Chris Peluso, a luminary of the Broadway stage, passed away on August 15th at 40. His remarkable contributions to theater have left an indelible mark on audiences and fellow artists alike.
Peluso’s family confirmed his untimely passing to Playbill. He had taken a hiatus from theater a year before seeking treatment for schizoaffective disorder. The specifics surrounding his death remain private.
Chris’s journey in theater began with roles as an understudy in the 2004 revival of Assassins, Elton John’s Lestat, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He shone brightly in roles such as Sky in Mamma Mia on Broadway and Fiyero in the Wicked tours. His performance in the Off-Broadway production of The Glorious Ones was also noteworthy.
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Beyond the shores of America, Peluso’s talent was recognized and celebrated. He graced the stages of London in productions like Show Boat, Miss Saigon, The Woman in White, Death Takes a Holiday and the U.K. tour of Funny Girl.
“The University of Michigan, where Chris honed his craft, mourned the loss of their distinguished alumnus. The musical theater department’s interim chair, Linda Goodrich expressed the collective grief, “The Michigan Musical Theatre family is heartbroken… Our hearts go out to his family.”
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Tributes poured in from the theater community. Broadway star Desi Oakley reminisced, “I learned so much from his kindness & professionalism.” Toni Trucks of SEAL Team remembered Chris fondly, “This is devastating. I only have wonderful memories of Chris. I am holding tight to all of the light he shared. So kind. So funny. So giving. So talented and loving.”
Chris’s legacy lives on through his wife, Jessica Gomes, and their two children. Please share this tribute with those touched by Chris’s life and work. For more updates and breaking celebrity news, visit lakecountyfloridanews.com.
