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Broadway producer Thomas J. Gates killed by NJ Transit train

Broadway producer Thomas J. Gates killed by NJ Transit train

 


Thomas J. Gates, a beloved Stage manager on Broadway most recently working on “Illinoise,” died Wednesday when he was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train.

Gates, 51, was struck around 9:12 a.m. near South Orange station by a Morris & Essex Line train, NJ Transit confirmed to the Daily News on Thursday. Around 60 people were on board the train, but no other injuries were reported.

“Thom was the center of “Illinoise” on Broadway, a beloved friend and collaborator,” read an Instagram statement shared by the musical. “We are devastated for her husband Rick, a fellow member of the Illinois community. These two extraordinary human beings have guided our company on our journey from the beginning. We dedicate the “Illinoise” series to Thom and his loving memory.

Wednesday night's performance of “Illinoise” at the St. James Theater was canceled, but the production resumed Thursday.

Gates worked as stage manager on Broadway for two decades. He was part of the behind-the-scenes operations of “Hairspray,” “Newsies” and “Waitress,” among several other shows.

“He was gentle. He was funny, usually without meaning to be. He spoke softly. Reliable. Generous. Magnet. Compassionate. Tired and overworked, but I never heard him complain. He was the first in and the last to leave,” wrote actress and artist Sara Bareilleswho worked alongside Gates on “Waitress.”

“He's been a stage manager for many shows over the years and has taken care of countless others… but he's the only one I did my first show with who took care of me,” she said. she adds.

Gates' most recent project was “Illinoise”, based on Sufjan Stevens' 2005 album of the same name. “Illinoise” was praised for its atypical nature and ability to capture the unclassifiable energy of Stevens' music . The show was nominated for Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations and Best Lighting Design.

Actress Liana Hunt, who starred in “Newsies” paid tribute to Gates on Instagram.

“I'm heartbroken. Thom put me on 'Newsies' and steered our ship to Nederlander with grace, kindness, professionalism and humor,” she wrote on Thursday. “This is a deeply felt loss in our community. I am shocked and sad and send so much love to his family.

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