Sandi Durell | critic and publisher, dies at 84

Sandi Durell | critic and publisher, dies at 84

TheaterPizzazz founder and publisher Sandi Durell has died at 84, as reported by Playbill.com. News of her death due to metasticized lung cancer was confirmed by her family.

Sandi Durell (1940-2024)

Ms. Durell was a critic for more than 30 years, member or board member of many organizations include: the Drama Desk Organization, the Outer Critics Circle Organization, the American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association, League of Professional Theatre Women, American Popular Song Society, and Theater Resources Unlimited.

Durell founded the website TheaterPizzazz.com covering theater and cabaret, serving as founder, publisher, and editor until her death.

Her love of American popular song was expressed as producer for a number of projects including the 2003 film Broadway the Golden Age with Rick McKay.

Ms. Durell is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Durell, her daughter Cooper Lawrence, and her son-in-law, critic and Drama Desk member JK Clarke.

Funerary services will be held October 27 at noon at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Avenue. Per Lawrence, those who wish to attend should dress in bright colors: “My mom would hate everyone in black crying.”

 Submitted by Martha Wade Steketee, adapted from Playbill.com obituary

Additional coverage:

October 23, 2024 Playbill (Margaret Hall)

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