Award-Winning Lyricist Alan Bergman Passes Away at 99by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that lyricist Alan Bergman, who worked with his late wife Marilyn on numerous hit songs for the screen, passed away on Thursday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 99. The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Paul Libinby BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025BroadwayWorld was saddened to report yesterday that the legendary theatrical producer Paul Libin died at age 94. In the wake of his passing, tributes have been coming in from members of the theatre industry, honoring Libin and his legacy. Director Mark Brokaw Dies of Cancerby Team BWW - June 29, 2025Acclaimed director Mark Brokaw, whose visionary work spanned Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theaters across the United States and abroad, has passed away after a battle with cancer. Legendary Producer Paul Libin Dies at 94by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2025Paul Libin, a towering figure in the American theater whose near seven-decade career included producing more than 250 Broadway, Off Broadway and touring productions, leading Circle in the Square Theatre for 62 years, serving as Executive Vice President and Producing Director of Jujamcyn Theaters for 28 years, and presiding as President of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for 24 years, died on June 27 in New York City after a brief illness. He was 94 years old. Broadway Conductor Sue Anderson Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - June 25, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Broadway conductor Sue Anderson. Learn more about the life and career of Sue Anderson on BroadwayWorld. Stage and Screen Actor Jack Betts Dies at 96by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that screen and stage actor Jack Betts died at the age of 96. While best known for screen roles, Betts started his career in 1953 in the play Richard III on Broadway. Theatre Artist Diana Oh Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of multi-disciplinary theatre maker Diana Oh. Learn more about Oh's life and creative legacy on BroadwayWorld. Actress and Choreographer Edie Cowan Passes Away at 83by Josh Sharpe - June 18, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor, dancer, and choreographer Edie Cowan passed away on May 22 at the age of 83. A multi-faceted artist, she lent her talents to numerous productions across the stage and screen throughout her career, which spanned more than 50 years.
Stage and Screen Veteran Harris Yulin Passes Away at 87by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Harris Yulin, longtime star of the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 87. Yulin made his New York theater debut in 1963 in James Saunders' Next Time I'll Sing To You. Award-Winning Designer William Dudley Passes Away at 78by Josh Sharpe - June 6, 2025William Dudley, an innovative set and costume designer in the English theater scene, has passed away at the age of 78. Throughout his career, Dudley's work was seen on numerous stages presented by theater and opera companies in the UK, including The National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, and more. Stage and Screen Actress Loretta Swit Dies at 87by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Loretta Swit has died at age 87. She passed away on May 30th, 2025, at her home in New York City. Broadway and Film Star Taina Elg Passes Away at 95by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of actress, dancer, and Broadway performer Taina Elg, who passed away earlier this month in a care facility in Helsinki, Finland. She was 95 years old.
Writer and Director Robert Benton Passes Away at 92by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of director and writer Robert Benton at the age of 92. In addition to his many films, he and his writing partner David Newman wrote the Broadway musical It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman. Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule Passes Away at 66by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2025Jill Sobule, the ground-breaking singer-songwriter and fierce human rights activist, who made history with her 1995 single “I Kissed a Girl”, died in a house fire early this morning at the age of 66.
Actress and Comedian Ruth Buzzi Passes Away at 88by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of comedian and actress Ruth Buzzi at the age of 88, who passed away from complications of Alzheimer's disease at her home near Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday, May 1.
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