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Copyright: October 26, 2025
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LET THE MUSIC PLAY ON, PLAY ON

The union representing Broadway musicians reach a tentative labor deal, averting a strike. The agreement includes wage increases and contribution increases to the health fund. That agreement averted a looming strike which would have crippled almost two dozen musicals. Plays would not have been affected.

The American Federation of Musicians Local 802 — which represents 1,200 musicians — had threatened to strike if they didn’t have a new contract by the morning, after going into mediation Wednesday.

"This three-year agreement provides meaningful wage and health benefit increases that will preserve crucial access to healthcare for our musicians while maintaining the strong contract protections that empower musicians to build a steady career on Broadway," AFM Local 802 President Bob Suttmann said in a statement.

Musicians had been working under a contract which expired on August 31, 2025.

As first reported in Playbillm currently, Broadway actors make at least $2,638 a week (which can be increased with additional responsibilities, such as being an understudy). Under the new contract, the salary minimum would be $2,717, and that number would increase by 3 percent annually over three years. Swings (actors who can go on for multiple roles in a show) would receive an additional 6 percent in pay on top of their current salary.

Broadway producers will pony up the amount they contribute to actors' and stage managers' health insurance. Currently, Equity members receive health insurance through the union, with a portion of that Health Fund financed by producers. Right now, producers contribute $150 a week per employee. The new agreement would see that contribution increase to $175 a week per employee, with a $25 increase to that amount every year over three years.

Furthermore, the proposed contract would ensure that actors would be able to request physical therapy at any time, even if they're in a show where physical therapy is not already provided by producers.

Another point of contention for Equity members was overwork from performance schedules that veer from the eight-shows-a-week model, including instances where performers are scheduled to perform for two weeks straight over the holidays without a rest day. The new contract limits how many shows members could work in a row. Under the new contract, union members would only be asked to work for a maximum of 12 days in a row (down from 16). Four times a year, producers would still be able to call for a work schedule of 13 days or more, but members would then be entitled to a paid performance off, or a paid personal day to take at a later time. This would be the first time that Equity actors and stage managers have ever received paid personal days.

As everyone knows earning potential for musicians varies significantly by location, as well as by experience, genre, and specific job type.

Examples

Major music industry hubs, such as New York City and parts of California, consistently show higher earning potential, although the cost of living in these areas is also through the roof. New York, NY: $42.69 per hour (Zippia, Oct 2025)
San Francisco, CA: $54,697 per year (Salary.com, Sep 2025)

Los Angeles, CA: Indeed (Oct 2025) reports an average annual salary of $53,553 for musicians in the Los Angeles metro area.
ZipRecruiter (Oct 2025) shows that the average annual salary for a touring musician in Los Angeles is $48,332, with top earners making over $100,000.

Some data also suggests high pay in other areas,resulting from local markets or high cost of living.
Anchorage, AK: $41.22 per hour (Zippia, Oct 2025) Las Vegas, NV: Payscale (Oct 2023) listed an average hourly wage of $84.53 for musicians and singers. ZipRecruiter (Oct 2025) data also shows higher wages for music-related jobs like Sound Designer at Konami, which has a Las Vegas office.

Dendron, VA: ZipRecruiter data (Oct 2025) listed this as one of the highest-paying cities for musicians, with an average annual salary of over $60,000.

States with higher average salaries. According to ZipRecruiter data from October 2025, several states have average musician salaries above the national average of $44,855.
Washington: $50,803 per year
District of Columbia: $50,688 per year
New York: $49,073 per year
Massachusetts: $48,988 per year
California: $44,268 per year

