The Broadway in Memoriam Committee has named the honorees for its September 2026 marquee dimming. All 41 Main Stem theaters will dim their marquee lights simultaneously at 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 8 in honor of the recent passings of Broadway artists and industry members.
The honorees for this September’s marquee dimming include Tim Curry, Clive Davis, Gina Ferrall, Josh Grisetti, Jeff Hamlin, Glen Hansard, Louise Lasser, Anna Louizos, Seth Marquette, Dolly Parton, Anne Russell, James Walsh and Harold Wheeler.
The honorees span multiple sectors of the Broadway industry, including several performers. Three-time Tony Award nominee Curry originated numerous roles on Broadway, including Frank ’N‘ Furter in “The Rocky Horror Show” (which he also reprised in the film adaptation), Mozart in “Amadeus” and King Arthur in “Spamalot.” Ferrall appeared in 11 Broadway productions, including as a replacement Madame Thénardier in “Les Misérables,” a replacement Rosie in “Mamma Mia!” and the original Poldi in “Leopoldstadt.”
Grisetti originated the role of Marty in Broadway’s “It Shoulda Been You” and replaced as Nigel Bottom in “Something Rotten!” Lasser, best known for her work in film and television, appeared in “I Can Get It for You Wholesale,” “Henry, Sweet Henry,” “The Chinese and Dr. Fish” and “Thieves.” Russell is credited in the 1963 revival of “Pal Joey,” the original “Flora, the Red Menace” and touring productions of “Helly, Dolly!” and “Mame” among others.
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Davis, a record executive, also produced two Broadway shows: “Is there life after high school?” and “Leader of the Pack.” Walsh was a producer of the Tony-winning plays “I’m Not Rappaport” and “The Heidi Chronicles” and more. Longtime general manager Marquette and veteran production manager Hamlin will also be recognized during the Sept. 8 marquee dimming.
The honorees also include Hansard, a singer-songwriter and a co-composer-lyricist of “Once,” as well as lifetime achievement Tony recipient Wheeler and three-time Tony-nominated scenic designer Louizos. Parton, a singer-songwriter, wrote the Tony-nominated score for Broadway’s “9 to 5.” She was co-writing the book and music for her upcoming bio-musical “Dolly,” which she was also producing and which is set to open on Broadway this winter.
The Broadway in Memoriam Committee established a series of coordinated marquee dimmings in 2025, building on an age-old Broadway tradition. Marquee dimmings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of each September, December, March and June, with each event recognizing the contributions of multiple influential Broadway artists, creatives and industry professionals. Creative professionals who have worked on Broadway and career professionals dedicated to the Broadway industry may be submitted for consideration by completing the online form at BroadwayInMemoriam.org.
