Barbara Cook Has Passed
Barbara Cook Has Passed
#2Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 10:57am
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Legendary-Barbara-Cook-Has-Passed-Away-at-89-20170808
#3Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:00am
Sad..........such a talented & kind woman. May she rest in peace.
jo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#5Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:00am
A true gem. Her talent will be sorely missed, but her contributions will not be forgotten.
I know Barbara Cook has been in declining health the past few years, but this a loss to the entire theater community. RIP, Ms. Cook.
JBC3
Broadway Star Joined: 4/9/17
#6Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:00amStrange to be see this being reported elsewhere (NYT, etc).
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#8Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:15am
JBC3 said: "Strange to be see this being reported elsewhere (NYT, etc)."
Huh?
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#9Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:19am
I think JB means its NOT in the NY Times yet... I just looked
#10Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:33am
I am so happy I got to see her several times in Sondheim on Sondheim. RIP.
#11Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:33am
AP has confirmed. Ms. Cook is, indeed, gone. One of the greatest voices in the history of musical theater.
#12Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:36am
So many heartbreaking losses lately. God speed, legend!
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#13Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:41am
Wow. This hits hard. Rest In Peace, sweet lady.
#14Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:41am
Just got a text from a friend about Barbara Cook...it hit hard. I am so very glad I got the chance to see her in concert many times. I even met her once in a London hotel.
I got into my car a few weeks ago and turned on the radio. NPR was doing a piece on Barbara and I was so relieved to realize she'd not passed.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#15Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:43am
The AP also reported that her last meal was vanilla ice cream.
My heart just shattered.
jtishere
Understudy Joined: 12/10/10
#16Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:44am
Ms. Cook is one of the all time greats. Rest well.
#17Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:48am
Very sad news. One of a handful of performers left from Broadways golden age. R.I.P.
#18Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:51am
BroadwayConcierge said: "The AP also reported that her last meal was vanilla ice cream.
My heart just shattered.
"
I was about to write this. Almost started to tear up. Perfect last meal!
BWAY Baby2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/10/14
#19Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:55am
One of my all-time favorite performers- have seen her many times- the Lincoln Center concert years ago stands out as one of the highlights of my theater going life. I was looking forward to seeing her a few years back in a show that ended up being cancelled- and I was very disappointed not to be able to see her again. Love her and will miss her.
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#20Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 11:56am
I'm so grateful for all this wonderful woman and phenomenal talent brought us. And that we have this board to share our feelings of loss with others who share our gratitude for all that Barbara Cook was and is.
BWAY Baby2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/10/14
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#22Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 12:05pm
She Loves Me was one of my first shows as a kid and I remember Barbara's unbelievable voice and I can still hear her classic comic timing on certain lines. What a honor to have seen her live a number of times in many venues. Rest In Peace, you will always be treasured.
Huss417
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#23Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 12:08pm
Such sad news.
I just rewatched the Kennedy Center Honors Tribute when she was honored in 2011 the other night. "Make Our Garden Grow" with Audra McDonald always does me in. For those who haven't seen it before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0aV-gXIMCg
#24Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 12:18pm
I love this performance. Even though the song was written by Amanda McBroom, you believe it's about Barbara...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85IxNVwpKrs
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#25Barbara Cook Has Passed
Posted: 8/8/17 at 12:23pm
There were bells on a hill
But I never heard them ringing
No, I never heard them at all
Till there was Barbara Cook.
Barbara, you truly opened my ears with your gift. Thank you.
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