In a tribute to the late impresario’s other great passion, British theaters are bathed in blue light

Theaters across the UK were bathed in blue light on Thursday night in honor of the late impresario Bill Kenwright.

Following the death of Kenwright, one of the country’s leading theater producers and mentor to hundreds of people in the industry, theaters in his hometown of Liverpool lit up blue to pay tribute to his other great love, Everton Football Club, where he lived . to Chairman. for more than two decades.

The BBC reported that theaters in other cities across the UK paid tribute, including Darlington, London, Blackpool, Brighton and Sheffield.

Kenwright’s death at the age of 78 was announced on Tuesday. Everton Football Club shared the news on “The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend and a source of inspiration,” the statement read.

Another statement from Kenwright’s Bill Kenwright Limited said it was “devastated to share the news” and described him as a “beloved partner, father, grandfather and friend”.

Kenwright was one of Britain’s most successful theater producers, including as blood brothers, Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat And Cabaret. He helped launch the careers of many other current West End producers such as Mark Rubinstein and Marc Sinden and had a knack for success including other hits The Wizard of Oz, Jekyll and Hyde And Evita.

He has also produced numerous films since 1991 go out and ends last with The critic. Additional film credits included Cheri, don’t break my heart And Broken.

He was born in Liverpool, acted from a young age and landed a role on ITVs Coronation Street as Gordon Clegg before leaving to continue producing. He was also chairman of Everton and had his own record label, Bill Kenwright Records.

Kenwright is survived by his partner, the actress Jenny Seagrove, and his daughter, the TV producer Lucy Kenwright.