A subjective list of artists the world has lost in 2020. If there are notable omissions please let me know. … [Read more...] about In Memoriam 2020: Singers, Dancers, Actors, Writers, Directors
La Cage aux Folles
David I. Mitchell – designer of Barnum, Annie & La Cage aux Folles – dies at 79
David I. Mitchell, who did the scenic design for more than 30 Broadway shows, was nominated for seven Tony Awards and won two, died of cancer on yesterday, October 3, in Los Angeles. He was 79. His … [Read more...] about David I. Mitchell – designer of Barnum, Annie & La Cage aux Folles – dies at 79
Arthur Laurents, playwright and director, dies at 93
Arthur Laurents, the playwright, screenwriter and director who wrote and ultimately transformed two of Broadway’s landmark shows, Gypsy and West Side Story, and created one of Hollywood’s most … [Read more...] about Arthur Laurents, playwright and director, dies at 93
Harvey Fierstein dons Zaza’s garb in ‘La Cage aux Folles’ for, amazingly, the first time
The leading lady’s costumes have had to be sized up, but there was never any question of their not fitting. After all, it’s Harvey Fierstein who has stepped into the role (and corset, plumes and … [Read more...] about Harvey Fierstein dons Zaza’s garb in ‘La Cage aux Folles’ for, amazingly, the first time
