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Melina Mercouri STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Lysistrata

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1967
Performer

Illya


Melina Mercouri Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Melina Mercouri , Illya Darling


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1967 - Best New Personalities

Melina Mercouri, Illya Darling

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Top Performing Arts Schools in Greece


BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools in Greece.

Rialto Theatre Announces November Program


The Rialto Theatre has announced its programming for November 2020.

The Kitchen Presents THE REHEARSAL, Now thru 8/1


From today, June 25 to August 1, The Kitchen will present The Rehearsal, a group exhibition in which Courtesy the Artists, Discoteca Flaming Star and Georgia Sagri revisit an unreleased film by blacklisted, American film maker Jules Dassin. Filmed 40 years ago in the building that is now The Kitchen, Dassin's film, also tilted The Rehearsal, is a cinematic indictment of the Greek military junta (1967-74) and features Dassin, his wife, Greek actress Melina Mercouri, along with Laurence Olivier, Olympia Dukakis, Arthur Miller and Lillian Hellman, among others. For this exhibition, the artists will engage the themes, resonances and Brechtian structures of Dassin's work placing them in conversation with recent narratives of collective action for autonomy on the global stage.

The Kitchen Presents THE REHEARSAL, 6/25-8/1


From June 25 to August 1, The Kitchen will present The Rehearsal, a group exhibition in which Courtesy the Artists, Discoteca Flaming Star and Georgia Sagri revisit an unreleased film by blacklisted, American film maker Jules Dassin. Filmed 40 years ago in the building that is now The Kitchen, Dassin's film, also tilted The Rehearsal, is a cinematic indictment of the Greek military junta (1967-74) and features Dassin, his wife, Greek actress Melina Mercouri, along with Laurence Olivier, Olympia Dukakis, Arthur Miller and Lillian Hellman, among others. For this exhibition, the artists will engage the themes, resonances and Brechtian structures of Dassin's work placing them in conversation with recent narratives of collective action for autonomy on the global stage.

The Kitchen Sets 2014 Spring Season: SYNTH NIGHTS, MATA Festival & More


The Kitchen has announce programming for its Spring 2014 season, which begins April 4-5 with the latest edition of Synth Nights, The Kitchen's series of live electronic music. This installment, curated by composer Nico Muhly, features a trio of musicians-Joe Snape, Jethro Cooke, and Jordan Munson-who all bring acoustic textures and an emotional core to their electronic compositions.

Mary Jo Catlett Joins the Musical Theatre West's THE WEDDING SINGER


Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the professional regional premiere of THE WEDDING SINGER at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. THE WEDDING SINGER previews July 8 and runs July 9 through July 24, 2011.

THE WEDDING SINGER Enters Final Five Performances at Musical Theatre West


Musical Theatre West closes its 58th season with the final five performances of the professional regional premiere of THE WEDDING SINGER at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. THE WEDDING SINGER previewed July 8 and runs through July 24, 2011.

Musical Theatre West's WEDDING SINGER Opens 7/8


Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the cast for the professional regional premiere of THE WEDDING SINGER directed by Larry Raben at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. THE WEDDING SINGER runs July 9 through July 24, 2011, with a low priced preview on July 8.

Ciaran McCarthy & More Set For MTW's THE WEDDING SINGER


Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the cast for the professional regional premiere of THE WEDDING SINGER directed by Larry Raben at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Mary Jo Catlett Joins the Musical Theatre West's THE WEDDING SINGER


Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the professional regional premiere of THE WEDDING SINGER at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. THE WEDDING SINGER previews July 8 and runs July 9 through July 24, 2011.

Old Globe Presents DiPietro's THE LAST ROMANCE, 8/5-9/5


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro's The Last Romance. Old Globe Associate Artist and television icon Marion Ross will star with her longtime partner Paul Michael in the new romantic comedy which was written for them by DiPietro.

Old Globe's THE LAST ROMANCE Begins Previews 7/30


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro's The Last Romance. Old Globe Associate Artist and television icon Marion Ross will star with her longtime partner Paul Michael in the new romantic comedy which was written for them by DiPietro.

Ross, Michael Star In Old Globe's THE LAST ROMANCE


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro's The Last Romance. Old Globe Associate Artist and television icon Marion Ross will star with her longtime partner Paul Michael in the new romantic comedy which was written for them by DiPietro.

Yvonne Constant Returns To The Met Room 5/23-6/7


The Tony Award winning actress Yvonne Constant returns to the Metropolitan Room for an exclusive engagement from May 23 through June 7, as she continues her fascinating exploration of the French popular songbook of the 60's and 70's.

Yvonne Constant Returns To The Met Room 5/23-6/7


The Tony Award winning actress Yvonne Constant returns to the Metropolitan Room for an exclusive engagement from May 23 through June 7, as she continues her fascinating exploration of the French popular songbook of the 60's and 70's.

Melina Mercouri FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Melina Mercouri been in?

Melina Mercouri has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Melina Mercouri been in?

Melina Mercouri has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Melina Mercouri been nominated for?

Melina Mercouri has been nominated for the following awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Illya Darling and Best New Personalities (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Illya Darling.

What awards has Melina Mercouri won?

Melina Mercouri won the Best New Personalities award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in Illya Darling.

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