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Sheila Smith, one of the few remaining cast members of the original Broadway production of Mame, has died aged 90. She was understudy to both Bea Arthur and Angela Lansbury (and deputised for both at various points).

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Maurice Hines, older brother of Gregory, died a couple of days ago, aged 80.

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Sarah Rice, American stage actress and the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd on Broadway, has died.

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American theatre producer Gordon Rogoff (wiki) reportedly dead at 92 (though tweet rounds his age up to 93).
 

 

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Chita Rivera, American stage actress and dancer, has died aged 91. Ten time Tony Award Nominee, three time Tony Award Recipient (including a lifetime achievement award), she originated roles in broadway musicals such as West Side StoryChicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

 

Obituaries: The GuardianDaily MailThe IndependentDaily Mirror

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Multiple Tony Award winner Hinton Battle dead at 67.

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5 minutes ago, drol said:

Multiple Tony Award winner Hinton Battle dead at 67.

No idea he was ill, but his death will surely get overshadowed by Chita's.... Was pretty good in Miss Saigon.

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Rivera's death means that Carol Lawrence (wiki) is the only main cast member from the original Broadway production of West End Story still living. 92 in September. Looks very good, could be around for 5+ years yet.

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3 hours ago, Sinbabad said:

Rita Moreno, who played Anita in the movie has outlived her though she’s one year older.

Damn you, I jumped when I saw her name and a link!

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23 minutes ago, Comped said:

Damn you, I jumped when I saw her name and a link!

Saw here name and I as well thought she might have died at first.  She is on my short list as a possibility for some pools in the future and I thought she was a missed opportunity for me.

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3 hours ago, Comped said:

Damn you, I jumped when I saw her name and a link!

It would have been a hell of a coincidence if they both had died the same day !

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On 30/01/2024 at 15:04, drol said:

Multiple Tony Award winner Hinton Battle dead at 67.

He was eased on down, eased on down the road by the Reaper.

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Lynda Gravatt, who stood by for Phylicia Rashad in a 2008 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' revival and for Leslie Uggams in the original 2001 production of 'King Hedley II' but who was a prolific off-Broadway actress with extensive credits, has died. She was 77.

 

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/203827/lynda-gravatt-stage-veteran-known-for-intimate-apparel-skeleton-crew-and-more-has-died-at-77/

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On 20/07/2022 at 08:02, Perhaps said:

American playwright Christopher Durang (wiki) diagnosed with aphasia.

 

https://deadline.com/2022/07/christopher-durang-aphasia-diagnosis-1235072273/

Christopher Durang has died. He was 75.: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Playwright-Christopher-Durang-Dies-at-Age-75-20240403

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On 30/01/2024 at 11:31, Thatcher said:

Chita Rivera, American stage actress and dancer, has died aged 91. Ten time Tony Award Nominee, three time Tony Award Recipient (including a lifetime achievement award), she originated roles in broadway musicals such as West Side StoryChicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

 

Tony Mordente, actor/choreographer and Chita Rivera's former husband, dead at 88.

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Just now, tracy said:

 

Tony Mordente, actor and Chita Rivera's former husband, dead at 88.

Tony Mordente played A-rab in the Broadway version of West Side Story, but played Action in the film version. Choreographed for the Ed Sullivan Show.

 

Directed episodes of Rhoda, M*A*S*H and The Love Boat, among many others.

 

Just for context. 

 

IBDB: https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/tony-mordente-1330

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0603286/

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6 hours ago, tracy said:

 

Tony Mordente, actor/choreographer and Chita Rivera's former husband, dead at 88.

Sad. Broadway legend - I think I have his cast recordings on like 8 albums.

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Janis Paige has died aged 101. She performed for decades on Broadway & in Hollywood where she acted with Fred Astaire & Bob Hope. Obituaries state she was one of the "last surviving stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood."

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2 hours ago, The Watcher said:

Janis Paige has died aged 101. She performed for decades on Broadway & in Hollywood where she acted with Fred Astaire & Bob Hope. Obituaries state she was one of the "last surviving stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood."

 

You are nearly two weeks late with that news.

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