by NYBroadwayTours | Jul 6, 2019 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: Acclaimed composer, arranger, and orchestrator Sid Ramin has passed away today at the age of 100. He was best well known for his arrangements for some of the most iconic musicals including Gypsy, West Side Story, Wonderful Town, I Can Get It For You Wholesale, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, and Crazy For You. He also was known for creating the theme music for The Patty Duke Show, Candid Camera, and All My Children. RIP Sid. Thoughts?
Sid Ramin, Broadway Composer, Arranger, and Orchestrator, Dies at 100
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that composer and orchestrator Sid Ramin, best known for his work on West Side Story, has died, according to The New York Times. Ramin was 100 years old.
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: This morning we just received the saddest news in Broadway history as we say SO LONG DEARIE to a legend. Carol Channing passed away yesterday at the age of 97 from Natural causes.
The Seattle, Washington born native is well known for her originating the iconic title role of everyone's favorite street-smart matchmaker "Dolly Levi Gallagher" in the original 1964 production of the iconic Jerry Herman musical Hello, Dolly on Broadway which she received a Tony Award for her performance. Some of her other Broadway credits including No For An Answer, Pygmalion, Wonderful Town, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (where she was well known for performing the musical's signature song DIAMOND'S A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND).
Channing's notable film roles include the original film version of Thoroughly Modern Millie which she was nominated for an Oscar and received the Golden Globe for her performance. Other projects includes Paid In Full, The First Traveling Saleslady, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Thumbelina.
RIP Carol Channing. We will miss you Dolly!!
Carol Channing, legendary Broadway actress, dies at 97, publicist says
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jan 6, 2019 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: This hasn't be revealed on any major Broadway source till just now. Broadway performer Derek Keeling has just passed away last month. No word has been said on how he passed away.
Keeling initially was well known by Broadway fans as being one of the contestants on the NBC casting reality show Grease: You're The One That I Want which casted the leading roles of both "Danny" and "Sandy" in the recent 2007 Broadway revival of GREASE. Keeling (known as WHOLESOME DANNY) finished in 3rd place. However, he went on to play "Danny" in that recent revival a year later in 2008 after Max Crumm ended his contract. He later went on to reprise the role on the National Tour. In addition to GREASE, Keeling also went on to appear in the National Tour of Million Dollar Quartet as "Johnny Cash".
Our prayers and condolences go out to Derek's family and friends. He was loved by so many people. An incredible performer. You will be missed.
RIP
GREASE and MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Star Derek Keeling Dies
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jun 6, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
It’s the end of the Rainbow. It has just been announced that last surving “Munchkin” and cast member from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz has passed away at the age of 98. That actor was Jerry Maren?. well known as the center member (green shirt and shorts Munchkin) part of THE LOLLIPOP GUILD that handed Judy Garland’s “Dorothy Gale” the lollipop welcoming her to Munchkinland. RIP
Wizard of Oz’s Last Surviving Munchkin Jerry Maren Dies at 98
The last living Munchkin from The Wizard of Oz has died. Jerry Maren, who memorably welcomed Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) to Munchkinland in the classic 1939 film as part of the Lollipop Guild, died last week at a San Diego nursing care facility, TMZ reported. The actor was laid to rest over the week…
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by NYBroadwayTours | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: Legendary composer Harvey Schmidt (the genius behind legendary musicals including The Fantasticks On Broadway and 110 in the Shade, I Do! I Do! ) passed away at the age of 82. He will be missed. Let’s take a moment and TRY TO REMEMBER those great memories of him. What was your favorite musical he has written?
Legendary Broadway Composer Harvey Schmidt Dies at 88
We’re saddened to report the passing of Composer Harvey Schmidt, composer of The Fantasticks and 110 In The Shade…
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