Olivia Newton-John, Star of Grease and Xanadu Films, Dies at 73

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Written by: Andrew Gans

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Olivia Newton-John, Star of Grease and Xanadu Films, Dies at 73

The singer and actor also enjoyed a string of hits, including “Physical,” “I Honestly Love You,” and “Have You Never Been Mellow.”

 

The angelic-voiced Olivia Newton-John, who rocketed to superstardom opposite John Travolta in the blockbuster film version of the Broadway musical Grease, passed away August 8, according to a statement from husband John Easterling. She was 73.

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Giving Tuesday 2021 Guide: 40+ Theatre-Related Charities Seeking Donations This Year

As the holiday shopping season reaches its apex, Giving Tuesday marks a day to donate to organizations that support causes about which you’re passionate. From foundations that support writers creating new theatrical works to charities that assist everyone in entertainment and arts education programs to groups endorsed by Broadway’s best, there are dozens of theatre-related charities worthy of your generosity.

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Celebrating Tony Award Winner Hugh Jackman on the Stage

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Written by: Playbill Staff

Hugh Jackman, who started off his career starring in a series of stage musicals in Australia and in London’s West End including Beauty and the Beast, Sunset Boulevard, and Oklahoma!, celebrated his birthday October 12. He made his Broadway debut and won a Tony Award playing Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz in 2003, earned an Academy Award nomination as Jean Valjean in the 2012 film version of Les Misérables, and has hosted the Tony Awards four times. He was last seen on Broadway in The River.

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