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[[Hazel Feldman]] (1948-) is a journalist, theatre impresario, public relations consultant and publicist. | [[Hazel Feldman]] (1948-) is a journalist, theatre impresario, public relations consultant and publicist. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | Born in Johannesburg on 11 November, 1948, completing her schooling in 1965, then joined [[South African Associated Press]] to become a journalist. She eventually worked for the ''[[Rand Daily Mail]]'', ''[[Sunday Express]]'' and ''[[Sunday Times]]'' | + | Born in Johannesburg on 11 November, 1948, completing her schooling in 1965, then joined [[South African Associated Press]] to become a journalist. She eventually worked for the ''[[Rand Daily Mail]]'', ''[[Sunday Express]]'' and ''[[Sunday Times]]'' before joining the entertainment industry in Johannesburg. |
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| + | Married with two children. Her son, [[Tony Feldman]], joined her at [[Showtime Management]] in 2004. | ||
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | In January 1969 she joined [[Fox Theatres]] as press officer, dealing with both stage and film shows. | + | In January 1969 she joined [[Fox Theatres]] as press officer, dealing with both stage and film shows. She marketed shows at the Commissioner Street theatres and cinemas featuring artists such as Isaac Hayes and Tina Turner in the days before cultural sanctions halted the flow of international acts to SA. |
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| + | In 1970, she also formed her own company, [[Showtime International]] (later [[Showtime Events]] and [[Showtime Management]]). | ||
| − | + | In 1979 she began working as a producer on contract for the new [[Sun City]] resort. She put [[Showtime International]] on hold when Sol Kerzner insisted she join his management team in 1981, bringing several big-name international acts to South Africa such as Frank Sinatra (who opened the [[Sun City Superbowl]] in July 1981), Queen, Rod Stewart and Elton John. | |
| + | She re-launched [[Showtime Management]] in 1993, when she left Sun International after the completion the resort’s third-phase development with the Palace Hotel and the Lost City. She subsequently led the market for stadium concerts in SA. | ||
=== As publicist === | === As publicist === | ||
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Stage shows she has worked on as publicist include: | Stage shows she has worked on as publicist include: | ||
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The ''[[All-New, Non-Stop Minstrel Scandals ]]'' (1970); the two tours by [[Liberace]] (1971, 197*); The [[Kokusai Revue]] ([[Yango John]], 1973), ''[[Chicago]]'' ([[PACT]], 1977) | The ''[[All-New, Non-Stop Minstrel Scandals ]]'' (1970); the two tours by [[Liberace]] (1971, 197*); The [[Kokusai Revue]] ([[Yango John]], 1973), ''[[Chicago]]'' ([[PACT]], 1977) | ||
| + | Publicity for many films, including ''[[Shanghai Patrol]]'' ([[David Millin]]). | ||
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| + | === As promotor and producer === | ||
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| + | Queen (Sun City), Frank Sinatra (1981, [[Sun City]]), Liza Minnelli, Paul Anka, Rod Stewart, Cher, Shirley Maclaine, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, Elton John (Sun City), Pavarotti, ''[[Jean-Michel Jarre Spectacular]]'' for opening of ''Lost City & Palace'' at [[Sun City]]. Gloria Estefan concerts (1997), Pavarotti Concerts (1996), Rolling Stones Concert (1995), 3 Tenors Concert at Union Buildings (1999). | ||
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| + | ====Theatre==== | ||
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| + | Musicals produced by [[Hazel Feldman]]/[[Showtime Management]] include: | ||
| + | 2003: ''[[Fame]]'' | ||
| − | + | 2006: ''[[We Will Rock You]]''; ''[[Menopause - The Musical]]'' (with [[Pieter Toerien]]) | |
| + | 2007: ''[[Rent]]''; ''[[Menopause - The Musical]]'' (with [[Pieter Toerien]]) | ||
| − | ''[[ | + | 2008: ''[[Mamma Mia!]]''; ''[[Chicago]]''; ''[[Disney's Beauty and the Beast]]'' (with [[Pieter Toerien]]); ''[[High School Musical]]'' (with [[Pieter Toerien]]) |
| − | ''[[ | + | 2010: ''[[Stomp]]'' |
| − | + | 2011: ''[[Dreamgirls]]'' | |
| + | 2012/2013: ''[[Dirty Dancing - the Classic Story on Stage]]'' (with [[Pieter Toerien]]) | ||
| + | 2013: ''[[Jersey Boys]]'' | ||
| − | + | 2014: ''[[Cirque Éloize iD]]'' | |
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| − | + | 2016: ''[[Annie]]'' (with [[Pieter Toerien]]), ''[[Disney on Ice]]'', ''[[Slava Snowshow]]'', ''[[Cirque Éloize iD]]'' | |
| + | 2017: ''[[Priscilla Queen of the Desert]]'' | ||
=== Other positions held === | === Other positions held === | ||
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Executive in the [[TMSA]] ([[Theatre Managements of South Africa]], 1993-) | Executive in the [[TMSA]] ([[Theatre Managements of South Africa]], 1993-) | ||
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== Awards, etc == | == Awards, etc == | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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http://whoswho.co.za/hazel-feldman-2963 | http://whoswho.co.za/hazel-feldman-2963 | ||
| − | Programme | + | Programme for the ''[[Kokusai Revue]]'' (courtesy of [[Geoff Burmeister]]) |
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| + | Doug Gordon. 'Showbiz veteran gets ready to rock a watching world'. ''[[Leader]]''. https://www.leader.co.za/article.aspx?s=6&a=1838 | ||
| + | https://www.sajr.co.za/despite-myriad-problems-hazel-is-upbeat-about-theatre-in-sa/ | ||
Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:37, 30 December 2025
Hazel Feldman (1948-) is a journalist, theatre impresario, public relations consultant and publicist.
