Renowned Theatre Artist Robert Wilson Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Robert M. Wilson, artist, theater and opera director, architect, set and lighting designer. Learn more about Wilson's life and career here. Sylvia Young, Legendary London Theatre School Founder, Dies At 85by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025Sylvia Young, the founder of the Sylvia Young Theatre School and a leading figure in British performing arts education, has died at the age of 85. Her death was confirmed by her daughters Alison and Frances, who shared that she passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning. La MaMa Archivist and Experimental Theatre Pioneer Ozzie Rodriguez Has Passed Away at 81by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025Ozzie Rodriguez, a beloved figure in the experimental theater community and longtime Director of La MaMa’s Archives, has died at age 81. A playwright, actor, director, visual artist, and master archivist, Rodriguez passed away in New York City on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Musical Satirist Tom Lehrer Passes Away at 97by Emmy Rice - July 27, 2025Tom Lehrer, the satirist whose darkly humorous songs skewered politics, culture, and society throughout the mid-20th century, died on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 97. Tony-Nominated Jazz Singer Cleo Laine Passes Away at 97by Josh Sharpe - July 25, 2025BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Dame Cleo Laine, the Tony-nominated performer and acclaimed jazz singer, has passed away at 97. She was predeceased by her husband and collaborator, John Dankworth, in 2010. 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.
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