Robert Nolan, Former President of ATPAM and Company Manager for Cameron Mackintosh Shows, Dead at 69
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Robert Nolan, an ATPAM (the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers) manager since 1989 and former president of the organization, died on Wednesday December 27 at Mt. Sinai West Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. Nolan was 69 years old.
Nolan grew up in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, graduated with a BA from West Chester College (now West Chester University), and received his master’s degree from Illinois State University. He began his career as personal assistant to Carol Channing and her husband Charles Lowe during tours of Hello, Dolly! and Jerry’s Girls. This led to his first show as a company manager, the tour of My One and Only.
On Broadway, Nolan worked on Cabaret with Joel Grey, Starlight Express, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, A Tale of Two Cities, and a long stint for Cameron Mackintosh including Oklahoma!, Putting it Together, Les Miserables, and The Phantom of the Opera. At the time of his death, he was employed at 101 Productions, Ltd.
For more than 30 years, Nolan served ATPAM as a member, president (2008-‘11), vice president (1997-2001), chapter chair, NMAM committee member, and as a longtime board member. He was a mentor to the next generation of managers, and was instrumental in establishing the ATPAM table for the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS annual flea market in Shubert Alley.
Nolan is survived by his siblings Kevin Nolan (Wendy), Brian Nolan (Mary), Barbara Cross (John), and Michael Nolan (Ruth), and nieces and nephews: Elizabeth Mozzo; Charlie and Erin Nolan; Evan, Emily, and Tim Cross; and Matt and Luke Nolan.
Donations can be made in his memory to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Details of a service will be shared at a later date.
