Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Broadwaybound94
Understudy Joined: 6/5/14
#1Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 10:26amI feel that broadway should dim their lights in honor of a great actor who cherished live theater and brought laughter to broadway and off broadway audiences.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#2Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 10:32amOk I will tell Broadway.
homeimp
Leading Actor Joined: 10/2/08
#3Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 10:32amI don't know about this, but exactly what are the criteria for lights being dimmed? Who decides this? I would be interested to know.
LucyEth
Stand-by Joined: 8/23/12
#4Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 10:36amI wouldn't think twice either way.
dreaming
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
#5Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 10:39amI'm guessing they won't. He only appeared in a few pieces of live theater and his career has primarily been focused on film/television. That said, I think it would be a lovely gesture if they did (Gandolfini didn't appear in a lot of plays and he had the lights dimmed).
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#6Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 10:53amLook at the practice of dimming the lights. It's only done for famous people. They don't dim the lights when some dancer in the chorus has passed away. I don't think it should be done for Robin Williams because it crosses over into "celebrity" rather than "honor."
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#7Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 10:56amI say yes. He may not have performed very often in live theatre but he is an inspiration to so many actors who are.
dreaming
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
#8Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 10:59amThe inspiration to others is what I was thinking, too, icecream.
#9Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 11:03amOr at least, Aladdin since he created a memorial Disney icon
#10Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 11:10amThe New Amsterdam definately should, and Robin Williams wasnt some 'celebrity', he was a genuine star and an extremely gifted actor and comedian who has appeared on broadway and inspired many. I dont think Broadway 'should', but it would be nice if they did
#11Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 11:11am
Absolutely not. No. That is a very special honor reserved for a very select group. I like Robin Williams but this is out of the question.
Let Hollywood dim their lights.
dreaming
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
#12Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 11:18amLOL, lovebwy, I can think of people omitted and others included. Robin Williams is at least as worthy as James Gandolfini, IMO. He did perform stand up on Broadway (I know that's not 'real theater' but it is a contribution) and did off-Broadway and Broadway work. As I said, his inspiration to others in the field might be enough reason.
#13Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 11:19am
This is a feckless thread.
#14Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 11:43amWhat would Oprah do?
....but the world goes 'round
#15Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 11:46amI think the dimming of lights should be reserved for great people like Merman and Martin, Tennessee Williams, the wondaful Elaine Stritch, Helena Modjeska, the Lunts and Mrs. Fiske.
#16Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 12:01pm
'What would Oprah do?'
Probably not read a thread like this. I think I shall follow Her advice.
#17Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 12:06pmOnly one person on this board was alive to see Broadway dim the lights for Mrs. Fiske, and it was After Eight.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Updated On: 8/12/14 at 12:06 PM
brdway411
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/24/14
#18Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 12:19pm
They dimmed the lights James Gandolfini. How many Broadway show was he in?
I know he did God Of Canage.
Updated On: 8/12/14 at 12:19 PM
Esther
Stand-by Joined: 2/27/05
#19Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 12:22pmbrdway411, Gandolfini appeared in three Broadway shows- the early 90s revival of Streetcar w/Baldwin & Lange, the short-lived stage adapt of On The Waterfront & his Tony-nominated turn in God Of Carnage.
#20Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 2:11pm
Barbra Streisand only did two Broadway shows 50 years ago -- I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1962), Funny Girl (1964) -- but I'm willing to bet they'll dim the lights for her when her time comes.
Williams also did two -- Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002), Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (2011) -- and they were fairly recent.
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Salve, Salve Regina
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Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
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dreaming
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
#21Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 2:18pmWilliams also did off-Broadway work and comedy at Broadway houses (other than Live On Broadway) prior to his Broadway debut.
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#22Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 2:40pm
"Williams also did two -- Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002), Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (2011) -- and they were fairly recent."
While not considered "Broadway" because of the theater it was performed in, he did Waiting for Godot at Lincoln Center.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#23Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 8:22pm
Most definitely.
I wonder what part, if any, the recent cancellation of his CBS show "The Crazy Ones" had in his depression.
Poster Emeritus
#24Should Broadway dim their lights in honor of Robin Williams
Posted: 8/12/14 at 8:38pmPerhaps the combined losses of Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall merit a dimming of Broadway's lights-- so the arguing can stop.
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
