OFFICIAL: Elaine Stritch has passed

for some reason I can't post in the other thread, but the NY Times just released an official press release.
Elaine Stritch, Tart-Tongued Broadway Actress and Singer, Is Dead at 89

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A truly one of a kind talent. I'm sad that I wasn't around to seeing her in her prime, but thrilled I got to see her onstage in Night Music and in concert twice. A true original. There will never be another Elaine Stritch.

Updated On: 7/17/14 at 01:04 PM

I couldn't post in the other thread either.

May she rest in peace.

"Everybody rise..."

I'm devastated. Was holding out hope to get to see this legend perform. Rest in peace, our forever Broadway Baby!

She's been declining for a couple of years. This very subject is discussed in her documentary that was just released last month on DVD/online. What timing.
There will never be another like her.

Updated On: 7/17/14 at 01:08 PM

So glad I was able to catch her during her last run at the Carlyle... RIP

The year was 19--. The ink was barely dry on my college diploma. I got my first paying theater job and was excited (and scared) that the show I was working on was starring Elaine Stritch. I knew her from the OBCR of Company.

On that first morning, the cast and crew were standing around waiting for rehearsals to begin. We all heard her long before we saw her. "You scared the sh-t out of me when you turned that corner." She was yelling at the company manager who had the misfortune of having picked her up.

She strode into the rehearsal hall and announced to nobody in particular, "I'm diabetic. In this paper bag is my insulin. It needs to be put in the closest refrigerator because I will need to inject myself at 12:00 noon."

She was exacting and tough, disciplined and focused. During rehearsals, she never gave anything short of a full performance. There was no "marking it" with Elaine Stritch. Every actor was given 100% of what Elaine Stritch was doing on that day.

From deep inside, she pulled out a performance that was interesting and layered. Funny, scary, and always nuanced.

She was a force to be reckoned with.

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Just watched one of her episodes of 30 Rock last night. Weird how things work out.

A Delicate Balance is still one of my favorite theatrical experiences.

I'll drink to that!

Hayell yea everybody rise!

Sad news. Glad I got to see on her on stage at Sondheim's 75th b'day celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. No one even comes close. Goth, may I ask what show you worked on with Elaine?

After actress and singer, my favorite role of Elaine's was talk show guest. I love this story she told on Ellen (and else where):

Thanks to all for the links and stories. What a career! Sad I never got to see her perform. RIP, Ms. Stritch.

A true legend.
So lucky to have seen her in Show Boat and At Liberty.

HorseTears- I was at the rehearsals (and at the actual performance) for the 75th at the bowl. Elaine was one of the last people to rehearse that day. The Philharmonic had a STRICT contract to not rehearse past a certain time. Of course everyone was running late. Elaine started rehearsing Broadway Baby with the Philharmonic as they started packing up (literally packing their bags). She didn't care. She continued to sing until there were only a few instruments left. I'll never forget that.

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