Category Archives: Performers

In Memoriam: Robert Morse

Posted on April 21, 2022 by boz

Two-time Tony-winning performer Robert Morse died at his Los Ageles home on April 20. Born May 18, 1931, in Newton, Mass., Morse, moved to New York after graduating from Newton H.S., joining his older brother Richard, who was studying at … Continue reading →

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The Creative Process: Minnelli, Kander & Ebb

Posted on March 9, 2022 by boz

On March 11, in honor of John Kander’s and Liza Minnelli’s upcoming 95th and 76th birthdays this month, the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive of the New York Public Library for the Peforming Arts at Lincoln Center will present … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Everett Lee

Posted on January 20, 2022 by boz

Everett Lee, the first African-American to conduct a Broadway show, died January 12 in Malmö, Sweden. Born August 31, 1916, in Wheeling, W.Va., Everett began violin lessons at 8. His family moved to Cleveland in 1927, and he became concertmaster … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Joan Copeland

Posted on January 6, 2022 by boz

Broadway veteran Joan Copeland died January 4 in Manhattan. Born Joan Miller on June 1, 1922, in New York, “from the time I was a little girl I had the stage bug,” she told The New York Times. Copeland graduated … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Harvey Evans

Posted on December 27, 2021 by boz

Beloved veteran performer Harvey Evans, who appeared in 14 Broadway musicals, died Christmas Eve at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, N.J. Born Harvey Hohnecker on January 7, 1941 in Cincinnati, Evans fell in love with musical theater after seeing a … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Sally Ann Howes

Posted on December 24, 2021 by boz

Tony nominee Sally Ann Howes died Sunday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Born in London on July 20, 1930, Howes came from a theatrical family, but she had only acted in school productions when a family friend suggested her for … Continue reading →

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AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2021

Posted on December 15, 2021 by boz

Yesterday, the Associated Press named its eight Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year, the fifth annual list from the American news agency. This year’s honorees include “Todo de Ti” rapper Rauw Alejandro, Outside the Wire actor Damson Idris, Shang-Chi and the … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Eddie Mekka

Posted on December 3, 2021 by boz

Tony nominee Eddie Mekka died November 27 at his home in Newhall, Calif. Born Edward Rudolph Mekjian on June 14, 1952, in Worcester, Mass., Mekka graduated from Burncoat H.S. and attended Berklee College of Music. After college, he taught voice … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Arlene Dahl

Posted on November 30, 2021 by boz

Classical Hollywood era star Arlene Dahl died November 29 in New York. Born Aug. 11, 1925 in Minneapolis, Dahl was active in theater at school. After graduating from Washburn H.S., she briefly attended Univ. of Minnesota but soon moved to … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Ira Hawkins

Posted on November 17, 2021 by boz

Veteran performer Ira Hawkins has died. Born October 19, 1944, in Los Angeles, Hawkins earned his master’s degree in classical piano from University of Iowa and worked as a junior high school teacher, before he began his career as a … Continue reading →

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