Actress and Activist Vinie Burrows Dies At Age 99 by A.A. Cristi - December 30, 2023 Actress Vinie Burrows, once proclaimed “the queen of Black theater” by Clive Barnes of The New York Times, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2023 surrounded by family, at the age of 99. Broadway Veteran Vinie Burrows Passes Away at 99 by Nicole Rosky - December 29, 2023 Actress Vinie Burrows, once proclaimed “the queen of black theater” by Clive Barnes of The New York Times, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2023 surrounded by family, at the age of 99. Robert Nolan, Former President of ATPAM and Manager for Cameron Mackintosh Shows, Passes Away at 69 by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2023 Robert Nolan, an ATPAM Manager since 1989 and former President, died on Wednesday December 27th at Mt. Sinai West Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. Robert was 69 years old. Comedian Tom Smothers Has Passed Away at Age 86 by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2023 Comedian Tom Smothers, one half of the legendary Smothers Brothers comedy team, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 86, following a recent battle with cancer. Oldest Professional Actor Mike Nussbaum Dies At Age 99 by A.A. Cristi - December 26, 2023 Mike Nussbaum, named the oldest professional actor in America, has died at the age of 99. Talent Manager Terry J. Saperstein Has Passed Away by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 26, 2023 On December 20, 2023, surrounded by her family and closest friends, Terry Saperstein brought down the final curtain on an exemplary life dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the lives of actors in theater, film, and the performing arts. Joseph Weiss, Keeper of the Flame for Jule Styne & Frank Loesser, Dies at 71 by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2023 Joseph Weiss, Jr. died in New York City on December 10, 2023. Read his full obituary here. Theatre Director Michael Blakemore Dies at 95 by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre director Michael Blakemore has died at age 95. Read his obituary here. Emmy-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Dies At Age 61 by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2023 Emmy Award-winning actor Andre Braugher has passed away at the age of 61. Theatre Critic Edwin Wilson Has Passed Away at 96 by Blair Ingenthron - December 10, 2023 Former Wall Street Journal theatre critic and host of CUNY TV's Spotlight Edwin Wilson passed away at his home on December 2, 2023 at 96, according to an obituary in the New York Times. Broadway Actress And America's First Black Soap Opera Star Ellen Holly Has Died by A.A. Cristi - December 7, 2023 Ellen Holly, the first Black person to have a lead role in daytime television, has passed away at 92. She was a theater actress, starred on Broadway, and was a published author. Her autobiography detailed her career and her historic Black family. Broadway Actress Sheila Smith Passes Away at 90 by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 4, 2023 Broadway actress Sheila Smith passed away on Thursday, November 30 at the age of 90. Fallece Concha Velasco a los 84 años by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - December 2, 2023 Adiós a una de las artistas más queridas y carismáticas. Broadway Producer, Luigi Caiola Passes Away at 64 by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 29, 2023 Broadway producer Luigi Caiola passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was 64 years old. Legendary Children's Television Producer Marty Krofft Has Passed Away by Blair Ingenthron - November 26, 2023 Marty Krofft, the King of Saturday Mornings, has passed away at the age of 86. Alongside his brother Sid, he created iconic children's TV shows and primetime hits that entertained multiple generations. His legacy will live on through the recently announced 'World of Sid & Marty Krofft Channel.' Actor Joss Ackland Has Died Aged 95 by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 20, 2023 British actor Joss Ackland has died at the age of 95, his family said in a statement. Composer David Del Tredici Has Passed Away at 86 by Blair Ingenthron - November 19, 2023 Boosey & Hawkes has announced the loss of American composer David Del Tredici, who passed away at age 86 on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his Greenwich Village home in New York City, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Harvey Fierstein, Danny Burstein, Judy Kuhn & More Will Pay Tribute to Lyricist Sheldon Harnick at Memorial Ceremony by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 6, 2023 Harvey Fierstein, Danny Burstein, Judy Kuhn, and other Broadway luminaries will take part in a special tribute to the legendary Sheldon Harnick. THE BOYS IN THE BAND Original Cast Member and ALL MY CHILDREN Star Peter White Dies at 86 by Blair Ingenthron - November 5, 2023 White was born in New York City and began his career on stage, starring in the original 1968 cast of The Boys in the Band Off-Broadway as Alan McCarthy, and appeared on Broadway in P.S. Your Cat Is Dead in 1975, which lasted 16 performances. Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights in Memory of Sheldon Harnick Next Week by Stephi Wild - November 1, 2023 On November 9, 2023, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute at exactly 6:45pm, in honor of Sheldon Harnick. Matthew Perry Passes Away at 54 by Blair Ingenthron - October 29, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and playwright Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit television show Friends, has passed away. He was 54. Bill Kenwright Passes Away at 78 by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 24, 2023 Explore the life and impact of theatre producer Bill Kenwright, known for his groundbreaking work in the industry. Discover the legacy he leaves behind and the impact he made on the world of entertainment. Haydn Gwynne Dies Aged 66 by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 20, 2023 BroadwayWorld is very sad to report that actor Haydn Gwynne, who starred in Billy Elliot the Musical on stage, has died aged 66. Stage and Screen Actor Burt Young, Best Known For ROCKY, Dies at 83 by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Burt Young has died at age 83. Gerald Tommaso DeLouise, known professionally as Burt Young, is best known for playing Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Joanna Merlin, Original FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Star, Dies at 92 by Michael Major - October 16, 2023 Merlin was the original Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. Merlin cast several Stephen Sondheim musicals, including Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Pacific Overtures. She also cast Evita and On the Twentieth Century. She was seen on screen in Fame and Law & Order. |
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