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RIP Gary Beach

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RIP Gary Beach#1
Posted: 7/18/18 at 2:30pm

Bryan Batt just mentioned it on his Facebook page.

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

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RIP Gary Beach#2
Posted: 7/18/18 at 2:35pm

Terrible news. I was privileged enough to see him perform while he was still in The Producers and it was an absolute highlight of the show. Condolences to his friends and family.

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RIP Gary Beach#3
Posted: 7/18/18 at 2:36pm

What? This is a shocker. RIP to an endlessly talented man. Loved him in everything I saw him in. From The Producers to his heartbreaking performance on Queer as Folk. A sad day.

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RIP Gary Beach#4
Posted: 7/18/18 at 2:37pm

Terribly sad news. A wonderful actor. His performance in The Producers will live forever in my memory

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RIP Gary Beach#5
Posted: 7/18/18 at 2:39pm

Awful news. He was such a terrific performer. RIP.

A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.

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RIP Gary Beach#6
Posted: 7/18/18 at 2:40pm

Official link: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Award-Winner-Gary-Beach-Passes-Away-At-Age-70-20180718

What an amazing talent.

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RIP Gary Beach#7
Posted: 7/18/18 at 3:05pm

Absolutely adored Gary Beach. His performance in the film of The Producers made me fall in love with musical theater. So, fortunate to have seen him perform in SPAMalot in Oklahoma City a few months later.

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RIP Gary Beach#8
Posted: 7/18/18 at 3:06pm

Very sad news. I'm glad his performance as Roger DeBris got immortalized on film.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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RIP Gary Beach#9
Posted: 7/18/18 at 3:07pm

What a talented man. He had so much joy in The Producers, and we're lucky that Mel Brooks and Susan Stroman let him reprise his stage performance on screen.

I believe he had retired from acting a few years ago, but I had always hoped he could be lured back to the stage with another great role. He will be missed.

Updated On: 7/18/18 at 03:07 PM

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RIP Gary Beach#10
Posted: 7/18/18 at 3:09pm

Gary was a very talented performer and I consider myself luck that I was able see him perform so many times in my young life. Peace and best thoughts to his husband and family at this time. He will be greatly missed.

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RIP Gary Beach#11
Posted: 7/18/18 at 5:11pm

I am sorry to hear about his passing. His performance in PRODUCERS (theater and film) was a delight. My condolences to his family and all who were lucky enough to work with him.

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RIP Gary Beach#12
Posted: 7/18/18 at 5:30pm

Think there’s any chance they’ll dim the lights for a Tony winner and 2-time nominee?

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RIP Gary Beach#13
Posted: 7/18/18 at 5:35pm

A wonderfully talented comedic actor. He was excellent in The Producers, and I didn’t realize how good he was until I saw his understudy on a return visit. Missed him in La Cage because he was filming The Producers (though Bryan Batt was excellent), but enjoyed his take on Thenardier in Les Miz.

A really great talent. He will be missed.

My name is neither "adam" nor "greer."

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RIP Gary Beach#14
Posted: 7/18/18 at 5:39pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VD6fwAymck

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RIP Gary Beach#15
Posted: 7/18/18 at 5:48pm

Sad to hear. I only saw him in the movie version of the Producers. However two years ago I thought of him for Edna in Hairspray Live in case Harvey Fierstein was just going to do the script adaptation.

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RIP Gary Beach#16
Posted: 7/18/18 at 5:49pm

A true talent indeed and may his stamp on Broadway History live on forever - rest in peace

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RIP Gary Beach#17
Posted: 7/18/18 at 6:12pm

SomethingPeculiar said: "Think there’s any chance they’ll dim the lights for a Tony winner and 2-time nominee?"

You already know the answer.

NO.

Charlotte and her ilk only recognize BIG names..

RIP Mr. Beach- you made a lot of people happy with your work.

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RIP Gary Beach#18
Posted: 7/18/18 at 6:28pm

Charlotte is an insult to the community and thinks that only people who are A List stars (regardless of if they only had one broadway credit) deserve the lights being dimmed, not the men and women who actually gave their life to Broadway.

Broadway World's Fireman.

Updated On: 7/18/18 at 06:28 PM

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RIP Gary Beach#19
Posted: 7/18/18 at 7:50pm

A glorious performer.
Saw him twice in The Producers (including the 1st Chicago tryout preview) and in Legends! (with ...).
There might have been more. Have to consult the reference books.
While in NYC in May 2001, I saw him arriving in front of the St. James in grand style - and dressed impeccably - prior to the Saturday matinee of The Producers.
Wonderful!

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RIP Gary Beach#20
Posted: 7/18/18 at 9:44pm

Just saw this after I posted. So sorry. Beautiful man inside and out.

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RIP Gary Beach#21
Posted: 7/18/18 at 9:56pm

A truly great performer. His performance in The Producers is true musical comedy brilliance. He'll be missed.

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RIP Gary Beach#22
Posted: 7/18/18 at 11:31pm

I adore Gary's performances both in the film version of The Producers, as well as on the BATB soundtrack. Such a talented personality that we lost far too early.