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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hinton_BattleHinton Battle - Wikipedia

    Hinton Govorn Battle Jr. (November 29, 1956 – January 30, 2024) was an American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. He won three Tony Awards, all in the category of Featured Actor in a Musical. He was the first to portray the Scarecrow in the stage version of The Wiz (a role then taken on by Michael Jackson in the 1978 film adaptation ).

  2. www.nytimes.com › 2024/02/05 › theaterHinton Battle, Three-Time Tony Winner in Musicals, Dies at 67

    Feb 5, 2024 · Hinton Battle, a dazzling dancer who won the first of his three Tony Awards in 1981 for his performance in the Duke Ellington musical revue “Sophisticated Ladies” after learning how to tap...

  3. www.usatoday.com › story › entertainmentHinton Battle dead: 'The Wiz' actor dies at 67 after long illness

    Feb 1, 2024 · Hinton Battle, the Tony-winning actor best known for originating the role of The Scarecrow in Broadway’s “The Wiz,” has died. He was 67. Battle died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles...

  4. www.cbsnews.com › newyork › newsThree-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle dies at 67 after...

    Jan 31, 2024 · NEW YORK -- Three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle has died. Battle was a veteran of the stage. He made his Broadway debut in 1975 at age 15, portraying the Scarecrow in "The Wiz."

  5. www.washingtonpost.com › obituaries › 2024/01/31Hinton Battle, breathtaking dancer on Broadway and beyond, dies...

    Feb 1, 2024 · Hinton Battle, a dancer, singer, actor and choreographer who urged audiences to “Ease on Down the Road” as the Scarecrow in Broadway’s “The Wiz,” and who later won three Tony Awards while...

  6. deadline.com › 2024 › 01Hinton Battle Dead: Broadway's Original 'The Wiz' Scarecrow Was...

    Jan 30, 2024 · Hinton Battle, a three-time Tony Award winning actor who originated the role of Scarecrow in Broadway’s The Wiz, died yesterday. He was 67. His death was confirmed by his friend, the actor...

  7. ew.com › hinton-battle-dead-the-wiz-scarecrow-actor-tonyHinton Battle dead: 'The Wiz' Scarecrow actor was 67 -...

    Jan 31, 2024 · Hinton Battle, the three-time Tony winner who made his Broadway debut as the original Scarecrow in The Wiz, has died. He was 67. The actor died on Jan. 30 at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los...

  8. www.latimes.com › tony-award-winner-hinton-battle-dies-at-67Tony Award winner Hinton Battle dies at 67 - Los Angeles Times

    Jan 31, 2024 · Hinton Battle, who won Tony Awards (featured actor in a musical) for his performances in “Miss Saigon,” “Sophisticated Ladies” and “The Tap Dance Kid,” has died at 67. No cause of death was...

  9. www.hollywoodreporter.com › lifestyle › artsHinton Battle Dead: Tony Winner and Original 'The Wiz' Actor Was...

    Jan 31, 2024 · Hinton Battle, the Tony-winning performer who originated the role of The Scarecrow in Broadway ‘s The Wiz, has died. He was 67. The actor died Tuesday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in ...

  10. www.npr.org › 2024/01/31 › 1228214982Broadway legend Hinton Battle, who originally played Scarecrow in...

    Jan 31, 2024 · Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.