Usa, the number one cable network, aims to maintain its status as top dog with a multitude of new programs, which include new halfhour comedies from nathan lane and former american idol judge kara dioguardi. Nathan lane best actor in a featured role in a play tonys nathan lane lane in huntington theatre companys production of simon grays butley born joseph lane 19560203 february 3, 1956 age 61 jersey city, new jersey, u. Naughty mabel sees it all is a childrens book, yes, but like the best childrens entertainment it is also chock full of references to keep the. After years of speculation over lane s sexual orientation. Naughty mabel sees it all by nathan lane goodreads. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read poppys dilemma. The birdcage star has inked a publishing deal with editors at.
Im sorry but nathan lane is brilliantly funny as an actor than a writer, particularly a children s picture book author. Nathan lane celebrity profile check out the latest nathan lane photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Getting naughty with mabel and nathan lane usa today. He has played the roles of albert in the birdcage, max bialystock in the musical the producers, ernie smuntz in mouse hunt, nathan detroit in guys and dolls, and pseudolus in. Nathan lane chats with jimmy about how the reallife dog inspiration for his children s book naughty mabel sees it all might have a drug problem and. Fortunately, the producers is a hilarious romp, thanks in large part to the inspired teaming of nathan lane and matthew broderick, the twosome who made the original broadway production shine.
He has played the roles of albert in the birdcage, max bialystock in the musical the producers, ernie smuntz in mouse hunt, nathan detroit in guys and dolls, and pseudolus in a funny thing happened on the way to the forum. Nathan lane weds partner of 18 years devlin elliott at nyc. One day lane joked to elliott that they should write a childrens book called mabel of the hamptons, about an overprivileged french bulldog. Naughty mabel book by nathan lane, devlin elliott, dan krall. Nathan lane, matthew broderick, and joe mantello discuss the odd couple at the 92nd street y. Over the course of a career that has spanned five decades, she has starred in musical theatre, television and film, performed in solo concerts and released recordings.
Nathan lane s favorite children s books theellenshow. I can tell you my first literary crush, other than early childrens books. Nov 20, 2015 nathan lane is married, reports people magazine and others. Actor nathan lane is set to become the latest celebrity to add children s writer to his resume with the release of his own picture book. Lane portrays the largerthanlife but downattheheels broadway impresario max bialystock, who raises money for his shows by romancing wealthy old widows. Nathan lane talks to seth about his childrens book series based off his reallife pup, mabel. The 59yearold actor quietly wed his partner of 18 years, playwright devlin elliott, 43, on tuesday. Nathan lane chats with jimmy about how the reallife dog inspiration for his childrens book naughty mabel sees it all might have a drug problem and his broadway play the front page. Nathan lane masterfully read the book, stopping periodically for childrens questions or simply to laugh amusedly at their quirky commentary. A pampered pup takes center stage at her parents party in this charmingly hilarious picture book from film and broadway star nathan lane of the lion king and the producers fame and devlin elliott.
Watch late night with seth meyers interview nathan lanes dog accidentally got high on. He is known for his roles as albert in the birdcage, max bialystock in the musical the producers, ernie smuntz in mousehunt, nathan detroit in guys and dolls, pseudolus in a funny thing. The tonyaward winning actor also known for lgbt favorites such as the birdcage and even a. Oct 27, 2016 nathan lane, john slattery, and john goodman appeared on abctvs the view october 27 to discuss the grand and glorious beast that is the current broadway revival of the front page in a. Nathan lane is married, reports people magazine and others. Nathan and devlin were married in a small ceremony in new york city this week. Albums books news business childrens music creativity education education reform guitar jazz life music music blog music education music education advocacy. After years of speculation over lanes sexual orientation. The actor and author told ellen all about his new childrens book.
The actor and author told ellen all about his new children s book. He is known for his roles as albert in the birdcage, max bialystock in the musical the producers, ernie smuntz in mousehunt, nathan detroit in guys and dolls, pseudolus in a funny thing happened on the way to the forum, his voice work in the lion king as timon and stuart little as snowbell, and his recurring roles. Nathan lane marries longtime partner devlin elliott in. A broadway books first class visit from devlin elliott and nathan lane. His mother, nora, was a housewife and secretary who suffered from bipolar disorder and died in 2000. Lane s first film pick, mel brooks the producers 1967, is the first version of the 2001. Nov 02, 2015 spoiled mabel inspires nathan lane s new children s book, naughty mabel. Nathan lane the reader wiki, reader view of wikipedia. Matthew broderick, alan cumming, marylouise parker and more. Known for his outrageous, divinely comedic performances on stage and screen, nathan lane has led a career encompassing broadway, television, and film.
