Dr. Ron Simons passed away on June 12, 2024. He is a cherished member of the Wocstar family. So many extraordinary achievements marked Ron’s career. He was the most awarded African-American producer in Tony Award history an achievement that celebrated his unique ability to bring powerful, compelling, and truly entertaining stories to life on the Broadway stage.

As one of our Wocstar Fellows, we had the honor of working with him to plan new projects, fundraise and recently had the honor of spotlighting him at Lunch n’ Learn in April. We spoke in depth about the his passions and the importance of storytelling - specifically why Black stories are not only important—they’re viable. He was an inspiration. Please take a moment and listen.

His passion for telling stories that matter was unmatched, and his dedication to promoting underrepresented voices in theater profoundly changed the landscape of American performing arts, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Four-time Tony Award-winning producer was the CEO and founder of SimonSays Entertainment.

His impact and memory will not be forgotten. He died at age 63.