Terry Schreiber, acting teacher and founder of T. Schreiber Studio, died April 3 at age 89. He founded the studio in 1969 and directed Broadway's Tony-nominated K2.

David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jessie Jones, a playwright whose comedies became staples of regional and community theatre across the United States, died March 20 in Washington, D.C., following a long illness. She was 75.

Robert Fox, a producer on Broadway and West End shows, and the executive producer of Netflix's The Crown, died at 73, according to Deadline, and his collaborator Hugh Jackman paid tribute to him.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that acclaimed actor Robert Duvall, known for roles in films like To Kill a Mockingbird and The Godfather series, has passed away at the age of 95.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that James Van Der Beek, best known for his celebrated role as Dawson Leery on the series Dawson's Creek, has passed away at the age of 48.

Veteran journalist Harry Haun, who covered theater for more than 50 years, passed away on February 2. He had been admitted to the ICU last week with congestive heart failure. He was 85 and is survived by his husband, Charles Nelson.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and theatre critic Blanche Marvin has died at age 100, four days before her 101st birthday. Learn more and read her obituary here.

Tina Packer, Shakespeare & Company's Founding Artistic Director and acclaimed director, actor, writer, and teacher, has died at age 87. Read her obituary here.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93. Learn more and read his obituary here.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award-nominee Marcia Rodd, who originated the role of Bobbi in Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 87. 

The Drama League of New York's Associate Artistic Director Nilan passed away due to a sudden illness involving complications from flu. Nilan is survived by his mother, Melle Johnson, and his sister, Malease Johnson.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress, choreographer, and dancer Carmen de Lavallade has died at age 94. Learn more about her and read the full obituary here.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his roles in The Wire and Spike Lee films, has passed away at 71. Remember his legacy in movies and TV shows.

Imani Dia Smith, who previously starred as Young Nala on Broadway in Disney’s Lion King, has tragically died at the age of 25. Smith was killed by her boyfriend, Jordan Jackson-Small,.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that prolific filmmaker Rob Reiner, director of such films as When Harry Met Sally... and The Princess Bride, has died at the age of 78.

The DC theatre community and artists across the United States are mourning the loss of  the visionary musical theatre and choreography genius, LaVerne Reed. A student of Maria “Libby” Hill (Apollo Theatre, Nicholas Brothers) Reed began her arts exploration as a young girl, eventually landing at The Juilliard School and later Howard University.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of prolific playwright Tom Stoppard, who dies at his home in Dorset, England. He was 88 years old. The news was shared earlier today by United Agents:

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Harriet Slaughter, a Broadway actress and longtime director of labor relations at the League of American Theater Producers, died on November 12.

Tony Award–winning actress Elizabeth Franz, best known for her acclaimed Broadway performances in Death of a Salesman, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Broadway Bound, and Morning’s at Seven, has died at 84.

A celebration of life was recently held for Tony Award-winning producer and entertainment industry veteran Jack W. Batman, who died on August 1, 2025. Check out photos from the event here.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Pauline Collins, who played the title role in the solo play Shirley Valentine, has passed away.

Diane Ladd, three-time Oscar-nominated actress and Broadway alum, passed away the morning of November 3, 2025, with her daughter, Laura Dern, by her side.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Prunella Scales, a longtime actress of the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 93. Learn more about the performer here.

The life of Paul Libin will be celebrated at the Circle in the Square Theatre on October 28. The event will take place at 1pm, with doors opening at 12:30pm. Seating is general admission.