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Six Broadway Theatres To Dim Lights For Marin Mazzie September 19th
by Alan Henry - September 14, 2018

Today, we're remembering some of Marin's greatest performances. Re-live her performances of these iconic songs in the videos below.

The Broadway Community Mourns The Passing of Marin Mazzie
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - September 14, 2018

BroadwayWorld was saddened to report yesterday the passing of Marin Mazzie at age 57. Mazzie had previously suffered from and shared publicly her battle with ovarian cancer. The news was confirmed to BWW by her publicist. The Broadway community took to social media to share memories and condolences. See some of the tributes to Maxwell below.

VIDEO: Remembering Marin Mazzie's Greatest Performances
by Alan Henry - September 13, 2018

Today, we're remembering some of Marin's greatest performances. Re-live her performances of these iconic songs in the videos below.

Marin Mazzie Has Passed Away at Age 57
by Alan Henry - September 13, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Marin Mazzie at age 57. Mazzie had previously suffered from and shared publicly her battle with ovarian cancer.

Actor Reno Roop Passes Away at Age 80
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2018

Prolific actor Reno Roop passed away Friday morning August 31 at his home in New York. He was 80. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Carole Shelley Passes Away at 79
by BWW News Desk - September 1, 2018

BroadwayWorld has learned that Carole Shelley, best known for originating the role of Madame Morrible in Wicked, has passed away at age 79.


TV: Remembering the Works of the Late, Great Neil Simon
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018

As BroadwayWorld reported over the weekend, legendary playwright Neil Simon has died at 91. 

NBC Entertainment President Bob Greenblatt Remembers Craig Zadan
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018

On August 21, the entertainment industry lost one of its brightest producers Craig Zadan. Today Bob Greenblatt published a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter sharing memories of his friend and colleague.

Broadway Will Dim Lights This Week in Honor of Neil Simon
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Neil Simon, who passed away on August 26 at age 91. The Committee of Theatre Owners has decided to dim the lights of Broadway theatres in his memory on Thursday, August 30 at exactly 6:45pm for one minute.

Michael Crawford, Betty Buckley, and Many More Stage and Screen Stars Remember Neil Simon
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2018

As BroadwayWorld has sadly reported, legendary playwright Neil Simon has died at 91. He passed away last night at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City due to complications from pneumonia. Stars of stage and screen have taken to social media to pay their respects and remember the legendary playwright. Read a sampling of the posts below.

Legendary Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2018

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary playwright Neil Simon has died at 91. 

BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
by Walter McBride - August 25, 2018

Today, BroadwayWorld remembers Zadan with a look into our archives. Check out the photos below.

Stage and Screen Stars Honor Craig Zadan on Social Media
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018

Award-winning theatre, television, and film producer Craig Zadan passed away yesterday, August 21. Celebrities of stage and screen have taken to social media to pay tribute to Zadan. Read a selection of the posts below.

Award-Winning Theatre, Television, and Film Producer Craig Zadan Passes Away at Age 69
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2018

Award-winning producer, Craig Zadan, best known for his work on musicals of stage and screen (helping bring both back to the mainstream), has passed away at age 69.

Tony Winner Barbara Harris Passes Away at 83
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen star Barbara Harris has passed away after a battle with lung cancer, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. She was 83 years old.

Tony Nominee Brian Murray Passes Away at 80
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran Brian Murray has passed away. He was 80 years old.

Hollywood Choreographer Miriam Nelson Passes Away at Age 98
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2018

It has been reported that Hollywood choreographer to the stars of the Golden Age, Miriam Nelson passed away this week at age 98, at her home in Beverly Hills.

Music Legend Aretha Franklin Passes Away at 76
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, passed away today, August 16, in her Detroit home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, according to the Associated Press. She was 76 years old.

Tony Nominee Mark Baker Passes Away at 71
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Mark Baker, a Broadway veteran and Tony nominee, passed away yesterday, August 13. He was 71 years old. 

John Glines, Tony Winning Producer and Playwright, Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - August 8, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of John Glines, a Tony winning producer and playwright.

Tony Award Winner Gary Beach Passes Away At Age 70
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award Winner Gary Beach has passed away at age 70. He is survived by his husband Jeffrey Barnett.

Actor, Director and Composer Roger Perry Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2018

Celebrated Actor, Producer, Director and Composer, Roger Perry, passed away yesterday of Prostate Cancer at home with his loving wife, Joyce, holding his hand.

Original PACIFIC OVERTURES Actor Ricardo Tobia Found Dead
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2018

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has reported that Ricardo Tobia, best known in the original Broadway cast of Pacific Overtures, was found dead on Tuesday, July 10. Tobia and his dog, Sparky, were both brutally murdered in Pittsburgh.

DAMN YANKEES Star Tab Hunter Dies at 86
by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2018

Tab Hunter, star of the film Damn Yankees and Hollywood gay icon of the 1960s and 70s, has died. The news was announced on Facebook. The actor was 86 years old.

Choreographer Alan Johnson Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - July 8, 2018

BroadwayWorld has learned Alan Johnson, the choreographer best known for his work on West Side Story, as well as The Producers and other Mel Brooks films, has passed away in his sleep this morning.


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