Broadway will dim the lights for Diahann Carroll
Broadway will dim the lights for Diahann Carroll
#1Broadway will dim the lights for Diahann Carroll
Posted: 10/11/19 at 6:18pm
This Wednesday night, Broadway will dim the lights for one minute at 7:45 pm, in honor of actress Diahann Carroll who passed away at age 84 on October 4, it was announced this afternoon. American Airlines, Broadhurst, Helen Hayes, Hudson, Marquis, New Amsterdam, Samuel J. Friedman, St. James, and Vivian Beaumont theatres in New York will participate in the honor of Carroll's memory.
“Much has been made of Ms. Carroll’s groundbreaking role shattering racial barriers in film and on Broadway,” said Thomas Schumacher, chairman of The Broadway League, in a statement. “That she was a pioneer is undeniable. But she was first and foremost a gifted, Tony-winning actress of enormous warmth and charm. She made just three visits to Broadway—in two musicals and a turbulent drama—but the breadth of those roles is a measure of her range and craft.”
Carroll appeared on Broadway three times in her 65 year career: Agnes of God (1982), No Strings (1962), for which she won a Tony Award, and House of Flowers (1954). She also starred as Norma Desmond in the Toronto production of 'Sunset Boulevard'.
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#2Broadway will dim the lights for Diahann Carroll
Posted: 10/11/19 at 9:17pm
Glad to hear I was wrong.
(though it took them long enough!)
#3Broadway will dim the lights for Diahann Carroll
Posted: 10/11/19 at 10:46pm
As they should, on the basis of talent as well as her historial importance.
#4Broadway will dim the lights for Diahann Carroll
Posted: 10/16/19 at 8:22pm
Tonight was the night where they dimmed the lights for Carroll. Was anyone along Broadway when they did this ceremony? I have never been near Broadway when they've done this for anyone, but for some reason I wish I was there this evening for Carroll. I've only seen her on TV - never on the stage - but she was a class act, and out of respect I would have loved to be there.
(Also, did they dim the lights for Valerie Harper after her passing in late August? I don't recall any mention of this).
#5Broadway will dim the lights for Diahann Carroll
Posted: 10/17/19 at 3:45pm
Although they took their time, I'm glad the decision was made to honor Carroll in this way. Her achievement, artistry and her role as a trailblazer all warrant this honor.
