Rainbow Stage group mourns passing of Ken Peter

Posted on ctvwinnipeg.ca on December 21 2011

The Rainbow Stage board of directors and staff announced that Ken Peter has passed away. Peter's involvement with Rainbow Stage stretched back over decades.

Officials said Peter died on Dec. 20.

Peter's career with Rainbow Stage started in 1957, when he performed in the Pot of Gold Variety Show.

He joined the board of directors in 1993 and became executive producer/general manager in 1998.

"Over the years, Ken's involvement has varied, but his love of musical theatre and his dedication to his craft has consistently been there and Rainbow Stage has been the beneficiary… He will be sorely missed in our community, especially here at Rainbow Stage," said Doug Meacham, president of Rainbow Stage's board of directors, in a press release.