The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Ken Pageby Stephi Wild - October 1, 2024Ken Page, Broadway star of The Wiz, Cats, and more, has died at age 70. Tributes have been coming in from members of the theatre community, as well as friends and castmates of Ken's. Read some of the social media posts here. The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Gavin Creelby Nicole Rosky - September 30, 2024As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Broadway has suffered a terrible loss today with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. The Broadway community, Creel's friends and co-stars, have been sharing tributes to his life and legacy. Actress Barbara Leigh-Hunt Passes Away at 88by Josh Sharpe - September 27, 2024BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress Barbara Leigh-Hunt has passed away at the age of 88. Leigh-Hunt had a career across the screen and stage, but is perhaps best known for her role as a murder victim in Alfred Hitchcock's 1972 film Frenzy.
Video: Remembering Dame Maggie Smith Onstageby Nicole Rosky - September 27, 2024We celebrate Dame Maggie Smith's life and legacy by revisiting some of her greatest work onstage, from videos of her countless performances in the works of Shakespeare, to her work on the West End, Broadway, and more. Stage and Screen Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2024BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at age 89. Perhaps best known for her screen roles in the Harry Potter film series and Downton Abbey, Smith also had several stage credits to her name, and won a Tony Award in 1990. Clifford Bell, Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer, Dies at 68by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2024Clifford Bell, renowned Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer, passed away suddenly today, Sunday, September 22, 2024, 68, of natural causes at 7:13 a.m. at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, with his brother, Bryan Bell, and his longtime friend, Chase Masterson, by his side, publicist Steve Moyer said on behalf of Bell’s family. Clifford Bell, Beloved Cabaret Director and Producer Passes Away at 67by Team BWW - September 22, 2024Affectionately known as 'Lawrence of Cabarabia,' Clifford Bell, a leading director and producer in the world of cabaret, concerts, and one-person shows, has passed away. A beloved figure in the entertainment industry for over forty years, Clifford's influence and creativity touched countless lives, both on stage and behind the scenes. Singer, Songwriter, and Actor JD Souther Passes Away at 78by Blair Ingenthron - September 22, 2024John David “JD” Souther, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee known for his hit collaborations with the Eagles, James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, passed away peacefully in his New Mexico home at the age of 78. Broadway Veteran James Earl Jones Passes Away at 93by Joshua Wright - September 9, 2024Legendary stage and screen star James Earl Jones, whose iconic voice and distinguished career spanned over seven decades in film, theater, and television, has passed away at the age of 93. Honoring Jim Barry- A Theater Iconby Gina Sarno - August 21, 2024Jim Barry, theater icon and Staten Island resident, who was the Head Usher at the St. James for 23 years passed away on August 18, 2024 at the age of 69. Born in Brooklyn, Jim was a lifelong fan of theater. Broadway Performer June L. Walker Rogers Passes Away at 97by Blair Ingenthron - August 3, 2024June L. Walker Rogers, Broadway singer, dancer, and comedienne, who appeared on television and authored thirteen published plays and musicals, died on Monday, July 8th, at her home in Westport, CT. She was 97.
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