Key factors that influence musician earnings Experience: More seasoned musicians, especially those with a proven track record, command higher fees. Skill Level and Fame: A professional classical musician in a major orchestra earns significantly more than a weekend gigging musician. Celebrity status also plays a huge role in earning potential. Income Diversification: Successful musicians rely on multiple revenue streams. Live performances are often the most lucrative, followed by merchandising, licensing music for ads or TV shows, and streaming royalties. Genre: Pay rates can vary drastically between genres. Union scales for orchestra players, for example, differ from the pay structure for a touring rock band. Type of Work: A musician's role can determine pay. Session musicians may earn an hourly or per-track rate, while touring musicians' income is heavily dependent on ticket and merchandise sales. Union Membership: Union membership can influence pay, especially for orchestra musicians. The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) sets standardized pay scales for contracted work. Musician Salary (October 2025) - Zippia Jan 8, 2025 — The average hourly rate for musicians is $27.53 per hour. Musician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Zippia Musician Salary: Hourly Rate October 2025 United States Musician Salary * $11,000 - $18,999. 12% of jobs. $27,000 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $19,000 - $27,499. 9% of jobs. $27,500 - $35... ZipRecruiter Musician Salary in the United States Sep 30, 2025 — , 75th Percentile, Average, 25th Percentile, Annual Salary, $52,104, $43,796, $39,831, Monthly Pay, $4,342, $3,650, $3,319, Weekly Pay, $1,002, $842... Musician salary in United States - Indeed Average base salary. ... The average salary for a musician is $52,730 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past.

Union Musician Salary: Hourly Rate October 2025 USA
How much does an Union Musician make? As of Oct 11, 2025, the average hourly pay for an Union Musician in the United States is $21.56 an hour.
ZipRecruiter. Touring Musician Salary in Los Angeles, CA - ZipRecruiter - Annual Salary: $101,286.
ZipRecruiter. Average Musician or Singer Hourly Pay in Las Vegas, Nevada is $84.53 in 2025. Indeed. Session Musician Salary in Washington: Hourly Rate (Oct 25). Salary percentiles ranging from $30,600 to $106,464 annually, with the Washington average at $50,803 per year or $24.42 per hour.

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ART AND ABOUT

DRESS OF THE YEAR

Dress of the year: Man - Woman. Photo: Fashion Museum.

at Fashion Museum in Baths, England. The choices for Dress of the Year 2024—two standout looks that capture the cultural and stylistic mood of the past year: a casual menswear ensemble by Gucci, and a womenswear look by brand UNDERCOVER, designed by Jun Takahashi.

Selected by internationally acclaimed fashion journalist Tim Blanks, this year’s choices reflect the power of everyday fashion to inspire, connect, and tell stories.

Celebrating the everyday with Dress of the Year 2024.

Womenswear by UNDERCOVER.

Opening the AW24–25 show at Paris Fashion Week, this all-in-one camisole and jeans look by Jun Takahashi blends silk and denim using UNDERCOVER’s signature adhesion technique. Paired with a soft cardigan and embroidered organza baguette bag by Brigitte Tanaka, it reflects the dualities of feminine identity—softness and strength, elegance and practicality.

Menswear by Gucci

Famously worn by Paul Mescal on the front row of Gucci’s SS25 show in Milan, this relaxed ensemble re-imagines his signature short shorts with a refined twist.

Think light blue cotton shirt, striped boxer-style shorts, white crew socks, classic Horsebit loafers, and sunglasses—an ode to youthful confidence and modern masculinity.

Meet the selector: Tim Blanks

Tim Blanks is one of fashion's most respected voices, a fashion journalist, writer, broadcaster, and editor-at-large for The Business of Fashion, as well as a recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Media Award.

He describes his choices for Dress of the Year 2024 as “the ordinary alchemised into something extraordinary”.

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SWEET CHARITY

THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION celebrated its Imagine Benefit, built on the legacy of the Rita Hayworth Gala, on October 22 at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City. Founded by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan in honor of her mother, Hollywood icon Rita Hayworth, the event raised over $1.3 million to support the Association's mission by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. This year's event brings the Gala's lifetime fundraising total to more than $91 million since its inception in 1984.

This year's event honored Peter Thomas Roth with the Rita Hayworth Award for his unwavering commitment to the Imagine Benefit and the Alzheimer's Association. For more than two decades, Roth has helped raise awareness and funds for the event. Roth ended his remarks with a call to action, "Let's keep fighting. Let's keep laughing. And let's keep showing up. Until the only thing we forget is what it felt like to lose someone to this disease."

Woven throughout the evening, renowned mentalist Christophe Fox captivated guests with his awe-inspiring talents. His three-part set sparked astonishment and amazement, creating an engaging environment underscoring this year's theme "Magic of the Mind." With each performance, Fox tested the audience's minds with his unique ability to connect with the room, drawing gasps and applause as he reinforced the spirit of inspiration and support that defined the event.

