Obituaries
Obituaries of theatre professionals who have enriched the stage.
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By Kerri Kearse | 10/19/2020Stage and screen artists took to social media to share their favorite memories of the performer, who passed away October 17 at the age of 56. -
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By Dan Meyer | 10/19/2020The performer starred in four August Wilson productions on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for his work in Radio Golf.
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By Andrew Gans | 10/19/2020Ms. Montalvo was also part of the cast of the new Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire.
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By Dan Meyer | 10/14/2020The writer also worked as a theatre and television critic.
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By Andrew Gans | 10/13/2020Mr. Binkley designed the lighting for 52 Broadway shows, receiving two Tony Awards.
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By Ryan McPhee | 10/08/2020The dancer appeared in such films as Funny Girl, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Kiss Me, Kate.
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By Ryan McPhee | 10/05/2020The performer appeared in both the original and revival Broadway productions of Ain’t Misbehavin’.
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By Andrew Gans | 10/05/2020Mr. Schisgal was Tony-nominated in 1965 for his absurdist comedy Luv.
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By Dan Meyer | 10/05/2020The performer appeared in the 2003 revival of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
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By Andrew Gans | 09/30/2020The late Australian singer, whose single "I Am Woman" became an anthem for the feminist movement, made her Broadway bow in 1995 in Blood Brothers.
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By Ryan McPhee | 09/23/2020The founding member of The Four Seasons died September 21 at 92.
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By Ryan McPhee | 09/17/2020The writer premiered several of his works at the New York City-based Negro Ensemble Company and Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theater.
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By Andrew Gans | 09/17/2020Born in England, Mr. Tanner made his Broadway acting debut in Half a Sixpence.
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By Andrew Gans | 09/10/2020Ms. Rigg won the Tony Award for her performance in the title role of the 1994 revival of Medea.
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By Dan Meyer | 09/09/2020The writer also won an Oscar for his The Pianist screenplay.
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By Andrew Gans | 09/07/2020The song was part of the September 6 tribute to the late, Tony-nominated actor that streamed on Broadway on Demand.
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By Dan Meyer | 09/04/2020The special airs September 6 on Broadway on Demand.
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By Dan Meyer | 08/20/2020The writer pushed the envelope in the downtown theatre scene.
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By Kerri Kearse | 08/15/2020Broadway artists and more took to social media to share their memories of the Tony-winning lighting designer, known for his work on Hamilton, Jersey Boys, and Come From Away.
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By Dan Meyer | 08/14/2020The industry favorite created memorable moments in Hamilton, Jersey Boys, Come From Away, and dozens more.
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By Andrew Gans | 08/11/2020Dubbed Canada's First Lady of the Blues, the singer toured the world with Andy & the Bey Sisters.
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By Kerri Kearse | 08/07/2020Broadway artists and theatre professionals from around the globe took to social media to share their memories of the Tony winner, who died August 4 at 68.
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By Ryan McPhee | 08/06/2020The performer is remembered for starring roles in Broadway’s Kiss of the Spider Woman and Parade.
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By Andrew Gans | 08/03/2020Ms. Karr appeared in over 20 Main Stem productions, including as an understudy for Chita Rivera, Gwen Verdon, and Michele Lee.
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By Andrew Gans | 07/22/2020Mr. Rosenberg was also a member of the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
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