The most widely visited business website chose the ten individuals after chatting with critics, professors, producers and other industry experts. Forbes.com also studied media coverage and examined who won the most awards for the 2006 calendar year. The ten Tastemakers in Performing Arts chosen follow:
Scott Sanders: Producer of The Color Purple Harry Connick Jr.: Actor in The Pajama Game Des McAnuff: Director of Jersey Boys Judy Craymer: Producer of Mamma Mia! Duncan Sheik: Composer of Spring Awakening John Doyle: Director of Sweeney Todd Bob Crowley: Designer of The History Boys Christine Ebersole: Actress in Grey Gardens Oprah Winfrey: Producer of The Color Purple Bob Martin: Actor and author of The Drowsy Chaperone For more details about each of the theatre professionals, visit www.forbes.com.