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Friday, September 1, 2023

Tina Howe, playwright who gave women center stage, dies at 85 by Emily Langer

Known for works both poignant and absurd, she became one of the most prominent female playwrights of her generation.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:33PM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 24, 2021

Halo Wines, eminence of Washington-area theater, dies at 81 by Emily Langer

As an actress and director, she brought consummate artistry to dozens of productions at the Arena Stage and Olney Theatre Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:36PM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 30, 2021

Carla Fracci, a reigning star of 20th-century ballet, dies at 84 by Emily Langer

The Italian dancer was acclaimed for the drama she conferred on roles such as Giselle and for the ethereal grace she brought to stages around the world.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:42PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Samuel E. Wright, voice of Sebastian the crab in 'The Little Mermaid,' dies at 72 by Emily Langer

He later received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as the ill-fated Mufasa in the Broadway version of "The Lion King."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:54PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 22, 2020

Marge Champion, dancer who brought Disney's Snow White to life, dies at 101 by Emily Langer

Marge Champion hoofed across the screen with Gower Champion in a reigning husband-and-wife duo at the heyday of Hollywood musicals and the dawn of television.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 08:56AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

William M. Hoffman, playwright who put AIDS on center stage, dies at 78 by Emily Langer

He forced audiences to confront the long-stigmatized disease in his play "As Is."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:48PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Trisha Brown, choreographer who revolutionized dance in the 20th century, dies at 80 by Emily Langer

Her edgy innovations included performances on rooftops and sideways on walls.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:32PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 6, 2016

Peter Shaffer, acclaimed British playwright of 'Equus' and 'Amadeus,' dies at 90 by Emily Langer

His works resonated on both sides of the Atlantic, on-screen as well as onstage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:15PM[SHARE]
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