Obituaries
Obituaries of theatre professionals who have enriched the stage.
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Obituaries
By Ryan McPhee | 12/10/2019The stage and screen veteran's Broadway credits include The Invention of Love, The Coast of Utopia, and Macbeth. -
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By Dan Meyer | 12/10/2019The scribe worked with Julie Harris, Christopher Plummer, and other theatre luminaries.
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By Andrew Gans | 12/09/2019The star of stage and screen earned three additional Tony nominations throughout his career.
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By Dan Meyer | 12/09/2019The stage and screen veteran was also known for his roles in Friends and Norma Rae.
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By Ryan McPhee | 12/03/2019The former artistic director of WPA Theater—the original home of Little Shop of Horrors, Steel Magnolias, and more—died November 29. He was 71.
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By Olivia Clement | 12/02/2019The playwright, actor, and director brought two August Wilson dramas to Broadway and directed several of the playwright's plays throughout his career.
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By Ryan McPhee | 11/27/2019The Olivier Award winner and Tony recipient also performed, produced, emceed, and practiced medicine.
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By Playbill Staff | 11/25/2019The longtime film and theatre critic reviewed theatre for New York Magazine for almost 40 years.
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By Ruthie Fierberg | 11/22/2019The former Royal Ballet performer and arts philanthropist passed away November 17.
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London News
By Andrew Gans | 11/12/2019Nichols’ A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is currently playing Trafalgar Studios.
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By Dan Meyer | 11/11/2019The young actor appeared in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Once, as well as Saturday Night Live and more on the small screen.
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Classic Arts News
By Ryan McPhee | 11/06/2019The renown soprano died September 30 at 74.
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By Olivia Clement | 11/04/2019Tarantina performed on Broadway throughout the ’80s and ’90s.
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Industry News
By Andrew Gans | 11/04/2019Summers, an Astaire Award–winning actor and dancer, appeared in shows including Kinky Boots and Motown.
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By Andrew Gans | 11/01/2019Ms. Crumb received a Tony nomination for her performance in the title role of the musical Anna Karenina.
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By Logan Culwell-Block | 10/31/2019Mr. Slade received an Oscar nomination adapting his 1975 Broadway play Same Time, Next Year.
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Industry News
By Olivia Clement | 10/10/2019The Actors Fund event will take place October 14.
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Photo Features
By Playbill Staff | 10/09/2019The beloved late theatre veteran was born October 9.
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By Ryan McPhee | 10/04/2019The No Strings and Julia star was the first black woman to win the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical.
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By Adam Hetrick | 10/03/2019The British actor was best-known for her screen performances in the BBC series Grange Hill and the 1968 musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
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By Ryan McPhee | 10/01/2019The operatic soprano, who showcased a mastery of myriad styles throughout her career, died September 30.
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By Dan Meyer | 09/30/2019The singer and actor starred in shows including Sophie and The Most Happy Fella.
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By Adam Hetrick | 09/26/2019The Tony Award-winning actor, lyricist, and women’s healthcare advocate passed away September 15 at age 86.
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By Olivia Clement, Mark Peikert | 09/17/2019Corwin fought to preserve the theatre, earning a special Tony Award for what has become an indispensable resource.
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By Dan Meyer | 09/17/2019Mr. Gaffin, who worked on such shows as Cabaret and 1984, died earlier this month.
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