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Playwright Peter Nichols Dies at Age 92
by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn that playwright Peter Nichols has died at age 92.

Tenor Timothy Leigh Evans Has Died at 58
by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2019

The Boston Camerata has announced the death of tenor Timothy Leigh Evans, at age 58. The group reports that his cause of death was a 'sudden and massive' heart attack.

Baritone Richard Conrad Has Died at 84
by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2019

According to Opera Wire, opera singer Richard Conrad has died at age 84 at his home in Elio, Maine following his battle with an illness.

Drama Desk-Nominated Costume Designer, Chris March, Passes Away At Age 56
by A.A. Cristi - September 6, 2019

Drama Desk Award-nominated costume designer and television personality, Chris March, has passed away. He was 56 years old.

Opera and Theatre Performer Rosemary Kuhlmann Dies at 97
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that opera and theatre performer Rosemary Kuhlmann has died at age 97. Kuhlmann was known for being one of the first performers to bring opera to television. 

Original Joffrey and Harkness Dancer, Brunilda Ruiz, Dies at 83
by BWW News Desk - September 4, 2019

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Brunilda Ruiz has died at age 83 of cancer. She is survived by her husband, two daughters,  brother and two sisters, four grandchildren and a great-grandson.


Photo Coverage: Remembering Isabel Toledo
by Walter McBride - September 1, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, costume designer Isabel Toledo has passed away. Today, BroadwayWorld is remembering Toledo with a look back into our archives.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Valerie Harper
by Walter McBride - September 1, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, stage and screen star, Valerie Harper, passed away following a decade-long battle with cancer. She was 80 years old. Today BroadwayWorld remembers Harper with a look back into our archives.

Stage and Screen Star, Valerie Harper, Passes Away At Age 80
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019

It was confirmed this evening that stage and screen star, Valerie Harper, passed away today following a decade-long battle with cancer. She was 80 years old.

New York Choreographer, Stanley Love, Passes Away at Age 49
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of experimental choreographer, Stanley Love. He was 49. No cause of death was given. 

Costume Designer Isabel Toledo Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that costume designer Isabel Toledo has passed away. 

Broadway Press Agent Bob Ullman Passes Away at 97
by BWW News Desk - August 8, 2019

Robert ('Bob') Ullman (left), the legendary theatre press agent, whose career included Ethel Merman and Mary Martin: Together on Broadway, A Chorus Line (from workshop to Public Theater to Broadway), Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in The Visit, Lauren Bacall in Cactus Flower, The Dining Room, Driving Miss Daisy, Sunday in the Park with George, and over 150 additional Broadway and off-Broadway plays and musicals, died on July 31, 2019 in Bayshore, Long Island, New York. He was 97. The cause of death was cardiac arrest. Bob's death was announced by Rev. Joshua Ellis, a long-time Ullman friend, a former Broadway press agent, and now, an Interspiritual minister.

Photo Flashback: Remembering Hal Prince
by Walter McBride - August 7, 2019

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported last week, legendary Broadway director and producer Hal Prince passed away at 91 years of age after a brief illness, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Documentary Director D. A. Pennebaker Dies at 94
by BWW News Desk - August 4, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of documentary director D.A. Pennebaker. He was 94.

All Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights for Hal Prince
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2019

The Broadway community mourns the loss of prolific producer, director, writer, and the individual recipient of the most Tony Awards in multiple categories in history, Harold Prince, who passed away on July 31, 2019 at age 91. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, July 31 at exactly 7:45pm.

TV: Looking Back at PRINCE OF BROADWAY's Opening Night
by Linnae Medeiros - July 31, 2019

As the theatre community mourns the loss of the legendary producer and director Harold Prince, we're looking back at the opening night of Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway production of Prince of Broadway, which celebrated his career spanning seven decades. Check out the video to see Hal alongside the show's stars Tony Yazbeck, Brandon Uranowitz, Emily Skinner, Chuck Cooper, and more on the special night.

BWW Flashback: Recall the Exceptional Career of the Late, Great Hal Prince
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2019

On this very sad day for Broadway, we remember the indelible mark he left on countless directors, producers, performers and theatre-goers over his career- spanning almost seven decades. Brush up on the shows that we'll undoubtedly remember him for below. 

Broadway Mourns The Passing Of Hal Prince
by Linnae Medeiros - July 31, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the legendary theatrical producer and director Hal Prince has passed away at the age of 91. Prince, whose career spanned over seven decades, impacted the Broadway musical as we know it today, and members of the theatre community took to social media to mourn the loss and speak on the impact of the legend. Check out posts from Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Iconis, and more!

Hal Prince, Legendary Broadway Producer and Director, Passes Away at 91
by Alan Henry - July 31, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of legendary Broadway director and producer Hal Prince at 91 years of age after a brief illness, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Acclaimed Ballerina Julia Farron Dies at Age 96
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019

Acclaimed ballerina, Julia Farron, has died on July 3 at the age of 96. Her death has been confirmed, but it is unknown where she passed, according to The New York Times.

Hugh Southern, Creator of First TKTS Booth, Dies at 87
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2019

According to the New York Times, Hugh Southern, who leaves behind a legacy of having created New York City's first TKTS booth, passed away last week in Leesburg, Virgina from pneumonia and congestive heart failure. He was 87 years old.

Actress and Playwright E. Katherine Kerr Dies at 82
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2019

Actress and playwright E. Katherine Kerr has died, according to The New York Times. She was 82.

Theatre Actress, Educator, and Director Nancy Tribush Hillman Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2019

Nancy Tribush Hillman, Broadway actress and innovative theater educator, director, and creator, whose esteemed career spanned over 60 years, died unexpectedly in Olympia, WA on July 10, 2019.

Robert W. Richards, Artist and Illustrator of Show Posters and Album Artwork, Has Died
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Robert W. Richards, who died last night, July 11.

Broadway Veteran Denise Nickerson Passes Away at 62
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2019

According to Variety, veteran of stage and screen Denise Nickerson, best known for starring as Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, passed away yesterday, July 10. Nickerson suffered a stroke in 2018. She was 62 years old.


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