The 2024 Tony Awards will broadcast live Sunday, June 16, on CBS from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The event will be the first Tony ceremony in the Upper West Side building’s 50-plus-year history.
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Variety, but the cause was not announced. His rep described him to People as, “A Red Sox fanatic, bourbon connoisseur, devoted husband and father and friend to anyone who met him.”Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, McGrath starred in over a dozen Broadway plays, including “Plaza Suite,” “Tootsie,” “Spamalot” and “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” the later of which earned his Tony in 2012 (for “Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical.”)He also played Patsy in the 2005 Broadway musical “Spamalot,” which also earned him a Tony nomination. His other accolades included Drama Desk Award nominations, Outer Critics Circle nominations and a Theatre World Award.
On television, he played Martin Short’s sidekick on the short-lived “The Martin Short Show,” which aired from 1999 to 2000.Fellow Broadway star Steve Kazee posted a tribute to McGrath via Instagram on Friday morning. “Absolutely gutted. I will never forget our nights at Angus and all the shit you taught me.
You were kinder to me than you ever had to be and I am so grateful for the time we spent together. An amazing man. Gone far too soon.
Love you Michael. RIP,” he wrote. Jesse Tyler Ferguson commented, “What a loss.” Fellow Broadway star Patti Murrin also posted a tribute on Instagram, showing a photo of McGrath holding her baby.
“Absolutely devastated to wake up this morning and hear that Michael McGrath has passed away,” she wrote. “Our time at Little Shop at the MUNY was short, but working with him was like packing 20 years worth of joy into a few short weeks. Always smiling, always asking about my family, always in dad mode, even to us fully grown adults.
The 2024 Tony Awards will broadcast live Sunday, June 16, on CBS from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The event will be the first Tony ceremony in the Upper West Side building’s 50-plus-year history.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter The 77th Tony Awards are moving to the Upper West Side and will take place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. It’s the fourth location change in four years for Broadway’s biggest night, held in prior years at Washington Height’s United Palace Theater, Radio City Music Hall and the Winter Garden Theatre.
Following critically acclaimed films like “Asako I & II” (2018) and the one-two punch of two 2021 films, “Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy” and “Drive My Car” Japanese filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s reputation was sealed as a name that merited international recognition. But it wasn’t until the latter film, “Drive My Car,” which won three awards at Cannes that year, including Best Screenplay, and Hamaguchi received two Academy Awards nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay that he really became an international filmmaking star (he was the third Japanese director ever to be nominated for Oscar’s Best Director).
The cast of Harry Potter is mourning Michael Gambon, who died on Thursday (September 28).
JK Rowling and Harry Potter actors are recalling memories of sharing a set with Michael Gambon following his death on Thursday at the age of 82.
Following the heartbreaking news that acting legend Sir Michael Gambon had passed away at the age of 82, fans from across the globe have been sharing their fond memories of the star, in particular of his memorable role as Albus Dumbledore in six of the iconic Harry Potter films. A statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs first broke the news on Thursday 28 September, which read: “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia.
Harry Potter fans have flooded social media with tributes to late Dumbledore star Sir Michael Gambon/ A statement issued by his publicist said the Irish actor died peacefully in hospital aged 82.
Michael Gambon, well known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter movies, has sadly passed away at the age of 82.
has died at the age of 82. The British star, known for playing Albus Dumbledore in the magical film franchise, died at a hospital after suffering from pneumonia.Fellow actors and fans alike have taken to social media to express their condolences and to pay tribute to the star.“The Crown” actor Jared Harris — whose father Richard Harris was the original Dumbledore — penned on X: “Hilarious! A brilliant actor. I saw him on stage several times, and he lives unforgettably in my memory.” “He took over Dumbledore from my father, which was fitting as he over took [Marlon] Brando as my father’s favourite actor,” Harris added.Fan site Harry Potter Universe chimed in: “Sad to report that Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in the last six Harry Potter films, has sadly passed away at the age of 82.
The Guardian.“We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”Gambon’s career spanned 60 years, with some of his best known roles including “The King’s Speech,” “The Singing Detective,” “Gosford Park,” “Judy” and the “Paddington” films, in which he voiced Uncle Pastuzo. He’s also best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” movie franchise.
Actor Sir Michael Gambon has died peacefully in hospital aged 82, his family said.
The stars – past and present – of NCIS are paying tribute to David McCallum after it was revealed that the actor passed away at the age of 90.
The Inside Soap Awards 2023 have officially crowned their winners as the ceremony gets underway, and it's an incredible year for EastEnders who have officially won Best Soap. The fan-voted awards show sees viewers having their say, and the most dramatic storylines and performances always cause a stir. But with the return of Albert Square icon Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, who was one of the most legendary soap characters ever, it's no surprise that the BBC One serial drama won best overall this year.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Oxygen’s “911 Crisis Center” and A&E’s “Secrets of the Chippendales Murders” were among the winners Saturday night at the second annual Clue Awards, held at the CrimeCon event in Orlando, Fla. Hosted by ABC News legal analyst Matt Murphy, the event included presenters Nancy Grace, Kelly Siegler, Camille Vasquez and Paul Holes.
“The Young and the Restless” found a special way to honour Billy Miller during Thursday’s episode of the daytime soap opera, following the actor’s death last week.
EXCLUSIVE: Cord Jefferson’s feature directorial debut, American Fiction, is changing up its release plan from Nov. 3rd limited opening to Dec. 15.
Billy Miller has sadly passed away at just 43 years old.
Director Tarsem Singh Dhandwar ominously warned audiences at the world premiere of his Punjabi-language debut that it was a much more serious affair than they might be expecting. After all, the Romeo and Juliet framing in the festival notes and the film’s title pointed towards a young-love romantic melodrama.
Veteran Broadway actor Michael McGrath died Sept 14 at his home in Bloomfield, NJ, Broadway World reported Thursday night. He was 65.
Michael McGrath, a veteran stage actor with 15 Broadway credits to his name, has sadly passed away at the age of 65.