Peter Brook, influential theatre visionary, dies aged 97

Peter Brook, visionary theater director, dies aged 97

Oscar Holland, CNNDirector Peter Brook, whose ground-breaking stage productions transformed 20th-century theater, has died aged 97, according to his publisher, Nick Hern Books.“We’re honored to have been Peter’s publisher for the past 20 years, sharing his wisdom and insights with the world,” read a statement posted by the publisher to Twitter on Sunday. “He leaves behind an incredible artistic legacy.”His children Simon and Irina, both of whom …

Legendary British Theatre Director Peter Brook, Known For Staging The Mahabharata, Passes Away

Brook — who had been based in France since 1974 — died in Paris on Saturday. A statement from his publisher confirmed his death on Sunday.

Peter Brook, British theater and film director, dies at 97

Brook spent years in commercial theater, winning Tony Awards in 1966 and 1971 for the Broadway transfers of highly original productions of Peter Weiss’ “Marat/Sade” and Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Peter Brook, celebrated stage director of scale and humanity, dies at 97 - The Boston Globe

Ambitious, adventurous, and endlessly creative, Mr. Brook staged almost 100 productions across the globe over his long and acclaimed career.

Visionary British Theater Director Peter Brook Dies Aged 97

London - Peter Brook, one of the world's most innovative theater directors who perfected the art of staging powerful drama in bizarre venues, has die

Visionary British theater director Peter Brook dies at 97

Peter Brook, one of the world's most innovative theatre directors who perfected the art of staging powerful drama in bizarre venues, has died aged 97, his publisher said on Sunday. The British director used the world as his stage mounting productions ranging from challenging versions of Shakespeare through international opera…