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== Career ==
== Career ==
In 1994, Marylee was cast as Betty Blake opposite [[Pat Boone]] in [[The Will Rogers Follies|THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES]] written by [[Peter Stone (writer)|Peter Stone]] with music by [[Cy Coleman]] and Lyrics by [[Betty Comden]] and [[Adolph Green|Aldolph Green]]. The show opened in Branson MO. at the Will Rogers Theater.<ref>{{Citation |title=The Will Rogers Follies |date=2023-12-18 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Will_Rogers_Follies&oldid=1190621421 |access-date=2024-08-04 |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Archerd |first=Army |date=1994-04-13 |title=Showbiz makes unlikely stand in Branson, Mo. |url=https://variety.com/1994/voices/columns/showbiz-makes-unlikely-stand-in-branson-mo-1117862463/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> She went on to perform the role in the U.S National Tour and at Harrahs in Atlantic City.<ref>https://www.nydailynews.com/golly-follies-article-1.677446 </ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Schendt |first=Angie |date=April 19, 1995 |title=Actress' role All Fun, No Folly |url=https://nebnewspapers.unl.edu/lccn/sn96080312/1995-04-19/ed-1/seq-9.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://nebnewspapers.unl.edu/lccn/sn96080312/1995-04-19/ed-1/seq-9.pdf |archive-date=1995 |website=Nebnewspapers.unl.edu}}</ref>
In 1994, Marylee was cast as Betty Blake opposite [[Pat Boone]] in [[The Will Rogers Follies|THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES]] written by [[Peter Stone (writer)|Peter Stone]] with music by [[Cy Coleman]] and Lyrics by [[Betty Comden]] and [[Adolph Green|Aldolph Green]]. The show opened in [[Branson, Missouri|Branson MO.]] at the Will Rogers Theater.<ref>{{Citation |title=The Will Rogers Follies |date=2023-12-18 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Will_Rogers_Follies&oldid=1190621421 |access-date=2024-08-04 |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Archerd |first=Army |date=1994-04-13 |title=Showbiz makes unlikely stand in Branson, Mo. |url=https://variety.com/1994/voices/columns/showbiz-makes-unlikely-stand-in-branson-mo-1117862463/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> She went on to perform the role in the U.S National Tour and at Harrahs in Atlantic City.<ref>https://www.nydailynews.com/golly-follies-article-1.677446 </ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Schendt |first=Angie |date=April 19, 1995 |title=Actress' role All Fun, No Folly |url=https://nebnewspapers.unl.edu/lccn/sn96080312/1995-04-19/ed-1/seq-9.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://nebnewspapers.unl.edu/lccn/sn96080312/1995-04-19/ed-1/seq-9.pdf |archive-date=1995 |website=Nebnewspapers.unl.edu}}</ref>


In 1997, she was cast as Mother understudy in the Los Angeles, USA premier of [[Ragtime (musical)|RAGTIME]], a musical with music by [[Stephen Flaherty]] lyrics by [[Lynn Ahrens]] and a book by [[Terrence McNally]]. The show is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by [[E. L. Doctorow|E.L. Doctrow]] based on the book by E.L. Doctrow.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Winer |first=Laurie |date=1997-06-17 |title=An American Dream : Doctorow's rich novel becomes great theater in its U.S. debut. Its grand and brutal themes of modern life in this country are both timely and timeless. |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-06-17-ca-4026-story.html |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 1997, she was cast as Mother understudy in the Los Angeles, USA premier of [[Ragtime (musical)|RAGTIME]], a musical with music by [[Stephen Flaherty]] lyrics by [[Lynn Ahrens]] and a book by [[Terrence McNally]]. The show is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by [[E. L. Doctorow|E.L. Doctrow]] .<ref>{{Cite web |last=Winer |first=Laurie |date=1997-06-17 |title=An American Dream : Doctorow's rich novel becomes great theater in its U.S. debut. Its grand and brutal themes of modern life in this country are both timely and timeless. |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-06-17-ca-4026-story.html |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2000, Marylee appeared as Lucy in the World Premier of [[The Thing About Men|THE THING ABOUT MEN]] a musical with music by [[Jimmy Roberts (composer)|Jimmy Roberts]] and lyrics and book by Joe Dipietro at The American Stage Co.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniels |first=Robert L. |date=2000-11-29 |title=Men |url=https://variety.com/2000/legit/reviews/men-2-1200465128/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2000, Marylee appeared as Lucy in the World Premier of [[The Thing About Men|THE THING ABOUT MEN]] a musical with music by [[Jimmy Roberts (composer)|Jimmy Roberts]] and lyrics and book by Joe Dipietro at The American Stage Co.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniels |first=Robert L. |date=2000-11-29 |title=Men |url=https://variety.com/2000/legit/reviews/men-2-1200465128/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>


She was then cast as Woman #2 in [[I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change|I LOVE YOU ,YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE]] at the Westside Theater in New York City 2000- 2001, a musical comedy by the same team [[Joe DiPietro|Joe Dipietro]] and Jimmy Roberts. It is the second-longest running Off-Broadway musical.<ref>{{Cite web |title=I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change |url=http://www.iobdb.com/production/465 |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=www.iobdb.com}}</ref>
She was then cast as Woman #2 in [[I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change|I LOVE YOU , YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE]] at the Westside Theater in New York City 2000- 2001, a musical comedy by the same team [[Joe DiPietro|Joe Dipietro]] and Jimmy Roberts. It is the second-longest running Off-Broadway musical.<ref>{{Cite web |title=I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change |url=http://www.iobdb.com/production/465 |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=www.iobdb.com}}</ref>


In 2006, Marylee founded Chakras Yoga Company and taught chakra-based yoga teachings and workshops and designed a chakra jewelry line.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-04 |title=WELL VERSED... |url=https://boston.yoga/community/yoga-teachers/well-versed-meet-marylee-fairbanks/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Boston Yoga Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2006, Marylee founded Chakras Yoga Company and taught chakra-based yoga teachings and workshops and designed a chakra jewelry line.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-04 |title=WELL VERSED... |url=https://boston.yoga/community/yoga-teachers/well-versed-meet-marylee-fairbanks/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Boston Yoga Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

Revision as of 11:23, 5 August 2024

Marylee Graffeo Fairbanks

Marylee Graffeo Fairbanks (May 10, 1966) is an American performer and Tony Award-winning Producer.

