David Merrick

Date of Death: April 25, 2000 (88)

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

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David Merrick Productions

 
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David Merrick Movies

[1964]Becket producer

[1969]Don't Drink the Water producer

[1972]Child's Play producer

[1973]40 Carats producer

[1974]The Great Gatsby producer

[1977]Semi-Tough producer

[1980]Rough Cut producer

David Merrick Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Musical

David Merrick, 42nd Street

Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Musical

David Merrick, 42nd Street

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Play

David Merrick, Travesties

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Musical

David Merrick, Mack and Mabel

Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Play

David Merrick , Vivat! Vivat! Regina!

Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Play

David Merrick, The Philanthropist

Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Play

David Merrick, Child's Play

Tony Awards - 1965 - Producer (Musical)

David Merrick, The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd

Tony Awards - 1964 - Producer (Musical)

David Merrick, Hello, Dolly!

David Merrick Videos

David Merrick News


Interview: RICHARD SKIPPER Celebrates HELLO DOLLY at Laurie Beechman Theatre

Richard Skipper, HELLO, DOLLY! historian and friend of the late great Carol Channing, is celebrating the beloved show on its 60th anniversary, with one more performance in Manhattan on March 29th at 7 pm featuring former Dolly alum Lorna Dallas. We spoke about the first sold out show and the enduring legacy of Dolly.

Richard Skipper to Celebrate HELLO, DOLLY! With Lee Roy Reams at The Laurie Beechman Theater

Join Richard Skipper and Lee Roy Reams as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of the beloved musical Hello Dolly!

Michael Barakiva Named Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House

Michael Barakiva has been named the new Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House! Learn more about him here!

Photos: First Look at Blank Theatre Company's PROMISES, PROMISES

Blank Theatre Company presents the second and final show of their 2023 season, “Promises, Promises”, running this month. Check out all new production photos here!

Full Cast & Creative Team Announced For PROMISES, PROMISES At Blank Theatre Company; Previews Begin December 1

Blank Theatre Company presents 'Promises, Promises' with a talented cast and creative team. Set in 1968 New York City, the show follows Chuck Baxter as he navigates love and corporate schemes. Don't miss this captivating production!

The Drama Book Shop to Present AT SEA WITH PATRICK DENNIS: MY MADCAP MEXICAN ADVENTURE WITH THE AUTHOR OF AUNTIE MAME

The Drama Book Shop will host an evening with Bernie Ardia as he takes us on a captivating journey through 'At Sea with Patrick Dennis: My Madcap Mexican Adventure with the Author of Auntie Mame.'

Hello, Gorgeous: FUNNY GIRL is Produced for the First Time in Brazil

Funny Girl gets a Brazilian production directed by Barchilon, starring Giulia Nadruz and Eriberto Leao as protagonists. With score by J. Styne, and lyrics by B. Merrill, the semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.

Feature: More About Man About Town, Charles Kirsch, Broadway's BFF - Part Two

The saga of the seemingly ubiquitous Charles Kirsch continues: He's everywhere: hosting shows on stage, all over YouTube, in the air or on the air with over 150 podcasts of 'Backstage Babble' with his interviews of show people, and maybe sitting next to you at a cabaret or Broadway theatre or just dashing around New York City.

Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells & More to Headline York Theatre Company Gala

Get all the details on the star-studded lineup for York Theatre Company's 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, including Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, and more. Find out when and where the event will take place.

42nd STREET is Coming to Theatre Royal Glasgow in August

The Theatre Royal Glasgow has announced that the UK tour of 42nd STREET is coming to the venue from Monday 21 August to Saturday 26 August 2023.

UK Tour of 42ND STREET Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in August

Samantha Womack will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in the UK tour of 42nd STREET. The production will visit Milton Keynes Theatre 28 August – 02 September. 

All Roads Theatre Company Will Open With MACK & MABEL in 2024

ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY (ARTCO) announces its emergence into the Southern California Arts Scene with the bold announcement of a fully staged and choreographed “In Concert” presentation of Jerry Herman’s and Michael Stewart’s beloved but seldom-produced musical, MACK & MABEL, for three performances, February 16, 17 and 18, 2024 at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. 

York Theatre Company Will Honor Patti LuPone and Jamie DeRoy at Gala Evening This November

The York Theatre Company will honor musical theater legend Patti LuPone with the 2023 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and producer Jamie deRoy with The York Theatre Company Founders' Award at the 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.

Review: GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Music Theater Heritage

Part of the fun of live theater is revisiting favorite materials and seeing how new directors and new actors re-interpret the material.  Often, the resulting production is only peripherally connected to the original show.  One example of this phenomenon is “Gypsy: A Musical Fable,” often called the greatest musical play of all time. 

Photos: Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia & The Cast of 42 STREET Arrive at Sadler's Wells

See photos of the cast of 42nd Street arriving at Sadler’s Wells ahead of their first performance, where it will play until Sunday 2 July!

Photos: First Look at 42ND STREET at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells

Production photos have been released from 42nd Street at Curve, Leicester ahead of playing Sadler’s Wells. The production plays at Curve, Leicester until Saturday 3rd June, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, London from Wednesday 7th June 2023.

Photos: See Ruthie Henshall, Les Dennis & More in Rehearsals for 42 STREET

See rehearsal photos for 42nd Street, playing Curve, Leicester and Sadler’s Wells!

Cast Set for GYPSY at The Shaw's Festival Theatre

It’s not a tease. Gypsy, the greatest American musical, is finally embarking on its highly anticipated run at The Shaw’s Festival Theatre beginning May 10.

The Girls Upstairs: Stories of 1998's Ill-Fated FOLLIES

What is it about juicy backstage drama that so intrigues audiences? For decades, people have flocked to films and plays portraying the exciting events that happen behind the curtain. Arguably, the most famous musical on this topic was written by the God of musical theatre: Stephen Sondheim. It’s title: Follies.

David Merrick's Big Announcement: The Infamous Opening Night of 42ND STREET

Have you ever wondered what was the most dramatic night in Broadway history? Well, boy, do I have a story for you! The year: 1980. The show: 42nd Street. I sat down with the show’s lead, the iconic and peerless Lee Roy Reams to get the true story straight from someone who was actually there that momentous evening.

David Merrick FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

David Merrick has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Best Musical for "42nd Street," Best Play for "Travesties," Best Musical for "Mack and Mabel," Best Musical for "Sugar," Best Play for "Vivat! Vivat! Regina!," Best Play for "The Philanthropist," Best Play for "Child's Play," Special Tony Award, Other Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Producer (Musical) for "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd," Producer (Musical) for "Hello, Dolly!," Producer (Musical) for "Oliver!," Producer (Dramatic) for "Ross," Producer (Musical) for "Carnival," and a Special Tony Award.

David Merrick has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "42nd Street" and Best Play (Tony Awards) for "Travesties". He has also received a Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) and Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards). In addition, Merrick has been recognized as a Producer (Musical) (Tony Awards) for "Hello, Dolly!" and has received another Special Tony Award (Tony Awards).

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