Stratford's William Hutt passes away.

[ALittleNorthofKansas]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 11:31am

"Hutt, who was born in Toronto, earned his reputation as one of the world's most respected classical actors while performing in Canada, primarily at the Stratford Shakespeare festival.

He joined the festival during its inaugural season in 1953 and trod its boards until 2005, when, at 85, he declared himself too forgetful to learn his lines.

In his years on the stage, he assumed most of the great roles of classical theatre, giving unforgettable performances as King Lear and Prospero, two of Shakespeare's most powerful characters."

He will be greatly missed.
William Hutt passes away

[thenewmoon]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 12:40pm

This is the fellow who, in Season III of "Slings and Arrows," played a dying actor who lived just long enough to do Lear... amazing... I actually saw him at Stratford in several productions in the mid 1990s. A true giant of the theatre.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 12:57pm

Ah, that's too bad. I figured this was coming when he bowed out of whatever show he was to do this season.

Check out his production of Long Day's Journey into Night. Worth a watch.

[teh_pretty]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 1:17pm

He, and his multiple 'comebacks,' will be truly missed.

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 1:32pm

Each night after he took his final bow in thr 2005 production of THE TEMPEST he would wave farewell to the audience with a smile and slight twinkle in his eye that hinted "I'll be back." He almsot was. Richard Moneette (Artistic Director) is retiring this year and it was decided Hutt would appear in A DELICATE BALANCE but a few months ago it was announced that he was not well enough to play the role.

It's hard to say goodbye.

[philcrosby]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 1:46pm

He was a giant in the theatre in so many ways ... and great proof that some of the best theatre in the world happens outside of NYC!

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 1:47pm

He was heartbreaking in that episode of S&A.

[Kevinoes]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 4:19pm

I'm so sorry to hear about this loss. I can't say I was familiar with his work but I'm sorry to hear of his passing nontheless.

[Tag]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 4:59pm

A very sad day for the Stratford Festival and Canadian theatre.

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/27/07 at 5:02pm

Damn damn damn.

We all knew it was coming, but damn anyway.

SAw him many times. The man never gave a bad performance.