Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed

[Mr. Tuttle]

Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#0

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:21pm

A true musical legend

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

Updated On: 11/7/04 at 04:21 PM

[WayWicked]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#1

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:39pm

This is truly sad..what a wonder he was in Oklahoma.

But what's even sadder is that 62 peoplehave seen this thread so far and NOT ONE of them has had any comment.

I'm sure it would be different if Eden passed.

Happy Happy Joy Joy

[broadwayguy2]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#2

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:40pm

wow.. this is very sad news.

[kates]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#3

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:44pm

Was he ill?
He was really an amazing performer...

"Commit a little mortal sin, its good for the soul"

[Timmerbo]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#4

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:44pm

That sucks. He had an awesome voice... very booming and dramatic. What I wish I sounded like.

Turns out he was an untrained singer, which was surprising to me.

EDIT: No, apparently he was trained, and took singing lessons at 25 cents a piece. Wow. Updated On: 11/7/04 at 04:44 PM

[BwayLover]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#5

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:45pm

SO SAD. He will be missed.

"Years from now, when you talk about this - And you will - Be kind. "

[pab]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#6

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:50pm

"But what's even sadder is that 62 peoplehave seen this thread so far and NOT ONE of them has had any comment."

I would bet that that is because 90% of the people on this borad have never heard of him.

Howard Keel Also known as Harold Keel. Born Aprl 13, 1919 Gillespie, IL, USA

Broadway shows:

Oklahoma!
Carousel
Saratoga
No Strings
Ambassador

"Smart! And into all those exotic mystiques -- The Kama Sutra and Chinese techniques. I hear she knows more than seventy-five. Call me tomorrow if you're still alive!"

[broadwayguy2]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#7

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:56pm

very true Pab.

[cvapb]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#8

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:56pm

That is why I didnt respond. Very sad though.

[MagicToDo82]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#9

Posted: 11/7/04 at 4:59pm

Thats incredibly sad. I loved him in the Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Kiss Me Kate movies. (I edited this because I nearly forgot Showboat! ) He was amazing.

There's always room for pathos - and jazz hands.

Updated On: 11/7/04 at 04:59 PM

[thirdrowcenter]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#10

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:01pm

An amazing voice. When I heard "Old Man River" on the radio, followed by the sad news of Howard Keel's passing, I remembered how much I have always enjoyed hearing him sing.

[timote316]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#11

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:12pm

I'm sorry to say I've not heard of him, but its always sad when the Broadway family loses a member.

[Sumofallthings]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#12

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:14pm

A toast to a legend! *raises glass* Rest In Peace!

BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"

[Plum]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#13

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:35pm

I don't have any of his recordings, but I have heard his voice. We've really lost a wonderful artist.

[Marquise]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#14

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:37pm

oh wow this is sad, he's passed on the very day the "dallas" reunion show will air on CBS. keel has left a musical legacy behind with classic performances in "Kismet" and "Kiss Me Kate" to name two. he was also very well known for his role of "clayton farlow" on the prime time drama "dallas"...may he rest in peace.

[CurtainUp]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#15

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:37pm

RIP to an extroardinarily talented and handsome man.

Rosencrantz: "Be happy - if you're not even HAPPY what's so good about surviving? We'll be all right. I suppose we just go on." - from Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

[AnothaPartofMe]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#16

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:39pm

I also enjoyed him in the ANNIE GET YOUR GUN movie.

And if she'll say, "My darling, I'm yours!" I'll throw away my striped tie and my best pressed tweed, all I really need is the girl...

[kec]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#17

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:42pm

Very sad. I remember well his performance in the film remake of ShowBoat.

[Marquise]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#18

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:42pm

here's a link to the article on the official Ultimate Dallas web site (yes i'm a big fan of that show) there's a link where fans can leave a message of condolensce.

http://www.ultimatedallas.com/howardkeel/
Updated On: 11/7/04 at 05:42 PM

[SueleenGay]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#19

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:50pm

Oh, this is so sad. What a great talent. Thankfully his legacy will live on with his films and recordings.

PEACE.

[Dollypop]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#20

Posted: 11/7/04 at 5:55pm

To the best of my knowledge, Howard Keel was NOT in the Broadway productions of OKLAHOMA! or CAROUSEL. However he did play the leads in the movie versions. I think he and Barbara McNair were the replacements for Diahnn Carroll and Richard Kiley in NO STRINGS.

I saw Mr. Keel in a summer tour/revival of UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN opposite Tammy Grimes. He had a commanding stage presence and a marvelous voice. After the show he was extremely cordial to his well-wishers.

He will be missed.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[Marquise]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#21

Posted: 11/7/04 at 6:04pm

No dollypop Howard Keel did not play the leads in the movie versions of CAROUSEL and OKLAHOMA! That was Gordon Macrae.

[pab]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#22

Posted: 11/7/04 at 6:18pm

"To the best of my knowledge, Howard Keel was NOT in the Broadway productions of OKLAHOMA! or CAROUSEL."

An IBDB search would easily answer that question for you.
Link

"Smart! And into all those exotic mystiques -- The Kama Sutra and Chinese techniques. I hear she knows more than seventy-five. Call me tomorrow if you're still alive!"

[munkustrap178]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#23

Posted: 11/7/04 at 6:23pm

That's really sad, I used to watch him all the time when I was a kid. And it's very true what was said before - he was never in WICKED, so that means 89% of people on this board have never heard of him.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

[Mr. Tuttle]

re: Just In: Howard Keel Has Passed#24

Posted: 11/7/04 at 6:40pm

I'm very afraid for the future of musical theater if our younger generation does not even know who he was.

God forbid they know who Alfred Drake, Nannett Fabray or John Raitt are.

But Eden!! She'll LIVE FOREVER!!!!!!!

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.