You grew up knowing her as Debbie Gibson, our Original Pop Princess. This girl is all grown up.
1)Someone once dared me to ....wow! I've never been dared! Am I missing out? I am daring in general however!
2) My most unexpected moment in entertainment was being asked to perform onstage by Elton John with both he and Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden!
3) At 15, I was in love with a lifeguard at Newbridge Pool in Bellmore, LI, listening to Paul Young and Wham, and on the verge of signing a record deal with Atlantic Records.
4) My biggest fashion faux pas like everyone in the 80's was shoulder pads. A surefire way to look a hundred years older. My fave now is a "vintage" (sounds better than "old") Versace vest that's silk in the front and leather in the back and ties. It's part soft and flowery, part rock n roll.
5) Five things I'd want on an island are: 1) my man 2) eggs 3) something to cook them in 4) iPod w/speakers 5) a blank notebook
6) My best kiss is too personal to share with you. But, I will say that it's recent! Things seem to get better with age!
7) Something people don't know about me is that I've just recently fallen in love with cooking.
photo credit: Olivier Henry
Dress by Leon Le
Gibson exploded on the pop music scene at the tender age of 16. She quickly became the youngest person ever to write, produce and perform a number one single, ("Foolish Beat"), a record she still holds today in the Guinness Book of World Records. To date, Gibson has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide.
After becoming a teen wonder woman in the pop world she her sights on the theater. Gibson took a star turn in the Broadway production of “Les Miserables” as Eponine. She broke box office records in the London West End production of “Grease” as Sandy, and then took the stage in the U.S. Broadway tours of “Grease” and “Funny Girl” playing Rizzo and Fanny Brice. Gibson also wowed critics as Belle in Disney's “Beauty and the Beast,” Gypsy Rose Lee in “Gypsy,” The Narrator in the national tour of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Cinderella in the national production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's “Cinderella,”Velma Kelly in “Chicago,” and Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of “Cabaret.”
Gibson recently returned to her Broadway roots for a successful run of "The King and I." Steven Stanely of StageSceneLA said, "From the moment this Broadway vet steps onto the stage, there is magic in the air, and no one can doubt that this Anna will enchant the King from their first meeting." Les Spindle of Backstage said, "Gibson exudes grace and warmth as the patient but determined Anna. She brings renewed luster to beloved songs such as "Hello Young Lovers," finding the passion in Rodger's eloquent lyrics and Hammerstein's lush melodies." Cary Ginell said, "Utilizing a meticulously cultivated British accent, Gibson is excellent in her portrayal of Anna." Gibson is now the composer and co-lyricist on a new musical in pre-production for Broadway: "The Flunky", written by Jimmy Van Patten.
Deborah’s passion to mentor and foster young performers and songwriters led her to create "Deborah Gibson's Electric Youth," a series of performing arts camps and songwriting/recording boot camps. In addition, she formed the “Gibson Girl Foundation” that awards scholarships to those who desire to attend an entertainment camp, but are unable to afford tuition. For more information, visit www.deborahgibsonselectricyouth.com and www.gibsongirlfoundation.org.
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When you visit a restaurant and you’ve had a memorable meal whether fancy or just an outstanding burger don’t forget to send a message back to the kitchen about your delicious meal. This is your chance to get face-to-face contact with chef or manager.
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