In translating synth pop to a theatrical format in the “American Psycho” musical, Sheik matched what he did with rock in the acclaimed “Spring Awakening.”
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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‘American Psycho’ Was Duncan Sheik’s Darkest Work. Was It Also His Best?
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Duncan Sheik, Who Traded Pop Stardom for Broadway, Dies at 56
The New York Times – Music:Weary of the heartthrob label after his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” he pivoted to musical theater and won two Tonys for composing “Spring Awakening.”
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Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Arizona politician rose to the second-highest position in the Republican-held Senate caucus thanks to his policy smarts and deft political sensibilities.
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Brad Johns, Celebrity Colorist Known for His ‘Buttery Chunks,’ Dies at 70
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:He made blonde highlights a fashion sensation. But when he shared details about his relationship with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, he ran into trouble.
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Peter Max, Trippy Artist of Counterculture Era and Beyond, Dies at 88
The New York Times – On the Runway:With work that breathed the spirit of the 1960s, he became fabulously wealthy from licensing his paintings and posters in all their euphoric Day-Glo glory.
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Gregor Benko, Who Resurrected a Vanished Musical World, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:For over 60 years, he unearthed rare early piano recordings, illuminating an expressive, highly individual style that had fallen from favor.
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Annie Dillard, Meditative Author of ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,’ Dies at 81
The New York Times – T Magazine:Her Thoreau-like account of journeys in the woods, published when she was 28, was the first of many ruminations on life and nature, good and evil.
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Oliver Jones, ‘Greatest Living Jazz Musician in Canada,’ Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:Growing up in the shadow of the piano giant Oscar Peterson, he became a jazz institution in his own right and collected an array of honors.
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Jonathan Cooper, Who Made Violins the Old-Fashioned Way, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:Renowned for their supple tone and range, his instruments were admired by world-class musicians like Mark O’Connor and Alison Krauss.
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Jay Maisel, Photographer of Miles Davis and Much More, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Music:His moody portrait became the album cover for “Kind of Blue.” Mr. Maisel lived and worked in an old bank that he bought for $102,000 and sold for $55 million.