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Award-Winning Lyricist Alan Bergman Passes Away at 99
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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.

Connie Francis, Singer Portrayed in JUST IN TIME on Broadway, Dies at 87
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that singer and actor Connie Francis has died at age 87. Francis is currently being portrayed on stage by Gracie Lawrence in the Broadway musical Just In Time, The Bobby Darin Story.

TAKE ME OUT Playwright Richard Greenberg Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - July 5, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Broadway playwright Richard Greenberg. Learn more about Greenberg's life and career on BroawayWorld.

Karl E. Held, Tony Award-Nominated Broadway Producer, Passes Away at 63
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025

Karl E. Held, a Tony Award-nominated Broadway producer whose wide-ranging career in the performing arts spanned more than four decades, died on June 23 in New York City.

The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Paul Libin
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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 Cancer
by Team BWW - June 29, 2025

Acclaimed 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 94
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2025

Paul 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 Away
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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 96
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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 Away
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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 83
by Josh Sharpe - June 18, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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 87
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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.

Frederick Forsyth, Co-Writer of LOVE NEVER DIES, Passes Away at 86
by Josh Sharpe - June 9, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of novelist and journalist Frederick Forsyth, who served as a contributor for the book of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies. He was 86.

Award-Winning Designer William Dudley Passes Away at 78
by Josh Sharpe - June 6, 2025

William 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 87
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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.

Stage Director Dennis Whitehead Darling Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025

Opera, theatre, and film/video stage director Dennis Whitehead Darling passed away in New York on May 17, 2025, following a tragic transportation accident. He was 59.

Matthew Silver, Production Stage Manager, Dies at 60
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Matthew Silver. Learn more about Matthew Silver, Production Stage Manager and Atlantic Theater Company Ensemble Member.

Broadway and Film Star Taina Elg Passes Away at 95
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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.

Stage and Screen Actor George Wendt Passes Away at 76
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor George Wendt at the age of 76, who passed away in his sleep at his home on Tuesday morning.

Broadway Composer Charles Strouse Passes Away at 96
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025

Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.

Writer and Director Robert Benton Passes Away at 92
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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.

Theatre Technical Director Steven Ehrenberg Passes Away at Age 69
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2025

Steven F. Ehrenberg, an admired veteran of the theatre industry who worked for decades in technical and production management, passed away at age 69 from a heart attack on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Brooklyn, NY.

Stephen Mo Hanan, Tony-Nominated Star of CATS, Dies at 78
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony-nominated actor Stephen Mo Hanan. Hanan passed away on April 3, 2025 at his home in Manhattan.

Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule Passes Away at 66
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2025

Jill 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 88
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025

BroadwayWorld 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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