Stars, friends and fans of Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman gathered at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Monday to pay tribute to the Main Stem legend who died Dec. 26 at the age of 88. Highligh…
“Poetically, Jerry lived to 88, the same number of keys on a piano.” said Dorian. “Jerry was a rare combination of my heart, father, teacher, magician, champion, confidant, and best friend.”
“It was he who was responsible for giving me the role of ‘Mame.’ I had no experience on the Broadway stage. But it was through him that I began my career as a Broadway actress. And my friendship with him went on for many years,” said Lansbury. “I will never forget him and I will miss him for the rest of my days.”“You and your work puts you amongst all of the greats of musical theater and will live forever,” said McCartney. “Thank you for letting me be a small part of your life.
“During rehearsals, he would leap on and off the stage with an energy I’ve never seen before. He was inspiring, intoxicating and I was a 10-year old girl in love,” said Borden. “Jerry I will miss you terribly, you’ve been a part of my whole life. I love you. I have to think that our mothers are up there in heaven listening to you play ‘Hello, Dolly’ on the piano. But everyone up there will think it’s a full orchestra.”then took the mic, confessing that he was crying his eyes out backstage.
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