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Abe Burrows

Date of Death: May 17, 1985 (74)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Abe Burrows Awards and Nominations


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1962 - Best Musical

Abe Burrows, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

The Pulitzer Prize - 1962 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Abe Burrows, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying


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Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Direction of a Musical

Abe Burrows , How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


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Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Musical

Abe Burrows, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1951 - Best Musical

Abe Burrows, Guys and Dolls


winner
Tony Awards - 1951 - Best Musical

Abe Burrows, Guys and Dolls

Abe Burrows Videos

Abe Burrows News


Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace


The number of sinners at the mission impresses General Cartwright (Heidi Kettenring in another comedic gem), especially Big Jule (KC McNeil in his Drury debut).  As Adelaide and Nathan are trying to leave to get married, the mission band arrives with its new leader Sky Masterson. He and Sarah were married at the mission by Sarah’s grandfather, Arvide (Gene Weygandt). In front of all the guys and dolls, Nathan and Adelaide are married to the delight of the assembled group of Runyon’s Broadway characters.

GUYS & DOLLS Will Extend a Final Time at The Bridge Theatre


Catch the final extension of GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge until January 4, 2025. Don't miss your chance to see this iconic Broadway show's extended run.Nicholas Hytner's critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls announces its final extension, with tickets on sale until 04 January 2024.

BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions


The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.

GUYS AND DOLLS Opens This Month at Stolen Shakespeare Guild


Catch the Stolen Shakespeare Guild's performance of GUYS AND DOLLS, featuring music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, opening on April 19th.

Cast Set for GUYS AND DOLLS at Drury Lane Theatre


Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast for its first show of the 2024/2025 season, Guys and Dolls, making its return to Chicagoland’s professional stage after over a decade! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!


The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

The James And Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award For Assistant Directors At SDC Foundation


The James and Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors at SDC Foundation. The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the creation of the Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors, a $10,000 unrestricted award for assistant directors. Applications are now open.

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS - A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY at SF Playhouse


What did our critic think of GUYS AND DOLLS - A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY at SF Playhouse?

Middletown Arts Center to Present GUYS AND DOLLS This Month


Experience the iconic musical Guys and Dolls at the Middletown Arts Center. Don't miss this Tony-winning favorite with unforgettable tunes. Find show dates and ticket information here.

Photos: First Look At GUYS AND DOLLS Presented By The MAC Players At The Middletown Arts Center


The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present the oddball romantic comedy, Guys and Dolls, a Musical Fable of Broadway, from October 20 to 29, 2023. See photos from the production.

GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to San Francisco Playhouse


Offering a snappy spin for the holiday season, San Francisco Playhouse will stage a new look at the Broadway hit Guys and Dolls.

GUYS & DOLLS Extends Booking at the Bridge Theatre Until August 2024


Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls is extending booking until 31 August 2024 at The Bridge Theatre. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to Middletown Arts Center This Month


 The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present the oddball romantic comedy, Guys and Dolls, a Musical Fable of Broadway, from October 20 to 29, 2023. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

GUYS AND DOLLS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for Drury Lane Theatre 2024-2025 Season


Drury Lane Theatre has just announced their highly anticipated 2024-2025 season, featuring beloved musicals like Guys and Dolls, The Little Mermaid, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting lineup of live performances!

GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to the Weathervane Theatre


The Weathervane Theatre will present a fresh and exciting new production of Guys and Dolls. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

GUYS & DOLLS 2023 London Cast Recording to be Released This Month


Broadway Records will release London’s Bridge Theatre cast recording of Guys & Dolls, available digitally on September 29, 2023.

Previews: GUYS & DOLLS al TEATRO COCCIA


GUYS & DOLLS al TEATRO COCCIA DEBUTTO PER LA VERSIONE ITALIANA DEL FAMOSO MUSICAL DI FRANK LOESSER, DIRETTO DA JOE DEER E ADATTATO DA ANDREA ASCARI. IL 9 E 10 SETTEMBRE AL TEATRO COCCIA DI NOVARA

Experience the Classic Musical GUYS AND DOLLS at San Francisco Playhouse This Holiday Season


Offering a snappy spin for the holiday season, San Francisco Playhouse will stage a new look at the hit Broadway musical Guys and Dolls. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Craig Smith And Anthony Christopher Milfelt of GUYS AND DOLLS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre


Audiences can enjoy this delightful musical comedy at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre through September 16th. Two of the actors in this production, Craig Smith (portraying Nathan Detroit) and Anthony Christopher Milfelt (playing Rusty Charlie), took some time to tell BroadwayWorld how they feel about Guys and Dolls.

Video: First Look at Nikki Renée Daniels, John Treacy Egan & More in GUYS & DOLLS at Pittsburgh CLO


Get a first look at GUYS & DOLLS at Pittsburgh CLO with this exclusive video. Discover the cast, set, and behind-the-scenes footage of this must-see production. Don't miss your chance to catch this captivating show before it closes. Watch the video now!

Abe Burrows FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Abe Burrows written?

Abe Burrows has written 11 shows including Breakfast at Tiffany's (Bookwriter), Guys and Dolls (Bookwriter), Make a Wish (Bookwriter), Three Wishes for Jamie (Bookwriter), Can-Can (Bookwriter), Silk Stockings (Bookwriter), Say, Darling (Bookwriter), First Impressions (Bookwriter), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Bookwriter), Cactus Flower (Playwright), Hellzapoppin (Bookwriter).

What awards has Abe Burrows been nominated for?

Abe Burrows has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Guys and Dolls." He was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Additionally, Burrows received a nomination for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and was nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards for both "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Guys and Dolls."

What awards has Abe Burrows won?

Abe Burrows has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. He received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Guys and Dolls." He also won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and the Tony Award for Best Musical for both "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Guys and Dolls."

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