Broadway Obituaries Broadway Playwright Albert Innaurato Passes Away at 70 by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2017 BroadwayWorld has just learned that playwright Albert Innaurato passed away earlier this week in Philadelphia. He was 70 years old.  Broadway Veteran Anne Jeffreys Passes Away at 94 by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2017 BroadwayWorld has just learned that stage and screen star Anne Jeffreys passed away yesterday, September 27. She was 94 years old.  Photo Flash: Remembering Barry Dennen by Walter McBride - September 28, 2017 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, actor Barry Dennen, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Pontius Pilate in both the original Broadway and film versions of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, passed away this morning in Burbank, CA where he was in hospice care. According to close friend Lucy Chase Williams, the actor had suffered a brain injury after a fall at home in June. He was 79.  Theatre World Mourns The Passing Of Theatre Under The Stars And 5th Avenue Theatre Founder, Frank M. Young by David Green - September 22, 2017 Frank M. Young, 77, the founder of Houston's Theatre Under The Stars, Seattle's 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company, and the New York-based National Alliance for Musical Theatre, died Wednesday in Palm Springs, California. Young directed the activities of TUTS from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 2006. For two years in a row he was named by the national Theatre Week magazine as one of the 100 most powerful people in American theatre. Broadway and Opera Star Brenda Lewis Passes Away Age 96 by Julie Musbach - September 17, 2017 The New York Times has reported that stage star Brenda Lewis has died at age 96. She passed in her home in Westport, CT; her death was confirmed by her son Michael Asen. Broadway Loses Another Great with the Death of Shirley Callaway by Julie Musbach - September 16, 2017 Today the Broadway world mourns the passing of another artist who made remarkable contributions to the world of performance. Former National Theatre Director Sir Peter Hall Passes Away at 86 by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2017 The National Theatre is deeply saddened to announce the death of its former Director, Sir Peter Hall, one of the great names in British theatre. Children's Theatre Company Releases Statement on Michael Friedman; His New Musical THE ABOMINABLES to Premiere 9/15 by Robert Diamond - September 10, 2017 Children's Theatre Company (CTC) released the following statement today upon hearing of the death of composer Michael Friedman, who was currently writing music and lyrics for The Abominables, a world premiere new musical set to open September 15: Broadway Composer-Lyricist Michael Friedman Dies at 41 by Robert Diamond - September 9, 2017 We're sad to report tonight that Obie Award-winning BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON composer and lyricist Michael Friedman has died at 41 due to AIDS/HIV related complications. Comedian and Stage Star Shelley Berman Dies at 92 by BWW News Desk - September 1, 2017 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that comedian and Broadway vet Shelley Berman died today, September 1, 2017, at his home in Bell Canyon, Calif., due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was 92 years old. Memorial Will Be Held for Late Playwright A.R. Gurney by Nicole Rosky - August 31, 2017 Prolific playwright A. R. Gurney passed away earlier this summer, at his home in Manhattan. He was 86. His agent Jonathan Lomma confirmed news of his death but did not provide a cause. The writer was best known for such plays as LOVE LETTERS, SYLVIA and THE COCKTAIL HOUR. Bernard Pomerance, Author of THE ELEPHANT MAN, Passes Away at 76 by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2017 Bernard Pomerance, the American playwright and poet who wrote the Tony Award winning play The Elephant Man, died at his home in Galisteo, New Mexico on the morning of Saturday, August 26, 2017. Obituary For Broadway Talent Agent Mark Schlegel by Alan Henry - August 28, 2017 Mark A. Schlegel, aged 57, a longtime resident of Oradell, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 13th. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Mark graduated from Plymouth High School in Indiana, and received a communications degree from DePauw University in 1981. Broadway To Dim Its Lights In Memory Of Award Winning Writer Thomas Meehan by Rebecca Russo - August 25, 2017 The Broadway community mourns the loss of multiple Tony Award® winner Thomas Meehan, who passed away on Monday, August 21st at age 88. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on Wednesday, August 30th, at exactly 7:45pm for one minute. Photo Flash: Remembering Thomas Meehan by Walter McBride - August 23, 2017 As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, Thomas Meehan, who is best known for his books of such classics as Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, has passed away at 88 years old. Photo Flash: Remembering Jerry Lewis by Walter McBride - August 23, 2017 As BroadwayWorld sadly reported earlier this week, comic legend Jerry Lewis died at 91 years old at his home in Las Vegas. Broadway Mourns the Passing of Thomas Meehan by Alan Henry - August 22, 2017 BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Thomas Meehan, who is best known for his books of such classics as Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, passed away yesterday, August 21, 2017. He was 88 years old. Book Writer of ANNIE & HAIRSPRAY- Thomas Meehan Passes Away at 88 by Nicole Rosky - August 22, 2017 BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Thomas Meehan, who is best known for his books of such classics as Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, passed away yesterday, August 21, 2017. He was 88 years old. Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook by Walter McBride - August 10, 2017 The Broadway community mourns the loss of legendary actress and recording artist Barbara Cook, who passed away on Tuesday, August 8th at age 89. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York were dimmed in her memory on yesterday, August 9th at exactly 7:45pm for one minute. Photo Flash: Remembering a Broadway Legend- Barbara Cook by Walter McBride - August 9, 2017 As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, Barbara Cook has passed away at 89. This is an enormous loss for Broadway, the golden age of television and the music world. Broadway Will Dim Lights Tomorrow in Memory of Barbara Cook by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2017 The Broadway community mourns the loss of legendary actress and recording artist Barbara Cook, who passed away on Tuesday, August 8th at age 89. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory on Wednesday, August 9th at exactly 7:45pm for one minute. BWW Flashback: Remembering the Great Barbara Cook by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2017 Below, BroadwayWorld remembers the legend with some of her most iconic performances: Social Roundup: Broadway Mourns the Passing of Barbara Cook by Alan Henry - August 8, 2017 BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report the passing of legendary performer Barbara Cook. This is an enormous loss for Broadway, the golden age of television and the music world. Legendary Barbara Cook Has Passed Away at 89 by Robert Diamond - August 8, 2017 BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Barbara Cook has passed away at 89. This is an enormous loss for Broadway, the golden age of television and the music world. According to her son, Adam LeGrant, the cause was respiratory failure. HARRY POTTER Alum Robert Hardy Passes Away at 91 by Julie Musbach - August 3, 2017 BBC News is reporting that actor Robert Hardy, best known for his portrayal of Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter film franchise, has passed away. He was 91. |
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