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Martin Markinson, one of the leading Broadway producers and independent theatre owners of the past 50 years, died on Thursday, January 7th at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico surrounded by love. He was 89 years old.

Arlena Markinson, his wife of 58 years who was with him when he died, confirmed that he succumbed to a long battle with cancer that spread through his body over the last two years.

As the Broadway industry became more corporate towards the end of the last century with productions and theatres operated by conglomerates and large not-for-profit organizations, Martin "Marty" Markinson maintained and flourished as a distinct independent producer and landlord, bringing some of the best-known shows of the era to New York.

Markinson was known as a gentleman and a man of his word - qualities that he greatly valued in his personal and professional life. He adored and cherished his family, and was a loyal friend to many. He will be deeply missed.

His Broadway productions included Torch Song Trilogy (1982, Tony Award Best Play 1983, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play 1983), The Gathering starring Hal Linden (2001), George Gershwin Alone starring Hershey Felder (2001), Honeymoon in Vegas, Gigi and On Your Feet (2015), Getting and Spending (1998), Corpse! (1986), Peter Nichol's Passion (1983) and Ned and Jack (1981).

On Broadway, Markinson also served as an associate producer on Chicago (1975), Poor Murderer (1976), Some of My Best Friends (1977), Cheaters (1978) and Whoopee! (1979).

Off-Broadway and regional productions included The Florida Follies, I Love a Piano, Matter of Honor, And a Nightingale Sang, Daddy Goodness, Snoopy, Crucifer of Blood, Some of My Best Friends, Golda's Balcony, Come Fly with Me, The Exact Center of the Universe, Dinah, Pageant: The Musical, The Sunshine Boys, Dusky Sally, Nagasaki Dust, The Last Minstrel Show.

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Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

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Broadway Producer Martin Markinson Has Died at 89


Martin Markinson, one of the leading Broadway producers and independent theatre owners of the past 50 years, died on Thursday, January 7th at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico surrounded by love. He was 89 years old.

Martin Markinson Releases Memoir, Available Now


Come On Along & Listen To MY LIFE IN THEATRE, a new memoir by legendary theatre owner and independent theatrical producer Martin Markinson, is now available from Archway Publishing

GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Closes Today on Broadway; Tour to Launch Next Year


Gigi, the new Broadway production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will play its final performance today, Sunday, June 21 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). The production, which began previews on Thursday, March 19 and opened officially on Wednesday, April 8, will have played 20 previews and 86 performances.

Breaking News: GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, to Close Later This Month on Broadway


?Gigi, the new Broadway production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). The production, which began previews on Thursday, March 19 and opened officially on Wednesday, April 8, will have played 20 previews and 86 performances.

New Broadway Cast Recording of GIGI Now Available Digitally


DMI Soundtracks has announced the immediate availability on iTunes of the New Broadway Cast Recording for Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy.  The recording was produced and engineered by six-time Grammy Award winner Frank Filipetti.  The CD is slated for release in June. 

Second Stage Theatre Finally Closes on the Helen Hayes Theatre


It's official! Second Stage Theatre has added a Broadway theatre to its lineup of venues.

DVR Alert: GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Set for THE VIEW Tomorrow


Gigi star Vanessa Hudgens will be interviewed on "The View" on Tuesday, April 14. "The View" airs locally at 11:00 AM (ET) on WABC-TV Channel 7. Check local listings.

GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Opens Tonight on Broadway


Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, celebrates its opening tonight, April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

Vanessa Hudgens Set to Perform with Cast of GIGI on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Tomorrow!


Vanessa Hudgens will be interviewed and will perform "I Never Want To Go Home Again" with cast members from the new Broadway production of Gigi on "Live with Kelly and Michael" tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1. "Live with Kelly and Michael" airs locally at 9:00 AM (ET) on WABC-TV Channel 7. Check local listings.

Broadway's GIGI to Launch Digital Lottery Tomorrow


Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25 and running through Tuesday, April 7 only, a limited number of tickets for the new Broadway production of Gigi will be sold to winners of a digital lottery drawing. Tickets are $30 and limited to two per person. For details and entrance to the digital lottery, please visit ?gigionbroadway.com/lottery. Winners will be notified by email at 12:30pm on the day of the performance, for evening shows, and at 12:30pm the day before for matinees.

GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Begins Performances Tonight on Broadway


The new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, begins performances tonight, March 19. The production will open on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

GIGI Announces $30 Rush Tickets; Starts Tomorrow on Broadway!


The new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, begins performances tomorrow night, Thursday, March 19. The production will open on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

DVR Alert: Vanessa Hudgens and the Cast of GIGI to Perform Tomorrow on GMA


Vanessa Hudgens, Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark, Corey Cott and the cast of the new Broadway production of Gigi will perform "The Night They Invented Champagne" tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11 on ABC's "Good Morning America" during the 8:30-9:00 AM half hour (ET). "Good Morning America" airs locally on WABC-TV Channel 7. Check local listings.

Vanessa Hudgens & the Cast of GIGI Begin Rehearsals for Broadway Run Today


The new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, resumes rehearsals today, Monday, March 2, in New York City.

Box Office Opens Today for GIGI at the Neil Simon Theatre


The box office for the new Broadway production of Gigi at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) will open today, February 23 at 10:00 AM. Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will begin previews on Thursday, March 19, with opening night on Wednesday, April 8.

Box Office to Open Monday for GIGI at the Neil Simon Theatre


?The box office for the new Broadway production of Gigi at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) will open Monday, February 23 at 10:00 AM. Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will begin previews on Thursday, March 19, with opening night on Wednesday, April 8.

Judge Asks Second Stage and Helen Hayes Owners to Settle Out of Court


After last week's news that Second Stage Theater had filed for an extension to close on Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre, The New York Times writes that judge Joan M. Kenney of New York State Supreme Court has urged both parties in the purchase deal -- now at a standstill -- to settle out of court.

Second Stage Asks for Extension on Helen Hayes Purchase; Talks at Stand-Still


The New York Times writes that Second Stage Theater Artistic Director Carole Rothman has filed for a 90-day extension to close on Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre, after her company failed to raise the $25 million in time to finalize the venue's purchase.

In Performance Video: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Tony Danza Performs 'A Little Luck'


In today's New York Times In Performance video, Tony Danza performs the number "A Little Luck" from the new Broadway musical HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, accompanied on piano by the show's composer, Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown.

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Launches $32 Ticket Deal for Educators


Honeymoon in Vegas, the new musical comedy now in previews at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) has just announced an unprecedented special $32 ticket offer to all educators. Using code 'TEACH1' tickets are available for all performance now through Wednesday, January 14, 2015 via Ticketmaster.com, by calling 877-250-2929, or in person at the Nederlander Theatre box office, (208 W 41st Street). Educators can to receive a maximum of four tickets at $32 per ticket (including $2 facility fee). In order to pick up the tickets, teachers must present one valid school identification or union membership card at the Nederlander Theatre box office window. Tickets are subject to availability and all sales final. Please see http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/lijz85 for more details.

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Martin Markinson has been nominated for the Best Play Tony Award for "Torch Song Trilogy."

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