Elizabeth Franz, Tony-Winning Actress of Stage and Screen, Dies at 84 by Beth Stevens

Elizabeth Franz, the Tony-winning actress whose fierce and deeply felt portrayal of Linda Loman in the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman became a career-defining performance, died…

Tony Winner Elizabeth Franz Dies at 84 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Franz is perhaps best remembered for the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, in which she starred opposite Brian Dennehy.

Tony-winning ‘Gilmore Girls’ actress Elizabeth Franz dead at 84 by Eric Todisco

The "Death of a Salesman" actress lost her battle to cancer.

Elizabeth Franz, Who Redefined Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman, Dies at 84

Elizabeth Franz Dies: Tony-Winning & Emmy-Nominated ‘Death Of A Salesman’ Actress Was 84 by Natalie Oganesyan

Elizabeth Franz — the Tony-winning and Emmy-nominated Death of a Salesman actress, whose performance was lauded by the seminal playwright Arthur Miller himself — has died at the age of 8…

Elizabeth Franz, Tony-Winning ‘Death of a Salesman’ Actress, Dies at 84 by Mike Barnes

The theater veteran also starred for Neil Simon in ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ and ‘Broadway Bound’ and earned raves for ‘Morning’s at Seven’ and ‘Sister Mary Ignatius Explains …

Elizabeth Franz, Tony-Winning Broadway Actress, Dies At 84

Elizabeth Franz, the Tony-winning actress whose Broadway credits included her Tony Award-winning performance as Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman, died on November 4 at her home in Connecti…

Elizabeth Franz, Versatile Tony-Winning Actress, Dies at 84 by Richard Sandomir

She won the award for her performance as Linda Loman in a 1999 Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman” and played the matriarch Kate Jerome in two Neil Simon comedies.

The Other Americans **1/2 , Mexodus **** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward October 24, 2025: John Leguizamo has carved out a unique position for himself in the American theater with a series of riotously funny solo plays, including Freak, Spic-O-…

The Other Americans by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Comedian and actor John Leguizamo’s "The Other Americans," his first full-length and full-cast play, aside from his satiric one-person shows, is making its Off Broadway debut and proves to…

“PUNCH” PACKS A WALLOP by Ron Fassler

Sam Robards, Victoria Clarke, Camila Canó-Flaviá, and Will Harrison in “Punch” (photo by Matthew Murphy).October 13, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler If you’ve nev…

Off-Broadway Review: “The Other Americans” at the Public’s Anspacher Theater (Through Sunday, October 19, 2025) by David Roberts

Actor and comedian John Leguizamo makes his playwrighting debut at The Public Theater with “The Other Americans”, which may certainly be billed as a new American Tragedy. Although it may…

This Willy Loman Is More a Scary Symptom Than a Tragic Hero by Hugh Iglarsh

Gwydion Theatre’s “Death of a Salesman” may not be perfect, but it speaks loudly and clearly to our time.

Lauren B. Stevens, Tony Award-Winning Broadway Producer, Dies at 71

Lauren B. Stevens, a two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer whose passion for theater spanned from childhood dreams to celebrated success on Broadway, died on September 13, 2025. She …

The Wild Duck **** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward September 15, 2025: The Wild Duck (1884) is the red-headed step-child among Henrik Ibsen’s classic plays. It seems every time a high-powered actress best known for her fi…

DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Hartford Stage

Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and More Set For American Theatre Wing 'Unsung Heroes' Gala

The American Theatre Wing has announced the lineup for their 2025 Fall Gala Celebration, which will be held on the evening of Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:30PM, at Cipriani 42nd Street. T…

Jeffrey Wright and Octavia Spencer Will Star in Death of a Salesman Film, Adapted by Tony Kushner by Darryn King

Tony winner Jeffrey Wright and Oscar winner Octavia Spencer will star in a new film adaptation of Death of a Salesman. The movie will be directed by Chinonye Chukwu. Pulitzer Prize winner To…

Jeffrey Wright and Octavia Spencer to Star in Film Adaptation of Death of a Salesman by Margaret Hall

Pulitzer winner Tony Kushner has adapted the Arthur Miller classic for the big screen, alongside Chinoye Chukwu.

Jeffrey Wright And Octavia Spencer To Lead Tony Kushner DEATH OF A SALESMAN Film Adaptation

Deadline has reported that Tony Award-winner Jeffrey Wright and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer will headline a new film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, directed an…

Joe Caroff, Designer Behind WEST SIDE STORY and CABARET Movie Posters, Passes Away at 103

Joe Caroff, perhaps best known for designing the James Bond gun logo in 1962, passed away Sunday, August 17, at the age of 103. Throughout his career, Caroff designed hundreds of film poster…

This Rough Magic | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

In case you missed it — our 2026 season has been announced! Let us know which production you're most looking forward to in the comments. Without further ado, the 2026 playbill: Festival…

MURDER IS HARD: THE THRILLER ON BROADWAY by Ron Fassler

John Wood, Marian Seldes and Victor Garber in “Deathtrap” (1978).August 13, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. On this date forty-four years ago, Ira Levin’s Deathtrap…

Season Announcement: This Rough Magic | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

Announcing our 2026 season! This will be Antoni Cimolino's final season as Artistic Director. The culmination of a 40-year career with the Festival, including 14 seasons as Artistic Director…

Caesars Palace Times Square and Wendell Pierce Partner To Support New York's Historic Theatres Of Color

Caesars Palace Times Square, in partnership with award-winning actor and producer Wendell Pierce, announced a $10 million investment to launch and sustain the New York Coalition of Legacy Th…

Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Noises Off by The Old Globe

Director Gordon Greenberg join The Old Globe's Kim Heil to discuss Noises Off. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminars provide Globe patrons with an opportunity to closely connect with prod…

Sardines here, sardines there! See why Noises Off is "one of the funniest plays ever written." by The Old Globe

Noises Off, the uproarious backstage comedy that pulls back the curtain on a theatre company struggling to keep its production from falling apart, plays July 6 through August 10, 2025. Find…

Paul Libin, Twelve-Time Tony Recipient and Broadway Producer, Dies at 94 by Darryn King

Paul Libin, the Theater Hall of Fame inductee and longtime Broadway producer who received 12 Tony Awards, including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, died on Ju…

Stage and Screen Veteran Harris Yulin Passes Away at 87

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Harris Yulin, longtime star of the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 87. He made his New York theater debut in 1963 in James Saunders' …

George Wendt Has Died at 76 by Margaret Hall

Obituaries George Wendt Has Died at 76 Known to the general public for his role as Norm on Cheers, Mr. Wendt was also a man of the theatre. Broadway ve…

ACTC presents Death of a Salesman