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Tony Winner Brian Bedford Dies At 80: Remembered for Disney ‘Robin Hood’ Voice & Shakespeare

One time Tony Award winner and Seven time Tony nominee Brian Bedford passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80. Bedford died after battling cancer making him the 3rd high profile actor to die this week, with David Bowie and Alan Rickman both passing away from cancer at the age of 69. Bedford, a veteran of the stage is known for his work acting and directing for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Bedford also stole the show as Lady Bracknell in his 2009 performance of Oscar Wilde’s classic play The Importance of Being Earnest, Many fans will remember Bedford as the voice of the charming lead character in the animated Walt Disney classic, Robin Hood.
By James Knight

  • Carnegie Hall Events: Alan Cumming, Kristin Chenoweth, Daren Criss, Brass of Yale and DECODA

    From now until spring, New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall has something for music lovers all across the board. Later this month, the iconic venue will host some of the best brass musicians from The Yale School of Music. In early February, some of Broadway’s best, Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked) and Darren Criss (Hedwig and The Angry Inch), will sing along with Cabaret star Alan Cumming for with some Sappy Songs. Later in February, the Hall’s own fellowship chamber ensemble, DECODA, will be heading on over to Bocca di Bacco in Chelsea to kick off the Tertulia Chamber Music series.
    By James Knight

  • ‘H2$’ Daniel Radcliffe Pins Essay Obit for Former ‘Harry Potter’ Co Star After Cancer Death

    Actor Daniel Radcliffe got his start as the titular lead in the 'Harry Potter' film series but his experience gave him much more than just fame and fortune. In the years since the final film in the series Radcliffe maintained a close relationship with his co star Alan Rickman. Rickman, a two time Tony nominee himself, even came to support Radcliffe in his Broadway theater ventures including 'How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' ('H2$') and 'Equus.' Rickman passed away early Thursday after a battle with cancer. In the wake of his death Radcliffe has pinned a touching essay obit about his friend.
    By James Knight