CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Playbill reports:

Composer-lyricist Jerry Herman, best known for the joyous musicals Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles, died December 26 in Miami at 88.

Following the news of Herman’s passing, the Broadway community took to social media to share memories and anecdotes about the composer and express gratitude for his timeless work.

Jerry Herman lost his hard fought battle last night and we lost one of the greats. A collaborator and friend for almost 40 years, I cannot thank him enough for his love, trust, encouragement, support and laughter. Well done, Mr Herman. Bravo! pic.twitter.com/QYws9jQu6h

— Harvey Fierstein (@HarveyFierstein) December 27, 2019

RIP. What gifts you gave us. I grew up with your musicals. Honored to have performed your work on Broadway. ♥️ Thank you Jerry. https://t.co/rjUpaAtX7a

— NICK ADAMS (@TheNickAdams) December 27, 2019

So sad and shocked to hear of the death of Jerry Herman! One of #Broadway’s greatest composer/lyricist! RIP wonderful man. pic.twitter.com/MPPjXTSQMn

— Elaine Paige (@elaine_paige) December 27, 2019

The great Jerry Herman is gone.
He was an amazing composer, lyricists, and most of all FRIEND. I will miss him! pic.twitter.com/2V1CbT1i2x

— Michael Feinstein (@MichaelFeinstei) December 27, 2019

How Sad,,,Jerry Herman has passed away ,,,of course he made it to Christmas and left us the next day !! He was always so enthusiastic and uplifting about things and gave us the wonderful show Hello Dolly among others !!RIP Jerry Dearest ?

— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) December 27, 2019

I had the great pleasure of working with Jerry Herman on a few projects. This photo was truly my favorite and it’s big number has become my anthem. Thanks Jerry for making my musical life so much richer. ‘Life’s not worth a damn till you can say, hey world, I am what I am.’ JB pic.twitter.com/IzFnNozRO1

— John Barrowman MBE (@JohnBarrowman) December 27, 2019

Another American Icon has died, the great #JerryHerman. I met him long ago, and was lucky enough to play Dolly Levi on Broadway in 2017. Every night was a thrill, full of joy, both onstage and in the house. His music was completely American, and we were lucky to have him. #RIP

— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) December 27, 2019