Marin Mazzie Has Passed Away — Page 5

I did so enjoy seeing her in "Ragtime".  Sad loss.

brian1973 said: "How much effort does it take? EVERY theatre should dim their marquees. She was a broadway star, one of its finest."

I agree with you, but I think some of the anger may be misplaced.

I don't believe that any theater requires a form of permission from the Broadway League to dim their lights. Taking a cue from the history regarding Joan Rivers' passing, it seems that theater owners can make the decision to dim their lights regardless of what the Broadway League suggests.

When the Broadway League said, "no" to Joan, Jujamcyn President Jordan Roth responded with the statement and action: "In memory of the legendary Joan Rivers, we will dim the lights of our Jujamcyn Theaters marquees, Tuesday [September 9] at 6:45 PM."

My personal feelings on the subject:

I would be angered if NO theaters dimmed their lights. That, to me, would be disrespectful of her talents and contributions. But to create discord over how many theaters dim their lights appears unseemly. It's like complaining that their aren't enough flowers at a funeral.

Flowers are flowers, and lights are lights. IMO, what should matter is celebrating, and giving thanks to those who DO honor Marin Mazzie. I can't see shifting focus to any one person, or any organization who chooses NOT to. 

Losing a valued and loved person is hard enough. My feeling is that the focus should be on/lifting up those who demonstrate the mutual affection and appreciation for Ms. Mazzie and her work.

F*ck the rest of them. There are others who will do and act better (and are doing just that). Beyond Ms Mazzie and her family/friends, THEY deserve much more attention than some dumba$$ who decides how many lights a person is worth. 

Amen.  

“I’m yours till I die...so in love. So in love with you, my love, am I”. - Marin Mazzie singing “So in Love”, Kiss Me Kate.

F*CK. .

Updated On: 9/17/18 at 03:10 AM

That is incredibly sad to hear the passing of who I consider to be one of the best musical theater actresses working for the past decade. May she rest in peace. 

It's a shame that she only got to do KING AND I for about 6 weeks.

The rumor at the time had been that the show was going to be filmed at the very end of Kelli's run when Ken Watanabe returned. Obviously, that didn't work out...I so wish there was a record of Marin's performance (official or unofficial).

A lovely tribute to Marin Mazzie by Heather Headley.  https://twitter.com/i/status/1041805776497598471

I am pleased to hear this. All Broadway Theatres to dim lights.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/All-Broadway-Theatres-To-Dim-Lights-For-Marin-Mazzie-September-21-20180917

Updated On: 9/17/18 at 09:07 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I noticed that no one reported from her tribute presented at the Gershwin, so I thought I'd share some aspects of my experience.

The stage was decorated with sunflowers, which provided a lovely juxtaposition with the Wicked set. LaChanze sang the first song of the afternoon.

Jason Danieley was a pillar of strength; he was emotional, of course, but was so focused on celebrating Marin's life, rather than fill the room with total sadness.

That said, when Terrence McNally gave his speech, there wasn't a dry eye in the joint.

It was so obvious how much Marin Mazzie was loved. I saw a number of luminaries in attendance: Barbara Walsh, Ann Harada, Liz Calloway, Victor Garber, Ashley Park, Alexandra Silber, Bebe Neuwirth. It was truly extraordinary to witness the community rally around this talented woman.

And for the record, she got a cancer society prize named after her, as well as a suggestion by one person (I don't remember who) to give her a posthumous Special Tony.

Call_me_jorge said: "I was thinking the Chicago theatre community should rename the Jeff awards in honor of Marin. The Mazzies would be a fun nickname."

Absolutely no slight to Marin, but why would the Chicago Jeff Awards rename themselves after her? She had no major connection to the Chicago theater scene.

Updated On: 1/2/19 at 11:19 AM