Marin Mazzie Has Passed Away — Page 3

I had to leave work as soon as I heard this news, but I think I've collected my thoughts a bit. I was lucky enough to see her only once, in Carrie, but I loved her so very much.

I just keep thinking of that part in Journey On - "I salute you. God be with you. I will miss you in the darkness of the dawn. Journey on."

For my money, her version of Losing My Mind is the best interpretation anyone's ever done of a Sondheim song.

https://youtu.be/noJz7le7LdI

Now boast, thee Death, in whose possession lies a lass unparalleled...

I first became aware of Marin on hearing the lovely album of duets that she had recorded with her husband. After I heard her vocal work in Kiss Me, Kate, I tweeted her with the highest praise for how she had performed two of my favorite Broadway songs: "So In Love" and "Wunderbar." She highlighted my tweet.

My sister died of this disease in 1989, followed only four days later by the passing of the sweet and oh so funny Gilda Radner. Some time after the edge of grief has worn off, a look should be taken at the way the country has been fighting the war on cancer for the last 50 years. Despite the investment of multi-billions of dollars and many of our greatest minds, it is not a war that we have been winning.

Does anyone know if the lights will be dimmed?

I can't believe this.  I was so lucky to see her in RAGTIME and KATE many times.  

She not only had the voice, but an INCREDIBLE stage presence.   

18 years later and I still listen to her version of SO IN LOVE or occasionally hear BACK TO BEFORE just magically popping up in the back of my head.  

This is so terrible...

Jordan Catalano said: "I just can’t even wrap my head around this. "

I feel exactly the same way. After I heard the news around 2pm today I was in a state of shock. I had to excuse myself from work and take a moment to gather myself. It's doesn't feel real, she's been such a large part of my life as theatre fan, and I just can't imagine Broadway without her. Taken too soon, there will always be a part of me wishing her voice and beautiful personality were still filling theaters everywhere. 

wolfwriter said: "So young and so talented. So many memorable performances. I was fortunateto see her with Jason at NJPAC in May, which may have been one of her last performances, if not her last. You could tell she wasn't herself, but she was still incredible and you could just see their love for each other which was really heartwarming and sweet. Such grace and class. Rest In Peace."

I was also at NJPAC. The thing that really struck me in that concert, aside from her and Jasons obvious devotion to one another, was the amount of strength and light that simply poured off of her. I truly thought she was going to beat the odds, and in a way I suppose she did - she was truly living up until the end, and fought hard these last couple of years. My heart is with Jason and her entire extended family. She is smiling down 

Updated On: 9/13/18 at 08:02 PM

This woman was gracious and kind, thoughtful and considerate and so talented an actor and singer .... a heart-breaker.

I don't seem to be able to find the words to express what a great loss this feels like. I first saw Marin Mazzie many years ago when Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops would do concerts at Carnegie Hall. I was a member so I got to attend a rehearsal, and I was sitting in the half empty orchestra section when Skitch had a performer sing while walking down the aisle from the back of the theater. Mazzie sang "Losing My Mind" while walking slowly toward the stage. The hair stood up on the back of my neck, it was so beautiful, so subtle, every word clear. I've never heard the song sung better.

I was fortunate to see her in Bullets over Broadway, Zorba, The King and I, and various concerts. She was always so expressive, using her powerful voice to bring life to the story of every song.

My condolences to her husband and family. I will never forget her bravery and her talent. Thank you, dear lady, for so much joy in the theater whenever you were there.

My heart just sank. I liked Kelli O'Hara in The King and I, but there was so much more that Marin Mazzie brought to the role. Her warmth, her love, her care, and that kindred spirit! I'm just grateful that I got to witness an extraordinary performance by such a beautiful soul and sad that many others will not have to chance to. 

Talented. Friendly. Generous.  Brave.  Loved.  Remembered always!

EddieP said: "Does anyone know if the lights will be dimmed?

I can't believe this. I was so lucky to see her in RAGTIME and KATE many times.

She not only had the voice, but an INCREDIBLE stage presence.

18 years later and I still listen to her version of SO IN LOVE or occasionally hear BACK TO BEFORE just magically popping up in the back of my head.

This is so terrible..."

If recent precedent holds, they'll dim the lights at the theaters where she had some of her more memorable performances.  I would imagine the three theaters where she performed her Tony nominated roles would dim, so the Schoenfeld, Lyceum, and Hirschfield maybe?

I have been crying since yesterday afternoon.  This is such sad news. Last time I saw Marin was when she was honored at the Nothing Like a Dame benefit in 2016.

Such talent, class, beauty and heart. Rest with the angels dear Marin.

Much love to Jason, Oscar and family.

Was fortunate to see her numerous times, Ragtime, Kiss Me Kate, Carrie, and The King & I. Each performance was wildly different from the last, and each was delivered to perfection. And, of course, that voice... A tremendous talent, she will be deeply missed.