Entire PIPPIN National Tour Dedicated to Denver Center's Randy Weeks

The entire national touring production of Pippin, which launched in Denver last month, has been dedicated to Denver Center for the Performing Arts President Randy Weeks, who died suddenly on Oct. 9 in London.

Tribute messages began coming in from the Pippin team almost as soon as word of Weeks' death became known.

"I was devastated to hear the tragic news," said Pippin general manager Alecia Parker. "Having just spent time with you all it truly breaks my heart. I'm sure it will take a lot of healing and time. He was a true gentleman and will be missed."

Added Anita Dloniak, Pippin's national press rep: "There are no words to even describe my feelings. I am stunned, shocked and every adjective in between. I am literally shaking. I am sending big hugs to the entire Denver team."

The DCPA will celebrate Randy Weeks' life at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 in the Buell Theatre.

Here's the message as it will appear in all Pippin programs as the tour moves from city to city:

This article originally appeared on Denver Center's website, written by John Moore.

Pictured: Randy Weeks, center, with Pippin cast members Kristine Reese, John Rubinstein, Matthew James Thomas and Lucie Arnaz on Opening Night of the new touring production, September 12 in Denver. Photo by Emily Lozow.