'Mame,' 'Hello, Dolly!' composer Jerry Herman dies at 88
His goddaughter Jane Dorian confirmed his death to The Associated Press early Friday. He died of pulmonary complications in Miami,…
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Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86
Danny Aiello, the blue-collar character actor whose long career playing tough guys included roles in "Fort Apache, the Bronx," "The…
Lena Horne Prize to recognize artists who promote social change
The Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact will recognize those who "promote awareness and create social change."
'Sesame Street' turns 50
This first episode of "Sesame Street" -- sponsored by the letters W, S and E and the numbers 2 and…
Hal Prince, towering Broadway director and producer, dead at 91
Harold Prince, a Broadway director and producer who pushed the boundaries of musical theater with such groundbreaking shows as "The…
Actor Rutger Hauer, of 'Blade Runner' fame, has died at 75
Earlier in his career, a Hollywood agent suggested changing his name to something easier for the American public to learn.…
'Hadestown' captures 8 Tony Awards, including best musical
The brooding musical about the underworld took home the most awards, which included a rare win for a female director…
Charlottesville drama teacher to get special Tony Award
The special Tony Award that honors educators this year will go to a drama teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, who has…
Comedian Tim Conway of 'The Carol Burnett Show' dies at 85
Conway won four Emmy Awards on Carol Burnett's TV variety show and credited his Midwestern roots for putting him on…
'Hadestown' leads Tony Award nominations with 14 nominations
"Hadestown," singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell's Broadway debut, earned a leading 14 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, followed by the jukebox musical "Ain't…
