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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Suzanne Shepherd, Actress Known for Playing Mothers, Dies at 89 by Alex Williams

After establishing herself as a teacher, she started a prolific screen acting career in her 50s that included roles in “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos.”

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor Who Played Complex Tough Guys, Dies at 83 by Alex Williams

A former boxer from the streets of Queens, he became a scene stealer with his portrayals of mobsters, cops and working men with soul.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Léa Garcia, Who Raised Black Actors’ Profile in Brazil, Dies at 90 by Alex Williams

Best known internationally for her breakout performance in the 1959 film “Black Orpheus,” she challenged racial stereotypes over a seven-decade career.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

John Beasley, Late-Blooming Actor Known for Playing Sages, Dies at 79 by Alex Williams

A former railroad clerk, he didn’t became a full-time actor until his 40s, but he made up for lost time in films like “Rudy” and TV shows like “Everwood.”

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Ama Ata Aidoo, Groundbreaking Ghanaian Writer, Dies at 81 by Alex Williams

A playwright, novelist and poet, she was a leading African writer who explored the complexities faced by modern women living in the shadow of colonialism.

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Sunday, February 5, 2023

Charles Kimbrough, Actor Best Known for ‘Murphy Brown,’ Dies at 86 by Alex Williams

In a career that included a Tony nomination for “Company,” he specialized in playing uptight characters, notably Candice Bergen’s stuffy straight man.

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Mary Alice, Tony Winner for Her Role in ‘Fences,’ Dies at 85 by Alex Williams

A former Chicago schoolteacher, she appeared on TV in ‘A Different World’ and ‘I’ll Fly Away,’ winning an Emmy in 1993.

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Nov 02, 2023: I Need That - American Airlines Theatre
Nov 13, 2023: Harmony - A New Musical - Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 10, 2023: How to Dance in Ohio - Belasco Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Jan 09, 2024: Prayer For The French Republic - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Jan 28, 2024: Days of Wine and Roses - Studio 54
Feb 29, 2024: Doubt - American Airlines Theatre
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Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
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