Kim David Smith
Kim David Smith (born 1982 or 1983 (age 40–41)[1]is an Australian Helpmann Award-nominated[2] singer and cabaret performer, known for performing Weimar-era inspired works that juxtapose authentic musical material with stylistic takes on current popular tunes.[3] His recordings include electropop albums Nova and Supernova, written by Charlie Mason, and released by Ninthwave Records.
In 2009 Smith was presented with the Back Stage Bistro Award for Special Achievement as an Outstanding Performer (honored alongside Liza Minnelli and Charles Aznavour).[4] He was also nominated for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Manhattan Association of Cabaret (MAC) Awards in the Male Vocalist category. He studied Music Theatre at the Ballarat Arts Academy in Australia (BA, Music Theatre), and resides in New York City.[1] In 2015, he was invited to be part of the concert celebrating the 100th birthday of Édith Piaf at The Town Hall in New York City.[5]
Smith is married since 2010 to tenor William Ferguson.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Schwartz, Paula (3 September 2010). "William Ferguson, Kim Smith". The New York Times.
- ^ "2015 Nominees". Helpmann Awards.
- ^ "Kim David Smith to Bring Electro-Weimar Concert Stargazing to Joe's Pub, 10/8", Broadwayworld, 29 September 2015
- ^ 2015–1985 recipients, Bistro Awards
- ^ "Elaine Paige, Vivian Reed, Gay Marshall and More Part of Tonight's Town Hall Edith Piaf Celebration Concert" by Andrew Gans, Playbill, 19 December 2015
