TV: Looking Back at PRINCE OF BROADWAY's Opening Nightby Linnae Medeiros - July 31, 2019As 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. Broadway Mourns The Passing Of Hal Princeby Linnae Medeiros - July 31, 2019As 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! Acclaimed Ballerina Julia Farron Dies at Age 96by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019Acclaimed 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 87by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2019According 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. Theatre Actress, Educator, and Director Nancy Tribush Hillman Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - July 16, 2019Nancy 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. Broadway Veteran Denise Nickerson Passes Away at 62by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2019According 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. Neil Simon Theatre Will Dim Lights for Martin Charninby BWW News Desk - July 11, 2019The Broadway community mourns the loss of Writer, Composer, Lyricist, Director, and Performer Martin Charnin, who passed away on July 6, 2019 at age 84. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of the Neil Simon Theatre in New York, where his legendary musical Annie first opened, for one minute on Friday, July 12 at exactly 7:45pm. Award-Winning Actor Rip Torn Passes Away At 88by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2019Rip Torn, one of the leading stage actors of his generation and an Emmy Award-winner for his portrayal of the deliciously devious producer Artie on HBO's “The Larry Sanders Show,” has died. Emmy-winning American Comic Actor Arte Johnson Has Passedby BWW News Desk - July 4, 2019On behalf of the Gisela Johnson and the Johnson family, we are informing you that Emmy winning comedic actor, Arte Johnson has passed at 1:45am, July 3rd, 2019. There are no services planned. His ashes will be taken to his home away from home in HI, were a private ceremony will be held. THE WIZ Librettist William F. Brown Passes Away Age 91by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2019William F. Brown, the Tony-nominated American writer who is best known for his libretto to the long-running Broadway musical The Wiz, died on June 23 in Westport, CT, according to his longtime wife and collaborator, Tina Tippit. He was 91. Cabaret Legend Baby Jane Dexter Passes Awayby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of cabaret legend Baby Jane Dexter, who died last night at The Actors Home following a long illness. Majestic, Marquis and St. James Theatres to Dim for Alan Wasserby BWW News Desk - May 13, 2019The Broadway community mourns the loss of veteran General Manager, Producer and 2017 Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre recipient Alan Wasser, who passed away on April 14, 2019 at age 70. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of the Majestic, Marquis and St. James Theatres in New York for one minute on Monday, May 20 at exactly 6:45pm.
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