"Broadway Theatres Unite to Dim Marquees in Tribute to Hinton Battle"
Following public outcry, the Broadway League has announced that all Broadway theatres will dim their marquee lights for one minute at 6:45 PM on March 12 in honor of three-time Tony winner Hinton Battle, who passed away on January 30 at the age of 67. The decision to include all theatres comes after initial plans to only dim lights at select venues were met with confusion and criticism. Battle, known for his acclaimed performances in The Wiz, Sophisticated Ladies, The Tap Dance Kid, and Miss Saigon, will now be recognized for his remarkable legacy across the entire Broadway community.
