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I remember when people actually wore coats and ties to theatre every night. They don't anymore. It's very different.
Harold Prince
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Harold Prince
Age: 91 †
Born: 1928
Born: January 30
Died: 2019
Died: July 31
Entrepreneur
Film Director
Film Producer
Music Director
Theatrical Director
Theatrical Producer
New York City
New York
Harold Smith Prince
Hal Prince
Harold S. Prince
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