Photo Coverage: Remembering Shirley Herz
By: Walter McBride Aug. 11, 2013
Shirley Herz, a legendary theatrical press agent, died on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. The cause was complications from a stroke suffered on July 18, said Sam Altman, a longtime friend. Below, photographer Walter McBride presents a look back at some of his photos from recent events.
During her nearly 65 years of working in the world of theater, Shirley Herz received numerous honors: In 2009, the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League awarded a special Tony Award for "Excellence in Theatre," given to "individuals that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theater but are not eligible in any of the established Tony categories." A year later, she received the Theatre Hall of Fame Founders Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre. In 2008, the Manhattan Theatre Club named the lobby of its Broadway home (The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th St.) the "Shirley Herz and Bob Ullman Lobby." Mr. Ullman is a longtime colleague.
For our full obituary, click here.
Shirley Herz in the Press Room at the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7, 2009.
Shirley Herz arriving at the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7, 2009.
Shirley Herz arriving at the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7, 2009.
Shirley Herz (PR) & Michel Altieri during the Tech Rehearsal for the Revival of "Dracula" at The Little Shubert Theatre, New York City.
Shirley Herz (PR) & Michel Altieri during the Tech Rehearsal for the Revival of "Dracula" at The Little Shubert Theatre, New York City.
Shirley Herz (PR) & Michel Altieri during the Tech Rehearsal for the Revival of "Dracula" at The Little Shubert Theatre, New York City.
Michael Alden (Producer), Shirley Herz (PR) & Michel Altieri during the Tech Rehearsal for the Revival of "Dracula" at The Little Shubert Theatre, New York City.
Shirley Herz & Dale Heller (PR) attending The Soho Rep Spring Gala at the PARK in New York City. May 4, 2009
Shirley Herz attending The Soho Rep Spring Gala at the PARK in New York City. May 4, 2009
Shirley Herz attending The Soho Rep Spring Gala at the PARK in New York City. May 4, 2009
Shirley Herz arriving at the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7, 2009.
Shirley Herz arriving at the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7, 2009.
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