James M. Nederlander, chairman of Broadway's Nederlander Organization, who helped shepherd the theatre industry into the 21st century died July 25 at age 94. His full obituary can be read here.
Friends, admirers and business associates began tweeting encomiums as soon as his passing was announced. Here is a sampling:
I, along with the entire Broadway family, mourn the passing of James Nederlander. A giant, a visionary, a gentleman. https://t.co/VGwYzaDZUQ
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) July 26, 2016
Reeling from the loss of Broadway's beloved Jimmy . . . blog tribute tomorrow. But oh what a loss . . . https://t.co/CzXkBAM7rV
— Ken Davenport (@kendavenport) July 26, 2016
#JamesNederlander .Giant of Broadway theatre .Condolences to his family. https://t.co/zQsHiinSg1
— Baz Bamigboye (@BazBam) July 26, 2016
We mourn the loss of our namesake, the legendary James M. Nederlander whose legacy will inspire the next generation. pic.twitter.com/6vGVUP4q8G
— NHSMTA (@JimmyAwards) July 26, 2016
James M. Nederlander (left), a true Broadway legend. He was a 2004 Special @TheTonyAwards recipient. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/VX93i1qsGm
— The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) July 26, 2016
Heartbroken by the loss of Mr. Jimmy Nederlander. The Broadway community has lost a legend. Thanks for changing lives every day
— Ryan Koerber (@ryan_koerbs) July 26, 2016
Equity mourns the passing of a legend in our industry, James M. Nederlander. https://t.co/DaETj9FH9w
— Actors Equity (@ActorsEquity) July 26, 2016
Sad to learn of the passing of Jimmy Sr., a true theatrical titan.https://t.co/2rZhrAmKIV
— Jeff Loeb (@JLPantages) July 26, 2016
A theatre legend is gone. You will be missed, sir. It was an honor to work with you. https://t.co/NHLRehHo0G
— Chris Boneau (@cbo523) July 26, 2016
#RIP to a true titan. sincerest condolences to the #nederlander family, both biological and theatrical. https://t.co/kJ03TJzs9k
— Kate Shindle (@AEAPresident) July 26, 2016
RIP Jimmy Nederlander Sr. A great pioneer of our business. Eternal be his memory, eternal be his rest https://t.co/sFsK4uWupb @nypost
— Constantine Maroulis (@ConstantineM) July 26, 2016
If you ever met the man, you learned a lot! One of the greats! RIP https://t.co/1vPkcD0Fcl
— EAM - Drexel (@EAMDrexel) July 26, 2016
Over lunch at Gallagher's once, Jimmy Nederlander Sr. told me he always went to his shows' first preview. Why? "Because ya got what ya got."
— Peter Marks (@petermarksdrama) July 26, 2016
A theatre legend is gone. RIP to a class act man, Jimmy Nederlander Sr. It was an honor to work with you.
— Michael Rapino (@rapino99) July 26, 2016
