Virginia Capers, who won a Tony for her performance as the mother in the musical “Raisin,” died May 6 in Los Angeles of pneumonia. She was 78. Born in Sumter, S.C., she was a graduate of the Juilliard ...

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Virginia Capers (Photos by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images and Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library; Graphic deisgn by Ryan Casey for Broadway.com) In honor of ...

(Los Angeles-AP) May 11, 2004 - A Sumter native who won a 1974 Tony award for her performance in the musical "Raisin" has died. Virginia Capers was 78 when she died Thursday after suffering from ...

Johnny Capers Jr. is a long way from where he started, but he has brought years of talent and experience to Hampton Roads to help others get their start. The jazz singer and musician found his love ...

Virginia Capers, an actress and a singer who won a Tony Award in 1974 for her role in ” Raisin, ” the musical version of ” A Raisin in the Sun, ” died May 6 in Los Angeles. She was 78 and lived in Los ...

How many Broadway shows has Virginia Capers been in? Virginia Capers has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows. How many West End shows has Virginia Capers been in? Virginia Capers has not appeared in the ...

Prior to and following her Tony win, Ms. Capers worked extensively in film. Her movie credits include "The Great White Hope," "Lady Sings the Blues," "Trouble Man," "The Toy," "Teachers," "Ferris ...