Contents
Biography
Born in Johannesburg on 11 November, 1948, completing her schooling in 1965, then joined South African Associated Press to become a journalist. She eventually worked for the Rand Daily Mail, Sunday Express and Sunday Times before joining the entertainment industry in Johannesburg.
Married with two children. Her son, Tony Feldman, joined her at Showtime Management in 2004.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
In January 1969 she joined Fox Theatres as press officer, dealing with both stage and film shows. She marketed shows at the Commissioner Street theatres and cinemas featuring artists such as Isaac Hayes and Tina Turner in the days before cultural sanctions halted the flow of international acts to SA.
In 1970, she also formed her own company, Showtime International (later Showtime Events and Showtime Management).
In 1979 she began working as a producer on contract for the new Sun City resort. She put Showtime International on hold when Sol Kerzner insisted she join his management team in 1981, bringing several big-name international acts to South Africa such as Frank Sinatra (who opened the Sun City Superbowl in July 1981), Queen, Rod Stewart and Elton John.
She re-launched Showtime Management in 1993, when she left Sun International after the completion the resort’s third-phase development with the Palace Hotel and the Lost City. She subsequently led the market for stadium concerts in SA.
As publicist
Stage shows she has worked on as publicist include:
The All-New, Non-Stop Minstrel Scandals (1970); the two tours by Liberace (1971, 197*); The Kokusai Revue (Yango John, 1973), Chicago (PACT, 1977)
Publicity for many films, including Shanghai Patrol (David Millin).
As promotor and producer
International artists in South Africa
Queen (Sun City), Frank Sinatra (1981, Sun City), Liza Minnelli, Paul Anka, Rod Stewart, Cher, Shirley Maclaine, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, Elton John (Sun City), Pavarotti, Jean-Michel Jarre Spectacular for opening of Lost City & Palace at Sun City. Gloria Estefan concerts (1997), Pavarotti Concerts (1996), Rolling Stones Concert (1995), 3 Tenors Concert at Union Buildings (1999).
Theatre
Musicals produced by Hazel Feldman/Showtime Management include:
2003: Fame
2006: We Will Rock You; Menopause - The Musical (with Pieter Toerien)
2007: Rent; Menopause - The Musical (with Pieter Toerien)
2008: Mamma Mia!; Chicago; Disney's Beauty and the Beast (with Pieter Toerien); High School Musical (with Pieter Toerien)
2010: Stomp
2011: Dreamgirls
2012/2013: Dirty Dancing - the Classic Story on Stage (with Pieter Toerien)
2013: Jersey Boys
2014: Cirque Éloize iD
2016: Annie (with Pieter Toerien), Disney on Ice, Slava Snowshow, Cirque Éloize iD
2017: Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Other positions held
Executive in the TMSA (Theatre Managements of South Africa, 1993-)
Executive Producer of the Miss World Beauty Pageant (1992 - 1993),
Director Entertainment for Sun International Ltd (1984 - 1993)
Awards, etc
Sources
SACD 1974
http://whoswho.co.za/hazel-feldman-2963
Programme for the Kokusai Revue (courtesy of Geoff Burmeister)
Doug Gordon. 'Showbiz veteran gets ready to rock a watching world'. Leader. https://www.leader.co.za/article.aspx?s=6&a=1838
https://www.sajr.co.za/despite-myriad-problems-hazel-is-upbeat-about-theatre-in-sa/
Go to the ESAT Bibliography
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