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Craig Zadan (April 15, 1949 – August 20, 2018) was an American producer and writer. Working alone and with Neil Meron , his partner in the production company Storyline Entertainment, he produced such films as Footloose , Chicago and Hairspray .
- Producer, director, writer
- Hofstra University
- 1972–2018
- April 15, 1949, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Aug 22, 2018 · Craig Zadan, left, and his producing partner, Neil Meron, at the Oscars Governors Ball in Hollywood in 2014. They produced the Academy Awards telecast in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Aug 22, 2018 · The prolific producer of stage, TV and film musicals, including NBC's recent live events and three Academy Awards telecasts, passed away of complications from a shoulder surgery. He was known for his touch with showmanship, his passion for the arts, and his long producing partnership with Neil Meron.
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Aug 22, 2018 · Craig Zadan, who died at 69, was a prolific and influential producer of musicals and showbiz biopics for Broadway, film and TV. He and Neil Meron collaborated on adaptations of Hairspray, Chicago, The Sound of Music, Jesus Christ Superstar and more.
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Aug 21, 2018 · Craig Zadan was a prolific and influential producer who revived the live television musical genre with his partner Neil Meron. He worked with stars like Bette Midler, Whitney Houston, and Kristin Chenoweth on projects like Chicago, Gypsy, and Smash.
Aug 21, 2018 · Craig Zadan, producer of the Oscars and the Oscar-winning film Chicago, has died.He was 69. “It is with profound sadness that I am announcing the passing of my dear friend and colleague Craig ...
Aug 22, 2018 · Craig Zadan, prolific producer of Chicago and Hairspray, died from complications during shoulder replacement surgery, ET confirms. He was 69. “It is with profound sadness that I am announcing ...