Social Roundup: The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Christopher Plummer
Stage and screen star Christopher Plummer has passed away. He was 91.
By: Taylor Brethauer-Hamling Feb. 05, 2021
As BroadwayWorld sadly reported earlier today, star of the stage and screen Christopher Plummer has passed away at the age of 91.
The Canadian-born Christopher Plummer acted for over 60 years of his life. He won almost every possible acting award including an Oscar, two Emmys, two Tony Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a BAFTA.
Known for his distinctive performances in many films (The Sound of Music, Battle of Britain, The Night of The Generals, Somewhere in Time, Nicholas Nickleby, A Beautiful Mind, and, most recently, Knives Out and All The Money in the World), he is also known for his command of Shakespearean roles.
Below, the theatre community shares their touching tributes to the late star.
READ: Remembering the Late Christopher Plummer.
George Takei
The Sound of Music is a sad one today as Christopher Plummer has left us today. He was giant of stage and screen, winner of an Academy Award for "Beginners." He died at age 91 with his wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side. Rest in eternal music, Captain Von Trapp.
- George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 5, 2021
Center Theatre Group
The loss of another legend of stage and screen! #ChristopherPlummer led an extraordinary career. We were truly lucky to have had him join us on the Ahmanson Theatre stage for such inspiring plays as "A Word or Two" and "Barrymore." So long, farewell, Mr. Plummer ? pic.twitter.com/Wja01rhe1K
- Center Theatre Group (@CTGLA) February 5, 2021
The Sound of Music
We're saddened to hear of Christopher Plummer's passing. His legacy as our Captain will live on in THE SOUND OF MUSIC forever. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time.♥i?? pic.twitter.com/hDV3q1opzJ
- The Sound of Music (@SoundofMusic) February 5, 2021
Elaine Paige
RIP Christopher Plummer, who's Captain Von Trapp in the movie of Rodgers & Hammerstein's evergreen classic The Sound of Music will ensure he will be remembered forever. https://t.co/jkhGeGP5ec
- Elaine Paige (@elaine_paige) February 5, 2021
Michael Rubinoff
To see this legend on stage @stratfest was breathtaking. An extraordinary Canadian actor who always valued the theatre community back home. Condolences to his family and friends. A big loss. https://t.co/D7yeX0c2GP
- Michael Rubinoff (@mrubinoff) February 5, 2021
Howard Sherman
I just read of the passing of Christopher Plummer at age 91. Keep your Captain von Trapp - for me he was a brilliant Iago opposite James Earl Jones's "Othello" on Broadway some 40 years ago. Sorry to learn of his final bow. pic.twitter.com/4Xq45kUNiC
- Howard Sherman (@HESherman) February 5, 2021
Josh Gad
No. No. No. ??? https://t.co/WJLLiYXMbG
- Josh Gad (@joshgad) February 5, 2021
Ilana Levine
Good bye Captain Von Trapp
- Little Known Facts With Ilana Levine (@ilanalevine) February 5, 2021
You were my childhood pic.twitter.com/PJ3iPdNGjd
Rosie O'Donnell
Julie Andrews & Christopher Plummer (Rosie O'Donnell interview 2000/01/21) https://t.co/J4Pqwkkvn8 via @YouTube - heartbroken ?- - rest in peace captain von trap #christopherplummerRIP
- ROSIE (@Rosie) February 5, 2021
Christina Bianco
Always & forever, my captain. One of my first crushes & one of the most brilliant actors to grace the screen. RIP #ChristopherPlummer pic.twitter.com/4JykGOTNiB
- Christina Bianco (@XtinaBianco1) February 5, 2021
John Bolton
RIP great #christopherplummer, Captain of us all. PS when you were doing your marvelous Lear at @LCTheater & that phone with a clucking chicken ringtone went off during a quiet moment, that was me. I'm so sorry.
- John Bolton (@ItsJohnBolton) February 5, 2021
Dan Stevens
Roundabout Theatre Company
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
"Christopher Plummer was, well, the Captain. Although he had a love/not-so-much relationship with his role in The Sound of Music, he gradually came around to realizing that he might as well embrace the movie and his performance in it. On some of the movie's anniversaries, he was coaxed to join in, and no one did the coaxing better than Julie Andrews. I shall miss the gatherings when I was often on 'Chris' duty, keeping him amused while, for example, Annie Leibovitz prepared for the anniversary photo. I shall miss him greatly, but I'm so glad his contribution to the Rodgers and Hammerstein legacy will live on." -Ted Chapin, President of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
Westport County Playhouse
"The entire Playhouse family is deeply saddened at the loss of one of our staunchest supporters. Chris Plummer appeared as an actor at the Playhouse in the '50s, but as soon as Joanne Woodward got involved, Chris was all in. He was a member of our initial Artistic Advisory Board, he appeared in our 9/11 tribute 'For the Children,' and he christened the newly renovated Playhouse's stage in 2005 with his brilliant 'A Word or Two, Before You Go' as the first actor to perform on the renovated stage. He went on to be an active board member and an ardent supporter of everything Playhouse. We send our love to his wonderful wife Elaine and his daughter Amanda. He will always be center stage in our hearts." - Anne Keefe, Playhouse Associate Artist
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