RIP Gary Beach
RIP Gary Beach
#1RIP Gary Beach
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)
#2RIP Gary Beach
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.
#3RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/18/18 at 2:36pmWhat? 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.
Dolly80
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/11
#4RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/18/18 at 2:37pmTerribly sad news. A wonderful actor. His performance in The Producers will live forever in my memory
#5RIP Gary Beach
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.
thedrybandit
Leading Actor Joined: 12/10/18
#6RIP Gary Beach
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.
#7RIP Gary Beach
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.
#8RIP Gary Beach
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."
SomethingPeculiar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
#9RIP Gary Beach
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.
#10RIP Gary Beach
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.
wonkit
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
#11RIP Gary Beach
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.
SomethingPeculiar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
#12RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/18/18 at 5:30pmThink there’s any chance they’ll dim the lights for a Tony winner and 2-time nominee?
#13RIP Gary Beach
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.
#14RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/18/18 at 5:39pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VD6fwAymck
"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)
BwayLB
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/17
#15RIP Gary Beach
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.
Bwayornoway
Understudy Joined: 3/8/18
#16RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/18/18 at 5:49pm
A true talent indeed and may his stamp on Broadway History live on forever - rest in peace
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#17RIP Gary Beach
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.
Sondheimite
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/14
#18RIP Gary Beach
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
#19RIP Gary Beach
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!
Bette's Turban
Broadway Star Joined: 7/9/17
#20RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/18/18 at 9:44pmJust saw this after I posted. So sorry. Beautiful man inside and out.
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#21RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/18/18 at 9:56pmA truly great performer. His performance in The Producers is true musical comedy brilliance. He'll be missed.
Alex Kulak2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/11/16
#22RIP Gary Beach
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.
#23RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/19/18 at 1:30am
I still remember his shamelessly and delightfully stealing every scene as a replacement Rooster in the original Annie.
holajefe2
Swing Joined: 11/7/12
#24RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/19/18 at 2:24am
I want you to know he always believed in all of you. He always knew how hard it was to get to where he got.
#25RIP Gary Beach
Posted: 7/19/18 at 8:30am
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
I will be forever grateful for his abundant talent.
