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Tony Tanner was a British actor and director best known for choreographing and directing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in its 1982 Broadway debut.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 29, 2020.

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October 5, 2020

Sincere condolences to the Tanner family, so many enjoyed the acting and directing talents of Tony, so glad his work will live on. May God be with you all, truly sorry for your loss.

William Paterson

October 4, 2020

I participate in plays and musicals, I was so inspired by him. His musicals cheered me up when I needed it most. I majored in music and now have a successful career in teaching, he really has made a difference in my life. I cannot thank him enough and send my heartfelt sympathies to his family.

Vicki Hamilton

October 4, 2020

A life well lived, he was a very genuine and talented individual, I was lucky enough to have met him, he was humble and remarkably down to earth. Gone, but never forgotten, he will be greatly missed. I send my deepest condolences to his family and many friends.

Lily Orton

October 4, 2020

He was an all around inspiring person. My brother and I went to see his musicals in New York city all the time. There are so many great memories, I am really going to miss him, he taught us to dream and hope for more, I send my sincere condolences to his family and friends. He touched more lives than you know.

October 3, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to the Tanner family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with in your time of need.

Robert Taylor

October 2, 2020

He influenced me in every way in my life. I am now an entertainment attorney because of him. I also participated in musicals and plays in junior high and high school. I still act in plays and serve on the local company's board. His impact will continue to be great. I send my sincere condolences to his family. I am praying that the God of all comfort will provide them with strength and peace of mind during this difficult time.

October 1, 2020

May God continue to be with the family and grant you peace.

October 1, 2020

May the peace of God be a source of comfort to the family. His wonderful talent is a gift to the works. My deepest condolences.

BRY

October 1, 2020

Sincere condolences to the Tanner Family, May the God of Tender Mercies take care you as he mends you’re grieving hearts with His comfort and peace. May He support you each and every day with his arm of strength as you cope with missing Tony in your lives.

TT

September 30, 2020

To the family and friends of Tony Tanner, please accept my condolences for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort you during this most difficult time of grief.

September 30, 2020

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's
.

Simon

September 30, 2020

My family extends our deepest sympathies
he will be missed

Mary

September 30, 2020

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one, Tony Tanner. May the God of tender mercies comfort you at this sad time.

September 30, 2020

Such a talented director, he will be missed by so many. Heartfelt condolences to the Tanner family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be with all of you at this most difficult time of your loss.

In Loving Memory of You , Tony I do pray forever, Amen ! Earths talent, He<br />Was !

Jennifer Frenkil

September 29, 2020

RIP ! Tony is already missed, Amen!

Kent Sivadge

September 29, 2020

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KB

September 29, 2020

Grief can be so hard and painful but our wonderful memories shared together help us to cope.May the memories of Tony bring comfort and peace now and in the days to come to the family

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