RIP Hal Prince

[canbelto]

He was a real musical theater legend and I know till the end of his life he would visit Phantom of the Opera and pass out notes and directions to cast members.
RIP Hal Prince.

Hal Prince, Legendary Broadway Producer and Director, Passes Away at 91

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of legendary Broadway director and producer Hal Prince at 91 years of age after a brief illness, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

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[skatesindreams]

An icon, indeed:

Hal Prince, Giant of Broadway and Reaper of Tonys, Dies at 91 (Published 2019)

Mr. Prince helped bring to life a stunning lineup of shows: “Cabaret,” “Sweeney Todd,” and Broadway’s longest-running spectacle, “The Phantom of the Opera.”

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"Influential" doesn't do him justice.
Thank you!

 

[canbelto]

Thankfully there are lots of videos of his productions so his legacy isn't lost. Here is the original "Wilkommen" from Cabaret which has a very different look than the Bob Fosse movie version:

"Wilkommen" - Cabaret (Original Broadway Production, 1966)

Joel Grey and company perform on the Tonys.

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Here's a long interview with Prince:

Harold Prince on The Business

Q&A with Harold Prince, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge of "Backstage with Richard Ridge!" Harold Prince directed the original productions of She ...

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[VGThuy]

This news is utterly depressing. He was one of the last living legends of Broadway's golden era.

 

[AxelAnnie]

His memory is already a blessing for us all.

 

[skatesindreams]

An appreciation:

‘Cabaret,’ ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and More: Hal Prince’s Hits Transformed Broadway (Published 2019)

When Mr. Prince died on Wednesday at age 91, he left behind several lifetimes’ worth of directing and producing successes.

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[canbelto]

Some broadway luminaries remember working with Hal Prince:

Remembering Hal Prince: 12 Broadway Luminaries Share Their Stories (Published 2019)

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone and others recall memorable moments with the longtime director and producer who died this week.

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