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341 stories by "Neil Genzlinger"

Billie Hayes, Memorable Witch on 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' Dies at 96 by Neil Genzlinger

Ms. Hayes had quite a cackle, and it served her well in a number of witchy roles, beginning in 1969 on a short-lived but much remembered TV series.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:33pm on May 13, 2021[SHARE]

Sharon Pollock, Playwright Who Explored Canada's Identity, Dies at 85 by Neil Genzlinger

Ms. Pollock was best known for dramas inspired by historical events that examined racial tensions and other volatile issues.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 2:54pm on May 6, 2021[SHARE]

Craig muMs Grant, Actor and Slam Poet, Dies at 52 by Neil Genzlinger

He was a star of the HBO series "Oz" under the name muMs, which he also used on the poetry circuit both before and after finding success on television.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:32pm on March 27, 2021[SHARE]

Bill C. Davis, Who Had a Hit Play With 'Mass Appeal,' Dies at 69 by Neil Genzlinger

He was an unknown playwright in his 20s when his comic drama about a priest and a seminarian drew raves off and on Broadway. It was turned into a movie.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:36pm on March 5, 2021[SHARE]

Tony Hendra, a Multiplatform Humorist, Is Dead at 79 by Neil Genzlinger

He took his British brand of satire to nightclubs, TV, film ("Spinal Tap") and National Lampoon. But a memoir led to a sex-abuse accusation.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 2:42pm on March 5, 2021[SHARE]

Jean-Claude Carrière, 89, Dies; Prolific Writer of Screenplays and More by Neil Genzlinger

He was a favorite of Luis Buñuel and other top filmmakers. He also had a fruitful collaboration with the stage director Peter Brook.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:48am on February 11, 2021[SHARE]

Bob Avian, a Choreographer of Broadway Smashes, Dies at 83 by Neil Genzlinger

His collaborations with Michael Bennett included "A Chorus Line." He later worked on "Miss Saigon" and other hits.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:18pm on January 22, 2021[SHARE]

Israel Horovitz, Playwright Felled by Allegations of Abuse, Dies at 81 by Neil Genzlinger

Mr. Horovitz found success Off Broadway, working with actors who later became household names. But his career was tarnished when women came forward to describe a pattern of sexual misconduct…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:54pm on November 11, 2020[SHARE]

Ming Cho Lee, Fabled Set Designer, Is Dead at 90 by Neil Genzlinger

His work in theater, dance and opera helped redefine American stage design.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:24pm on October 26, 2020[SHARE]

Edith O'Hara, a Fixture of Off Off Broadway, Dies at 103 by Neil Genzlinger

The theater she founded, the 13th Street Repertory Company, has been an eclectic presence on the New York scene for almost half a century.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:03pm on October 24, 2020[SHARE]

Anthony Chisholm Dies at 77; Acclaimed in August Wilson Roles by Neil Genzlinger

The actor appeared in numerous productions of Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle plays, including four on Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:54pm on October 20, 2020[SHARE]

Maurice Edwards, Busy Figure in Theater and Music, Dies at 97 by Neil Genzlinger

He was involved with the Brooklyn Philharmonic for many years and performed both on Broadway and off. He died of the novel coronavirus.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:03pm on October 8, 2020[SHARE]

Tony Tanner, Who Brought 'Joseph' to Broadway, Dies at 88 by Neil Genzlinger

A versatile writer and actor as well as a director, he was also Littlechap in a film version of "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:12pm on September 27, 2020[SHARE]

Jiri Menzel, Oscar-Winning Czech Director, Dies at 82 by Neil Genzlinger

His 1966 feature, "Closely Watched Trains," won an Academy Award and was part of a burst of creativity in Czech filmmaking.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:24pm on September 15, 2020[SHARE]

Howell Binkley, Who Sculpted Broadway Hits in Light, Dies at 64 by Neil Genzlinger

An in-demand lighting designer, he won Tony Awards for "Hamilton" and "Jersey Boys."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:48am on September 2, 2020[SHARE]

Kenneth Bernard, Convention-Shattering Playwright, Dies at 90 by Neil Genzlinger

His experimental works, staged by the Playhouse of the Ridiculous and other groups, challenged audiences and sometimes baffled them.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:06pm on August 20, 2020[SHARE]

Phyllis Somerville, Busy Stage and Screen Actress, Dies at 76 by Neil Genzlinger

She specialized in supporting roles, including an attention-getting recurring character in "The Big C."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:18pm on July 22, 2020[SHARE]

Elly Stone, 93, Distinctive Singer in 'Jacques Brel' Revue, Dies by Neil Genzlinger

She performed some of the most powerful songs in that show, which ran for more than four years in Greenwich Village and became a theater staple.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:24pm on June 27, 2020[SHARE]

Kristin Linklater, Who Made Actors Their Vocal Best, Dies at 84 by Neil Genzlinger

Her methods went beyond mere diction and emphasized getting the whole body (and inner self) involved in speaking the words.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:24pm on June 16, 2020[SHARE]

S. Roger Horchow, Retailer Turned Broadway Producer, Dies at 91 by Neil Genzlinger

He built a luxury catalog business, then sold it and used the proceeds to mount the Tony-winning hit musical "Crazy for You."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 2:42pm on May 15, 2020[SHARE]

Michael McClure, Present at Beat Poetry's Birth, Dies at 87 by Neil Genzlinger

He took part in the storied San Francisco reading where Allen Ginsberg unveiled a version of "Howl." He went on to have his own moments of fame and notoriety.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 7:48pm on May 6, 2020[SHARE]

Peter Hunt, Who Directed the Broadway Hit '1776,' Dies at 81 by Neil Genzlinger

The musical about the founding fathers, his Broadway directorial debut, scored three Tonys. He was also a mainstay of the Williamstown Theater Festival.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:24pm on April 30, 2020[SHARE]

Shirley Knight, Tony- and Emmy-Winning Actress, Dies at 83 by Neil Genzlinger

She burst onto the scene with an Oscar-nominated performance in the 1960 film "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" and went on to a long career in film, on television and on the stage.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:03pm on April 22, 2020[SHARE]

Wynn Handman, Influential Director and Teacher, Dies at 97 by Neil Genzlinger

At the American Place Theater, he championed new works. In his acting classes, he nurtured countless future stars. His death was related to the coronavirus.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 2:06pm on April 14, 2020[SHARE]

Gerald Freedman, Prolific Director, Is Dead at 92 by Neil Genzlinger

Among his credits were Broadway shows, operas and the original production of "Hair." He also influenced numerous actors' careers as an educator.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:18pm on April 2, 2020[SHARE]
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