Don Sebesky, Broadway Orchestrator of PARADE and More, Has Passed Away
His Broadway theater credits include Porgy and Bess (London production by Trevor Nunn), Sinatra At The Palladium, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me Kate (2000 Tony...
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Jerry Springer Passes Away at 79
Broadway World is saddened to report that Jerry Springer has passed away at the age of 79. Srpinger was seen on Broadway as The Narrator in The Rocky Horror...
Actor and Singer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and singer Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. Belafonte was an American singer, songwriter, activist, and...
Playwright Robert Patrick Dies At 85
Robert Patrick, aka Robert Patrick O'Connor, writer of poems, lyrics, short stories, novels, and a pioneering playwright known for his contributions to Off-Off...
Stage And Screen Actor Ron Faber Dies At Age 90
Veteran award-winning actor Ron Faber, whose Broadway appearances included “First Monday in October” with Henry Fonda and “Medea” with Irene Papas, died March...
Agent and DGRW Founding Partner Jim Wilhelm Passes Away at 68
Theatrical agent JIM WILHELM passed away early Monday morning, April 24th, 2023 in New York City at the age of 68 after a short, quiet fight with cancer.
Len Goodman, of STRICTLY COME DANCING and DANCING WITH THE STARS, Dies at the Age of 78
Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died at the age of 78, his manager has confirmed.
Barry Humphries, Creator of Dame Edna Everage, Passes Away at 89
Barry Humphries, comedian and creator of Dame Edna Everage, passed away surrounded by family at a hospital in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, April 22.
Todd Haimes, Artistic Director & CEO Of Roundabout Theatre Company, Dies At Age 66
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of longtime Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director and CEO, Todd Haimes.
Stage and Screen Actor Murray Melvin Dies at 90
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that British actor Murray Melvin has died at age 90. Murray made several stage and screen appearances, including The...
Joanna Greer, Teacher and Associate Artistic Director of TADA! Youth Theater, Has Passed Away
Joanna Greer, a beloved member of the NYC theater community, and a devoted teacher who was dedicated to handing down the art forms of dance and storytelling...
Stage and TV Star Paul O'Grady Dies Aged 67
Stage star, presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67. He died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' on Tuesday evening, his husband Andre Portasio...
Nicholas Lloyd Webber, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Son, Has Passed Away
Webber missed the Bad Cinderella opening on Thursday, March 23rd to be with his son, who passed away from stomach cancer after entering hospice care on...
Broadway Music Director Jim Vukovich Has Passed Away
Musician, recording artist, conductor, arranger, composer and musical director Jim Vukovich has passed away.
Chaim Topol, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Actor, Dies Aged 87
Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor and singer best known for his performance as Tevye the Milkman in Fiddler on the Roof, has died at the age of 87.
Franco Punzi, President of the Paolo Grassi Foundation, Passes Away
Franco Punzi, president of the Paolo Grassi Foundation which organizes the Valle d'Itria festival, died February 17th following a period of illness. He would...
Barbara Siman Strouse, Actress, Director, Choreographer, and Wife of Charles Strouse, Has Passed Away
Barbara Siman Strouse, veteran Broadway actress, director, and choreographer passed away on February 16th, according to her official obituary.
Raquel Welch Passes Away at 82
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Raquel Welch has passed away at 82. Mostly known for her work in television and film, Welch was seen on Broadway in...
Veteran Broadway Actor Sal Mistretta Has Passed Away
Broadway's Sal Mistretta, an actor whose career spanned six decades, passed away on January 26, 2023. Sal died at his home in Palm Springs, California which he...
Burt Bacharach, Composer of PROMISES, PROMISES & More, Passes Away at 94
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Burt Bacharach has passed away at 94. Bacharach was the award-winning composer of the hit musical Promises, Promises...
Tony Winning Set Designer Eugene Lee Passes Away
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Winner Eugene Lee has passed away. Lee won the Tony Award for Best Set Design in 2004 for Wicked. He was also...
Tony Nominee Charles Kimbrough Passes Away at 86
According to various sources, Tony-nominated actor Charles Kimbrough passed away in Culver City, California on January 11th at the age of 86.
Melinda Dillon, Original Honey in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Passes Away at 83
Melinda Dillion, known for countless screen and stage roles, including her Tony Award nominated performance as Honey in the original production of Who's Afraid...
Cindy Williams, Stage Actor and LAVERNE & SHIRLEY Star, Passes Away At 75
Cindy Williams, a star of stage and screen and one half of the iconic duo, 'Laverne & Shirley' has passed away at the age of 75.
Broadway Vet Lawrence Merritt Has Passed Away
Broadway vet Lawrence Merritt passed away on January 22, 2023. He succumbed to COVID/pneumonia at the Riverside Rehabilitation and Healing Center in NYC. Read...
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