Broadway Obituaries First African American 'Phantom' Robert Guillaume Dies at 89 by BWW News Desk - BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Robert Guillaume, the stage's first African American 'Phantom', passed away today, October 24, 2017, due to complications of prostate cancer. He was 89.  Remembering New Jersey Musical Theatre Student, Nick Pratico by A.A. Cristi - In some heartbreaking news out of New Jersey this week, the body of eighteen year old musical theatre student, Nick Pratico, was discovered near his home on Monday morning. The discovery of Pratico's body is the culmination of a month-long search for the missing college freshman.  Longtime Executive Producer of Music Mountain Nicholas Gordon Passes at Age 89 by BWW News Desk - One of the country's foremost chamber music impresarios Nicholas Gordon, longtime Executive Producer of Music Mountain, America's longest running Chamber Music Festival, died on October 5, 2017.  Broadway Performer Gerry Burkhardt Passes Away at 71 by BWW News Desk - Gerry G. Burkhardt, 71, longtime resident of Cozy Lake, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born June 14, 1946 Houston, Texas to the late F.W. & Myrtis Burkhardt. He is survived by an older brother Charles and younger siblings Dean and Cindy.  American Rock and Roll Legend Tom Petty Dies at 66; Live Nation Responds by BWW News Desk - According to CBS News, rock and roll legend Tom Petty suffered a full cardiac arrest and was found unconscious in his Malibu home Sunday night. Upon arriving at the hospital, Petty was put on life support. It has now been reported that Petty was pulled off of life support and has died at age 66.  Broadway Playwright Albert Innaurato Passes Away at 70 by BWW News Desk - BroadwayWorld has just learned that playwright Albert Innaurato passed away earlier this week in Philadelphia. He was 70 years old.  Broadway Veteran Anne Jeffreys Passes Away at 94 by BWW News Desk - BroadwayWorld has just learned that stage and screen star Anne Jeffreys passed away yesterday, September 27. She was 94 years old.  Photo Flash: Remembering Barry Dennen by Walter McBride - As BroadwayWorld previously reported, actor Barry Dennen, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Pontius Pilate in both the original Broadway and film versions of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, passed away this morning in Burbank, CA where he was in hospice care. According to close friend Lucy Chase Williams, the actor had suffered a brain injury after a fall at home in June. He was 79.  Theatre World Mourns The Passing Of Theatre Under The Stars And 5th Avenue Theatre Founder, Frank M. Young by David Green - Frank M. Young, 77, the founder of Houston's Theatre Under The Stars, Seattle's 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company, and the New York-based National Alliance for Musical Theatre, died Wednesday in Palm Springs, California. Young directed the activities of TUTS from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 2006. For two years in a row he was named by the national Theatre Week magazine as one of the 100 most powerful people in American theatre. Broadway and Opera Star Brenda Lewis Passes Away Age 96 by BWW News Desk - The New York Times has reported that stage star Brenda Lewis has died at age 96. She passed in her home in Westport, CT; her death was confirmed by her son Michael Asen. Broadway Loses Another Great with the Death of Shirley Callaway by BWW News Desk - Today the Broadway world mourns the passing of another artist who made remarkable contributions to the world of performance. Former National Theatre Director Sir Peter Hall Passes Away at 86 by BWW News Desk - The National Theatre is deeply saddened to announce the death of its former Director, Sir Peter Hall, one of the great names in British theatre. Children's Theatre Company Releases Statement on Michael Friedman; His New Musical THE ABOMINABLES to Premiere 9/15 by BWW News Desk - Children's Theatre Company (CTC) released the following statement today upon hearing of the death of composer Michael Friedman, who was currently writing music and lyrics for The Abominables, a world premiere new musical set to open September 15: Broadway Composer-Lyricist Michael Friedman Dies at 41 by Robert Diamond - We're sad to report tonight that Obie Award-winning BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON composer and lyricist Michael Friedman has died at 41 due to AIDS/HIV related complications. Comedian and Stage Star Shelley Berman Dies at 92 by BWW News Desk - BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that comedian and Broadway vet Shelley Berman died today, September 1, 2017, at his home in Bell Canyon, Calif., due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was 92 years old. Memorial Will Be Held for Late Playwright A.R. Gurney by BWW News Desk - Prolific playwright A. R. Gurney passed away earlier this summer, at his home in Manhattan. He was 86. His agent Jonathan Lomma confirmed news of his death but did not provide a cause. The writer was best known for such plays as LOVE LETTERS, SYLVIA and THE COCKTAIL HOUR. Bernard Pomerance, Author of THE ELEPHANT MAN, Passes Away at 76 by BWW News Desk - Bernard Pomerance, the American playwright and poet who wrote the Tony Award winning play The Elephant Man, died at his home in Galisteo, New Mexico on the morning of Saturday, August 26, 2017. Obituary For Broadway Talent Agent Mark Schlegel by BWW News Desk - Mark A. Schlegel, aged 57, a longtime resident of Oradell, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 13th. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Mark graduated from Plymouth High School in Indiana, and received a communications degree from DePauw University in 1981. Broadway To Dim Its Lights In Memory Of Award Winning Writer Thomas Meehan by BWW News Desk - The Broadway community mourns the loss of multiple Tony Award® winner Thomas Meehan, who passed away on Monday, August 21st at age 88. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on Wednesday, August 30th, at exactly 7:45pm for one minute. Photo Flash: Remembering Thomas Meehan by Walter McBride - As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, Thomas Meehan, who is best known for his books of such classics as Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, has passed away at 88 years old. Photo Flash: Remembering Jerry Lewis by Walter McBride - As BroadwayWorld sadly reported earlier this week, comic legend Jerry Lewis died at 91 years old at his home in Las Vegas. Broadway Mourns the Passing of Thomas Meehan by BWW News Desk - BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Thomas Meehan, who is best known for his books of such classics as Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, passed away yesterday, August 21, 2017. He was 88 years old. Book Writer of ANNIE & HAIRSPRAY- Thomas Meehan Passes Away at 88 by BWW News Desk - BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Thomas Meehan, who is best known for his books of such classics as Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, passed away yesterday, August 21, 2017. He was 88 years old. Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook by Walter McBride - The Broadway community mourns the loss of legendary actress and recording artist Barbara Cook, who passed away on Tuesday, August 8th at age 89. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York were dimmed in her memory on yesterday, August 9th at exactly 7:45pm for one minute. Photo Flash: Remembering a Broadway Legend- Barbara Cook by Walter McBride - As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, Barbara Cook has passed away at 89. This is an enormous loss for Broadway, the golden age of television and the music world. |
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