Harvey Evans, Beloved Broadway Ensemblist, Passes Away at 80
Evans starred in such shows are West Side Story, Gypsy, Hello, Dolly! and many more.
By: Nicole Rosky Dec. 25, 2021
Very sad to learn of the passing Harvey Evans yesterday on Christmas eve. I loved this wonderful man. Charming, embracing, very kind and incredibly talented. Fly with the angels sweet friend. #HarveyEvans #Broadway #WestSideStory pic.twitter.com/LLc2ewqIYp
Lawrence Leritz (@LawrenceLeritz) December 25, 2021
Rest in peace, sweet and MULTI-TALENTED Harvey Evans. What a career!!! Literally got to play Tulsa with Ethel Merman during the original GYPSY run! Here we are with Harvey and Chita, 5 years ago during the gay pride parade pic.twitter.com/BZSaecIwxx
— Seth Rudetsky he/him (@SethRudetsky) December 25, 2021
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of beloved Broadway veteran Harvey Evans, who passed away at 80 years old.
Evans made his Broadway debut at the age of 16 in 1957's New Girl in Town, as Harvey Hohnecker.
He went on to play 'Gee-tar' as a replacement in the original production of West Side Story. He also starred in the 1961 film adaptation as 'Mouthpiece'.
His additional Broadway credits include the original productions of Redhead, Gypsy, Hello, Dolly!, Anyone Can Whistle, George M., Ou Town, The Boy Friend, Follies, Sextet, Barnum, Sunset Boulevard, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and the 2002 revival of Oklahoma!
R.I.P. Harvey Evans.🙏🏻💜
- Bebe Neuwirth (she/her) (@BebeNeuwirth) December 25, 2021
One of the kindest, most delightful, loveliest gentlemen I've ever had the blessing to know.
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Photo Credit: Walter McBride / WM Photos
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