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John McCormack, Executive Director of INTAR, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - June 1, 2020

INTAR has announced the sad news that John McCormack, longtime Executive Director of INTAR, died on Monday May 18th in his Queens NY home from natural causes related to COVID-19. McCormack was 61.

VIDEO: Larry Kramer Discusses THE NORMAL HEART and More on Theater Talk
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2020

To honor the life and work of this pioneering artist and activist, flashback to Larry Kramer's appearance on the chat show, Theater Talk, as his play The Normal Heart made its long overdue Broadway debut.

TV: Watch Larry Kramer Talk About His Masterpiece, THE NORMAL HEART, on Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2020

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, legendary playwright, author, and activist, Larry Kramer passed away this morning. With his passing, Kramer leaves behind a legacy of important, eye-opening, controversial art, including his masterpiece, The Normal Heart.

Social: Broadway Reacts to the Passing of Larry Kramer
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2020

The Broadway community reacts to the passing of playwright, author, and activist, Larry Kramer.

Breaking: Playwright, Author & Activist Larry Kramer Dies at 84
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2020

According to the New York Times, Larry Kramer passed away this morning in Manhattan from pneumonia. He was 84 years old.

Director, Playwright, and Leader in African-American Theater, Walter Dallas, Dies at 73
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Walter Dallas, director, playwright, musician, teacher, and leader in African-American theater, has died at age 73.


Talent Agent Joel Carlton Dies at 52
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that talent agent Joel R. Carlton, 52, passed away on February 12, 2020 in New York City. He lived with glioblastoma multiforme for two and a half years. 

Stage and Screen Actor Fred Willard Dies at Age 86
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Fred Willard has died at age 86 of natural causes.

Actor and Teacher Earl McCarroll Dies at 80
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and teacher Earl McCarroll has passed away. He was 80 years old. He died on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home in Pennsylvania.

Met Opera Singer John Macurdy Has Passed Away at 91
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020

New York Daily News has reported that John Macurdy, a bass singer who sang in over 1,001 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over four decades died at 91 of natural causes on May 7.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Gad, and More Hollywood Stars Pay Tribute to the Late Jerry Stiller
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 11, 2020

Many Hollywood stars have taken to social media to pay tribute and remember the late actor Jerry Stiller who has died at age 92. Earlier today, his son, Ben Stiller, said in a tweet that his father died of natural causes.

Stage and Screen Actor Jerry Stiller Dies at 92
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor Jerry Stiller has died at age 92. His son, Ben Stiller, said in a tweet that his father died of natural causes.

Anne Heaton, Renowned Ballet Dancer and Wife Of BRB Founder, John Field, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2020

bbodance has announced the passing of former Director, renowned ballet dancer and teacher, Anne Heaton. She passed away last Friday at the age of 89.

Former Salon Varietés Theatre President Geoffrey Bennetts Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2020

Euro Weekly News has reported that former Fuengirola's Salon Varietes president Geoffrey Bennetts has passed away.

Metropolitan Opera Performer Rosalind Elias, Who Appeared in the 2011 Revival of FOLLIES, Dies at 90
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Rosalind Elias, a longtime performer with the Metropolitan Opera, has died at age 90.

Obie Award-Winning Set Designer Jun Maeda Has Passed Away at 79
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020

Jun Maeda, the Obie Award-winning designer and resident set designer at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (ETC) since 1970, died on Monday, April 6 - three days after his 79th birthday - at Mt. Sinai West Hospital in Manhattan.

Bollywood Actor Irrfan Khan Passes Away at Age 53
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020

Bollywood Actor Iffran Khan has passed away at the age of 53. In 2018, Khan revealed had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor.

Cellist Lynn Harrell Dies at 76
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Cellist Lynn Harrell has died at age 76. His wife, violinist Helen Nightengale, announced the news on social media. She did not disclose the cause of his death. His death was 'unexpected' according to a statement provided by Columbia Artists.

Actress and Singer India Adams Dies at 93
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that India Adams, whose long career as a singer and actress spanned nearly seven decades, died Saturday, April 25th at Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles, after a short illness.

Broadway Composer Milton Schafer Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020

BroadwayWorld has learned that composer Milton Schafer has passed away.

Tony-Winning Producer Bernard Gersten Passes Away at 97
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre producer Bernard Gersten passed away this morning in his sleep. He was 97 years old.

Opera Singer and USM Professor Ellen Chickering Dies at 77
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2020

Opera singer Ellen Chickering has died at age 77. According to Portland Press Herald, she was diagnosed with abdominal cancer at the time of her retirement in December 2019.

Peter H. Hunt, Director of 1776, Dies at 81
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Peter H. Hunt, director and lighting designer for the theatre, has died. He was 81 years old. Hunt was best known as the director of both the stage and screen versions of the musical 1776. 

Composer and Lyricist Bill Solly Dies at 89
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2020

Bill Solly, accomplished composer, lyricist and author peacefully passed away in his home Wednesday, April 8th. Born in 1931 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Solly graduated from McMaster University in 1953 and pioneered the musical theatre division at the Banff School of Fine Arts in Alberta. Living in England for fifteen years, he wrote for many colorful celebrities and had five productions in the West End.

Philadelphia Orchestra Member Alan Abel Dies Due to COVID-19 at Age 88
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2020

Alan Abel, former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, has died due to COVID-19. He was 88.


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