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Ron Cephas Jones, who won two Emmys for his role on the NBC television series “This Is Us,” has died at age 66. Jones manager said Saturday he died from

Chris Peluso, the Broadway actor known for playing Sky in 'Mamma Mia' and Fiyero in 'Wicked,' has died Aug. 15, 2023, at 40.

Gary Young, the original drummer for pioneering indie rock band Pavement who played on its revered debut album 'Slanted and Enchanted,' died August 17 at 70.

Broadway actor Chris Peluso, who appeared in productions such as Mama Mia and Wicked, has died at 40.

Peluso's other stage credits included Assassins, Lestat, The Glorious Ones, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

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Indian actor Ali Fazal will make history as the first Indian actor to star in an Off-Broadway production in the US beginning in October. The stage show will be a limited run of four weeks and is directed by Alexander Malichnikov.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company welcomes renowned directors Phylicia Rashad and Jess McLeod to their highly anticipated 2023/24 season. Get the latest updates and insights into the exciting additions to this acclaimed theater company's lineup.

Initial cast has been announced for Broadway's Prayer for the French Republic, including Anthony Edwards, Aria Shahghasemi and more.

While he was overseas serving our country, i was directing a weird off-broadway artsy play about clowns sharing an apartment with fish. and yet, we have a few things in common. we both survived rough childhoods. we both leaned on drugs and alcohol to escape our sadness. but seeing chris not only surviving but genuinely thriving proves that a reinvention of our relationship with happiness is within our grasp. chris, its been just honestly-- just such an honor to-- to train with you. - kob khun kr...