In the words of the Goo Goo Dolls, “Broadway is dark tonight.”
Broadway will recognize the life, legacy and success of Dame Angela Lansbury this weekend.
The Great White Way will be dimmed on October 15, in honor of the legendary actor.
Rest In Peace, Angela Lansbury
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On Thursday, October 13, the Broadway League announced that it would dim all the marquees on Broadway in Lansbury’s memory.
The commemoration will last for one minute and take place on Saturday.
President of the Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin, said in a statement,
“Angela Lansbury is undoubtedly one of Broadway’s most sought-after leading actresses and her influence on the world of musical theater will last forever.”
“The Great White Way” Will Dim In Lansbury’s Memory
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Lansbury is synonymous with Broadway.
His contribution in live theater will never be forgotten.
“It’s impossible to think of Broadway and not be reminded of Ms. Lansbury and some of her most iconic roles — from ‘Mame’ and ‘Gpsy’ to ‘Sweeney Todd’ — just to name a few,” Martin’s statement continued. “We consider him Broadway royalty and a member of our family. Although aware that Hollywood thinks the same way. We’re just proud he’s ours too! Along with her legendary career and brilliant talent, it is her grace, charisma and kindness that we will remember the great Angela Lansbury.”
Explosion reported earlier this week about Lansbury’s departure.
Angela Lansbury 5 Days Shy of Her 97th Birthday
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He died five days before his 97th birthday.
The star is best known for her roles in “Murder She Wrote,” “Beauty In The Beast” as Mrs. Potts, the singing teapot, and “Mary Poppins Returns.”
His family announced the passing of the 96-year-old man.
“The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are saddened to announce that their mother passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1.30am today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022,” the statement said.
It also noted that Lansbury was “just five days shy of his 97th birthday.”
Lansbury is a highly decorated actor with several awards from Tonys to Academy Awards.
Lansbury Is A Highly Decorated Actress
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He won an honorary Academy Award in 2014, a BAFTA in 1991 for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema, a BAFTA/LA Britannia Award for Lifetime Achievement in Television and Film. He also won five Tony Awards.
His list of awards goes on and on.
“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill remembered Lansbury on Twitter sharing a sweet tribute.
“I had the pleasure of seeing her in MAME & SWEENEY TODD (twice) & as the cold-blooded psychopathic mother in the classic MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, she created one of the greatest screen villains of all time. An amazing all-round artist. #RIPAngelaLansbury,” he tweeted.
I had the pleasure of seeing her in MAME & SWEENEY TODD (twice) & as the cold-blooded psychopathic mother in the classic MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, she created one of the greatest screen villains of all time. An amazing all-round artist. #RIPAngelaLansbury pic.twitter.com/sxd7I5SZp0
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) October 12, 2022
“Seinfeld” star Jason Alexander wrote, “The amazing Angela Lansbury – one of the most versatile, talented, graceful, kind, witty, intelligent, classy women I’ve ever met has left us. His great contribution to art and the world remains forever. #ripAngelaLansbury“
“Angela Lansbury, who graced the stage for decades winning five Tony awards and brought the witty Jessica Fletcher to our living rooms for a dozen years, has passed. Long ago, the beloved Mrs. Potts will sing us lullabies now from the stars. Rest, great soul,” shared George Takei.
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