Joss Ackland (who originated Peron in Evita and Fredrik in ALNM in London) has died at 95
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ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#1Joss Ackland (who originated Peron in Evita and Fredrik in ALNM in London) has died at 95
Posted: 11/19/23 at 10:32pm
RIP to a legend! His final stage performance appeared to be the title role in Jonathan Miller's benefit reading of KING LEAR at the Old Vic a decade ago...not a bad way to go out. He also appeared in some big blockbusters like Bill & Ted, Hunt for Red October, and Lethal Weapon 2.
In 1958-59, he appeared on Broadway in an Old Vic rep season of Hamlet, Henry V, and 12th Night.
Here's his work on the original London cast album of A Little Night Music and his "She Is A Diamond" from Evita.
#2Joss Ackland (who originated Peron in Evita and Fredrik in ALNM in London) has died at 95
Posted: 11/19/23 at 11:24pm
I actually saw he died tonight while watching one of his films, “Lady Jane”. An incredible actor.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#3Joss Ackland (who originated Peron in Evita and Fredrik in ALNM in London) has died at 95
Posted: 11/20/23 at 11:15am
Hi performance of "Now" on the London Cast Recording of NIGHT MUSIC is sublime.
Now
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#4Joss Ackland (who originated Peron in Evita and Fredrik in ALNM in London) has died at 95
Posted: 11/20/23 at 11:58am
I'm sure this has been reported somewhere but what was the justification behind replacing the London cast of EVITA for Broadway? Was that Equity, or was it ALW/Prince/Stigwood wanting something different for Broadway? I gather Prince must have liked Ackland since he cast him in pivotal roles in two different musicals.
Updated On: 11/20/23 at 11:58 AM
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