11.  A nonpareil action director like John Woo uses tension in an enclosed space the same way that great musical directors like Stanley Donen and Mark Sandrich did.

12.  A huge plus is the onstage presence of musical director Rob Fisher leading the superb Coffee Club Orchestra.

13.  A hand also for Matthew Ward, the musical director.

14.  A special award for lifetime achievement in the theater was presented to Paul Gemignani, a veteran musical director.

15.  A special Tony for lifetime achievement in the theater will be given to Paul Gemignani, a veteran musical director.

16.  After the taping, Letterman, Hanks and musical director Paul Shaffer stopped by backstage to greet Brown.

17.  Alan Young sings, dances and puts on quite a show when he poses as the onetime musical director of the Temptations.

18.  But a special kudo goes to musical director Barry Marshall.

19.  Cast members sing traditional and gospel renditions performed a capella and beautifully arranged by musical director DeWayne Knox.

20.  Choruses in Seattle, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco grew to institutional strength, with high budgets and professional musical directors.