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Performer

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Opera

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Marin Mazzie was an American actress and singer who was born on October 9, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois. She grew up in a musical family and began singing at a young age. Her parents were both music teachers, and her father was also a choir director. Mazzie attended Western Michigan University, where she studied theater and music. Mazzie began her professional career in the early 1980s, performing in regional theater productions across the United States. In 1985, she made her Broadway debut in the musical "Big River," which was based on Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Mazzie played the role of Mary Jane Wilkes and received critical acclaim for her performance. Over the next few years, Mazzie continued to perform in Broadway productions, including "Into the Woods" and "Passion." In 1994, she received her first Tony Award nomination for her performance in the musical "Passion." Mazzie played the role of Clara, a woman who falls in love with a soldier who is already engaged to another woman. Her performance was praised for its emotional depth and powerful vocals. In 1998, Mazzie starred in the Broadway production of "Ragtime," which was based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. She played the role of Mother, a wealthy white woman who becomes involved with a black musician. Mazzie's performance was once again praised for its emotional depth and powerful vocals. She received her second Tony Award nomination for her performance in "Ragtime." Mazzie continued to perform in Broadway productions throughout the 2000s, including "Kiss Me, Kate," "Man of La Mancha," and "Next to Normal." In 2002, she received her third Tony Award nomination for her performance in "Kiss Me, Kate." Mazzie played the role of Lilli Vanessi/Katherine, a temperamental actress who is starring in a production of "The Taming of the Shrew." Her performance was praised for its comedic timing and powerful vocals. In addition to her work in theater, Mazzie also had a successful career as a concert performer. She performed in concerts and cabarets across the United States and Europe, and she released several albums of her own music. Mazzie was also a frequent guest performer with symphony orchestras, and she performed in several televised concerts, including the Kennedy Center Honors and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Mazzie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015, and she underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and surgery. Despite her illness, she continued to perform in concerts and theater productions, including a production of "Zorba!" at the City Center Encores! series in 2016. Mazzie was praised for her bravery and determination in the face of her illness, and she became an advocate for ovarian cancer awareness. Mazzie passed away on September 13, 2018, at the age of 57. She was remembered by her colleagues and fans as a talented performer and a kind and generous person. Mazzie's legacy continues to live on through her recordings and performances, and she remains an inspiration to aspiring performers and ovarian cancer survivors alike.

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