Wendy Wasserstein Has Died — Page 2

#26

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:26am

So sad. Her writing had such humor and such insight.

I will cherish the memories of having seen Uncommon Women and and Isn't It Romantic and Heidi Chronicles and Sisters Rosensweig, and of having met her and heard such vivid stories of the plays she and Chris Durang did together at Yale. One title of theirs always makes me smile, even today: "When Dinah Shore Ruled the Earth."

She was a classy, funny lady. My heart goes out to her family, her friends and her daughter.

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Updated On: 1/30/06 at 11:26 AM

#27

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:28am

just Tragic
Love to her Family and friends

#28

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:29am

wow


very sad news, she will misssed.

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#29

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:38am

this is terrible. My prayers go out to her family, her friends, and her daugther.

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#30

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Posted: 1/30/06 at 11:43am

R.I.P
My prayers go out to her family and friends.

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#31

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 12:08pm

A huge loss to the theatre world.

My thoughts are with her family and loved ones

#32

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 12:15pm

Such a loss to the theatre world. Thoughts and prayers for her family and friends.

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#33

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 12:16pm

so sad...I still remember seeing Uncommon Women one Saturday afternoon on television in the seventies and crying and laughing. I've been a fan as long as I've been a fan of Sondheim's...and she was so funny and smart when interviewed. I'll miss her...
Rest in Peace, Wendy!

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#34

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 12:20pm

This is really sad.

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#35

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 12:23pm

Sleep Easy, Wendy. Our prayers are with the Little One.

#36

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 12:34pm

What a legacy she has left us.

God rest her sweet soul. My condolences to her family and friends.

Updated On: 1/30/06 at 12:34 PM

#37

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 1:37pm

I was in a production of The Heidi Chronicles last year. A touching play.

Very saddened by this news. She was still writing, too. Who knew what treasures she had left. Doesn't matter now, though. My prayers are with her daughter, mother, and the rest of her family.

RIP Wendy.

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#38

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 1:40pm

The second thing I ever directed was a short play she wrote called "Tender Offer". Such a great playwright.

#39

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Posted: 1/30/06 at 1:41pm

RIP Wendy. I hope her family knows that they and she are in our prayers and thoughts.

#40

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Posted: 1/30/06 at 1:56pm

Just here to thank Wendy for giving me my first professional credit on Broadway as the voice of the sons in An American Daughter. Her casting me led to me recognizing her work and becoming a huge fan. I will always be grateful to her and know that her work lives on.

#41

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Posted: 1/30/06 at 2:05pm

A month ago in Boston, I saw the Huntington's production of The Sisters Rosensweig and really enjoyed it. It was my first introduction to the wonder that is Wendy Wasserstein.

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#42

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Posted: 1/30/06 at 2:34pm

Rest in peace Ms. Wasserstein. Your work and talent will never be forgotten.

#43

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Posted: 1/30/06 at 3:52pm

That's very sad.
I wonder how her young daughter is coping.

#44

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 4:53pm

A sad day indeed. Rest in peace.

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#45

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:18pm

I regret to say that I am completely unfamiliar with her work, though I've heard her name mentioned before. What a shame, indeed.

#46

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:29pm

My school performed The Heidi Chronicles last semester and it was really incredible! This is very sad. My prayers are with her friends and family!

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#47

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:31pm

oh no, that's really sad. Condolences go out to her family...

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#48

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:50pm

This kind of makes all the little spats here meaningless.

A shame that we lost Wendy & August Wilson so quickly. A true theatrical talent has passed. My condolences & prayers are with her family

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#49

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 5:56pm

That's so sad

I was in "Uncommon Women" over the summer (Mrs. Plumm). It was one of the most amazing straight shows I've ever done.

She was an incredible gift to the theatre community, and I'm sure she'll be missed.

#50

re: Wendy Wasserstein Has Died

Posted: 1/30/06 at 6:17pm

I give thanks for the gifts she left us here. She will be remembered as long as stages exist. Thank You Wendy - Thoughts & Prayers go with you!

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