Lanes first film pick, mel brooks the producers 1967, is the first version of the 2001 broadway. Oct 05, 2015 the actor and author told ellen all about his new children s book. The 59yearold tony winner wed his partner of 18 years, devlin elliott, according to a friday report from people they said i do on tuesday at new york city s. Mabel is a naughty french bulldog at the center of a new childrens book by nathan lane and devlin elliott. Peter travers of rolling stone bemoaned that there were no funny, fasttalking animals meeko the raccoon and flit the hummingbird remain silent pals to pocahontas and make you miss the verbal fun that nathan lanes wisecracking meerkat brought to the lion king. Nathan fills the ladies in on everything there is to know about naughty mabel, who has her own coat collection and. The book is most definitely aimed at nathan lanes fans and not the kids, which is fine. Nathan lanes new book naughty mabel focuses on fictional. Kim zolciak and nene leakes will be a real trip on reality show. American actress, singer, and childrens book author. Nov 27, 2015 actor nathan lanes latest project is about his beloved french bulldog mabel.
Broadway legend nathan lane is writing a childrens book. After a few small parts in dinner theater and children s plays, he was finally hired for union work as an actor, but he needed a new name another actor was already billed as joseph lane. The comic actor and broadway star was just a little bit. Nov 20, 2015 broadway and big screen veteran nathan lane is embracing his newest role as a married man. Now, bestselling children s book illustrator tom lichtenheld has put a visual story to this timeless and universal song that celebrates perseverence, selfexpression, and the power of music to. Partners and coauthors nathan lane left and devlin elliott with their. Occupation actor, writer years active 1975present spouses. A visit with devlin elliott and nathan lane broadway books first. Spoiled mabel inspires nathan lanes new childrens book, naughty mabel. Nathan lane is writing a childrens book naughty mabel, inspired. Nov 28, 2015 nathan lane s new book naughty mabel focuses on fictional adventures of his dog mabel is a naughty french bulldog at the center of a new children s book by nathan lane and devlin elliott. The neil simon collection neil simon, read by various narrators.
The producers by susan stroman nathan lane, matthew. Nathan lane, john slattery, and john goodman appeared on abctvs the view october 27 to discuss the grand and glorious beast that is the current broadway revival of the front page in a. Join award winning actress andrea martin as she discusses her new memoir, andrea martins lady parts with good friend nathan lane. A broadway books first class visit from devlin elliott and. Lane and elliott just cowrote a childrens book about their french bulldog called naughty mabel. The girls liked the drawings and they ended up mostly focusing on those. Nathan lanes favorite childrens books theellenshow. His father, daniel, was a truck driver and an aspiring tenor who died in 1967 from alcoholism when lane was eleven. After a few small parts in dinner theater and childrens plays, he was finally hired for union work as an actor, but he needed a new name another actor was already billed as joseph lane.
Nathan lane s favor ite children s books theellenshow. Borrowing from his favorite theatrical character, nathan detroit of the musical guys and dolls, he became nathan lane. A pampered pup takes center stage at her parents party in this charmingly hilarious picture book from film and broadway star nathan lane of the lion king. February 3, 1956 is an american stage, film and television actor and writer. Nathan lanes new book naughty mabel focuses on fictional adventures of his dog mabel is a naughty french bulldog at the center of a new. He has played the roles of albert in the birdcage, max bialystock in the musical the producers, ernie smuntz in mouse hunt, nathan detroit in guys and dolls, and pseudolus in a funny thing happened on the way to the fo. Nathan lane marries devlin elliott after 18 years of dating. May 29, 2015 new york nathan lanes forthcoming childrens book, naughty mabel, is based on his own overprivileged, misbehaving french bulldog. Spoiled mabel inspires nathan lanes new childrens book, naughty. His voice work includes the lion king as timon and stuart little as snowbell, and he has. Nathan lane gets married after 18 years with partner.
