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Orson Welles

Date of Death: October 10, 1985 (70)

Birth Place: Kenosha, WI, USA

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Orson Welles STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1946
Dick Fix <i>(a Copper's Knark)</i>

Dick Fix

[Broadway]
1938
St. Just

[Broadway]
1938
Captain Shotover

[Broadway]
1937
Marcus Brutus

[Broadway]
1937
Faustus

[Broadway]
1936
Andre

[Broadway]
1935
McGafferty

[Broadway]
1934
Tybalt

Chorus

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Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces Collaboration With Edinburgh Festival Fringe


The newly relaunched Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced a landmark collaboration with the renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe which will open up the Film Festival programme in new venues across the city including non-traditional cinema spaces at Summerhall and the heart of the Fringe footprint.

Video: Watch Recovered Footage of Young Orson Welles in Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT


Wellesnet has just uncovered vintage video footage of stage and screen legend Orson Welles at the ripe age of 17. Check out footage from a dress rehearsal for a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in 1933.

25th Anniversary Production Of ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theatre For the New City


From March 14 to 31, Theater for the New City (TNC), in association with Oberon Theatre Ensemble and Strindberg Rep, will present the 25th Anniversary presentation of 'Orson's Shadow' by Austin Pendleton, directed by the author.

USM Theatre Kicks Off First-Ever Radio Theatre Production in March


The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script by Howard E. Koch will be the first radio theatre produced in University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre’s new audio studio.

Restored Orson Welles' Classic THE STRANGER To Be Screened At The Park Theatre


The Stranger screens at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire for one time on Friday, February, 23rd at 7pm.

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE


Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

Streaming Review: Bradley Cooper's Latest Director Endeavor Comes To NETFLIX & Shows He, Too, Is Becoming A MAESTRO


In all, Maestro is the fast-paced chronicle of a giant living a giant life, as told through a love (or love-ish) story

HIROSHI-ME-ME-ME by Natalie Menna to be Presented at Theater for the New City This Month


HIROSHI-ME-ME-ME, written by Natalie Menna, is coming to Theater for the New City this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!

OUR BORN-THIS-MONTH FEATURE FOR JANUARY SALUTES... GUESS WHO!


Every month, we take a moment to honor someone among those having a birthday that month who has made a real mark in the entertainment world .  January's birthday salute goes to a sensation on the stages of theatres and cabaret. With a click, you can see who it is and then see how much you know about their by taking our multiple-choice quiz.

ACW-TV's JAY WATCH Returns For A Second Season


ACW-TV’s JAY WATCH returns for a second season, celebrating the Golden Age of Television with classic episodes of iconic shows like The Lucy Show, Burns & Allen, and Dick Van Dyke.

Sean Allan Krill And Kathy Voytko To Star In PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE


Broadway's Sean Allan Krill and Kathy Voytko will star in Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

Princess Diana Engagement Photo, Audrey Hepburn's CHARADE Coat, and More Heading to Julien's Auctions


Find out what's headed to auction with “JULIEN'S AUCTIONS AND TCM PRESENT: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS” taking place Thursday, December 14th, Friday, December 15th, Saturday, December 16th and Sunday, December 17th in Beverly Hills and online here!

Connecticut Repertory Theatre to Present WAR OF THE WORLDS at The Nafe Katter Theatre


Connecticut Repertory Theatre will present 'War of the Worlds 2023: A Servant of Two Networks' from November 30 to December 10, 2023. Join them for the world premiere of this exciting play conceived and directed by Jaron Hollander.

Coolidge Corner Theatre to Present 'Big Screen Debuts' Series Featuring Films by Renowned Auteurs


Explore the Coolidge Corner Theatre's 'Big Screen Debuts' series, featuring the first feature films of renowned directors such as The Coen Brothers, Sofia Coppola, Barry Jenkins, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, and Satyajit Ray. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the early works of these iconic filmmakers at the newly-expanded Coolidge theater.

THE DEATH OF SHERLOCK HOLMES? Comes to East Lynne Theater Company


East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC) will present “The Death of Sherlock Holmes?”, a radio-style production, for two weekends: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, and 10 and 11.

Theatre Actor and Director Keith Baxter Dies at Age 90


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre actor and director Keith Baxter has died at age 90.

Celebrate 85th Years of WAR OF THE WORLDS With West Windsor Arts and the Historical Society of West Windsor at the BROADCAST BASH


Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the War of the Worlds with West Windsor Arts and the Historical Society of West Windsor at the “Broadcast Bash” on Sunday, October 29 from 2 to 5 pm.

Irina Maleeva To Return To TV Screens In Original Dramedy SUNNY'S CLOSET


Iconic Hollywood actress Irina Maleeva returns to TV screens in original dramedy 'Sunny's Closet' at the LA Femme International Film Festival, October 19-22, 2023.

Porchlight to Launch The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration Of The Man And His Music This October


Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.

THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE 1938 RADIO SCRIPT At Theatre School At North Coast Repertory Theatre


The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents 'The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script,' a thrilling stage adaptation of the infamous radio play that terrified listeners with its realistic alien invasion.

Orson Welles FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Orson Welles been in?

Orson Welles has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Orson Welles been in?

Orson Welles has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Orson Welles written?

Orson Welles has written 1 shows including Moby Dick (Playwright).

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