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Opera and Theatre Performer Rosemary Kuhlmann Dies at 97
by Alan Henry - September 5, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that opera and theatre performer Rosemary Kuhlmann has died at age 97. Kuhlmann was known for being one of the first performers to bring opera to television. 

Original Joffrey and Harkness Dancer, Brunilda Ruiz, Dies at 83
by Alan Henry - September 4, 2019

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Brunilda Ruiz has died at age 83 of cancer. She is survived by her husband, two daughters,  brother and two sisters, four grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Isabel Toledo
by Walter McBride - September 1, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, costume designer Isabel Toledo has passed away. Today, BroadwayWorld is remembering Toledo with a look back into our archives.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Valerie Harper
by Walter McBride - September 1, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, stage and screen star, Valerie Harper, passed away following a decade-long battle with cancer. She was 80 years old. Today BroadwayWorld remembers Harper with a look back into our archives.

Stage and Screen Star, Valerie Harper, Passes Away At Age 80
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2019

It was confirmed this evening that stage and screen star, Valerie Harper, passed away today following a decade-long battle with cancer. She was 80 years old.

New York Choreographer, Stanley Love, Passes Away at Age 49
by Paul Smith - August 30, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of experimental choreographer, Stanley Love. He was 49. No cause of death was given. 

Costume Designer Isabel Toledo Passes Away
by Julie Musbach - August 26, 2019

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that costume designer Isabel Toledo has passed away. 

Broadway Press Agent Bob Ullman Passes Away at 97
by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2019

Robert ('Bob') Ullman (left), the legendary theatre press agent, whose career included Ethel Merman and Mary Martin: Together on Broadway, A Chorus Line (from workshop to Public Theater to Broadway), Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in The Visit, Lauren Bacall in Cactus Flower, The Dining Room, Driving Miss Daisy, Sunday in the Park with George, and over 150 additional Broadway and off-Broadway plays and musicals, died on July 31, 2019 in Bayshore, Long Island, New York. He was 97. The cause of death was cardiac arrest. Bob's death was announced by Rev. Joshua Ellis, a long-time Ullman friend, a former Broadway press agent, and now, an Interspiritual minister.

Photo Flashback: Remembering Hal Prince
by Walter McBride - August 7, 2019

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported last week, legendary Broadway director and producer Hal Prince passed away at 91 years of age after a brief illness, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Documentary Director D. A. Pennebaker Dies at 94
by Stephi Wild - August 4, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of documentary director D.A. Pennebaker. He was 94.

All Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights for Hal Prince
by Julie Musbach - July 31, 2019

The Broadway community mourns the loss of prolific producer, director, writer, and the individual recipient of the most Tony Awards in multiple categories in history, Harold Prince, who passed away on July 31, 2019 at age 91. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, July 31 at exactly 7:45pm.

TV: Looking Back at PRINCE OF BROADWAY's Opening Night
by Linnae Medeiros - July 31, 2019

As the theatre community mourns the loss of the legendary producer and director Harold Prince, we're looking back at the opening night of Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway production of Prince of Broadway, which celebrated his career spanning seven decades. Check out the video to see Hal alongside the show's stars Tony Yazbeck, Brandon Uranowitz, Emily Skinner, Chuck Cooper, and more on the special night.

BWW Flashback: Recall the Exceptional Career of the Late, Great Hal Prince
by Nicole Rosky - July 31, 2019

On this very sad day for Broadway, we remember the indelible mark he left on countless directors, producers, performers and theatre-goers over his career- spanning almost seven decades. Brush up on the shows that we'll undoubtedly remember him for below. 

Broadway Mourns The Passing Of Hal Prince
by Linnae Medeiros - July 31, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the legendary theatrical producer and director Hal Prince has passed away at the age of 91. Prince, whose career spanned over seven decades, impacted the Broadway musical as we know it today, and members of the theatre community took to social media to mourn the loss and speak on the impact of the legend. Check out posts from Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Iconis, and more!

Hal Prince, Legendary Broadway Producer and Director, Passes Away at 91
by Alan Henry - July 31, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of legendary Broadway director and producer Hal Prince at 91 years of age after a brief illness, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Acclaimed Ballerina Julia Farron Dies at Age 96
by Alan Henry - July 29, 2019

Acclaimed ballerina, Julia Farron, has died on July 3 at the age of 96. Her death has been confirmed, but it is unknown where she passed, according to The New York Times.

Hugh Southern, Creator of First TKTS Booth, Dies at 87
by Nicole Rosky - July 22, 2019

According to the New York Times, Hugh Southern, who leaves behind a legacy of having created New York City's first TKTS booth, passed away last week in Leesburg, Virgina from pneumonia and congestive heart failure. He was 87 years old.

Actress and Playwright E. Katherine Kerr Dies at 82
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2019

Actress and playwright E. Katherine Kerr has died, according to The New York Times. She was 82.

Theatre Actress, Educator, and Director Nancy Tribush Hillman Has Passed Away
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2019

Nancy Tribush Hillman, Broadway actress and innovative theater educator, director, and creator, whose esteemed career spanned over 60 years, died unexpectedly in Olympia, WA on July 10, 2019.

Robert W. Richards, Artist and Illustrator of Show Posters and Album Artwork, Has Died
by Stephi Wild - July 12, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Robert W. Richards, who died last night, July 11.

Broadway Veteran Denise Nickerson Passes Away at 62
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2019

According to Variety, veteran of stage and screen Denise Nickerson, best known for starring as Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, passed away yesterday, July 10. Nickerson suffered a stroke in 2018. She was 62 years old.

Neil Simon Theatre Will Dim Lights for Martin Charnin
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2019

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Writer, Composer, Lyricist, Director, and Performer Martin Charnin, who passed away on July 6, 2019 at age 84. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of the Neil Simon Theatre in New York, where his legendary musical Annie first opened, for one minute on Friday, July 12 at exactly 7:45pm.

Award-Winning Actor Rip Torn Passes Away At 88
by A.A. Cristi - July 9, 2019

Rip Torn, one of the leading stage actors of his generation and an Emmy Award-winner for his portrayal of the deliciously devious producer Artie on HBO's “The Larry Sanders Show,” has died. 

Disney Channel Actor Cameron Boyce Dies at Age 20
by Stephi Wild - July 7, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to have learned of the passing of actor Cameron Boyce, best known for his work on the Disney Channel. Boyce was 20 years old.

Martin Charnin, Lyricist and Director Best Known For ANNIE, Dies at 84
by Stephi Wild - July 7, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Martin Charnin, Broadway lyricist and director. The news was reported on Facebook, by Charnin's daughter, Sasha. Charnin was 84.


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