Known to the general public for his collaborations with Woody Allen, Mr. Roberts was a prolific stage actor, appearing in 24 Broadway productions throughout his career.

Ms. James, also a Broadway alum, played Harry Belafonte's fiancée Cindy Lou in Otto Preminger's film adaptation of the 1943 musical.

Byrd created the art for original productions of Follies, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors, and more.

Mr. Wydro was a familiar face in the Off-Broadway scene, having co-created the smash hit Mama, I Want to Sing with his wife, Vy Higginsen.

Mr. Paley's death comes only six weeks after his collaborator and husband Marvin E. Laird's passing.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist was a prolific artist, playwright, screenwriter, adult and children's book author, and art instructor.

The author of the Tony-nominated play Farinelli and the King was known for her creative collaborations with husband Mark Rylance.

The Broadway favorite originated roles in Gypsy, Company, Into the Woods, and more.

Ms. Plowright's career in theatre, TV, and film spanned a remarkable seven decades.

The mind behind 2000's Big Band hit Swing!, Ms. Taylor-Corbett worked with Alvin Ailey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and more.

A child of the Harlem Renaissance, Ms. McGrath was a prolifically multidisciplinary artist, engaging with the creative community in just about every possible way.

As a teacher, Mr. Waddell coached Brandon Victor Dixon, Jessica Vosk, Robert Fowler, Felicia P. Fields, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Angela Robinson, Soara-Joye Ross, and more.

Also known as James Lee Williams, The Vivienne appeared in U.K. productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Wizard of Oz.

The seven-time Obie winner was the founder of the Ontological-Hysteric Theater.

This year saw the passing of many theatre luminaries, including James Earl Jones, Chita Rivera, Gavin Creel, and many more.

While Ms. Lavin was a beloved stage performer, to much of the general public she was known as the titular Alice on her popular sitcom.

The co-creator of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Mr. Shapiro was also the author of two of the industry's most popular books.

Mr. Garcia was active across numerous international markets, founding one of Asia’s most prolific theatre companies while establishing an extensive working relationship with Lea Salonga.

Mr. Saks was responsible for engineering and master recording hundreds of notable titles.

Known for his performance as Usher in the West End production A Strange Loop, Mr. Birch was a rising force in the U.K. theatre scene.

The composer of cult favorite Ruthless!, Mr. Laird was also the long-time musical director and conductor for Tony winner Bernadette Peters.

Read more from the remarks offered at the December 2 event honoring the late Tony winner at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

The ceremony is one of the highest honors for a Broadway artist.

The late Tony winner is being honored at Broadway's St. James Theatre, where he starred in Into the Woods.

Brickman co-wrote the books for Broadway's Jersey Boys and and The Addams Family.

With a stage career spanning seven decades, Ms. Gallagher won her first Tony in 1952.

A highly respected arts and culture journalist, Mr. Vire privately battled multiple forms of cancer throughout the last year of his life.

Jenness was one of the most respected dramaturgs in the industry, training hundreds of artists through their teaching efforts in addition to their work inside the rehearsal studio.

Ms. Jamison was the artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for over 20 years, and continued to serve as artistic director emerita until she passed.

Mr. Jones was one of the most prolific musicians in American history, enjoying a seven decades–long career.

The Tony winner, who died in September, was one of the most beloved British actors of her generation.

Ms. Durell was a critic for more than 30 years, writing, reviewing, producing, and guiding the theatre community with an empathetic hand.

The comedian, who replaced Barbra Streisand in the original Broadway production of the Fanny Brice biomusical, was one half of the duo Ford and Hines.

The singer-dancer-actor dominated Hollywood musicals throughout the '50s, including screen versions of South Pacific and Anything Goes.

Tony winner Epstein produced Broadway shows including Hairspray, The Crucible, The Wedding Singer, and more.

Theatre fans have been vocal about previously announced partial dimming plans for Bailey and Creel.

Outraged theatre fans are speaking out after only a select number of Broadway theatres were announced to honor the late Tony winner.

The Jelly's Last Jam and The Wild Party star passed away September 22 at the age of 67.

Beloved onstage and off, the Into the Woods and Hello, Dolly! star died September 30.

When the collection was founded in 1974, it was Ms. Blausen who lept into action, organizing the organization's invaluable inventory.

The Broadway alum's golden vocals brought Old Deuteronomy from CATS and the Lion from The Wiz to life, along with Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Mr. Creel, a beloved fixture of the Broadway community, was known for his performances in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Into the Woods, and more.

The Tony winner was one of the most prolifically beloved British actors of her generation.

The groundbreaking star of stage and screen passed away September 9 at the age of 93.

The triple threat was seriously injured onstage in 2008, leading to the end of his Broadway career.

The groundbreaking star of stage and screen passed away September 9 at the age of 93.

The EGOT-winning stage and screen icon died September 9 at the age of 93.

Mr. Jones brought groundbreaking intensity and gentility to his work as one of America's greatest actors.

Mr. McDonald was Tony nominated for his work designing the 2009 revival of Hair.

Ms. Deull led the company, which transports national tours of most major Broadway shows, for more than three decades.

The beloved usher, who instituted The Stoop on 44th Street, worked at the Broadway theatre for 23 years.

Mr. Epstein was among the producers for the 2003 Tony-winning Best Musical Hairspray.

Broadway Inspirational Voices, Crystal Monee Hall, and Bryce Pinkham are among the roster of artists helping to celebrate the Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder composer.

Gates died earlier this year while serving as production stage manager of the Tony-nominated dance musical.

In addition to his work as a stage and film director, Mr. Hardy was television producer and occasional performer.

The dancer, choreographer, actor, and director was once married to his West Side Story co-star, Chita Rivera, who passed away earlier this year.

He was a producer on The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Ain't Too Proud, and Thoughts of a Colored Man.

An Oahu native, Ms. Stice worked in New York for 15 years before returning to Hawaii and continuing to perform locally.

For more than two decades, Mr. Kane dedicated his life to finding and uplifting new talent across the industry.

Ms. Paige was one of the last remaining stars of Hollywood's Golden Age of Cinema.