Early life and education

Born May 10, 1966, in Melrose Massachusetts, to Rosalie Ferullo Graffeo and Larry Graffeo.[1]

She graduated from Melrose High School in 1984[2]and from Emerson College, Boston Massachusetts, in 1988 B.S degree in Television Production/Communications. [3]

Career

In 1994, Marylee was cast as Betty Blake opposite Pat Boone in THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES written by Peter Stone with music by Cy Coleman and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Aldolph Green. The show opened in Branson MO. at the Will Rogers Theater.[4] [5] She went on to perform the role in the U.S National Tour and at Harrahs in Atlantic City.[6] [7]

In 1997, she was cast as Mother understudy in the Los Angeles, USA premier of RAGTIME, a musical with music by Stephen Flaherty lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and a book by Terrence McNally. The show is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by E.L. Doctrow .[8]

In 2000, Marylee appeared as Lucy in the World Premier of THE THING ABOUT MEN a musical with music by Jimmy Roberts and lyrics and book by Joe Dipietro at The American Stage Co.[9]

She was then cast as Woman #2 in I LOVE YOU , YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at the Westside Theater in New York City 2000- 2001, a musical comedy by the same team Joe Dipietro and Jimmy Roberts. It is the second-longest running Off-Broadway musical.[10]

In 2006, Marylee founded Chakras Yoga Company and taught chakra-based yoga teachings and workshops and designed a chakra jewelry line.[11]

From 2006-2012 she wrote yoga and spirituality articles for The Elephant Journal[12] and Boston Yoga Magazine [13]

Recent Work

In 2021, Marylee Co-produced and Co-hosts of STAGES PODCAST.  She and her longtime friend Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block. The two interview Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winning friends and colleagues about life’s challenges, creativity, motherhood and more.  STAGES PODCAST premiered on August 1, 2021 and is going into its fifth season.[14] [15]

In 2021 Marylee founded Tima Productions with friend and former RAGTIME cast mate, Tony-winning actress LaChanze. [14]

Marylee’s album A NEW STAGE, released August 2022.  It is made up of songs that she recorded every year on Father’s Day for her husband and son.[16]

Marylee is an investor in the five-time 2023 Tony Award winning Broadway production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO [14]

She performed the role of Kathleen with the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s  2023 symphonic concert performances of Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Terrence McNally's RAGTIME led by Keith Lockhart.[17] [18]

and in 2024, Marylee won a Tony Award for co-producing the Four-time Tony Award winning musical THE OUTSIDERS MUSICAL. [14]

Personal Life

Marylee married Michael C. Fairbanks on September 7, 2003. Their son Sebastian Fairbanks was born in June 2005.  They live in Boxford Massachusetts on a farm with many dogs, goats and chickens.

  1. ^ "Search Larry Graffeo Obituaries and Funeral Services". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  2. ^ Melrose High School Year Book 1984. Melrose High School Library Resource Center. 1984.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. ^ Clossey, Erin (2024-05-01). "Emerson Inside the Tonys: Alums Co-Produce 'The Outsiders'". Emerson Today. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  4. ^ "The Will Rogers Follies", Wikipedia, 2023-12-18, retrieved 2024-08-04
  5. ^ Archerd, Army (1994-04-13). "Showbiz makes unlikely stand in Branson, Mo". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  6. ^ https://www.nydailynews.com/golly-follies-article-1.677446
  7. ^ Schendt, Angie (April 19, 1995). "Actress' role All Fun, No Folly" (PDF). Nebnewspapers.unl.edu (PDF). {{cite web}}: Check |archive-url= value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Winer, Laurie (1997-06-17). "An American Dream : Doctorow's rich novel becomes great theater in its U.S. debut. Its grand and brutal themes of modern life in this country are both timely and timeless". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  9. ^ Daniels, Robert L. (2000-11-29). "Men". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  10. ^ "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change". www.iobdb.com. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  11. ^ "WELL VERSED..." Boston Yoga Magazine. 2016-04-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  12. ^ "Elephant Journal". elephant journal | daily blog, videos, e-newsletter & magazine on yoga + organics + green living + non-new agey spirituality + ecofashion + conscious consumerism=it's about the mindful life. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  13. ^ "You searched for marylee fairbanks". Boston Yoga Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  14. ^ a b c d Correspondent, Adri Pray Globe; August 2, Updated; 2024; Comments, 4:50 p m Share on Facebook Share on TwitterView. "Marylee Fairbanks, co-producer of award-winning 'The Outsiders,' is a multifaceted force - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05. {{cite web}}: |last3= has numeric name (help); |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "Stephanie J. Block & Marylee Fairbanks 'Stages Podcast' Joins iHeartRadio". iHeartRadio Broadway. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  16. ^ "A New Stage". A New Stage. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  17. ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (May 25, 2023). "Listen to Boston Pops' Complete Concert of Ragtime, Starring Nikki Renée Daniels, Elizabeth Stanley, John Cariani, More". Playbill.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ "Marylee Fairbanks". BSO. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
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