Mr. Wagner was known for his structural design style, which often incorporated technology into the tableau.
Mr. Ames was also a part of the brotherly quartet The Ames Brothers, who were immensely successful throughout the 1950s.
Social media tributes have poured in from all sides for the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
Ms. Turner was considered the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and was the subject of the Tony nominated bio musical Tina
Mr. Haimes was the long-time artistic director and CEO of Roundabout Theatre Company.
Mr. Romaguera was a celebrated opera performer in addition to his work in musical theatre.
Throughout her lifetime, Pels donated an estimated $5 million to nonprofit theatre across the United States.
Brace will posthumously make his Broadway debut this summer with Alex Edelman's solo show.
Ms. Bryne was a part of the original Broadway companies of Sunday in the Park with George and Into The Woods.
The Australian comedian passed away April 22 at the age of 89.
Mr. Sebesky, currently represented on Broadway with the orchestrations of Parade, was a celebrated musician, composer, and arranger.
Mr. Springer had an eclectic career which twice brought him to the Broadway boards.
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.
Mr. Humphries won the Special Tony Award for a Live Theatrical Event in 2000 for his Broadway comedy special, Dame Edna: The Royal Tour.
Among those scheduled to offer tributes are Heidi Armbruster, Charles Busch, Kerry Butler, Hallie Foote, Theresa Rebeck, and Ted Snowden.
Mr. Haimes transformed Roundabout from a 150-seat Off-Broadway company into one of the largest not-for-profit theatres in the United States.
Mr. Lipitz raised millions for Broadway Cares throughout his career.
He was the first-born son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and a composer in his own right.
Mr. Topol is most associated with his decades-long relationship with Fiddler on the Roof.
Ms. Dillon originated the role of Honey in Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Mr. Malcolm was a celebrated stage performer and audiobook narrator.
Ms. Welch was one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1960s.
The pop legend wrote Promises, Promises for Broadway, one of the biggest hits on the Main Stem in the 1960s.
In addition to his work on Broadway, Mr. Lee was the premiere designer for the long running television sketch show Saturday Night Live.
Mr. Kimbrough originated the role of Harry in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company.
Mr. Schmidt was only two weeks shy of his 101st birthday.
Leynse led the Off-Broadway company for more than two decades.
Ms. Hickey was the mind behind the movement in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Anastasia, and more.
The star of stage and screen was mere days away from her 99th birthday.
Colbert also shared previously unreleased footage from John Lithgow's appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where the pair discussed the late writer-director.
Mr. McGann was seen in the Broadway revivals of Arsenic and Old Lace, Hamlet, and Annie.
Mr. Galati was known for his adaptations of classic American novels, including Ragtime and The Grapes of Wrath.
Ms. Wimberly was the playwright behind the Off-Broadway hit Saint Lucy's Eyes, and the opera Charlie Parker's Yardbird.
Playbill remembers the actors, directors, playwrights, and other familiar faces of the stage who died this year.
Mr. Tucker was a leading artist in his field, working on the The Elephant Man, Star Wars, and The Company of Wolves.
Ms. Bissonnette was a member of the original Broadway cast of Mean Girls, and a star of the COVID-19 documentary Ensemble.
Mr. Dennis was a prolific dancer, appearing on Broadway in Hello, Dolly!; Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope; My One And Only; and more.
Ms. Schlesinger was an integral member of New York University's Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program.
Mr. Roman was a member of the quickly dwindling Borscht Belt stand-up comedian community.
Mr. Lee was an accomplished stage performer, appearing most recently on Broadway in the 2021 revival of Caroline, Or Change.
Ms. Kikuchi was involved in 15 different productions of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I, re-staging Jerome Robbins' ballet.
Mr. Feingold was twice a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Conroy made his Broadway debut in Edward Albee's short-lived adaptation of Lolita.
Butler produced the culture defining musical following a career in politics where he served as a special advisor to President John F. Kennedy.
The child star played JoJo in Seussical, as well as Matt in the long running Off-Broadway show The Fantasticks.
The stage and film actor, director, and writer was performing his autobiographical solo show at Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre.
Mr. Press worked on more than 100 Broadway productions, including three this season.
Mr. Walker was one of the leading interpreters of choreographer Bob Fosse's signature style.
Ms. Hughes was one half of Hughes/Moss Casting, working on near 90 Broadway productions.
Ms. Simon was the eldest of three musical sisters, including her younger siblings Lucy and Carly.
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