Buzz: Obit

Richard Foreman, Avant-Garde Playwright Who Nurtured New Voices, Dies at 87

Linda Lavin, Tony Winner and Star of TV’s Alice, Dies at 87

Jim Barry, Longtime Usher at Broadway’s St. James Theatre, Dies at 69

Adam Epstein, Tony-Winning Broadway Producer of Hairspray and More, Dies at 49

Gena Rowlands, Opening Night and The Notebook Actress, Dies at 94

Janis Paige, Star of Broadway’s The Pajama Game, Dies at 101

Christopher Durang, Tony-Winning Playwright of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Dies at 75

Steve Lawrence, Tony-Nominated Singer and Comedian Known for the Duo Steve and Eydie, Dies at 88

Chita Rivera, Legendary Star of Bye Bye Birdie, West Side Story & Chicago, Dies at 91

Sarah Rice, Original Johanna in Sweeney Todd, Dies at 68

Mbongeni Ngema, Tony-Nominated Sarafina! Playwright and Director, Dies at 68

Glynis Johns, Tony-Winning Star of A Little Night Music and Mary Poppins, Dies at 100