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Drama Critic and Playwright Terry Teachout Dies at Age 65
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022

Terry Teachout, biographer, playwright, director, and drama critic for The Wall Street Journal, has passed away. He was 65 years old.

Opera Singer Maria Ewing Dies at 71
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022

BroadwayWorld 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. 

Vincent Sainato, Long Term Advertising Vet, Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022

Vincent J. Sainato, a veteran of entertainment advertising on Broadway and beyond, passed away January 8, 2022 in Ipswich after a prolonged battle with cancer.

VIDEO: Remembering Bob Saget with Scenes from THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and More
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022

According 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.

Bob Saget Dies at 65
by BWW News Desk - January 9, 2022

According 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 93
by BWW News Desk - January 8, 2022

According 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 94
by Michael Major - January 7, 2022

Poitier 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.

Joan Copeland, Stage and Screen Actress and Sister of Arthur Miller, Dies at 99
by BWW News Desk - January 4, 2022

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Joan Copeland, stage and screen actress, and sister of playwright Arthur Miller, has died at age 99.

Allan Larson, Father of Jonathan Larson, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - January 3, 2022

Allan, 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 99
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2021

BroadwayWorld 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 58
by Michael Major - December 27, 2021

Valleé 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. 

Video Roundup: Remembering Harvey Evans With Interviews, Performances, and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021

This weekend, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of beloved Broadway veteran Harvey Evans, who passed away at 80 years old. We're rounding up some of Evans' interviews and performances over the span of his extensive career.

Joan Didion, Screenwriter of A STAR IS BORN, Passes Away at 87
by Michael Major - December 23, 2021

Didion'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.

Sally Ann Howes, Stage and Screen Actor Known For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Dies at 91
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021

She made her Broadway debut replacing Julie Andrews in My Fair Lady, and went on to perform in other Broadway productions including Kwamina, Brigadoon (Tony Nomination), What Makes Sammy Run?, and James Joyce's The Dead (Drama Desk Award).

Former Shaw Festival Artistic Director Christopher Newton Passes Away at 85
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021

The 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 53
by Michael Major - December 20, 2021

Il 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 Away
by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2021

Phyllis 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 69
by BWW News Desk - December 8, 2021

BroadwayWorld 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 72
by BWW News Desk - December 3, 2021

Today 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 Away
by BWW News Desk - December 2, 2021

On 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 Away
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021

Association 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.

Geoffrey Johnson, Tony Award Winning Casting Director, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2021

Geoffrey Johnson, renowned casting director, passed away Friday, November 26th in his sleep of respiratory failure at Henry J Carter Hospital, NY, NY at the age of 91.

Broadway Community to Gather at TKTS to Sing 'Sunday'
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2021

Members of the Broadway community will gather together to pay tribute to Stephen Sondheim on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the red TKTS steps in Times Square.

VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim Sings 'Move On' At Michael Bennett's Memorial
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2021

On 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 Sondheim
by Gigi Gervais - November 27, 2021

WhatsOnStage 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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