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Tony-winning actress Elizabeth Wilson passed away on Saturday, May 9, in New Haven, Conn. Wilson, most known for her roles in The Graduate and 9 to 5, was 94. Elizabeth Morton, Wilson’s dear friend, confirmed the news to The New York Times. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., Wilson told Connecticut magazine back in 2012 she always knew she wanted to be an actress. After getting her start on Broadway in 1953’s Picnic, she went on to secure a Tony for her role in 1972 drama Sticks and [...]...

Elizabeth Wilson, the actress who played Dustin Hoffman's mother in The Graduate, passed away on Saturday in New Haven, Ct, at the age of 94. Her death was confirmed to The New York Times by Elizabeth Morton, a close friend whom she considered a daughter. Elizabeth's first acting role was an uncredited appearance in Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious in 1946. She worked with Hitchcock again in 1963 and got a proper credit when she starred as Helen Carter in The Birds. Elizabeth then made a name for herself as a character actress both on stage and on film and also had notable roles in movies like 9 to 5, The Addams Family, and Quiz Show. She won a Tony Award in 1972 for her portrayal of a Vietnam War veteran's mother in David Rabe's Sticks and Bones. Her last onscreen appearance was in 2012 when she played the mother of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Hyde Park on Hudson.

Elizabeth Wilson, a Tony winner and character actress who had memorable supporting roles in films such as The Graduate and 9 to 5, has died. She was 94. Wilson died Saturday in New Haven, Conn., her friend Elizabeth Morton confirmed to The New York Times. During her nearly seven-decade career, Wilson won a Tony in 1972 for David Rabe's anti-war drama Sticks and Bones. She also was nominated for an Emmy for her role in NBC's 1987 miniseries Nutcracker: Money, Madness and Murder. She made her Broadway debut in Picnic in 1953, returning in numerous productions over the next

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Jordan Dean Mamma Mia Csc's Midsummer, Jeff Hayenga The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Elephant Man, Mark Junek 'Smash', Berkeley Rep's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and Elizabeth Morton Death of a Salesman will lead an industry reading of Locust Song, a new play by Jerry Marsini on November 17th at 7 pm and on November 18th at 1230pm at the WorkShop Theater Company's Main Stage, 312 W 36th Street. Drama Desk Nominee, Tony Speciale, who recently directed the Barry Manilow musical Harmony 2014 Suzi Bass Award winner Outstanding Director of a Musical amp Outstanding Production of a Musical, will direct the Manhattan reading.

Broadway's Chad Kimball Memphis, Mary Beth Peil Follies, The Good Wife, Elizabeth Morton Death Of A Salesman and Academy Award winner James Lecesne The Best Man, Trevor join Matt Doyle Book Of Mormon, War Horse, Jennifer Cody Shrek, Urinetown and Sheffield Chastain Is He Dead in a industry reading of Ron Pallilo's play,The Lost Boy at the Manhattan Theatre Club Studios, 311 West 43rd St. The Lost Boy will be performed tonight, Sept. 15th at 630 pm and on Tuesday, Sept. 16th at 1230pm.

Broadway's Chad Kimball Memphis, Mary Beth Peil Follies, The Good Wife, Elizabeth Morton Death Of A Salesman and Academy Award winner James Lecesne The Best Man, Trevor will join the previously announced Matt Doyle Book Of Mormon, War Horse, Jennifer Cody Shrek, Urinetown and Sheffield Chastain Is He Dead in a industry reading of Ron Pallilo's play,The Lost Boy at the Manhattan Theatre Club Studios, 311 West 43rd St. The Lost Boy will be performed Monday, Sept. 15th at 630 pm and on Tuesday, Sept. 16th at 1230pm.