Mr. McFarlane was also a pioneer in the fight for gay and lesbian civil rights and the HIV/AIDS movements. In a statement Charlotte St. Martin, executive director of The Broadway League, said, "Rodger McFarlane was a hero to many for his work as a visionary AIDS and gay rights activist, both in the Broadway community and beyond. A brilliant strategist, he coordinated our community’s response to the tragedy of AIDS during the first days of the epidemic, and continued to provide leadership and inspiration in the years since."
To read Playbill.com's obituary about Mr. McFarlane, click here.
