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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Joseph Robinette, Tony-nominated playwright known for A Christmas Story and Charlotte's Web, died on April 24, 2025 at age 86.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen veteran Priscilla Pointer, who passed away in her sleep at the age of 100. Pointer starred in the original tour of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, as well as in the 1973 revival.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that composer and lyricist William Finn has died at age 73. Finn is best known for his Tony-winning work on the musical Falsettos, as well as The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A New Brain, and more.