Joop van den Ende actually wanted to make it himself as an artist, but he soon discovered that his heart lies with all things that take place behind the scenes of (musical) theater. The musical producer, who turns eighties today, ensured the arrival of successful productions such as Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera and later took, among other things He believes in me† Ciske de Rat and The Lion King to the Dutch theatres.
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Joop van den Ende celebrates eightieth birthday: from clown to theater producer
