Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights for Phyllis Newman Friday, 9/27by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2019The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved performer, lyricist and women's healthcare advocate Phyllis Newman, who passed away on September 15, 2019 at age 86. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of the American Airlines, Broadhurst, Helen Hayes, Lunt-Fontanne, Lyric, New Amsterdam, Samuel J. Friedman, St. James, and Vivian Beaumont Theatres in New York for one minute on Friday, September 27 at exactly 7:45pm. Composer Christopher Rouse Dies At Age 70by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2019Boosey & Hawkes is sad to announce the death of American composer Christopher Rouse, who passed away on Saturday, September 21, at age 70 in Baltimore, Maryland. Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights for Arthur 'Artie' Gaffin 9/18by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2019The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved Production Stage Manager, Arthur a?oeArtiea?? Gaffin, who passed away on September 13, 2019. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of the American Airlines, Marquis, New Amsterdam, St. James, and Broadhurst Theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, September 18 at exactly 7:45pm. Photo Flashback: Remembering Phyllis Newmanby Walter McBride - September 16, 2019As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, stage star Phyllis Newman passed away yesterday, September 15, at the age of 86.
Newman got her start in show business at 4 years old imitating Carmen Miranda in theatres and clubs. Her portrayal of Martha Vail in the Jule Styne/Comden and Green musical Subways Are For Sleeping - costumed only in a bath towel - earned her a Tony Award. Her other Broadway credits include Bells Are Ringing, The Apple Tree, On the Town, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Awake and Sing, Wish You Were Here, First Impressions, and her one-woman musical The Madwoman of Central Park West, which she co-authored with Arthur Laurents. She garnered a Tony Award nomination for her highly-acclaimed performance in Neil Simon's Broadway Bound. Canadian Actors Equity Removes Member Bob Bakerby BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019The Globe and Mail reports that Bob Baker, the former longtime artistic director of The Citadel Theatre in Edmonton who also directed at theatres across the country, has been expelled from the Canadian Actors' Equity Association. BWW Roundup: Broadway Remembers Phyllis Newmanby Linnae Medeiros - September 16, 2019As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the legendary Phyllis Newman just passed away at the age of 86. Many of Broadway's best have taken to social media to share their fond memories of the Tony-winning actress, who was also known for raising awareness of women's health issues and needs in the entertainment industry. Check out responses from Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, Barbara Streisand, and more! Phyllis Newman Has Passed Away at 86by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2019BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Phyllis Newman. The news was shared on social media by her daughter, Amanda Green. Newman was 86 years old. Singer Richard Conrad Dies at 84by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2019BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Richard Conrad, who passed away on August 26 at his home in Eliot, ME. He is survived by his brother, Howard Conrad. Original JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Star Jeff Fenholt Passes Away at 68by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran Jeff Fenholt passed away yesterday, September 10, at the age of 68. His son, Tristan, wrote on Facebook: 'Yesterday, my dad- Jeff Fenholt- went home to be with the Lord. Like all of us, he was not a perfect man, but he knew the perfect Savior (Jesus), and loved to share the gospel with as many people as possible. His music and ministry literally touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.' Photos: Remembering Chris Marchby Walter McBride - September 11, 2019Today, BroadwayWorld remembers Chris March by taking a look back into our photos archives. Tenor Timothy Leigh Evans Has Died at 58by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2019The Boston Camerata has announced the death of tenor Timothy Leigh Evans, at age 58. The group reports that his cause of death was a 'sudden and massive' heart attack. Baritone Richard Conrad Has Died at 84by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2019According to Opera Wire, opera singer Richard Conrad has died at age 84 at his home in Elio, Maine following his battle with an illness.
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