Broadway Legend Carrie Robbins Passes at 81, Leaves Diverse Legacy

April 17, 2024
Broadway Legend Carrie Robbins Passes at 81, Leaves Diverse Legacy
  • Renowned Broadway costume designer Carrie F. Robbins passed away at 81 due to a brief illness with Covid.

  • Robbins' illustrious career covered over 30 productions, including notable works like 'Grease', 'Irving Berlin’s White Christmas', and 'Agnes of God'.

  • She achieved significant recognition, with two Tony Award nominations and four Drama Desk Awards for her costume design.

  • Beyond Broadway, Robbins served as a Master Teacher of Costume Design at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

  • Her creative pursuits extended to designing dental equipment, playwriting, and puppet making.

  • A book showcasing her work, 'The Designs of Carrie Robbins', has been published to honor her legacy.

  • A memorial service is scheduled for May 13 at Brotherhood Synagogue in Gramercy Park.

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