David Edward Byrd, the designer and artist behind the iconic Broadway posters for "Follies," "Godspell," "Little Shop of Horrors" and many more, has died at age 83. Here's a brief tribute to him from Broadway World. His autobiography, "Poster Child: The Psychedelic Art & Technicolor Life of David Edward Byrd," was published in 2023. Buy it at Bookshop.org via the second link.
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Broadway Poster Artist David Edward Byrd Passes Away at 83
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of graphic artist David Edward Byrd, who died yesterday, February 3, 2025, according to reports from family and friends.BroadwayWorld.com