The "graphic" depiction of the emperor's assassination in the Public Theater's production of the play prompted Delta Air Lines and Bank of America to withdraw support.
The "graphic" depiction of the emperor's assassination in the Public Theater's version of the play, opening Monday in Central Park, crossed a line, the company said.
A sought-after teacher, Mr. Austin helped change the shape of American comedy and gave many big names in comedy their start.
Mr. Christopher, who started his career on and Off Broadway, was best known for playing a soft-spoken chaplain at an Army hospital during the Korean War.
Mr. Noble, who began as a stage actor before rising to national fame on TV, played Gov. Eugene Gatling on the hit 1980s series from 1979 to 1986.
Mr. Jean-Baptiste, 21, was the first African-American actor to play the iconic lead role of Jean Valjean in the popular Broadway musical.
The writer explores both the personal and Egyptian politics in a bawdy bedroom comedy.