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8 stories by "Brian Murphy"

Johaar Mosaval, S. African ballet star who challenged apartheid, dies at 95 by Brian Murphy

Mr. Mosaval rose to became a principal dancer in Britain's Royal Ballet after facing discrimination at home because of his heritage and skin color.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:55pm on August 18, 2023☆⚑

Tom Jones, co-creator of stage landmark 'The Fantasticks,' dies at 95 by Brian Murphy

"The Fantasticks" was the longest-running musical in U.S. theater history, with more than 17,160 performances.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:07pm on August 15, 2023☆⚑

Pamela Blair, original performer of 'Chorus Line' comedic gem, dies at 73 by Brian Murphy

Ms. Blair's own story of coming to New York from a small Vermont town became part of her character in "A Chorus Line."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:33pm on July 25, 2023☆⚑

Paxton Whitehead, actor who found comedy in stuffy roles, dies at 85 by Brian Murphy

In films and stage over more than five decades, the British-born Mr. Whitehead mined the comic potential of pompous boors.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:07pm on June 21, 2023☆⚑

Rena Gluck, modern dancer who reshaped Israeli stage, dies at 89 by Brian Murphy

Ms. Gluck, who move to Israel in 1954, built links between Israeli dancers and her former teacher, the famed choreographer Martha Graham.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:02am on February 26, 2023☆⚑

Sylvia Syms, star of British film and stage, dies at 89 by Brian Murphy

Ms. Syms appeared in notable British dramas such as "Victim" and "Ice Cold in Alex."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:00pm on January 28, 2023☆⚑

Douglas McGrath, wide-ranging film director and playwright, dies at 64 by Brian Murphy

Mr. McGrath opened a one-man autobiographical show, "Everything's Fine," in New York last month.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:54pm on November 5, 2022☆⚑

Stephanie Dabney, acclaimed ballerina who inspired Black dancers, dies at 64 by Brian Murphy

She gained international renown for her role in the Dance Theater of Harlem's modern take of "The Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:43pm on October 12, 2022☆⚑
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