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Formerly a reporter for the Rocky Mountain News; first play produced was Me Third, written for the Federal Theatre Project in Denver Colorado, in 1936; Me Third was also her first Broadway production, produced at the Henry Miller’s, 5 Mar 1937, as Now You’ve Done It; since then has written A Slip of a Girl, 1941; Harvey for which she received the Pulitzer Prize, 1944; The Next Half Hour, 1945; Mrs McThing, Bernardine, 1952; Lolita, produced at the Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia, 1954; Midgie Purvis, 1961; Cocktails for Mimi, Barter Theatre, 1973; Harvey produced at The Prince of Wales’, London, 5 Jan 1949, and on various occasions and places since, most notably at the ANTA, NY, Feb 1970 and The Price of Wales’ Jan 1975; Harvey filmed in 1951, and Bernadine in 1975; also author of the children’s book Loretta Mason Potts, 1959.

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HARVEY Comes to the Forum Theatre Next Month

Harvey comes to the Forum Theatre next month. Written by Mary Chase, performances run February 22 – March 10.

Photos: Theatrikos Launches 2024 Season With Classic American Comedy HARVEY, January 26- February 11

Theatrikos Theatre Company brings Mary Chase’s Harvey to the Flagstaff stage.  A lovable and eccentric Pulitzer Prize winning classic American comedy about a perfect gentleman and his very strange best friend—a six foot tall invisible rabbit named Harvey.  A charming, delightful and enchanting testimony towards the value of kindness over the importance of conventionality. See photos fro the production.

Review: Offbeat Comedy HARVEY Opens at Edmonton's Walterdale Theatre

This Pulitzer Prize-winner inspired the 1950 film of the same name.

Cast Set For The Monmouth Community Players' HARVEY

The Monmouth Community Players has announced the cast of their fall production of Harvey. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!

Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Lead Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY on Broadway

The world premiere of MOTHER PLAY, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and directed by Tina Landau is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star in the new play!

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!

The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.

Full Cast Announced For Everyman Theatre's Production Of HARVEY, Beginning April 25

Everyman Theatre has announced full casting for their production of the classic American comedy and Pulitzer Prize winner, HARVEY by Mary Chase. It will leave you uplifted and appreciative of the joys in life and the magic of the unexpected.

Sutter Street Theatre to Present HARVEY Beginning This Month

Sutter Street Theatre will present Harvey by Mary Chase from April 14 – May 14. The production is directed by Janelle Kauffman & Stephen Kauffman and runs Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 4:30 PM.

Stolen Shakespeare Guild to Present HARVEY in April

Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Fort Worth's classical theater company, presents Harvey, by Mary Chase, which received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1945. The production is directed by Staci Cook and runs April 14 – April 30, 2023 at Arts Fort Worth.

History Matters: Celebrating Women's Plays Of The Past Announces Winner of the 2022 Judith Barlow Prize

Not-for-profit History Matters: Celebrating Women's Plays Of The Past has announced its winner for the 2022 Judith Barlow Prize. The annual Judith Barlow Prize is awarded to a student playwright for an exceptional one-act play inspired by the work of an historic female playwright. The winner of the prize receives a $2,500 award and a reading of their work, with a $500 award to the participating professor.

Theatre Palisades Presents HARVEY By Mary Chase, June 3 - July 10

Theatre Palisades presents HARVEY By Mary Chase, June 3 - July 10, 2022.

FAT HAM Wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Fat Ham has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Selling Kabul, and Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Live at 3pm!

The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2022 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

World Premiere of DINNER AND CAKE & More Announced for Everyman Theatre's 2022/2023 Season

The seven-play season marks the organization’s 32nd, with a varied roster featuring stories from a wide range of playwrights and perspectives. The distinctive, LIVE theatre experience for Everyman patrons offers more access through both in-person and digital opportunities. 

Maureen Taylor to Release 'Cosmic Connections: The Lyrics of Michael Colby'

Brainstorm Records announces the April 23rd release of Vocalist Maureen Taylor’s recording: Maureen Taylor: Cosmic Connections – The Lyrics of Michael Colby. The collaboration between Taylor and Colby will feature nineteen Colby songs. The album will be available for streaming and purchase on all the major music outlets (as well as a limited number of CDs for purchase at the release party).

Vanguard University's Department of Theatre Arts to Present HARVEY

Vanguard University's department of Theatre Arts will present the comedy classic by Mary Chase, Harvey. The production is presented in the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard University campus, beginning April 1st, 2022, and running two weekends through April 10th.

TCAN Players Return With the Heartwarming Tale HARVEY

The TCAN Players present Harvey by Mary Chase, November 5-14, 2021 at The Center for Arts in Natick, 14 Summer Street, Natick.

MRS. MCTHING Will Hold Benefit Performances at TADA! Youth Theater This Month

Jack Urbont and Michael Colby's bewitching musical Mrs. McThing, with a splendid cast of New York theater pros, is slated for two benefit performances at TADA! Youth Theater on Halloween, Sunday, October 31st at 2pm and 7pm. TADA! Youth Theater is located at 15 West 28th Street in Manhattan.

THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

It was just announced by the Pulitzer Prize organization that Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King has officially won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This year's finalists included Circle Jerk by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley and Stew by Zora Howard.

Mary Chase FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Mary Chase has written 1 shows including Say Hello to Harvey (Source Material).

Mary Chase has been nominated for the Best American Play by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Mrs. McThing" and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama by The Pulitzer Prize for "Harvey."

Mary Chase won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Harvey.

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