Robert Whitehead: 1916-2002. (In Memoriam).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
American Theatre, October, 2002 by Alexander, Jane
Robert Whitehead departed this world in June, leaving a diminished and saddened theatre community. He was a great producer, probably the greatest theatre producer of 20th-century America. He was also a splendid human being.
I had an unabashed crush on Bob from the time I met him in the 1960s. He was suave, and sensitive, and thoughtful. He was one of the most handsome men I ever saw. He came backstage after a performance of The Great White Hope, a play he did not produce, and knocked on my dressing room door. He took my hand in his, held my eyes with his and told me why he ...
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