Craig Zadan
1949–2018 (age 69)
Film and television producer
Biography
Craig Zadan became a champion of the American musical, producing celebrated films such as Chicago and Hairspray and bringing classic stage work to television with reverence and joyous flair.
He paired creativity with meticulous care, guiding teams on projects like the Kennedy Center and MTV musicals and leaving colleagues grateful for his generosity; the Forest Lawn community honors his memory as someone who made music and story dance together.