James Rado was an American actor, playwright, director, and composer who died on June 21, 2022.
He was best known for co-writing the 1967 musical Hair with Gerome Ragni. Rado’s goal since his adolescence, according to Frimark, was to create a Broadway musical which he did.
James Rado cause of death
He died from cardiac respiratory arrest in New York City, surrounded by family.
He learned to compose lyrics through studying the works of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, and others, as well as mainstream music from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.o
James Rado wife and children
His brother Ted Rado, sister-in-law Kay Rado, nieces Melanie Khoury, Emily DiBona, Melissa Stuart, great-nieces, a great-nephew, and his Hair family throughout the world survive him.
James Rado net worth
He was worth 4 million dollars.
On April 29, 1968, Hair premiered at Broadway’s Biltmore Theatre, starring Lamont Washington, Shelley Plimpton, Lynn Kellogg, Sally Eaton, Steve Curry, Natalie Mosco, Marjorie Lipari, Robert I Rubinsky, and future stars Melba Moore and Diane Keaton in the cast. The show was performed 1,750 times.
James Rado funeral
A memorial service will be held in his honor at a later date.
