Edgar Lansbury, Tony-Winning Producer, Dies: Entertainment News

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Tony Award-winning producer Edgar Lansbury, brother of actress Angela Lansbury, has passed away at the age of 94. The news was confirmed by his son David Lansbury, who stated that Edgar died at his home in Manhattan on Thursday.

Edgar Lansbury was a prominent figure in the Broadway community, having won a Tony Award for Best Play in 1964 for his Broadway debut production, “The Subject Was Roses.” He also had a successful career with Broadway credits including “Godspell,” “The Magic Show,” and the 1974 revival of “Gypsy.”

One of Lansbury’s most notable productions was “The Subject Was Roses,” a family drama that won a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for Best Play. The play starred Martin Sheen and ran for two years on Broadway.

In addition to his work in theater, Lansbury was also honored with the John Houseman Award in 2007 for his commitment to developing classical actors and promoting theater to a national audience.

Lansbury is survived by his second wife, Louise Peabody, his children David, James, George, Michael, Brian, and Kate. His contributions to the Broadway community will be remembered and celebrated by all who knew him.

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