Obituaries
Obituaries of theatre professionals who have enriched the stage.
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By Adam Hetrick | 09/18/2018She produced Pump Boys and Dinettes, Da, and Rockabye Hamlet on Broadway before founding the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival in 1993. -
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By Ryan McPhee | 09/17/2018The Tony Award nominee died September 13 at 57.
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By Ryan McPhee | 09/14/2018The three-time Tony Award nominee passed away September 13 at 57.
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By Felicia Fitzpatrick | 09/13/2018The beloved theatre veteran and three-time Tony nominee died September 13.
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By Hannah Vine | 09/13/2018The beloved theatre veteran died September 13 at 57.
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By Robert Viagas | 09/13/2018The beloved theatre veteran earned three Tony Award nominations throughout her illustrious Broadway career.
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By Ryan McPhee | 09/11/2018Mr. Capobianco directed Beverly Sills in a variety of productions, including Giulio Cesare and Donizetti’s “Tudor Trilogy.”
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By Mark Peikert | 09/06/2018The rakish leading man, who became a household name thanks to starring roles in Deliverance, Smokey and the Bandit, and more, appeared on Broadway early in his career.
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By Ryan McPhee | 09/05/2018The Harlem-set musical revue was nominated for the Best Musical Tony Award in 1976.
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By Logan Culwell-Block | 09/01/2018The British actor was Broadway's original Madame Morrible and won a Tony Award for her performance in The Elephant Man.
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By Adam Hetrick | 08/30/2018The Kennedy Center Honors recipient was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 1993.
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By Ryan McPhee | 08/27/2018The legendary playwright died August 26 at the age of 91.
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By Robert Simonson | 08/26/2018Mr. Simon, who created numerous hits over his long career, has been called the most successful playwright in American theatre history.
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By Playbill Staff | 08/23/2018Playbill looks back at the actors, directors, choreographers, and other theatre legends who died in 2018.
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By Ryan McPhee | 08/22/2018Mr. Matalon won a Tony Award in 1980 for directing a revival of Paul Osborn’s Morning’s at Seven.
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By Mark Peikert, Adam Hetrick | 08/21/2018The prolific producer, along with frequent collaborator Neil Meron, was behind such musical-driven projects as Smash, NBC’s live musicals, and the Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
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By Logan Culwell-Block | 08/21/2018The Broadway actor and director was in the original casts of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Da, and Noises Off.
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By Adam Hetrick | 08/21/2018Acclaimed for her show-stopping roles on Broadway, Harris was an Oscar-nominated actor known for the films Nashville, Freaky Friday, and Who Is Harry Kellerman…?
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By Adam Hetrick | 08/15/2018He was best known for his starring role in Harold Prince’s 1974 revival of Candide.
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By Ryan McPhee | 08/09/2018Mr. Glines was the first person to thank a same-sex partner in an acceptance speech at a major awards show.
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By Adam Hetrick | 08/07/2018Ntshona and co-star John Kani shared the 1975 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for the double bill of Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island.
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By Andrew Gans | 08/06/2018Ms. Rae received Tony nominations for her performances in Pickwick and Morning, Noon and Night.
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Broadway News
By Adam Hetrick | 07/20/2018Mr. Beach originated the role of the chevaleresque candelabra Lumiere in Disney’s inaugural Broadway production, Beauty and the Beast.
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By Adam Hetrick | 07/18/2018The veteran Broadway actor won a Tony for his show-stopping performance as the flamboyant Roger De Bris in The Producers.
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By Adam Hetrick | 07/12/2018A member of the revival’s original cast, Loeffelholz served as standby for the role of Mary Sunshine from 1996 until his death June 29.
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