A tribute to Elaine Stritch

To pay homage to the Broadway legend, who graced the Ahmanson stage in 2003 with Elaine Stritch at Liberty, we dedicate this week’s digest to "the lady who lunched."

1. Elaine Stritch: An Appreciation by David Rooney [HollywoodReporter.com]
July 17, 2014

"THR's lead theater critic pays personal tribute to the legendary Broadway performer, whose exacting professional standards were as renowned as her tart tongue and eccentric style. ... "

2. Here’s to the Lady Who Lunched: Dozens of Broadway Stars Remember Elaine Stritch by Michael Gioia [Playbill.com]
July 17, 2014

"Broadway stars sent personal messages to Playbill.com and took to Twitter to remember the beloved member of the theatre community. ... "

3. Remembering Elaine Stritch: A Reading List by Max Cea [Vulture.com]
July 17, 2014

"In remembrance of the legendary actress, Vulture compiled New York's coverage of Stritch's life and career, including some of the best quotes about and by Stritch. ... "

4. The best of Colleen Donaghy: A video tribute to Elaine Stritch [Popwatch.EW.com]
July 18, 2014

"On [30 Rock], Stritch turned Jack Donaghy’s (Alec Baldwin’s) mother into a force of nature, emphasizing her irascible nature and ability to induce a heady amount of Irish-Catholic guilt. ... "

5. 15 roles that make us grateful for Elaine Stritch by Jaimie Etkin [BuzzFeed.com]
July 17, 2014

"RIP to the ultimate lady who lunches. ... "