Artie Gaffin

Arthur Paul Gaffin, better known as Artie Gaffin, (November 26, 1948 – September 13, 2019) was an American stage manager known for his charismatic, generous, and kind work ethic.

Early life and career Artie Gaffin was born November 26, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York. His father Seth Gaffin was a shoe importer, and his mother Helen Barish was a housewife.

Artie Gaffin began his Broadway career in 1986 as an assistant stage manager on Wild Honey starring Kim Cattrall. He quickly transitioned to become the stage manager of Three Penny Opera starring Sting in 1989.

Other notable Broadway credits include Oh, Hello! on Broadway, the 2014 revival of Cabaret, Pacific Overtures, Nine, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, George Gershwin Alone, and Betrayal.

During his career as a stage manager, Artie taught at the Yale School of Drama.

Artie was described as a kind and generous stage manager. He often supplied snacks and beverages for company members and gave many gifts to his casts and coworkers.

After his death, outpourings of grief and support for Artie were shared. Broadway League president Charlotte St. Martin said the following about Artie:

"As the backbone of any production, a good stage manager must be a reliable leader, a creative problem solver, and a wise counselor. A great stage manager also has a generous spirit, a big heart, and an unshakeable commitment to the theatre. The outpouring of tributes makes it unanimous: Artie Gaffin was one of the greats. His influence and mentorship touched so many in the industry. He will be missed."