by NYBroadwayTours | Jan 15, 2017 | Blog, Broadway
BYE BYE BIRDIE! Dick Gautier (known from TV’s Get Smart) passed away at the age of 85 today. Besides his work on that TV show, he was well known for originating the role of “Conrad Birdie” in the original production of Bye Bye Birdie. He will be missed. RIP Dick and as always WE LOVE YOU CONRAD!
BYE BYE BIRDIE’s Dick Gautier Dies at 85
According to Deadline, Dick Gautier, star of BYE BYE BIRDIE and television’s GET SMART, passed away on January 13. He was 85. Gautier’s wife, Tess Thompson, reportedly announced the actor’s passing with a brief Facebook post.
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jan 7, 2017 | Blog, Broadway
Discover THE BEAUTY UNDERNEATH. After 2 1/2 years of long awaited rumors, it’s officially been confirmed that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (the musical sequel to The Phantom of the Opera) will be kicking off it’s US National Tour in the 2017-2018 season. The show is expecting to play Hoston’s Hobby Center from July 17-22, 2018. The acclaimed Australian Production (which has been captured on DVD) is supposed to be the production that will be used for North America. Who is excited?
LOVE NEVER DIES Confirmed for North American Tour
It’s been long rumored with teases back as early as 2015 that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s PHANTOM sequel was heading our way. Last Spring, the legendary composer revealed in a feature for BuzzFeed that THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA follow-up will ‘make its way to Washington, D.C. next year.’
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by NYBroadwayTours | Dec 27, 2016 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: Legendary stage and screen actress Carrie Fisher passed away at the age of 60 from a heart attack. RIP Carrie, you will be missed. 🙁
Iconic Star Wars Actress Carrie Fisher Dies at 60
Carrie Fisher, the actress best known as Star Wars? Princess Leia Organa, has died after suffering a heart attack. She was 60. ?
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by NYBroadwayTours | Nov 6, 2016 | Blog, Broadway
Richard Steiner, an acclaimed 5 time Tony winning Broadway producer for Tony winning hits like Hairspray, The Producers, and Jersey Boys passed away at the age of 69. He will be missed. Thank you for bringing some beloved hit shows to the Great White Way. RIP
Richard Steiner, Producer of Broadway Hits, Dies at 69
Mr. Steiner worked a broad variety of jobs and was, among other things, a poker champion.
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