Nathan lanes tribute to danny kaye features lane renditions of kayes signature tunes from such shows as the court jester and hans christian andersen. Nathan lane has penned a childrens book, naughty mabel, and he recently stopped by ellen to discuss the tome, which follows the exploits of an. Nathan lane and kara dioguardi among new shows for usa. Born joe lane in jersey city, new jersey on february 3, 1956, lane took his stage name from nathan detroit, the character he played to great acclaim in the 1992 broadway version of guys and dolls. What his fans may not know is that lane, along with his husband, producer devlin elliott, wrote a delightful childrens series about the fanciest french bulldog in the hamptons. A pampered pup takes center stage at her parents party in this charmingly hilarious picture book from film and broadway star nathan lane of the lion king and the producers fame and devlin. I found naughty mabel to be a vanity project and i have yet to find a celeb picture book that has any substance or quality. Nathan lane chats with jimmy about how the reallife dog inspiration for his childrens book naughty mabel sees it all might have a drug problem and. Nathan lane marries longtime partner devlin elliott in nyc. Meet mabel, the fanciest french bulldog the hamptons have ever seen.
The producers the new mel brooks musical original broadway cast recording nathan lane matthew broderick audio cd. He has played the roles of albert in the birdcage, max bialystock in the musical the producers, ernie smuntz in mousehunt, nathan detroit in guys and dolls and pseudolus in a funny thing happened on the way to the forum. It is also a book ostensibly for children by nathan lane and his husband, devlin elliott, illustrated by dan krall. Nathan lane caption lane in new york city, november 2005 occupation actorsinger years active 1975present born 19560203 february 3, 1956 age 62 occupation actorsinger nathan lane is a twotime tony and emmy awardwinning american actor and singer of. Nathan lane was born joseph lane in jersey city, new jersey, on february 3, 1956. Actor nathan lane is set to become the latest celebrity to add childrens writer to his resume with the release of his own picture book. New york nathan lanes forthcoming childrens book, naughty mabel, is based on his own overprivileged, misbehaving french bulldog. Broadway star nathan lane marries partner of 18 years. Mabels always a pampered pup takes center stage at her parents party in this charmingly hilarious picture book from film and broadway star nathan lane of the lion king and the producers fame and devlin elliott. The book is most definitely aimed at nathan lane s fans and not the kids, which is fine.
Nathan lane chats with jimmy about how the reallife dog inspiration for his children s book naughty mabel sees it all might have a drug problem and his broadway play the front page. He is known for his roles as albert in the birdcage, max bialystock in the musical the producers, ernie smuntz in mousehunt, nathan detroit in guys and dolls, pseudolus in a funny thing happened on the way to the forum, his voice work in stuart little and the lion king, and his recurring roles on modern family and the good. Watch the tonight show starring jimmy fallon interview. He has played the roles of albert in the birdcage, max bialystock in the musical the producers, ernie smuntz in mousehunt, nathan detroit in guys and dolls, and pseudolus in a funny thing happened on the way to the forum. His voice work includes the lion king as timon and stuart little as snowbell, and has played. Nathan lanes dog got high and hallucinated new york post.
He has played the roles of albert in the birdcage, max bialystock in the musical the producers, ernie smuntz in mousehunt, nathan detroit in guys and dolls, and pseudolus in a funny thing happened on the way to the. Nathan lane and devlin elliott, pictured at the opening party of catch me if you can in april. Nathan lane is an american stage, film and television actor and writer. Nathan fills the ladies in on everything there is to know about naughty mabel, who has. The most extensive source for photos, videos, interviews and news on broadway, offbroadway and londons west end. The tonyaward winning actor also known for lgbt favorites such as the birdcage and even a recurring character now on modern family. Nov 20, 2015 nathan lane marries devlin elliott after 18 years of dating. A nottobe missed conversation on the triumphs and challenges, both professional and personal, of a lifetime in show business, including lots of laughter along the way. Nathan lane is writing a childrens book naughty mabel, inspired by his pooch. Naughty mabel is a french bulldog whos at home in the hamptons. Nathan lane weds partner of 18 years devlin elliott at nycs. Nathan lane even though im a stage creature, i love getting lost in movies, nathan lane tells host robert osborne during his stint as tcm guest programmer for october. Posts about nathan lane written by the business musician.