The lights of Broadway's theatres will dim tonight, Sept. 23, at 8 PM, in memory of actor George C. Scott, who died Sept. 22 in California. Scott, one of the greatest theatre artists of his generation, appeared in many Broadway shows, including Present Laughter, Desire Under the Elms, Death of a Salesman, Comes a Day and Inherit the Wind. [See related Playbill On-Line article on Scott.]
The tradition of dimming the lights is an old one, carried out whenever a theatre luminary passes away.
Casey Hushion will direct the Tony-nominated musical at the New Jersey venue.
Set in 1759, the piece centers on a young woman who has been sentenced to death and the 12 women who are tasked with verifying her pregnancy.
Lileana Blain-Cruz's production of John Adams' opera-oratorio opened April 23.
Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, and Ben Levi Ross are leading the cast of the world premiere at the Massachusetts company.
The exhibit features images from Wicked, The Lion King, Hamilton, and more.
The Pennsylvania company has revealed the creative teams for its upcoming 2024 summer season.
The revival of the John Kander-Fred Ebb-Joe Masteroff musical opened at the August Wilson Theatre April 21, with Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin leading the cast.
The revealing, annual burlesque event raises money for Broadway Cares.
The 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards will be held June 10 at the Skirball Center.
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