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Broadway Director, Author & Producer Mark Bramble Passes Away at 68
by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2019

Mark Bramble, the American theatre director, author and producer died yesterday (February 20, 2018) at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore following complications related to cardiovascular hypertension according to the physician on call. He was 68 years old. His passing was reported by his long-time business manager and friend, Richard Koenigsberg.

Broadway Veteran Merwin Goldsmith Passes Away at 81
by Nicole Rosky - January 24, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that veteran actor of stage and screen, Merwin Goldsmith, passed away on Monday, January 21, in his New York City home. He was 81 years old.

Kaye Ballard, Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 93
by Robert Diamond - January 22, 2019

Actress, Singer and Comedienne Kaye Ballard died today, January 22, 2019, peacefully at home in Rancho Mirage, CA at age 93 after a brief illness.

All Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights for Carol Channing Jan. 16
by Julie Musbach - January 15, 2019

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Carol Channing, a Tony Award winner and theatrical legend, who passed away on Tuesday, January 15 at age 97. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, January 16 at exactly 7:45pm. 

BWW Flashback: The Very Best of the Late, Great Carol Channing
by Paul Smith - January 15, 2019

BroadwayWorld was sad to announce the passing of theatre icon Carol Channing early Tuesday morning. She was most notably known for creating the legendary role of Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly, a role she went on to play in more than 5,000 performances.

Broadway Mourns the Loss of Carol Channing
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2019

BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened this morning to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. The Broadway community took to social media to share memories and condolences.

The Legendary Carol Channing Dies at 97
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2019

BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Channing died at 12:31am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natural causes.

Zum Tod Von Theo Adam
by Julie Musbach - January 11, 2019

Die Wiener Staatsoper trauert um den großen deutschen Opernsanger Theo Adam, der am gestrigen Donnerstag, 10. Janner 2019 in seiner Heimatstadt Dresden im Alter von 92 Jahren verstorben ist.

Photo Flashback: Remembering GREASE And MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Star Derek Keeling
by Walter McBride - January 9, 2019

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier, Broadway actor Derek Keeling's family announced his recent passing on December 12, 2018. As we mourn the loss of this young talent, BroadwayWorld looks back on Derek's appearances on the Great White Way. See photos from Derek's Broadway appearances below.

Don McKay, Original Tony in WEST SIDE STORY, Has Died
by Stephi Wild - January 2, 2019

Don McKay, the original Tony in the 1958 London premiere of West Side Story, has died, according to Deadline. The actor was 93.

Photo Coverage: BroadwayWorld Remembers Those We've Lost in 2018
by Walter McBride - December 31, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year.

Stage and Screen Actress Dame June Whitfield Dies at 93
by Stephi Wild - December 29, 2018

Variety has reported that stage and screen actress Dame June Whitfield has died at age 93.

Original ON THE TOWN Star Sono Osato Passes Away Age 99
by Julie Musbach - December 28, 2018

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that iconic dancer and performer Sono Osato has passed away. She was 99. 

Award-Winning Actor and Director Donald Moffat Passes Away At Age 87
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2018

It was reported this evening that Donald Moffat, a veteran actor of stage and scren, passed away this week at age 87, due to complications from a recent stroke.

Co-Writer of BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Peter Masterson Dies Age 84
by Julie Musbach - December 20, 2018

According to Variety, writer, actor, and director Peter Masterson died Tuesday, December 18th at the age of 84. Masterson was best known in the theatre community as the co-writer of hit musical TH

Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers HAIR Composer Galt MacDermot
by Walter McBride - December 20, 2018

As previously reported, Galt MacDermot, composer of the musical Hair, has passed away on December 17 at 89 years old.

Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Penny Marshall
by Walter McBride - December 20, 2018

As previously reported, actress and director Penny Marshall has passed away at the age of 75, due to complications with diabetes.

Breaking: HAIR Composer Galt MacDermot Passes Away at 89
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that composer Galt MacDermot, perhaps best known for his work on the landmark musical Hair, passed away today, December 17. He was 89 years old

Charles Weldon, Artistic Director Of Negro Ensemble Company, Dies At 78
by Julie Musbach - December 14, 2018

Actor/Director Charles Weldon, who was Artistic Director of The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) since 2005, died December 7 at Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYC. He was 78.

Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Tony Award-Winning Actor Philip Bosco
by Walter McBride - December 9, 2018

On December 3, Tony winner Philip Bosco passed away from complications of dementia. He was 88 years old.

Tony-Winning Actor Philip Bosco Passes Away at 88
by Nicole Rosky - December 4, 2018

According to the New York Times, Tony winner Philip Bosco passed away yesterday, December 3, 2018, in his New Jersey home from complications of dementia. He was 88 years old.

Lights Will Dim Tonight for Tony Winning Broadway Producer Jerry Frankel
by Nicole Rosky - November 29, 2018

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, Broadway producer Jerry Frankel passed away on November 17, 2018 at 88 years of age.

Tony Winning Broadway Producer Jerry Frankel Dies
by Robert Diamond - November 17, 2018

Broadway producer Jerry Frankel passed away this morning, Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Broadway Actress and Mentor Paula Wayne Passes Away Age 84
by Julie Musbach - November 13, 2018

According to the Miami Herald, Broadway actress turned teacher and mentor Paula Wayne has passed away at age 84. She died on November 9th following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Roundabout Theatres Will Dim Lights for Joe Masteroff on Wednesday
by Nicole Rosky - October 15, 2018

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) and the entire Broadway community mourn the loss of Tony Award-winning writer Joe Masteroff, who passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at age 98. Roundabout will celebrate Masteroff's memory and longstanding history with the company by dimming the lights of the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street), Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street), and the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street) on Wednesday, October 17 at 5:45pm for one minute.


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