Arthur T. Birsh, Playbill Chairman Emeritus, Has Died at 88
Mr. Birsh began working for Playbill in 1961 as manager of the magazine’s printing plant; by 1973 he had become the sole proprietor of the…
Mr. Birsh began working for Playbill in 1961 as manager of the magazine’s printing plant; by 1973 he had become the sole proprietor of the…
Obituaries Jim Steinman, Pop-Rock Hitmaker Responsible for Bat Out of Hell and Broadway’s Dance of the Vampires, Dies at 73 The composer’s works include…
The English designer recreated everything from Spanish conquistadors to silent film stars for Hollywood and Broadway. Anthony Powell, the costume designer responsible for dressing Broadway’s…
Mr. Ritter, known for his work in the U.K. TV series Friday Night Dinner, made his Broadway debut in The Norman Conquests. Stage and screen…
The twice-nominated actor’s career spanned seven decades with roles on stage and screen. Two-time Tony-nominated actor William “Biff” McGuire has died at the age of…
Best remembered for his Pulitzer finalist plays Indians and Wings, Kopit also penned the book to the 1982 musical Nine. Broadway playwright Arthur Kopit passed…
The theatre artist worked on dozens of productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in regional and international theatres. Tony-winning lighting designer Pat Collins, whose work was…
The star appeared in shows like Anything Goes and Rumors. Jessica Walter, the Emmy-winning performer who made several Broadway appearances throughout her career, died March…
Mr. Foster’s works include Tom Paine, Elizabeth 1, and Satyricon. Paul Foster, a playwright and founding member of La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, died March…
Obituaries Douglas Turner Ward, Tony-Honored Co-Founder of Negro Ensemble Company, Dies at 90 Mr. Ward’s credits spanned directing (including the original production of A…
Mr. Gunas was also featured in the Playbill series Old Show Queens with his husband, playwright and record producer Bill Rosenfield. Theatre producer Gary Gunas,…
Obituaries Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara Pay Tribute to Late Mentor and Teacher Florence Birdwell Ms. Birdwell, a professor of voice at Oklahoma City…
Industry News In the News: Theatre District Restaurateur Joe Allen Dies at 87, Dear Evan Hansen Launches 3rd Annual Essay Challenge, More Joe Allen’s…
Obituaries Tony and Oscar Winner Christopher Plummer, Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Dies at 91 The Canadian-born Shakespearean actor won Tony…
The Mark Twain Tonight! creator was known for his wide-ranging work on stage and screen. Hal Holbrook, the distinguished performer who toured tirelessly off and…
Artists from the stage and screen took to social media to share their memories of the performer, who died January 28 at 96. Tony winner…
The Tony-winning star, known for her distinguished stage and film career, died January 28. As previously reported, Cicely Tyson, the actor and Civil Rights icon…
Obituaries Cicely Tyson, Tony-Winning Star of The Trip to Bountiful and More, Is Dead at 96 On screen, Ms. Tyson is remembered for acclaimed…
Also a director and producer, Mr. Avian co-choreographed the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Chorus Line with Michael Bennett. Choreographer, producer, and director Bob Avian,…
Obituaries Philip J. Smith, Former Chair and Co-CEO of The Shubert Organization, Dies at 89 Mr. Smith announced his retirement in June 2020, following…
The theatre maker worked on Torch Song Trilogy, The Gathering, and Honeymoon in Vegas. Producer Martin Markinson, who won a Tony Award in 1983 for…
The innovative theatre director spent most of his time subverting industry constructs. Theatre director Lee Breuer, who spent most of his time creating new works…
Part of the original company of The Phantom of the Opera, Mr. Romano was also a respected vocal coach to artists in all fields of…
Playbill remembers the actors, directors, playwrights, and other familiar faces of the stage who died this year. As a year marked by devastation across all…
Mr. Berlind earned a remarkable 25 Tony Awards, from the original 1980 production of Amadeus through the 2019 revival of Oklahoma!. Producer Roger Berlind, who…
The performer (and on-screen mayor) appeared on Broadway in The Cemetery Club, The Apple Doesn’t Fall…, and more. Lee Wallace, a veteran of the stage…
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