Houston-born Broadway legend donates 50,000 item personal collection to UH

Houston-born Broadway legend donates 50,000 item personal collection to UH

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Key Points:

  • Broadway legend Tommy Tune and his sister Gracey have donated over 50,000 items, including costumes, scripts, and personal letters, to the University of Houston to preserve his legacy for future scholars and students.
  • The extensive collection showcases Broadway's creative spirit from the 1960s through the 1980s, offering insights into the development and staging of iconic productions.
  • Tune, a Houston native and University of Houston alumnus, is a Tony Award-winning actor, choreographer, and director known for helming original productions like The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Nine.
  • He holds the unique distinction of winning Tony Awards in four different categories and is the only person to win the same categories consecutively, earning