“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” established Mr. Albee, then 34, as an astringent heir to O’Neill. Mr. Albee, whose romantic relationships included several years with playwright Terrence McNally in the 1950s, always presented himself as comfortable with his sexuality. “The Goat” brought Mr. Albee another Tony and, three years later, he was awarded a special Tony for lifetime achievement. Almost from the moment he broke through with “Zoo Story,” Mr. Albee was a mentor and teacher of new playwrights. But it is the cantankerous body of plays and the daunting, rewarding gallery of roles for which Mr. Albee will be remembered.

Source: Washington Post September 17, 2016 00:22 UTC