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Ira Levin

Date of Death: November 12, 2007 (78)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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[Broadway, 1967]
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Ira Levin Movies

[1958]No Time for Sergeants writer

[1963]Critic's Choice writer

[1965]Bunny Lake Is Missing writer

[2004]The Stepford Wives writer

Ira Levin Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Play

Ira Levin, Deathtrap

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The Resident Ensemble Players to Present DEATHTRAP By Ira Levin

Experience the thrilling suspense of DEATHTRAP, a masterpiece by Ira Levin, presented by The Resident Ensemble Players. Don't miss this captivating theatrical event.

PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season

The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.

Review: DEATHTRAP at BrightSide Theatre

This is the description of Ira Levin’s comedic-thriller Deathrap. It is running through March 24 at BrightSide Theatre in Naperville. It ran on Broadway for 4 years and was made into a successful film starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon.

Review: DEATHTRAP, The Mill at Sonning

From the man behind Rosemary's Baby and The Stepford Wives, Ira Levin's Deathtrap has scared and intrigued audiences since premiering in 1978. One of Broadway’s most successful plays and even spawning a film adaptation, The Mill at Sonning's latest production directed by Tam Williams proves why it still makes audiences scream and laugh today.

Cast Set for DEATHTRAP at Brightside Theatre

Full cast and crew have been revealed for BrightSide Theatre’s upcoming production of Ira Levin’s DEATHTRAP, the longest-running comedic thriller in Broadway history, and the fifth-longest-running Broadway play of all time.

The Comedy Thriller DEATHTRAP to Open Next Week At Players Guild Of Leonia

Players Guild of Leonia will present DEATHTRAP, a comedy thriller directed by Chris Hietikko.2024 at the Civil War Drill Hall Theatre in Leonia, NJ.

InterHarmony Artists to Present A FLOWER BLOOMS IN SNOW At Carnegie Hall This Month

InterHarmony Artists present 'A Flower Blooms in Snow' at Carnegie Hall on Jan 25. Experience a journey through centuries of artistic expression with virtuosic performances by emerging and seasoned artists.

Video: Cast Set and Trailer Released For DEATHTRAP at The Mill at Sonning Theatre

The cast has been announced for Ira Levin’s thrilling and deadly game of cat and mouse, DEATHTRAP, directed by Tam Williams, and playing at The Mill at Sonning Theatre from February 8 - March 30. Watch the video here and learn more about the cast!

Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives For DEATHTRAP by Ira Levin

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its winter play, DEATHtrap, a murder mystery by Ira Levin. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from January 19 through January 28.

Players Guild of Leonia Announces Casting for DEATHTRAP

Players Guild of Leonia, founded in 1919, has announced the creative team and cast of their first show of 2024 – the comedy thriller DEATHTRAP.

Review: Jarrott Productions DEATHTRAP Gives Us Classic Thriller Fun

What did our critic think of DEATHTRAP at Jarrott Productions?

Just In Time For Halloween - DEATHTRAP Comes To International City Theatre

International City Theatre presents comedy thriller 'Deathtrap' — just in time for Halloween. Get ready for a Tony-nominated, gasp-inducing production that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Harlequin Productions Reveals an Exciting 33rd Season, Including SWEENEY TODD, CABARET, and More

Harlequin Productions' 2024 Season was revealed on Saturday, August 19, during the Season 33 Announcement at the State Theater in downtown Olympia. The night featured live music by local band Sugar and the Spitfires, with a presentation hosted by Eleise Moore and Producing Artistic Director Aaron Lamb.

DEATHTRAP to Open 32nd Season at Players' Ring Theatre

Get ready for a thrilling and hilarious evening as the Players' Ring Theatre opens its 32nd season with the iconic comedy-thriller, 'Deathtrap.' Don't miss the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, nominated for four Tony Awards. Find out more about the production and the talented cast in this article.

The Resident Ensemble Players Unveils 2023-2024 Season Featuring Four Captivating Plays

Discover the upcoming plays in The Resident Ensemble Players' 2023-2024 Season. From Vita & Virginia to Deathtrap, experience a season filled with drama, suspense, and dark comedy. Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable theatrical journey.

Theatro Sao Pedro Opens Leos Janacek's THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN

The opera's libretto was adapted by the composer from a 1920 serialized novella, Liška Bystrouška. For the title of the opera, Příhody means tales; lišky is the genitive of vixen. Bystroušky, still genitive, is the pun sharp, having the double meaning of pointed, like fox ears, and clever.

Review: DEATHTRAP At Oyster Mill Playhouse

In the hands of the right director, production team, and cast, this show is the perfect mixture of comedy, horror, and mind-bending plot reversals. Under the direction of Mike Rogusky the cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse certainly delivers with their production of Deathtrap.

Algonquin Announces New Concert, Jazz & Orchestra Series

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced a stellar lineup of concerts for their 2023-2024 season. Highlights of the new concert schedule include a Jazz Series, an Orchestra Series, Yacht Rock, Big Band, Short Films and tributes to Patsy Cline, Earth Wine & Fire, Burt Bacharach, Barry Manilow, Louis Armstrong, Chicago, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and more.

HAYDN/ CONCERTO SINF�"NICO Comes to Theatro Sao Pedro

A temporada sinfônica da Orquestra do Theatro São Pedro contempla programas com a presença de regentes, cantores e instrumentistas convidados. Os convidados do mês de junho para o concerto sinfônico são o maestro Ira Levin e a cantora Denise de Freitas.

Theatro Sao Pedro presents Weill and Brecht's THE YES SAYER and THE FLIGHT ACROSS THE OCEAN

Opening on May 11th, the double program will be musically directed by Ira Levin, who heads the Orchestra do Thetro Sao Pedro and directed by Alexandre Dal Farra. The recital on May 12, Friday, will be broadcast for free on the YouTube channel of Theatro Sao Pedro.

Ira Levin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ira Levin has written 9 shows including No Time for Sergeants (Playwright), Critic's Choice (Playwright), General Seeger (Playwright), Dr. Cook's Garden (Playwright), Veronica's Room (Playwright), Deathtrap (Playwright), Break a Leg (Playwright), Veronica's Room (Playwright), Drat! The Cat! (Bookwriter).

Ira Levin has been nominated for the Best Play category at the Tony Awards for his play "Deathtrap".

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