Broadway show "Illinoise" cancels performance after stage manager Thomas Gates, 51, dies in train accident; tributes and dedication follow.
Broadway show "Illinoise" cancels its performance after production stage manager Thomas J. Gates, 51, is killed by an NJ Transit train in South Orange, New Jersey. The Tony-nominated musical pays tribute to Gates and dedicates their remaining run to his memory. Gates was known as a beloved figure in the theatre community, with previous involvement in Broadway productions such as "Waitress," "Newsies," and "Hairspray."
May 09, 2024
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