Voters Forget Andrews Rent Is Best Musical
Julie Andrews did not attend the Tony Awards as her nomination for Victor/Victoria was not honored. Donna Murphy won best actress in a musical for The King and I, which also won best revival and two technical honors. Rent, Master Class, and Bring in Da Noise Bring in Da Funk each took four awards, with A Delicate Balance and Master Class winning best play.
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1996 Tony Winners Summary From Theater Awards
1996 Tony winners include George Grizzard and Zoe Caldwell for leading acting in Master Class and A Delicate Balance respectively. Nathan Lane and Don Murphy top leading acting in a musical for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and The King and I. Audra McDonald and Ruben Santiago-Hudson win featured play honors for Seven Guitars and The King and I. Ann Duquesnay and Gerald Gutierrez receive featured musical and play recognitions for Rent and Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk. George C. Wolfe directs Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk. Roger Kirk costumes The King and The King and I. Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer light The King and I. Savion Glover choreographs Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk. Alley Theatre earns Regional Theater Award.
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Family Feud Host Ray Combs Dies by Suicide in Hospital
Ray Combs, former host of The New Family Feud, died after an apparent suicide at Glendale Adventist Medical Center hours after being admitted for a head injury. Police and hospital officials cited death by respiratory failure, with reports noting a hanging incident and prior car crash injuries. He leaves six children, his wife Debbie, and parents Ray Combs Sr. and Anita Jean.
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