Hartford Stage Founding Artistic Director Jacques Cartier Passes at Age 94
Hartford Stage has shared that Jacques Cartier, the well-respected theater director, educator and founder of Hartford Stage Company, passed away in December...
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Writer and Producer Ken Wydro Passes Away at 81
Ken Wydro, writer, producer and creator of Off-Broadway’s “Mama, I Want to Sing,” died on Tuesday, January 21 at his home in Harlem, New York. He was 81 years...
Playwright and Cartoonist Jules Feiffer Passes Away at 95
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Jules Feiffer, the cartoonist and playwright, has passed away at 95 from congestive heart failure. He is survived by...
Playwright & Director Joel Paley Passes Away at 69
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of playwright and director Joel Paley. Paley was the writer of Ruthless and more. Learn more about Paley's...
Joyce Piven, Co-Founder of the Piven Theatre, Dies at 94
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Joyce Piven, co-founder the Piven Theatre and mother of Jeremy Piven, has died at age 94. Read her full obituary here.
Dame Joan Plowright Dies at 95; UK Theatres to Dim Lights
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Dame Joan Plowright has died at age 95. Theatres across London’s West End will dim their lights for two minutes at 7pm...
Original GYPSY Cast Member, Merle Louise, Dies At Age 90
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor Merle Louise Simon. She was 90 at the time of her passing. Merle originated several...
Director and Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett Passes Away at 78
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett. The news was confirmed by her son, Shaun Taylor-Corbett. Lynne was...
Abigail McGrath, Co-Founder of Off Center Theatre, Dies at 84
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Abigail McGrath has died at age 84. McGrath was co-founder of the Off Center Theatre and founder of Renaissance House.
DRAG RACE UK Winner and Stage Performer The Vivienne Dies at Age 32
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that drag queen The Vivienne, aka James Lee Williams, has died at age 32. The performer died over the weekend, as confirmed...
Avant-Garde Theater Legend Richard Foreman Passes Away at 87
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Richard Foreman, playwright and founder of the Ontological-Hysteric Theater, passed away in Manhattan on Saturday...
Stages St. Louis Co-Founder and Artistic Director Michael Hamilton Passes Away at 71
Jack Lane and the Hamilton family have announced the death of Michael Hamilton, who passed away peacefully in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Wayne Osmond, Member of The Osmonds, Passes Away at 73
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Wayne Osmond, one of the members of The Osmond Brothers musical group, has passed away at age 73 from a stroke.
ROMEO & JULIET Star Olivia Hussey Passes Away at 73
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Olivia Hussey, best known for her role in the 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has passed away at age 73 from...
Stage and Screen Star Linda Lavin Dies at 87
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran Linda Lavin has died at age 87, following complications from lung cancer. Read Linda Lavin's obituary...
Tony Award-Winner Mel Shapiro Dies At Age 89
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony Award-winning director, Mel Shapiro. Shapiro died on December 23, 2024 at the age of 89.
Brian Press, Original 'Chip' In BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Has Passed Away
Brian Press, an actor and musician best known to Broadway fans as the original 'Chip' in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, has passed away.
Theater Director and Producer Bobby Garcia Dies at Age 55
Bobby Garcia, the celebrated theater director and producer whose works enriched stages across Asia and Canada, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, in...
Playwright and Director Nagle Jackson Has Passed Away at 88
Nagle Jackson, internationally renowned theater director and playwright, has passed away in Rhinebeck, New York, at the age of 88. A celebration of Nagle’s...
Birmingham Royal Ballet CEO Caroline Miller Passes Away
Birmingham Royal Ballet has shared that their CEO Caroline Miller passed away on Sunday 15 December. Read her full obituary here and learn more about Miller's...
Main Street Theatre Works Company Member Allen Pontes Has Passed Away
According to a statement released by Main Street Theatre Works, company member Allen Pontes has passed away after a battle with brain cancer. Read a full...
West End Star Kyle Birch Has Passed Away
Kyle Birch, West End stage star of shows including A Strange Loop and more has passed away. Learn more about Birch's life and career on BroadwayWorld here.
Broadway and Film Composer Marvin Laird Passes Away at 85
Marvin Laird the award-winning Broadway and film composer, conductor and musical director for world famous artists passed away on December 2, 2024 at age 85...
Founding Artistic Director of South Coast Repertory Martin Benson Dies at 87
South Coast Repertory has announced the passing of Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the age of 87. Read the full obituary here.
Marshall Brickman, Co-Writer of JERSEY BOYS and THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Has Passed Away
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote the books for Jersey Boys and The Addams Family, passed away on Friday, November 29 at...
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