In a heartfelt mission moment, Tony Award-winning Hadestown director Rachel Chavkin and husband Jake Heinrichs shared his family's journey with a rare gene mutation that causes inherited Alzheimer's. The couple highlighted the power of scientific progress in studies such as DIAN-TU, of which Heinrichs is a participant, and the hope this progress brings to families facing the disease.

"We are grateful to the Alzheimer's Association for its work on behalf of families like ours," said Chavkin and Heinrichs. "Please continue investing in research. Alzheimer's knows no political, economic, or geographic boundaries. Research is the difference between which children will grow up with a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent — or without them."

"My journey to end Alzheimer's began in 1981, when my mother, Rita Hayworth was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Overnight, I became a caregiver at 32 years old, and soon after, this cause became my life's calling," said Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, founder and honorary chair of the Imagine Benefit, built on the legacy of the Rita Hayworth Gala. "Tonight, we honor my dear friend Peter Thomas Roth for his unwavering commitment to this event for more than two decades. Thanks to him — and to our dedicated chairs, committee, sponsors, donors, and supporters — we reach new heights year after year. One day, with the work done by the Alzheimer's Association, we won't have to imagine a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. We will live it."

The Imagine Benefit flourished thanks to the guidance of a remarkable leadership team including event chairs Joseph Boitano, Brooke and Oliver Kennan, and vice chairs Karim Barrada, Jaqui Lividini, Sarah Tam Marin, Alexis Bryan Morgan, Suzanne Silverstein, and Lily Johnson White. Next Generation vice chairs, Randy and Paula Harris, along with Katherine Schultz, played pivotal roles in engaging the next generation to join the fight against Alzheimer's and dementia.

Additional Benefit Committee members included Chele Chiavacci Farley, Julie Fishman, Emily and Jon Gelb, Sultan Hirji, David Hyde Pierce and Brian Hargrove, Karyn Kornfeld and Steven Kobre, Louise and Stephen Kornfeld, Jessica Leonard, Robin and Roger Meltzer, Sharon Bush and Bob Murray, Zahra Rahman, Peter Thomas Roth, Michelle Rubel, Nicole Sexton, Martha Webster, and Jennifer and Lonnie Wollin.

Distinguished guests from the worlds of art, fashion, society, and media added to the event's elegance and prestige, included Huma Abedin, Lorenz Baumer, Yasmina and Luca Bernasconi, Katherine Gage Bouloud, Grace Cayre, Marilyn Chinitz, Zandy Forbes, Peter Gallagher and Paula Harwood, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Kate Davidson Hudson, Nabila Khashoggi, Jess King, Elizabeth Kurpis, Becky Malinsky, Meredith and Seth Marks, Elizabeth Meigher, Allie Michler Kopelman, Gillian and Sylvester Miniter, Josie Natori, Dalia Oberlander, Allie Provost, Louise Roe, Carole Roth, Brendan Roth, Ryan Roth, Nancy Sambuco, Danielle Sepsy, Hunt Slonem, Peter Som, Kari Tiedemann, Lis Waterman, Alex Wong, Jason Wu, Alexander Yulish, and more.

The Imagine Benefit was generously underwritten by Rolex Watch USA. Aphrodise donated its refreshing and delightful sparkling Rosé and Miss Maude Chocolates treated guests to its signature Theater Bar.

Funds raised at the Imagine Benefit support the Alzheimer's Association's mission to accelerate global research, drive risk reduction and early detection, maximize quality care and support, and the local efforts of its New York City Chapter. More than 426,000 New Yorkers are living with Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, more than 656,000 in New York provide unpaid care to someone living with the disease.

SPREADING THE WORD

HARMONY IN PRAYER AND MUSIC

King Charles, Pope Leo XIV and Queen Camilla.

Ut unum sint – "That they may they one." A horizon of "hope" for the future characterized the atmosphere in the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, during the ceremony conferring the title of Royal Confrater on King Charles III of England took place at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, during his state visit to the Vatican alongside Queen Camilla. The ecumenical celebration was presided over by Abbot Donato Ogliari, in the presence of Cardinal Archpriest of the Papal Basilica James Michael Harvey; the Archbishop of York and Primate of England, Stephen Cottrell; and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rosie Frew.

