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Post by theatremadness on Jul 31, 2019 15:41:20 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2019 15:54:27 GMT
He was involved in many classic Broadway shows. His vision was superb and created shows that are iconic. A true loss to the theatre world.
His original direction of Evita was superb. His legacy may never be bettered.
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Post by 49thand8th on Jul 31, 2019 16:05:19 GMT
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Post by Jon on Jul 31, 2019 16:14:53 GMT
He needs a theatre to be renamed after him.
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Post by raiseitup on Jul 31, 2019 16:19:29 GMT
Very sad news, but what a legacy he leaves behind. Legendary. RIP
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Post by alece10 on Jul 31, 2019 16:32:47 GMT
What a shock to read this. An absolute legend the likes of which we will never see again.
Remember meeting him once when he was directing Paradise Found at the Menier. I was in awe.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 31, 2019 16:33:22 GMT
So sad he didn't make it to see 'his' West Side Story.
Very sad indeed, a true doyen of theatre.
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Post by xanady on Jul 31, 2019 16:45:11 GMT
^Thanks for posting all the tributes together above.Really sad news.He was not a Prince...he was a King!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2019 16:47:19 GMT
What a shock to read this. An absolute legend the likes of which we will never see again. Remember meeting him once when he was directing Paradise Found at the Menier. I was in awe. Not even Hal Prince's magic touch could save Paradise Found. |
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Post by CG on the loose on Jul 31, 2019 16:52:34 GMT
Sad news, but what a legacy he leaves. Just watching the ("never-before-seen"? really?) 2008 NYTimes interview at the head of their obituary...
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 31, 2019 17:48:52 GMT
Most contemporary directors can't come within 10% of the skill Prince brought to making theatre. We are not likely to see his like again, sadly.
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Post by Fleance on Jul 31, 2019 17:56:12 GMT
Sad news, but what a life in the theater! I worked with him a few times. In addition to his awesome talent, he was a lovely and generous man: a mensch.
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Post by mallardo on Jul 31, 2019 19:08:04 GMT
He needs a theatre to be renamed after him. The Majestic Theatre which has been housing Phantom all these years would be the perfect choice. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 31, 2019 19:56:30 GMT
He needs a theatre to be renamed after him. The Majestic Theatre which has been housing Phantom all these years would be the perfect choice. I agree with the sentiment and Harold Prince definitely needs a theatre named after him and the Majestic or Winter Garden would be excellent choices, however the Shuberts don’t name theatres after people outside the organisation. |
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Jul 31, 2019 20:38:30 GMT
It really is a massive loss to musical theatre - and I for one will lament that we never got to see Hal Prince’s ‘social philosophic’ Cats with Queen Victoria, Gladstone & Disraeli! Perhaps some of it found it’s way into the movie (which would go some way to explaining Judi - complete with ermines and furs ;-) ) Along with Gillian Lynne he was a regular at Phantom, on both sides of the Atlantic & the show’s longevity (and continued freshness) is a testament to their professionalism & love of theatre. I hope with this latest sad passing it will continue to do so for many, many years to come. #RIPHal |
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Post by theatreian on Jul 31, 2019 21:18:48 GMT
Yes a theatrical genius and will be really missed. A great and long life well lived doing something you love. Can't be a bad epitaph.
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Post by xanady on Jul 31, 2019 23:02:09 GMT
Totally agree with ukpuppetboy and theatreian...very well put indeed 😀
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Post by Jon on Aug 1, 2019 13:16:09 GMT
I'd probably go for The Broadway if there is any Broadway theatre that should be renamed after Hal Prince, the Winter Garden and Majestic are a bit too iconic a names whereas I think the Broadway is a bit generic
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Post by CG on the loose on Aug 1, 2019 13:58:05 GMT
It is, isn't it - that's the one I was watching yesterday, from the NYT's tweet. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 2, 2019 16:17:04 GMT
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Post by scarpia on Aug 3, 2019 19:57:27 GMT
I was so devastated to learn about this on Wednesday. Hal Prince is pretty much my idol, even though - for the most part - I don't really work in the industry. He's not just a loss to Broadway, he's a loss to the wider world. I found him deeply influential and felt he would always be around. I wasn't excepting to be as shaken by his death as I was; no death of a public figure has ever impacted me as much. They will have to at least name a theatre on Broadway after him. No other creative working in the musical theatre comes close to this man's genius IMHO.
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 4, 2019 18:14:13 GMT
On Elaine Paige's radio 2 show today she paid tribute to Hal and got very emotional particularly talking about him coaching her through 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina'
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Aug 5, 2019 9:38:24 GMT
 Harold Prince 30/1/1928 - 31/7/2019 Majestic Theatre, New York 26/1/2013 (Phantom’s 25th Anniversary Performance) Photo credit: John Lamparski (Getty Images) |
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