Article | By Monty Arnold | September 26, 2003
Article | By Margaret Hall | March 4, 2025
Veteran Stage Manager Frank Hartenstein Has Died at 85
Mr. Hartenstein was the stage manager for a wide range of landmark original Broadway productions, including A Chorus Line, Into the Woods, and more.
Article | By Margaret Hall | December 31, 2024
In Memoriam: A Look at the Theatre Artists We Lost in 2024
This year saw the passing of many theatre luminaries, including James Earl Jones, Chita Rivera, Gavin Creel, and many more.
Article | By Margaret Hall | June 26, 2023
Actor John Deyle Passes Away at 68
Mr. Deyle was a familiar face on Broadway stage, as well as a prolific television commercial actor.
Article | By Margaret Hall | April 25, 2023
Tony Winner Harry Belafonte Passes Away at 96
The barrier-breaking performer was a fierce activist for civil rights, serving as one of the principal fundraisers for Martin Luther King Jr. and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
Article | By Ryan McPhee | August 6, 2020
Tony Winner Brent Carver Dies at 68
Article | By Andrew Gans | May 31, 2017
Elliot Martin, Prolific Broadway Producer, Dies at 93
Article | By Robert Simonson | October 6, 2014
Geoffrey Holder, Tony-Winning Actor and Director, Dies at 84
Article | By Robert Simonson | June 25, 2014
Eli Wallach, Seasoned Star of Stage and Film, Dies at 98
Article | By Robert Simonson | June 25, 2014
Eli Wallach, Seasoned Star of Stage and Film, Dies at 98
Article | By Robert Simonson | June 14, 2012
Stephen Brockway, Actor, Dies at 39
Article | October 25, 1999
Memorial for George C. Scott Set for O'Neill Theatre in NYC, Oct. 28
Article | By Robert Simonson, Kenneth Jones | September 23, 1999
Theatre Great George C. Scott Dead at 71
Article | By Margaret Hall | May 1, 2024
Waitress Original Cast Member Thay Floyd Has Died
Mr. Floyd was also an accomplished drag artist under the name KoKo Aviance.
Article | By Margaret Hall | December 27, 2023
Classical Theatre of Harlem Dedicates 2024 Season to Andre Braugher
The late actor was a trustee of the New York institution.
Article | By Andrew Gans | October 22, 2021
Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 66
Article | By Playbill Staff | February 13, 2020
Broadway's New West Side Story Releases Statement Regarding Casting Controversy
Article | By Dan Meyer | December 9, 2019
Angels in America Tony Winner Ron Leibman Dies at 82
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 9, 2018
Tab Hunter, Star of Damn Yankees Film, Dies at 86
Article | By Olivia Clement | July 19, 2016
See Kurt Vonnegut’s Letter to Howard Ashman
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