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Video: Remembering Michael McGrath
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2023

Veteran actor Michael McGrath passed away at the age of 65. With these videos, we are remembering McGrath with highlights from some of his greatest onstage moments.

Tony Award-Winning Actor Michael McGrath Dies At Age 65
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony Award-winning actor Michael McGrath.

Eddie Marks, President of Western Costume Company, Passes Away at 76
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2023

Edward Howard Marks (Eddie) passed away on Monday September 11th, 2023, in Prague.

Broadway Veteran Joseph Foronda Passes Away at 69
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway veteran Joseph Foronda, who died on September 1, 2023. He was 69 years old.

Steven Simon of Landis Simon Management & Productions Dies at 55
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Steven Simon, of Landis Simon Management & Productions, has died at age 55.

Franne Lee, Tony Award-Winning Costume and Set Designer, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - September 2, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony award-winning Broadway set and costume designer Franne Lee, best known for her work on Hal Prince's Sweeney Todd and Candide, has passed away. She was 81.

Legendary Singer/Songwriter Jimmy Buffett Passes Away at 76
by BWW News Desk - September 2, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, whose catalog and lifestyle formed the musical Escape to Margaritaville, has passed away at 76. 

Tony Award Nominee and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Playwright Tina Howe Has Passed Away at 85
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023

Playwright and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Tina Howe died on Monday, August 28th, 2023 at the age of 85.

Playwright and Screenwriter Nathan Louis Jackson Passes Away at 44
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2023

Nathan Louis Jackson, playwright and screenwriter, passed away on Tuesday, August 22 at the age of 44.  Born and raised in Kansas City, KS, Nathan was a graduate of Washington High School, an alum of Kansas City Kansas Community College and Kansas State University and The Juilliard School where he received his MFA in Playwriting. 

Tony Nominated Lyricist/Librettist Ellen Fitzhugh Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Emmy, Drama Desk, and Tony nominated lyricist and librettist, Ellen Fitzhugh.

Broadway and Television Actor Ron Cephas Jones Passes Away at 66
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2023

According to various reports, Broadway and television actor Ron Cephas Jones has passed away from a 'longstanding pulmonary issue.' He was 66 years old. 

Broadway and West End Actor Chris Peluso Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway and West End stage actor Chris Peluso has died.

Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Tom Jones Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2023

Tom Jones, best known for his work as the librettist and lyricist of The Fantasticks, has passed away. He was 95.

Craig Dudley, Actor and Artistic Director of The Ensemble Theatre Company of New York, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - August 5, 2023

Born in 1945, actor CRAIG DUDLEY (AEA, SAG AFTRA, Canadian Equity) passed away on August 1, 2023. For the last few years, he was the ARTISTIC DIRECTOR of THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY of NEW YORK, wherein he won great acclaim for his performance as Oscar Wilde in John Gay's DIVERSIONS & DELIGHTS.

Theatre Director and Former RSC Artistic Director Michael Boyd Dies
by BWW News Desk - August 4, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn that theatre director Michael Boyd has died from cancer. His career took him from training in Moscow to artistic directorships at the Tron Theatre Glasgow [1985-96] and the Royal Shakespeare Company, after joining as an Associate Director in 1996.

Broadway Alum Walter Charles Dies at 78
by BWW News Desk - August 4, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing in Walter Charles, Broadway alum, and staeg and screen actor. He was 78 years old.

Broadway Veteran Clifton Oliver Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - August 3, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway veteran Clifton Oliver, who died yesterday, August 2, 2023.

Abdul Shayek, Artistic Director and Joint CEO of Tara Theatre, Dies Aged 39.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 3, 2023

Tara Theatre has announced the death of Artistic Director and Joint CEO Abdul Shayek, aged 39.

Paul Reubens, Known For Playing Pee-Wee Herman, Dies at 70
by Michael Major - July 31, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Paul Reubens, known for his character of Pee-Wee Herman, has died at the age of 70. In 2010, Reubens brought The Pee-Wee Herman Show to Broadway production for a limited run at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. It was recorded for an HBO special and released in 2011.

Broadway and Television Actress Inga Swenson Has Passed Away at 90
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2023

The actress best known for her role on the television show Benson and 110 in the Shade on Broadway, has passed away at the age of 90.

LENNY Playwright and Screenwriter Julian Barry Dies at 92
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright, screenwriter, and stage performer Julian Barry has died at age 92. Barry is best known for writing the Oscar-nominated script for the 1974 film 'Lenny' about comedian Lenny Bruce, adapted from his Broadway play of the same name.

Playwright and Screenwriter Bo Goldman Dies at Age 90
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright and screenwriter Bo Goldman has died at age 90.

Theater and Television Writer Jerome Coopersmith Dies at 97
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theater and television writer Jerome Coopersmith has died at age 97. Coopersmith's musical play Baker Street earned him a Tony Nomination. His other Broadway credits include The Apple Tree, and Off-Broadway he has written  The Mystery Of Anna O and Mata Hari.

Sinead O'Connor Dies at Age 56
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sinead O’Connor has died at the age of 56. O'Conner is perhaps most known for her rendition of 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' a Prince cover that went #1 in 1990. Over the course of her career, O'Conner dropped 10 studio albums.

Broadway Casting Director Mark B Simon Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2023

According to various sources, casting director Mark B Simon, known for his work on the original productions of Parade, The Last 5 Years, and many more, has passed away.


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