Photo Coverage: Broadway and Times Square Tribute the Late Robin Williams
By: Walter McBride Aug. 14, 2014
The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved actor and comedy legend Robin Williams, who passed away on Monday at age 63. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York were dimmed in his memory last night, Wednesday, August 13th, at exactly 7:45pm for one minute. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you a look at the Imperial and Music Box theaters, along with Times Square below.
After studying theatre at Julliard, Mr. Williams rose to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series "Mork & Mindy." Williams went on to establish a successful career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting, winning an Oscar for his supporting role in Good Will Hunting. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.
His film career included The World According to Garp; Good Morning, Vietnam; Dead Poets Society; Awakenings; The Fisher King; Good Will Hunting; Popeye; Hook; Aladdin; Mrs. Doubtfire; Jumanji; The Birdcage; Night at the Museum; and Happy Feet.
Mr. Williams starred in a number of theatrical productions, including Mike Nichols's 1988 off-Broadway version of Waiting for Godot, co-starring with Steve Martin; and his own one-man show, Robin Williams: Live on Broadway. In 2011, he made his acting debut on Broadway in the title role ofRajiv Joseph's drama Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo.
Mr. Williams leaves behind his third wife, Susan Schneider, and three children: a son, Zachary Pym, whom he had with his first wife Valeri Velardi, and two children, Zelda Rae and Cody Alan, whom he had with his second wife Marsha Garces.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams
Times Square pays tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.
Times Square pays tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.
Times Square pays tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.
Times Square pays tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.
Times Square pays tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.
Times Square pays tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.
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