Harvey Evans, actor in Broadway's golden years, dies at 80
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Harvey Evans, an actor, singer and dancer who managed to land roles in the original Broadway productions of such classics as “West Side Story,” “Follies” “Hello, Dolly!”
NEW YORK -- Harvey Evans, an actor, singer and dancer who had a knack for landing roles in the original Broadway productions of such classics as “West Side Story,” “Follies” “Hello, Dolly!” and “Gypsy,” has died. He was 80.
Evans died Christmas Eve at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, said Lawrence Leritz, a friend and Broadway actor, dancer, singer, producer and director. “He was dearly loved by the Broadway community. Very kind, embracing, funny and always had a smile on his face. I can't ever remember not being hugged by this loving man,” Leritz said.
“We lost a great one,” wrote Harvey Fierstein on Twitter in tribute. “He’s why we love musicals,” wrote playwright and author Paul Rudnick. Added Bernadette Peters, Harvey “was the dearest most talented being one could ever have the privilege of knowing.”
Evans was rarely cast in leading Broadway roles but found a place in timeless shows. He starred opposite Angela Lansbury in “Anyone Can Whistle” and played Barnaby in “Hello, Dolly!” opposite Carol Channing, then Betty Grable and then Eve Arden.