The Royals entered the basilica through the Holy Door. Queen Camilla wore a classic black silk Fiona Clare dress, a long, striking Philip Treacy black veil adorned with a crown of black leaves.

It's tradition for royal women to wear all black, including a black veil, for a formal audience with the pope, although a small group of Catholic princesses and queens or heads of Catholic countries are permitted to dress in white. They are: Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Princess Charlene of Monaco, Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, as well as two former queens, Queen Paolo of Belgium and Queen Sofia of Spain. meaning they are given "il privilegio del bianco" or "the privilege of the white," meaning they can wear white instead."

The King and Queen were accompanied down the aisle by Cardinal Harvey, Abbot Ogliari, Archbishop Cottrell, and Moderator Frew while the congregation sang Hosanna to the Son of David in the version of Orlando Gibbons, Gentleman of the Chapel Royal from 1605 to 1625. The music was performed by the Schola of the Abbey of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, the lay clerks of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, and the children of St. James’s Royal Chapel in London; at the organ was Christian Almada, Titular Organist of the Papal Basilica.

After a brief stop in front of the altar, Cardinal Harvey and Abbot Ogliari led the monarchs in a moment of prayer at the tomb of the Apostle Paul. King Charles and Queen Camilla then took their seats as the choir sang Sing Joyfully by William Byrd, also a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

King Charles sat on a throne created for the occasion, bearing the royal coat of arms and the Latin inscription from the Gospel of John, Ut unum sint – "That they may they one." The throne will remain in the apse of the Basilica and will be used in the future by the king himself and his heirs and successors.

After Abbot Ogliari read the formal declaration of confraternity — invoking the "common ecumenical journey" and "fraternal task." This was followed by the singing of Excelsam Pauli gloriam by St. Peter Damian. The hymn In God’s word will I rejoice, composed by Henry Purcell, another Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, was then sung.

Before the final prayer, the motet Exultate Deo, by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, was performed, in honour of the 500th anniversary of the composer’s birth this year. The celebration concluded with the hymn Praise to the Holiest in the Height, the text of which is taken from Saint John Henry Newman’s poem, The Dream of Gerontius. The British cardinal will be proclaimed a Doctor of the Church on November 1. At the end of the service, Almada played the first movement of Edward Elgar’s Organ Sonata in G major. Elgar, a Catholic, served as Master of the King’s Music from 1924 to 1934. Afterward, the Royals paid a brief private visit to the monumental library of the abbey attached to the basilica.

Queen Camilla also took time to meet members of the choir.

POEMS OF THE UNDERGROUND Six new poems have been chosen for this series, which are tied together with an autumnal theme and can be found across London Underground and London Overground services for four weeks. This series of Poems on the Underground features poets from Hungary, Africa and New Zealand, highlighting an international theme.

Sheenagh Pugh’s Days of November 2009 reflects the growing urgency to complete tasks, while Janet Frame’s I Take into My Arms More Than I Can Bear To Hold describes the demands of modern life. Hungarian poet Katalin Szlukovényi’s Overcrowding addresses the pressure of our interconnected lives.

Other poems within the collection also explore a wide range of themes. Won’t you celebrate with me, written by the critically acclaimed African American poet Lucille Clifton, was chosen to commemorate this year’s Black History Month. Whilst An Epitath for a Tyrant, written in 1939 by W.H. Auden, honors Remembrance Day.

Jack Underwood’s poem, William at four days old, offers an intimate reflection on his first moments with his newborn son, in which Underwood describes the mixture of emotions he felt as a new father.

The Autumn Poems on the Underground went live on London Underground and Overground trains for 4 weeks and began October 20, 2025. The six poems with themes of memory across different times and places include ‘won’t you celebrate with me’ by the African American poet Lucille Clifton, coinciding with Black History Month in October, and ‘Epitaph on a Tyrant’ by W H Auden’, for Remembrance Day (November 11th). They continue their international theme with poets from New Zealand, Hungary, England and Wales.

THEATRE COMMONS LA (TCLA) is a new community-powered nonprofit organization created in service of the entire LA theatre ecosystem. A public listings website has been launched, showcasing what’s currently playing across theatres in the greater Los Angeles area, as well as what’s upcoming.

