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Screen Actress Suzanne Somers Dies at 76
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Suzanne Somers has died at age 76, following a battle with breast cancer. Somers died in her home on October 15, 2023, the day before her 77th birthday.

Director Shirley Jo Finney Passes Away at 74
by Blair Ingenthron - October 14, 2023

The theater community mourns the passing of celebrated director Shirley Jo Finney, who passed away after battling cancer. The Fountain Theatre will host a memorial service to honor her life and achievements.

Actor And Cast Member Of SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY Donnel W. Johnson Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2023

Donnel W. Johnson, beloved actor and cast member of Saw The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody, sadly passed away. Learn more about his life and the upcoming memorial service. Join us in honoring his memory.

Tony-Nominated Composer Steven Lutvak Passes Away at 64
by Nicole Rosky - October 10, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony-nominated composer Steven Lutvak. He was 64 years old.

Casting Director Nick Wilkinson Passes Away at 69
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 9, 2023

Casting director Nick Wilkinson passed away at the age of 69 from a heart attack. 

Alan Eisenberg, Longest-Serving Executive Director of Actors' Equity Association, Passes Away at 88
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 9, 2023

Read about the life and legacy of Alan Eisenberg, the influential executive director of Actors' Equity Association, who led the union from 1981 to 2006. Discover how he shaped the industry and navigated through challenging times.

Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies Aged 82
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 28, 2023

Sir Michael Gambon, who had an acting career that took him from Laurence Olivier’s nascent National Theatre to screen roles in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 82.

Longtime General Manager Member Marilyn S. Miller Dies at 88
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2023

Marilyn S. Miller, an ATPAM member since 1966, passed away on September 2, 2023 at the Actors Fund Home. Ms. Miller was an ATPAM Gold Card member of the Managers’ Chapter.

Tony Nominee Rose Gregorio Passes Away at 97
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2023

Rose Gregorio, a Tony nominee for her performance in The Shadow Box, has passed away at the age of 97. 

Frank Owens, Broadway Musician And Former Musical Director For IT'S SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, Passes Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2023

Frank Owens, Broadway Musical Virtuoso, Former Musical Director for 'It's Showtime at the Apollo' Dies. A pianist for nearly seven decades, Owens backed talent on Broadway stages, recording studios and TV sets – backing artists from Lena Horne to The Washington Ballet.

Video: Remembering Michael McGrath
by Nicole Rosky - 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 A.A. Cristi - 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 Chloe Rabinowitz - 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 Nicole Rosky - 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 Stephi Wild - 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 Blair Ingenthron - 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 Blair Ingenthron - 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 Chloe Rabinowitz - 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 Blair Ingenthron - 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 Nicole Rosky - 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 Blair Ingenthron - 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 Stephi Wild - 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 Blair Ingenthron - 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 Blair Ingenthron - 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 Stephi Wild - 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.


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