Joffrey Ballet Dancer Christian Holder Dies at 75
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Christian Holder, noted as a dancer, choreographer, actor, teacher, costume designer, writer, painter and singer, has...
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Chicago Publicist Margie Korshak Dies at 86
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Chicago publicist Margie Korshak has died at age 86. A trailblazing force in Chicago's public relations industry...
Oscar-Winner Gene Hackman Passes Away at 95
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Gene Hackman, prolific actor of the stage and screen and 2 time Oscar-winner, has passed away at 95 years old.
Paul Ford, Broadway Pianist and Arranger, Passes Away
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway music director, conductor, and arranger, Paul Ford.
Actor Joe Coots, Star of KINKY BOOTS and More, Has Passed Away
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of actor Joe Coots, known for starring in the national tour of Kinky Boots and more. Learn more about Coots'...
Stage and Screen Actor Bruce French Dies at 79
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Bruce French has passed away at age 79 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. French is...
Broadway's Larry Ross Passes Away At Age 88
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of actor Larry Ross, who died at the age of 88 in Philadelphia. Ross died at home on February 5, 2025. Mr. Ross...
Tony-Nominated Actor Tony Roberts Dies At Age 85
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor Tony Roberts. He was 85 years old. His stage resume also included appearances in...
Broadway Poster Artist David Edward Byrd Passes Away at 83
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of graphic artist David Edward Byrd, who died yesterday, February 3, 2025, according to reports from family and...
CARMEN JONES Star Olga James Passes Away at 95
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress Olga James, star of the film adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein's Carmen Jones, has passed away at 95 years old.
Florida Theatre Critic Christine Dolen Has Passed Away
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that South Florida theatre critic Christine Dolen has passed away. Dolen served as the Miami Herald’s theater critic from...
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...
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...
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