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Australian Actor Peter Saide Passes Away at 36
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2020

Peter Saide, Australian actor who recently appeared on stage in LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at George Street Playhouse,  Desperate Measures Off-Broadway and more has died at the age of 36.

Shelley L. Ackerman Performer and Astrologer Has Died
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2020

Shelley L. Ackerman, who began her career at age 17 as a comedic singer and waitress at the famed clubs The Improvisation and Catch A Rising Star, died on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Manhattan. She passed peacefully this morning surrounded by family and friends. She was 66 years old. The cause of death was cancer related said her friend, publicist Merle Frimark. 'My Libra sister fought courageously for a long time,' Frimark said.

Betty Jacobs, a Well-Loved Figure in the Broadway Community, Has Passed Away at the Age of 100
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020

Betty Jacobs passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 at the age of 100, at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey.

Broadway Theatres To Dim Lights in Memory of Zoe Caldwell
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020

The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved actress, director, and multiple Tony Award® winner Zoe Caldwell, who passed away on February 16, 2020 at age 86. To commemorate her life and work, the lights of all Broadway theatres in New York will dim for one minute on Friday, February 28th at exactly 7:45pm.

Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights in Memory of Tony Award Winning Producer Margo Lion
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2020

The Broadway community mourns the loss of multiple Tony Award® winning producer Margo Lion, who died on January 24, 2020 at age 75. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of the Jujamcyn Theatres (the Al Hirschfeld, August Wilson, Eugene O'Neill, St. James, and Walter Kerr Theatres) where Ms. Lion often collaborated and worked; as well as the American Airlines, Bernard Jacobs, Helen Hayes, Neil Simon, New Amsterdam, Lincoln Center, Lyric Theatre, and Samuel J. Friedmans; in New York for one minute on Saturday, February 29 at exactly 7:45pm.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Zoe Caldwell
by Walter McBride - February 19, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Zoe Caldwell, four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, died peacefully at the age of 86 at her home in Pound Ridge, New York, on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The cause of death was complications due to Parkinson's disease, according to her son, Charlie Whitehead. Today, we remember Caldwell with a look back at photos from our archives.


Photo Coverage: Remembering Lynn Cohen
by Walter McBride - February 19, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, actress Lynn Cohen who gained fame in 'Sex and the City' and 'The Hunger Games' died on February 14th. Cohen has appeared in over 120 movies as well as a string of Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and television appearances. She was 86. Today, BroadwayWorld remembers Cohen with a look back at some photos from our archives...

Four-Time Tony Award Winner Zoe Caldwell Dies At 86
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020

Zoe Caldwell, the four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, died peacefully at the age of 86 at her home in Pound Ridge, New York, on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The cause of death was complications due to Parkinson's disease, according to her son, Charlie Whitehead.

Poet Laureate of Missouri David Clewell Has Died
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2020

David Clewell, Missouri's poet laureate from 2010-2012, author of 10 collections of poetry and more than 50 other works that appeared in various publications, and a long-time professor of literature at Webster University, passed away early Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, his relatives confirmed. He was 65.

Stage Actor and SEX AND THE CITY Star Lynn Cohen Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2020

Screen and stage actor Lynn Cohen has passed away.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Kevin Conway
by Walter McBride - February 9, 2020

Earlier today, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Kevin Conway, actor and director on stage and screen, has died. He was 77.

Broadway and Film Actress Paula Kelly Dies at 76
by BWW News Desk - February 9, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Paula Kelly, actress of stage and screen, has died. She was 76. Kelly made her Broadway debut as Mrs. Veloz in the 1964 musical Something More!, alongside Barbara Cook. Her other Broadway credits include The Dozens (1969), Paul Sills' Story Theatre (1971), Ovid's Metamorphoses (1971), and Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies (1981).

Kevin Conway, Broadway Actor and Director Best Known For OF MICE AND MEN and THE ELEPHANT MAN, Has Died at 77
by BWW News Desk - February 9, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Kevin Conway, actor and director on stage and screen, has died. He was 77.

Stage and Screen Actor Orson Bean Dies at 91
by BWW News Desk - February 8, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Orson Bean has died at age 91. According to The New York Times, his cause of death was a 'traffic accident' in Venice, CA. Capt. Brian Wendling of the Los Angeles Police Department said that Bean was struck and killed by a car on Friday while crossing the street.

Photo Flashback: Remembering Kirk Douglas
by Walter McBride - February 6, 2020

Hollywood and stage actor, Kirk Douglas, passed away yesterday at age 103. In memory of the legendary actor, BroadwayWorld is reflecting on his life and legacy with a photo flashback.  

Playwright Jane Milmore Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - February 5, 2020

Emmy-nominated, People's Choice award-winning producer-actress-playwright passed away from a fifteen month battle with pancreatic cancer in Los Angeles, California, on February 4, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. She was 64 years old.

British Theatre Director Terry Hands Passes Away at 79
by BWW News Desk - February 4, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that prolific British theatre director Terry Hands passed away today, February 4. He was 79 years old.

Franz Mazura, Celebrated Bass-Baritone, Has Died
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020

BroadwayWorld has learned that Austrian bass-baritone opera singer and actor Franz Mazura has died.

Stage and Screen Actress Marsha Kramer, Best Known For MODERN FAMILY, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Marsha Kramer, best known for her role on Modern Family, has passed away.

Margo Lion, Tony Award-Winning Producer of HAIRSPRAY and More, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Margo Lion, Broadway and off-Broadway producer, has passed away. Lion is best known for her role in producing Hairspray.

MONTY PYTHON Actor and Director Terry Jones Has Died at 77
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Monty Python star Terry Jones has died, according to the BBC. The news was confirmed by his agent. No further details of his death have been released at this time. Jones was 77 years old.

Photo Flash: Remembering Buck Henry
by Walter McBride - January 23, 2020

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, Buck Henry passed away at the age of 89. Henry was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. He was twice nominated for an Academy Award, for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Graduate (1967) and for Best Director for Heaven Can Wait (1978) alongside Warren Beatty.

Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster & More Will Gather to Remember Jerry Herman Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020

As BroadwayWorld reported last month, Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman passed away at 88 years old. Next month, Broadway will unite to remember the legend.

Broadway Veteran Merwin Foard Passes Away at 59
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran Merwin Foard has passed away. He was 59 years old.

Neil Innes, MONTY PYTHON Comedian and Writer, Has Died at Age 75
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that British comedian and musician Neil Innes has died, according to Deadline. He was 75 years old.


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