Richard Easton, whose six-decade career on Broadway included a Tony-winning performance and a resilient return after an onstage medical scare, died December 2 at the age of 86. News of his death was shared by friend James Wallert, co-artistic director of Epic Theatre Ensemble, where Mr. Easton performed in Macbeth in 2012 prior to a Broadway revival of the Shakespeare tragedy the following year.
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Macbeth (2013) Opened Nov 21, 2013 |
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Elling (2010) Opened Nov 21, 2010 |
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The Coast of Utopia (Part 3: Salvage) (2007) Opened Feb 18, 2007 |
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The Coast of Utopia (Part 2: Shipwreck) (2006) Opened Dec 21, 2006 |
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The Coast of Utopia (Part 1: Voyage) (2006) Opened Nov 27, 2006 |
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The Rivals (2004) Opened Dec 16, 2004 |
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Henry IV (2003) Opened Nov 20, 2003 |
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Noises Off (2001) Opened Nov 1, 2001 |
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The Invention of Love (2001) Opened Mar 29, 2001 |
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Murderous Angels (1971) Opened Dec 20, 1971 |
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Drama Desk Award | |||
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2001 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | The Invention of Love | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle | |||
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2006 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Entertaining Mr. Sloane | Nominee |
2001 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | The Invention of Love | Winner |
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1958 | Theatre World Award | The Country Wife | Winner |
Tony Award | |||
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2001 | Best Actor in a Play | The Invention of Love | Winner |