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Sept. 7, 2011
Entertainment & Arts
John Raitt, 88; Leading Man on Broadway and Father of Bonnie
Feb. 21, 2005
John Raitt, the ruggedly handsome musical theater leading man who launched his Broadway career in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 1945 hit “Carousel” and later co-starred in “The Pajama Game” on Broadway and in the film version, died Sunday.
California
The musical theater veteran returns for a series recapping his life and career.
Sept. 30, 1999
Music
RAITT’S ROOTS: Orange County can rightly puff its chest a bit after Bonnie Raitt’s big night at the Grammy Awards. . . .
Feb. 23, 1990
‘People have been responding to the song partly because of how much ... we all love John Prine,’ Bonnie Raitt said after winning song of the year.
Feb. 5, 2023
When Janis Paige remembers John Raitt, the revered leading man of many musicals who is best known for creating the role of Billy Bigelow in “Carousel,” she remembers “that glorious voice you could listen to forever.
Feb. 22, 2005
Bonnie and John Raitt, daughter and father as well as singing stars of their respective generations, will sing “People Will Say We’re in Love” to each other Monday at Theatre L.A.’
Nov. 11, 1992