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Francine Pascal, Writer of Broadway's GEORGE M!, Dies at 92
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that writer and author Francine Pascal has died at age 92. Pascal is best known for writing the Sweet Valley High series of books. However, she also had ties to Broadway.

Tony Award-Winning Director Joseph Hardy Dies at 95
by Stephi Wild - July 8, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to announce that Tony Award-winning director Joseph Hardy has died at age 95. He passed away on June 6, 2024.

John Earl, Former Director of Theatres Trust, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2024

Theatres Trust, the national advisory and advocacy body for theatres, has shared the news of the death of John Earl at the age of 95.

Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away at 90
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2024

Actor Bill Cobbs has passed away. Learn more about Cobbs' life and work.

Carol Bixler, Long-Time Producing Director at Calarts Center For New Performance, Dies At 74
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2024

The beloved producer, Carol Bixler, 74, died on Sunday, June 16th at her home in New Orleans, LA, having dedicated much of her life to the performing arts, mentorship, and to animal rescue. 

Actor Donald Sutherland Passes Away at 88
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2024

Actor Donald Sutherland has passed away. Learn more about Sutherland's life and work.


Stage and Screen Actor Julian Forsyth Dies At Age 71
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and television actor Julian Forsyth has died at the age of 71.

Décès De La Soprano Belge Jodie Devos
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2024

La soprano belge Jodie Devos est décédée, entourée de sa famille et de ses proches, ce 16 juin 2024 à Paris à l'âge de 35 ans des suites d'un cancer du sein qui l'avait contrainte à annuler plusieurs engagements récents. Elle était considérée comme l'une des artistes lyriques les plus talentueuses de sa génération.

Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Director Tony Mordente Dies at Age 88
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor, dancer, director, and choreographer Tony Mordente has died at age 88. Read his obituary here.

Actor Tony Lo Bianco Passes Away at 87
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2024

Actor Tony Lo Bianco has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work.

Broadway Actress Jade Stice Passes Away at 53
by BWW News Desk - June 8, 2024

According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Broadway actress Jade Stice has passed away following a hiking accident. She was 53.

Jay Kane, TalentWorks NY Owner, Passes Away at 65
by BWW News Desk - June 4, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to reort the passing of Jay Kane, owner of the premier talent agency TalentWorks NY, He passed away on April 24, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 65 years old.

Janis Paige, Original Star of THE PAJAMA GAME, Dies At Age 101
by BWW News Desk - June 3, 2024

Theatre and film actress Janis Paige has passed away at the age of 101. 

PBS Executive Producer Jac Venza Passes Away at 97
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2024

Executive Producer Jac Venza has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work.

Video: Good Morning America Pays Tribute to the Late Richard M. Sherman
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2024

Academy Award-winning composer Richard M. Sherman has passed away. Good Morning America paid tribute to Sherman on a recent segment on the morning show, featuring a clip from a 2023 interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out the video here.

Tony-Nominated HOME Playwright Samm-Art Williams Dies At Age 78
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Samm-Art Williams, a multi award winning playwright, actor, director, and producer whose Tony-nominated play Home is currently in rehearsals for its return to Broadway.

ILLINOISE Production Stage Manager Thomas J. Gates Passes Away at 51
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2024

Thomas J. Gates, the Production Stage Manager of Illinoise on Broadway, has passed away. Learn more about Gates.

GREASE Film Star Susan Buckner Passes Away at 72
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2024

Actress Susan Buckner has passed away. Learn more about Buckner's life and work.

Producer Edgar Lansbury Has Passed Away at 94
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2024

Broadway, film, and television producer Edgar Lansbury passed away on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 in his home in Manhattan at the age of 94, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lansbury was the brother of the late Angela Lansbury.

Broadway Performer Thay Floyd Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2024

Broadway performer Thay Floyd has passed away. Learn more about Floyd's life and career.

Actor Terry Carter Passes Away at 95
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2024

Actor Terry Carter has passed away. Learn more about Carter's life and work.

Actress and Writer Meg Bennett Passes Away at 75
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2024

Actress and writer Meg Bennett has passed away. Learn more about Bennett's life and work.

Dusty Kay, Co-Writer of THE HONEYMOONERS Musical, Passes Away at 69
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2024

Writer Dusty Kay has passed away. Learn more about Kay's life and work.

Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric Opera of Chicago Music Director Emeritus, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2024

The renowned conductor served as Lyric's music director and principal conductor for two decades, with an illustrious career that spanned the globe and included leading significant orchestras on several continents.

Stage and Screen Actor Ron Thompson Passes Away at 83
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2024

Actor Ron Thompson has passed away. Learn more about Thompson's life and work.


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