The TCLA Steering Committee is comprised of Snehal Desai, Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director, Center Theatre Group; Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director, Pasadena Playhouse; Donna Simone Johnson, Co-Artistic Director, Watts Village Theatre Company; Mayank Keshaviah, Independent Writer and Theatre Critic; Jessica Kubzansky, Artistic Director, Boston Court Pasadena; Stefanie Lau, Producing Artistic Leader, Artists at Play; Armando Molina, Artistic Director, Company of Angels; Cricket Myers, Independent Sound Designer; Celia Mandela Rivera, Actor, Director, Creator of BLKLST, Literary Manager, IAMA Theatre Company; and DeLanna Studi, Artistic Director, Native Voices.

TCLA will also serve as a collective voice in advocating for resources and issues pertaining to the LA theatre community. Michaela Bulkley is currently TCLA’s Administrative Coordinator and served on the steering committee from 2021- 2024.

OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY

HALLOWEEN SPENDING is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from $11.6 billion last year and exceeds the previous $12.2 billion record set in 2023.

"Even with concerns about price increases due to tariffs, Halloween continues to resonate with consumers of all ages,” NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights Katherine Cullen said. “Whether it’s dressing in costume or carving a pumpkin, more consumers plan to take part in Halloween activities and traditions. Retailers are prepared to ensure the shopping experience is a treat for consumers this Halloween season."

Most Halloween shoppers (79%) anticipate prices will be higher this year specifically because of tariffs. Despite these reservations, nearly three-quarters of consumers (73%) plan to celebrate the holiday, in line with last year’s 72%. Top holiday activities include handing out candy (66%), dressing up in costume (51%) and decorating their home or yard (51%). Compared with last year, more people also plan to carve a pumpkin (46%), throw or attend a party (32%), visit a haunted house (24%) or dress up their pets (23%).

Candy continues to be the most popular purchase, with total spending expected to reach $3.9 billion. Across other categories, 71% plan to purchase costumes and spending is expected to reach $4.3 billion. Another 78% plan to purchase decorations, up from 75% last year, and will spend an estimated $4.2 billion in total. And 38% plan to purchase greeting cards, an increase from 2024’s 33%, with total spending estimated at $0.7 billion.

Per-person spending has reached a record high of $114.45, nearly $11 more than last year and up from the previous record of $108.24 in 2023.

Pets continue to join in on Halloween celebrations, with consumers planning on spending $0.86 billion on costumes for their furry friends. Popular costumes for pets include a pumpkin (9.8%), a hot dog (5.4%), a bumblebee (4%), a ghost (3.1%) and a superhero (3.1%).

The survey asked 8,045 consumers about their Halloween shopping plans. It was conducted Sept. 2-9 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.1 percentage points.

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PYGMALION by Bernard Shaw.

Directed by David Staller.

Pygmalion is Bernard Shaw's razor-sharp, wildly entertaining original that redefined romantic comedy for the modern age. This highly theatrical staging draws inspiration from the iconic, whimsical linework of Al Hirschfeld, whose legendary caricatures captured the spirit of Broadway and beyond. Following years of research and development, acclaimed director and Shaw scholar David Staller brings his singular vision to this new adaptation. This production marks the centerpiece of Gingold Theatrical Group's 20th Anniversary season, continuing its mission to celebrate the wit, humanity, and social urgency of Shaw's plays for the 21st century.

Starring Synnøve Karlsen in her New York theatrical debut, as Eliza Doolittle, and Mark Evans as Henry Higgins, with Carson Elrod as Pickering, Teresa Avia Lim as Clara/Mary, Lizan Mitchell as Mrs. Pearce/Mrs. Higgins, Matt Wolpe as Freddy/Alfred Doolittle.

The creatives are: scenic design by Lindsay Genevieve Fuori, costume design by Tracy Christensen, lighting design by Jamie Roderick, prop design by Seth Tyler Black, and sound design by Julian Evans.

An opening night set for Sunday, November 2, 2025, and a limited run through Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Theater Row's Theater Fivet, New York, NY.

HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Kenneth Lonergan.

Direction by Neil Pape.

Starring Adam Driver.

