Charles Dierkop Dies at 87 by Michael Major - February 27, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor Charles Dierkop has died at age 87. In 1962, Dierkop made his Broadway debut in General Seeger. Directed by and starring George C. Scott, the production closed after two performances. San Francisco Mime Troupe Playwright Joan Holden Dies at 85 by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Joan Holden, playwright best known for her work with the San Francisco Mime Troupe, has died at age 85. Actress Lynda Gravatt Passes Away at 77 by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 26, 2024 Actress Lynda Gravatt has passed away. Learn more about Gravatt's career and legacy. Broadway Producer and Manager Ira Bernstein Passes Away at 94 by Sidney Paterra - February 21, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway producer Ira Bernstein, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 21, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 94 years old. Photos: Broadway Theatres Dim Lights in Memory of Chita Rivera by Jonah Hale - February 20, 2024 The Broadway community honor the memory of Chita Rivera, the two-time Tony Award-winning actress, and recipient of the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. Check out photos from the moment of honor here. Actress Rita McKenzie Passes Away at 76 by Blair Ingenthron - February 18, 2024 Remembering the legacy of Rita McKenzie, a powerhouse on stage with a theatrical career spanning Broadway, TV, and symphony performances. El Bailarín Y Coreógrafo Jaime Blanc, Figura Clave Para El Enriquecimiento De La Danza Contemporánea by Blair Ingenthron - February 10, 2024 La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) lamentan el deceso de Jaime Cuauhtémoc Blanc Zamora (1949-2024), bailarín, coreógrafo, docente e investigador quien contó con una trayectoria de poco más de cinco décadas, ininterrumpidas, dedicada al arte del cuerpo en movimiento en México. Video: In Conversation with Chita Rivera by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2024 In this video playlist, watch as the late, great Chita Rivera shares invaluable insights on the value of putting in the work, learning from your peers, and staying determined. Video: Remembering the Great Chita Rivera by Sidney Paterra - January 30, 2024 A theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents, Chita Rivera is one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history having earned 10 nominations. Today we recap with videos of just a few of her most spectacular performances in tribute. Three-Time Tony Award Winner Hinton Battle Passes Away at 67 by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle. He was 67 years old. Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Passes Away at 91 by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2024 BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who, as shared by her beloved daughter Lisa Mordente, died peacefully on January 30, 2024 in New York after a brief illness. Helene Hirschberg Sokol, Owner of Cuzzins Management Company, Has Passed Away by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2024 Remembering the life of Helen Hirschberg Sokol, a beloved manager and cherished family member. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Director Norman Jewison Dies at 97 by Michael Major - January 22, 2024 Fiddler on the Roof director Norman Jewison has passed away at 97. He was nominated for an Oscar for directing the 1971 film adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof, starring Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, and Paul Mann. Jewison also directed Moonstruck, which won Cher an Academy Award. Arts Philanthropist Vale M.J.M Carter AO Has Passed Away by Blair Ingenthron - January 20, 2024 he Art Gallery of South Australia mourns the loss of one of this nation’s most significant philanthropists to the arts. His generosity and commitment to expanding the scope and quality of the Gallery’s collections will be remembered. Theatrical Producer Martin McCallum Has Passed Away by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2024 Martin McCallum, FRSA, has passed away at age 73. Diane Ragsdale, MCAD's Director of the MA in Creative Leadership, Dies at 57 by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Diane Ragsdale, Director of Masters of Creative Leadership at MCAD has died at age 57. According to an official statement on the school's website, she 'passed away suddenly.' Stage and Screen Star Bill Hayes Has Passed Away at 98 by Blair Ingenthron - January 13, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Bill Hayes, star of many musicals throughout the 1950s, playing leading man to stars such as Shirley Jones, Florence Henderson, and Carol Lawrence, has passed away at the age of 98. Sarah Stackhouse, Former Company Member Of Limón Dance Company, Has Passed Away by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2024 Sarah Stackhouse, former company member of Limón Dance Company, has passed away. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. Anna Strasberg, Wife of the Late Acting Coach Lee Strasberg, Dies at 84 by Stephi Wild - January 11, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Anna Strasberg, actress and widow of acting coach Lee Strasberg, has died at age 84. She also served as co-founder of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Sarah Rice, Original 'Johanna' in SWEENEY TODD, Has Passed Away by Blair Ingenthron - January 7, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sarah Rice, best known for originating the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd, passed away from cancer on Saturday, January 6th. Glynis Johns Dies at Age 100 by Michael Major - January 4, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-winner Glynis Johns has passed away at age 100. She is known for Disney's Mary Poppins (1964), in which she played Winifred Banks, and for originating the role of Desiree Armfeldt and for which she received a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award. SARAFINA! Playwright Mbongeni Ngema Dies at 68 by Stephi Wild - January 3, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright Mbongeni Ngema has died at age 68, following a car accident. Ngema was best known for writing the musical Sarafina!, which premiered on Broadway in 1988, and was later adapted into a film starring Whoopi Goldberg in 1992. Ana Ofelia Murgua, Voice of Mama Coco in COCO, Dies at 90 by Stephi Wild - January 2, 2024 Ana Ofelia Murguía, who is known for voicing the character of Mama Coco in the 2017 Disney film Coco, has died at age 90. Mexico’s National Fine Arts Institute shared the news of Murguía’s death on Sunday. No cause of death was provided. Oscar and Olivier Award Nominated Actor Tom Wilkinson Passes Away at 75 by Blair Ingenthron - December 30, 2023 Tom Wilkinson, the British actor best known for his roles in The Full Monty, Shakespeare in Love, and Shakespeare in Love, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, passed away at home at the age of 75. Maurice Hines Has Passed Away at 80 by Blair Ingenthron - December 30, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that tap icon Maurice Hines has passed away at 80. |
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