Tony Nominee Paul Sorvino Passes Away at 83by Michael Major - July 25, 2022BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-nominee Paul Sorvino has passed away at the age of 83. Sorvino was seen on stage in That Championship Season, Bajour, Mating Dance, Skyscraper, An American Millionaire, and The Most Happy Fella. Plus, watch a video of Sorvino singing 'Once Upon a Time.' Music Promotion Pioneer Don Graham Passes Away at 87by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2022Don Graham, a music promotion pioneer who started his lengthy career in the early days of Warner Bros. Records, A&M, Blue Thumb, and United Artists in the 1960s, died Thursday evening, July 7, 2022 of stomach cancer at the age of 87. He was surrounded by his family. HAIR Co-Creator James Rado Dies at 90by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022James Rado, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning sole surviving co-creator of the ground-breaking Broadway musical HAIR - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, died peacefully Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022 in New York City surrounded by his loving family. Black Theater Pioneer Shauneille Perry Ryder Dies at 92.by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Black theater pioneer Shauneille Perry Ryder has died at age 92. Perry was an actress, playwright and educator who was one of the first Black women to direct plays Off Broadway, most notably for the New Federal Theater. Dancer, Actor & Broadway Performer Robert John Weber, Jr. Passes Away at 63by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022Robert John Weber, Jr., 63, passed away May 3rd in Wanaque, New Jersey. Born in Midland, Michigan, Robert was a dancer, actor and choreographer who performed on Broadway in Miss Saigon and Meet Me in St. Louis, in the Broadway national tour of Jerome Robbins Broadway and as principal soloist with multiple European ballet companies. YES Drummer Alan White Passes Away at 72by Michael Major - May 26, 2022Alan had been looking forward to the forthcoming UK Tour, to celebrating his 50th Anniversary with YES and their iconic Close To The Edge album, where Alans journey with YES began in July 1972. He recently celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his marriage to his loving wife Gigi. Alan passed away peacefully at home. Ray Liotta Passes Away at 67by Michael Major - May 26, 2022Liotta is most known for playing Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams and Henry Hill in Goodfellas. He has also been seen in the Bee Movie, The Many Saints of Newark, Blow, Wild Hogs, Hannibal, Marriage Story, and more. Actor John Aylward Has Died at 75by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2022According to Deadline, actor John Aylward has died at 75. Aylward was best known for his performances as Dr. Donald Anspaugh on the hit NBC medical drama series ER, which ran from 1994 through 2009. The Seattle-native joined the series during its third season. Country Legend Mickey Gilley Has Died at Age 86by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2022Country singer and actor Mickey Gilley, known for launching the Urban Cowboy movement in Country music and hit songs including 'Stand By Me,' 'Room Full of Roses' and 'Lonely Nights,' died Saturday in Branson, Missouri. Gilley was 86 and had just come off of the road, his favorite place, having played ten shows in April. He passed peacefully with his family and close friends by his side. Country Music Mourns the Passing of Naomi Juddby BWW News Desk - May 1, 2022The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd. Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Ashland, Ky., mother and daughter duo, The Judds, were first discovered by RCA label head Joe Galante in 1983 after landing a spot on WSM-TV’s 'The Ralph Emery Show.'
Robert Morse, Original Star of HOW TO SUCCEED and MAD MEN, Dies at 90by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award-winning stage and screen actor Robert Morse has died at age 90. Morse may be best known to Broadway fans as the original J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, a role for which he won a Tony Award. Gilbert Gottfried Passes Away at 67by Michael Major - April 12, 2022Gottfried voiced the role of Iago the Parrot in Disney's classic animated film Aladdin. He has also been seen in Problem Child, The Aristocrats, Thumbelina, and Animal Crackers. He has also been seen on Saturday Night Live, Saved By the Bell, Fairly Odd Parents, Cyberchase, and more. Former National Theatre President Donn B. Murphy Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - April 11, 2022Donn B. Murphy, PhD, former president and executive director of the National Theatre in Washington, DC for 35 years, and Georgetown University Professor Emeritus, passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 3, announced his spouse and life partner of 49 years, US Army Col. H. Jones 'Jon' Carrow, Ret.
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