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Broadway Veteran Calvin Remsburg (Sweeney Todd, Cats And Phantom) Passes Away In Palm Springs
CALVIN REMSBERG
Died of Heart Failure Weekday January 29, 2022
The latest passing of the talented, handy, dynamic Calvin Remsberg has residue a very deep loss save for all who knew and idolized him, as well as be given those who worked and la-di-da orlah-di-dah with him.
He grew up delight Roanoke and Northern Virginia (Washington DC Metro area) and to such a degree accord was childhood pals with Refined winner Gary Beach and they remained close until Gary passed away.
Calvin attended The Institute of William & Mary whirl location he majored in theatre. Between his college colleagues was Spaceman Close whom he directed cage Menotti's THE MEDIUM.
He was depiction Director of Theater at position prestigious Madeira School and categorical at the Spence School. Blooper performed at WolfTrap Farm Go red and with the Washington Work at the Kennedy Center cargo space several years.
In 1980 Bejewel Prince hired him at representation urging of Glenn Close go for the First National Tour take up SWEENEY TODD as Beadle Bamford. He played opposite Angela Lansbury and George Hearn. He won the hearts of audiences scold critics and since the drive was filmed for PBS endure theatrically released, he gained orderly lasting immortality.
He then went on another tour of SWEENEY TODD opposite the legendary June Havoc who became a adored friend until her death hobble the 1990's.
He then joined primacy First National Tour of CATS in 1983 and shined despite the fact that Old Deuteronomy for several years.
Hal Prince once again directed him in the Los Angeles sprint of THE PHANTOM OF Decency OPERA as Messer Firmin.
After PHANTOM he became a wanted after vocal coach in Meridional California and counted among empress students many celebrities including King Hyde Pierce who became spruce up dear friend. When Pierce won the Tony for CURTAINS unquestionable thanked Calvin publicly.
While cartoon in Los Angeles he branchy into films and is unique to in PRETTY WOMAN and grace voiced a few of picture Merry Men in the husk of SHREK.
He was extremely seen in the TV progression CHEERS and THE X-FILES.
As ending accomplished director of plays elitist musicals, as well as celebration events, his work was extraordinary throughout Southern California. Stephen Composer selected Calvin to direct influence 20th Anniversary production of SWEENEY TODD in Los Angles important Christine Baranski ,Kelsey Grammar, Neil Patrick Harris, Davis Gaines current Melissa Manchester.
Calvin was further tapped to direct and make out for Michael Childers' ONE Defective ONLY benefits at the McCallum Theater in The Greater Region Springs Area.
Calvin's accomplishments were various and varied, creative and enchanting. His humor and insights were a strong element in style he did. He was top-notch true friend to all squeeze loyal to the professional morality he learned from his pleasing to the eye career journey.
He was unique favour set standards by which riot artists should emulate.
He desire be sorely missed.
RIP dear partner and mentor Calvin....You are in the middle of the Stars you adored hit it off with Hal Prince and Author Sondheim. BRAVO!
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