Opera Singer Maria Ewing Dies at 71by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that opera singer Maria Ewing has died at age 71. Ewing sang soprano and mezzo-soprano, and was also the mother of actress Rebecca Hall. Bob Saget Dies at 65by BWW News Desk - January 9, 2022According to TMZ and Variety, comedian and actor Bob Saget has died at 65. He was found in a hotel room in Orlando, where he appeared on Saturday night as part of a comedy tour and no cause of death has been released. Award-Winning Lyricist Marilyn Bergman Has Died at 93by BWW News Desk - January 8, 2022According to deadline.com, Marilyn Bergman passed away at 1:15 this morning in her Los Angeles residence. Her husband and musical collaborator, Alan Bergman, and daughter, Julie Bergman, were at her bedside. At the age of 93, the award-winning lyricist and seventeen-time Oscar nominee died of non-Covid related respiratory problems. Legendary Actor Sidney Poitier Dies at 94by Michael Major - January 7, 2022Poitier made history as the first African American actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field in 1963. Poitier was seen on Broadway in A Raisin in the Sun, Anna Lucasta, and Lysistrata. His life is set to be the subject of an upcoming play, titled Sidney, directed by Tony-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
Allan Larson, Father of Jonathan Larson, Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - January 3, 2022Allan, along with his late wife Nanette, and daughter Julie, created the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation following the playwright’s death in 1996. From 1997 to 2008, the foundation awarded grants to musical theatre composers, lyricists and book writers. Following the 2008 grants, the program was shifted to the American Theatre Wing, where it continues as the Jonathan Larson Grants. Legendary Star Betty White Dies at 99by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2021BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary star Betty White has died at 99 years old this morning at her home, just weeks short of her 100th birthday. Director Jean-Marc Vallée Dies At 58by Michael Major - December 27, 2021Valleé was nominated for an Academy Award for directing the hit 2013 film Dallas Buyers Club, starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. He also helmed Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon, with whom he would later reunite with on Big Little Lies, for which he earned an Emmy Award for directing. Joan Didion, Screenwriter of A STAR IS BORN, Passes Away at 87by Michael Major - December 23, 2021Didion's popular novels include Slouching Towards Bethlehem, Play It as It Lays, Run River, A Book of Common Prayer and The White Album. Didion's work was seen on the stage in 2007 with an adaption of her book The Year of Magical Thinking. The play was produced at the Booth Theatre and starred Vanessa Redgrave. Former Shaw Festival Artistic Director Christopher Newton Passes Away at 85by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021The Shaw Festival is mourning the death of Christopher Newton, former artistic director, who died peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 85. Actor, stage manager, playwright, artistic director, Mr. Newton made a momentous impact and life-long contributions to the Canadian theatre landscape and performing arts. Il Divo Singer Carlos Marín Passes Away at 53by Michael Major - December 20, 2021Il Divo singer Carlos Marín has passed away at the age of 53. María died on Sunday, December 19, after complications with COVID-19. Il Divo was formed by Simon Cowell in 2003 as a modern, Three Tenors-style quartet. The covered songs between opera and pop. María appeared with the group on Broadway during Il Divo's limited Broadway engagement. Dancer/Musician/Writer Phyllis Sues Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - December 9, 2021Phyllis was a tour de force, a vibrant star, who loved life to the fullest. She lived for music, design and dance. She lived for the challenge. She had the desire. And, along the way she inspired. Broadway Composer and Conductor Keith Herrmann Dies at 69by BWW News Desk - December 8, 2021BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway composer and conductor Keith Herrmann passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Georgia, and son A.J. Shakespearean Actor Antony Sher Passes Away at 72by BWW News Desk - December 3, 2021Today the RSC announced the death of Sir Antony Sher, Honorary Associate Artist and husband of Artistic Director, Gregory Doran. Antony was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year with Gregory taking compassionate leave from his role in September to care for Antony. Dance Writer Marilyn Maxfield Hunt Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - December 2, 2021On October 16 Marilyn Maxfield Hunt of Santa Fe passed away in her home surrounded by family. Over the course of her writing career, she interviewed many important figures from the dance world including Igor Youskevitch, Anton Dolin, Eugene Loring, Gene Kelly, Joseph Duell and Daniel Duell and more. Broadway Press Agent Terry M. Lilly Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers retired member Terry M. Lilly. Terry was a Press Agent on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and across the country, who came into membership in September of 1977. He passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2021 after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones. VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim Sings 'Move On' At Michael Bennett's Memorialby BWW News Desk - November 27, 2021On July 27th 1987 at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway, the theater community gathered to say goodbye to the great Michael Bennett. At this service, Stephen Sondheim sang a very emotional version of 'Move On' from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
West End to Dim its Lights In Honor of Stephen Sondheimby Gigi Gervais - November 27, 2021WhatsOnStage has just reported that the West End will dim its lights in honor of late theatre legend Stephen Sondheim. Sadly, the composer and lyricist passed away at 91 on November 26th. The tradition to dim the lights of theaters to pay respect to the greatest contributors of theatre continues with Sondheim's passing. The lights of London's West End theaters will be dimmed on November 29th at 7pm for two minutes.
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