Obituaries
Obituaries of theatre professionals who have enriched the stage.
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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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By Dan Meyer | 09/16/2019The longtime production stage manager worked on over two dozen productions, including revivals of Nine, Cabaret, and the Broadway debut of 1984.
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By Adam Hetrick | 09/15/2019The Subways Are for Sleeping star was also the first recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Award.
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By Olivia Clement | 09/10/2019Barry penned Broadway's The Octette Bridge Club, among other plays.
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By Adam Hetrick | 09/09/2019The British playwright made his Broadway debut with the dark comedy, which returns to London’s West End this fall.
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By Dan Meyer | 09/09/2019The performer was known for his roles on TV and in regional productions.
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By Adam Hetrick | 09/05/2019Kuhlmann originated the role of Amahl’s mother in the ground-breaking 1951 world premiere broadcast of the Gian Carlo Menotti opera.
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By Mark Peikert | 08/30/2019Harper became a television icon for her portrayal of Mary Richards' best friend Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda.
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By Adam Hetrick | 08/14/2019The 52-year-old actor was on tour with the Sydney Theatre Company production.
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By Adam Hetrick | 08/08/2019Mr. Ullman represented such productions as Call Me Madam, starring Ethel Merman, as well as the original Off-Broadway premiere of A Chorus Line.
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By Adam Hetrick | 08/05/2019The pioneering filmmaker provided a rare portal into the process of recording an original Broadway cast album.
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By Ryan McPhee | 07/31/2019The 21-time Tony-winning director and producer died at 91 July 31.
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By Playbill Staff | 07/31/2019The prolific producer-director died at 91.
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By Robert Simonson | 07/31/2019The producer and director helped transform the Broadway landscape with shows such as Company, Sweeney Todd, and The Phantom of the Opera.
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By Andrew Gans | 07/22/2019Mr. Southern had also served as acting chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts and general manager of the Metropolitan Opera.
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By Dan Meyer | 07/17/2019The performer and playwright was celebrated for her Off-Broadway work and film roles.
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By Ryan McPhee | 07/11/2019The Tony- and Emmy-winning Annie writer died July 6 at 84.
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