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Friday, September 2, 2005

Broadway’s August Wilson Theater

Posted by on September 2 at 13:55 PM

Seattle’s own August Wilson, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, is being honored by having his name permanently attached to a Broadway theater marquee. The New York Times has the story. The venue in question was previously named for one Virginia M. Binger, who did nothing for the art of theater besides get married to a Broadway bigwig.