On learning of his mother’s death, country music icon Strings McCrane (Driver) finds himself in an existential tailspin. The only way out, he decides, is to abandon superstardom in favor of the simple life, so he moves back to his hometown in Tennessee. The simple life turns out to be anything but simple in this brilliantly observed tragicomedy, as the consequences of Strings’s success and mind-bending effects of his fame prove all but impossible to outrun.

Joining Driver as Strings McCrane are Heather Burns as Nancy, Adelaide Clemens as Essie, Keith Nobbs as Jimmy, CJ Wilson as Duke, and Frank Wood as Mitch.

The creative team for Hold on to Me Darling includes Walt Spangler (scenic design), Suttirat Larlarb and Lizzie Donelan (co-costume design), Tyler Micoleau (lighting design), and David Van Tiegham (sound design). Casting is by The Telsey Office - Will Cantler CSA and Karyn Casl CSA, with Wagner Johnson Productions serving as General Manager.

Performances at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York City.

THE BAKER'S WIFE featuring a book by Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol, adapted from Jean le Bleu by Jean Giono, choreography by Stephanie Klemons.

Direction by Gordon Greenberg.

Starring Golden Globe winner Scott Bakula as Aimable Castagnet and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose as Geneviève, with Wendi Bergamini, Savannah Lee Birdsong, Arnie Burton, Tony Award nominee Robert Cuccioli, Alma Cuervo, Tony Award nominee Kevin Del Aguila, Bill English, Zachary Freier-Harrison, Samantha Gershman, Nathan Lee Graham, Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn, Sally Murphy, Manu Narayan, Mason Olshavsky, Kevin William Paul, Will Roland, and Hailey Thomas.

In a quiet French village, a baker and his wife bring fresh bread…and fresh gossip. But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief, and melody. The Baker’s Wife brings Stephen Schwartz’s soaring score, including the iconic "Meadowlark," to life in its full-scale production in New York City. Sweet, surprising, and full of heart, this long-awaited production celebrates love in all its perfectly imperfect recipes.

The creative team for The Baker’s Wife includes Charlie Alterman (Music Direction), Jason Sherwood (Set Design), Catherine Zuber (Costume Design), Bradley King (Lighting Design), Jason Crystal (Sound Design), Casting by The Telsey Office (Craig Burns, CSA), and Production Management by Libby JVera / LJPM. Jason Weixelman serves as Production Stage Manager.

The Baker’s Wife began previews on Thursday, October 23 ahead of a Tuesday, November 11 opening night at Lynn F. Angelson Theater in New York City.

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FINAL OVATION

JUNE LOCKHART of Lassie and Lost In Space superstar fame died October 23, 2025 at her California home with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Cristianna, by her side. She was 100 years old.

The daughter of Canadian-American actor Gene Lockhart, who came to prominence on Broadway in 1933 in Ah, Wilderness! and English-born actress Kathleen Lockhart (née Arthur), debuted on stage at the age of 8, playing Mimsey in Peter Ibbetson, presented by the Metropolitan Opera. In 1947, her acting in For Love or Money brought her out of her parents' shadow and gained her notice as "a promising movie actress in her own right."

She appeared primarily in 1950s and 1960s television and with performances on stage and in film. On two television series, Lassie and Lost in Space, she played mother roles. Lockhart also portrayed Dr. Janet Craig on the CBS television sitcom Petticoat Junction (1968–70). She was a two-time Emmy Award nominee and a Tony Award winner. With a career spanning nearly 90 years, Lockhart was one of the last surviving actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood"

1948, Lockhart received a Special Tony Award for Outstanding Performance by a Newcomer (a category that no longer exists) for her role on Broadway in For Love or Money. Lockhart donated her Tony Award to the Smithsonian Institution in2008 for display in the museum's permanent entertainment archives.

Lockhart was nominated for 2 Emmy awards. In 1953, she was nominated for Best Actress.In 1959, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series for her role in Lassie.

In 2013, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded her the Exceptional Public Achievement Medal for inspiring the public about space exploration.

"Lockhart appeared on Broadway twice, in For Love or Money in 1947 and The Grand Prize in 1955. For the former, she won the Tony for outstanding performance by a newcomer. ”I like it all, but I think the hardest to do is theater,” she told the Chicago Tribune in 1987. “Television is fun. But theater is night after night after night.”

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