Martin Richards, a colorful Oscar- and Tony-winning producer whose entertainment career spanned seven decades, died at his home in New York City on November 26 after a long illness, a family spokesperson confirmed to Broadway.com. He was 80. Richards’ productions of Sweeney Todd, La Cage aux Folles and The Will Rogers Follies won Tonys for Best Musical, and he received Best Musical Tony nominations for …
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM on November 26, 2012