Joseph Papp Death
Joseph passed away on October 31, 1991 at the age of 70 in New York City, NY. Joseph's cause of death was prostate cancer.
When did Joseph Papp die?
October 31, 1991How did Joseph Papp die? What was the cause of death?
Prostate cancerHow old was Joseph Papp when died?
70Where did Joseph Papp die? What was the location of death?
New York City, NY
Joseph Papp Birthday and Date of Death
Joseph Papp was born on June 22, 1921 and died on October 31, 1991. Joseph was 70 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 22, 1921
Date of Death: October 31, 1991
Age at Death: 70
Joseph Papp - Biography
Joseph "Joe" Papp (June 22, 1921 – October 31, 1991) was an American theatrical producer and director. Papp established The Public Theater in what had been the Astor Library Building in downtown New York. "The Public," as it is known, has many small theaters within it. There, Papp created a year-round producing home to focus on new creations, both plays and musicals. Among numerous examples of these creations were the works of David Rabe, Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, Charles Gordone's No Place to Be Somebody (the first off-Broadway play to win the Pulitzer Prize), and Papp's production of Michael Bennett's Pulitzer Prize–winning musical, A Chorus Line. Upon Papp's death, The Public Theater was renamed the Joseph Papp Public Theater.
