Veteran Broadway actor Michael McGrath has died aged 35
The award-winning actor died suddenly at his home in Bloomfield, New Jersey on Thursday.
Who was Michael McGrath?
Michael McGrath born September 25, 1957 was an American actor. Best known for his work on the Broadway stage, he received a Tony Award in 2012 for his performance in the musical Nice Work If You Can Get It.
McGrath played the role of Patsy in the Broadway musical Spamalot (2005), for which he received a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
He played the role of Cookie McGee in the Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get It (2012), for which he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
He also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for this performance. McGrath originated the role of Mr. Simmons in Memphis (Broadway, 2009).
He was an ensemble member and understudy for many shows, including My Favorite Year, Swinging on a Star, and Little Me. He appeared in the musicals Anything Goes as Moonface Martin and in Wonderful Town (2003) as Chick Clark.
Michael McGrath starred in the play Is He Dead? on Broadway in December 2007 to February 2008 as Agamemnon Buckner
In 2014, he was in the A.R.T. pre-Broadway production of Finding Neverland replacing Roger Bart in the dual role of Charles Frohman and Captain James Hook.
He appeared in a new musical The Honeymooners, based on the television comedy The Honeymooners.
The musical premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Milburn, New Jersey on September 28, 2017 and starred McGrath as Ralph Kramden, Michael Mastro as Ed Norton, Leslie Kritzer as Alice Kramden, and Laura Bell Bundy as Trixie Norton.
McGrath appeared in a workshop of the musical in 2014. On television, McGrath was the announcer/sidekick on The Martin Short Show.
Michael McGrath cause of death
Michael McGrath cause of death was not disclosed, though his demise was described as “sudden.”
How did Michael McGrath die?
At present it remains unknown how Michael McGrath died.
Michael McGrath is survived by his wife of 30 years, actress Toni Di Buono and daughter, actress Katie Claire McGrath.
He and Di Buono are reputed to have met on the set of the Boston production of “Forbidden Broadway.”
Tributes have been pouring in for Michael, with Monty Python actor Eric Idle posting on Twitter: “Very saddened to hear that Michael McGrath our first and most beloved Patsy in Spamalot, has passed away. Warm hugs to all the Spamalot family and very happy memories of a lovely man.”
Replying to Eric’s comments, one fan wrote: “Oh, I’m so sorry to hear the news, Eric,” before sharing their story of watching Michael perform in Spamalot. A second fan said: “Always loved his performances,” adding a broken heart emoji.
“Just beyond sad. Such an immensely talented and dear man. May his memory be for a blessing,” a third person penned. Michael McGrath’s publicist confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter.
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