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In Memoriam: Camille Saviola

Posted on November 1, 2021 by boz

Musical actress and writer Camille Saviola, whom her friend Harvey Fierstein called the “Italian Godmother of Soul,” died October 28 from heart failure following a brief illness. Born July 16, 1950, in the Bronx, Saviola grew up near Yankee Stadium. … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Arthur Kopit

Posted on April 5, 2021 by boz

Three-time Tony nominee Arthur Kopit died April 2 at his home in Manhattan. Born Arthur Koenig on May 10, 1937, in New York, his parents divorced when he was 2, and he later adopted his stepfather’s surname. He studied engineering … Continue reading →

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Broadway Legends: Raul Julia

Posted on March 9, 2021 by boz

Four-time Tony nominee Raul Julia was born Mar. 9, 1940, in San Juan, P.R. He first appeared on stage in a first grade play at Colegio Espíritu Santo and continued acting through high school at Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola. … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Roger Berlind

Posted on December 29, 2020 by boz

The New York Times has reported that Tony-winning producer Roger Berlind died December 18. Born June 27, 1930, in New York City, Berlind’s first career was in songwriting. Not finding success, he co-founded a Wall Street brokerage firm. However, after … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Judi Dench

Posted on December 9, 2020 by boz

Happy Birthday to performer Judi Dench, born Dec. 9, 1934, in Heworth, England. Though primarily known for her dramatic work, Dench has appeared in several high-profile musical productions. She made her professional debut in 1957 as Ophelia at the Old … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Maury Yeston

Posted on October 23, 2020 by boz

Happy birthday to Tony-winning composer Maury Yeston, born Oct. 23, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ. After earning his bachelor’s in music at Yale and his master’s at Cambridge, he taught at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, before returning to Yale to … Continue reading →

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Essential Musicals: Gypsy

Posted on May 12, 2020 by boz

New York Times critic Ben Brantley believes Gypsy “may be the greatest of all American musicals.” He is not alone. Previous Times critic Frank Rich considers the show to be “Broadway’s own brassy, unlikely answer to King Lear.” The Lear … Continue reading →

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