Broadway Performer and Stage Manager Tim Craskey Dies at 53
Tim Craskey, a Broadway performer, dancer and veteran stage manager whose career spanned theater, television, live events and cruise productions, has died at the age of 53.
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Ellen's Stardust Diner Staff Member Michael 'Dono' Cunningham Passes Away
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Michael 'Dono' Cunningham, a longtime employee of the Manhattan theater staple Ellen's Stardust Diner.
Ronnie Schell, Duke Slater on GOMER PYLE U.S.M.C., Dies at 94
Ronnie Schell, the comedian and actor known for playing Duke Slater on GOMER PYLE U.
Sutter Street Theatre Actor Jon Beaver Has Passed Away
Jon Beaver, a long-time local actor associated with Sutter Street Theatre, has passed away, according to a notice shared by Allen Schmeltz of the theater.
Broadway Veteran Gina Ferrall Has Died
Broadway actress Gina Ferrall, whose stage credits included Mamma Mia!, She Loves Me, Beauty and the Beast, and Les Misérables, has died following a battle with uterine sarcoma.
Anthony Head, West End and TED LASSO Star, Passes Away at 72
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen performer Anthony Head, whose credits included The Rocky Horror Show and Ted Lasso, has passed away at the age of 72.
Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning Singer of Disney Classics, Dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B vocalist known for Disney hits 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World,' has died at the age of 75.
Award-Winning Costume Designer Albert Wolsky Passes Away at 95
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that costume designer Albert Wolsky, whose contributions to cinema and theater earned him numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and nominations for Drama Desk and Tony Awards, has passed away.
Writer and Producer Jeffrey Lane Playwright Dies at 71
Jeffrey Lane, an Emmy-winning writer and producer who was most famous for Mad About You, Cagney & Lacey and Lou Grant, as well as the Broadway musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, died at he age of 71 in New York following a lengthy illness.
Beloved Broadway Dresser Alex Bartlett Dies 'Unexpectedly' at 51 as GoFundMe Surpasses Goal
Alex Bartlett, who worked on Broadway for over 20 years as a dresser and wardrobe supervisor, has died.
MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Star Aleta Mitchell Passes Away at 74
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Aleta Mitchell, who appeared in the original Broadway cast of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson, passed away on April 14, 2026.
Journalist and Film Critic Rex Reed Dies at 87
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary journalist, film, and cultural critic Rex Reed died at age 87 in his home in Manhattan after a short illness.
Playwright and Performer Andy Halliday Has Passed Away
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of playwright and performer Andy Halliday.
Michael Tilson Thomas, Longtime San Francisco Symphony Leader, Dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, pianist, and composer who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, has died at 81.
Actor and Writer Michael Patrick Passes Away at 35
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen performer and writer Michael Patrick has passed away at the age of 35 from complications of Motor Neurone Disease.
Terry Schreiber Founder Of T. Schreiber Studio Dies At Age 89
Terry Schreiber, acting teacher and founder of T.
Theater Press Agent David Gersten Passes Away at 67
David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Playwright Jessie Jones Dies At 75
Jessie Jones, a playwright whose comedies became staples of regional and community theatre across the United States, died March 20 in Washington, D.
Tony Award-Nominated Stage and Screen Actress Mary Beth Hurt Passes Away at 79
Stage and screen actress, and three-time Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Hurt, has passed away at age 79.
Theatre Producer and THE CROWN EP Robert Fox Dies at 73; Hugh Jackman Pays Tribute
Robert Fox, a producer on Broadway and West End shows, and the executive producer of Netflix's The Crown, died at 73, according to Deadline, and his collaborator Hugh Jackman paid tribute to him.
Peter Thompson, West End Publicist Behind CATS and PHANTOM, Dies at 81
The legendary West End publicist Peter Thompson, who's work includes the publicity for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and more, has passed away at 81.
Tony Award Winning Stage Veteran Jane Lapotaire Passes Away at 81
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen veteran Jane Lapotaire, who won Olivier and Tony Awards for portraying French singer Édith Piaf in the play Piaf, passed away on March 5 at 81 years old.
Tony Award Nominee John Herrera Has Passed Away at 70
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Broadway actor John Herrera.
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97
Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97.
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