4]

Anna Montanaro is married to the musical producer Maik Klokow.[5] Their daughter Marlene was born in February 2010.[6]

Roles (selection)

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Publications

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Awards

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  • Hersfeld-Preis[7] bei den Bad Hersfelder Festspielen 2002
  • Prix Mediale der Fernsehzeitschrift Prisma 2002
  • Beste Musicaldarstellerin 2003 (Leserwahl der Fachzeitschrift musicals)
  • Beste Musicaldarstellerin 2004 (Leserwahl der Fachzeitschrift „musicals“)
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References

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  1. ^ Die neue Marilyn: Anna Montanaro Archived February 10, 2013, at archive.today, Brigitte.de: July 13, 2007
  2. ^ The new Marilyn: Anna Montanaro Archived February 10, 2013, at archive.today, July 13, 2007
  3. ^ Miss Fatale, September 6, 1999
  4. ^ La Montanaro im Musical-Olymp, Die Welt: August 26, 2001
  5. ^ Anna Montanaro plays in "Cats ", Rheinische Post: November 4, 2011
  6. ^ The German musical star does not like nice - girl roles Archived 2010-05-26 at the Wayback Machine, n-tv: May 23, 2010
  7. ^ Anna Montanaro in: Hersfeld-Preis
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