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George Grizzard STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Charlie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Judge Haywood

[West End]
London Production, 1998
Cap'n Andy

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Tobias

[Broadway]
1978
John Tanner

[Broadway]
1976
William Warren

Stu Franklyn

Sidney Nichols

[Broadway]
1975
Tony Cavendish

[Broadway]
1973
King Edward VIII

[Broadway]
1972
Bernie Dodd

[Broadway]
1970
Performer

[Broadway]
1969
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Performer

[Broadway]
The Twentieth Anniversary Production, 1965
The Son

[Broadway]
1961
Ronnie Johnson

[Broadway]
1961
Bob McKellaway [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1960
Harold Rutland, Jr.

[Broadway]
1958
Shep Stearns

[Broadway]
1956
Angier Duke

[Broadway]
1955
Hank Griffin


George Grizzard Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

George GrizzardCat on a Hot Tin Roof

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

George Grizzard, Judgment at Nuremberg

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actor - Play

George Grizzard, A Delicate Balance


winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

George Grizzard, A Delicate Balance

Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

George Grizzard, Big Fish, Little Fish

Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

George Grizzard, The Disenchanted


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Theatre World Awards - 1957 - Performance

George Grizzard, The Happiest Millionaire

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The Ensemble Company To Present Explosive WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

The Ensemble Company, now in their fifth year in residence at Penguin Point Productions located within the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2023 season with a production of Edward Albee's masterpiece, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which celebrated 60 years in 2022.  Virginia Woolf is rescheduled from The Ensemble Company's 2022 season.

Ron OJ Parson to Receive SDCF's Zelda Fichandler Award

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society announced the recipient and finalist for its annual Zelda Fichandler Award.

The Ensemble Company celebrates 60 years of Edward Albee's VIRGINIA WOOL

The Ensemble Company, the theatre company in residence at Penguin Point Productions located in the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2022 season—their fourth--with Edward Albee’s acclaimed masterwork, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, opening September 9th.

French Riviera Film Festival 2021 to Honor George Chakiris, Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts

The third annual French Riviera Film Festival, will present a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Oscar-winning actor George Chakiris and Industry Excellence Awards to Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts, at an exclusive ceremony on July 14 at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the announcement was made today by festival founders Gotham Chandna and Nicole Goesseringer Muj.

French Riviera Film Festival 2021 To Honor George Chakiris, Caroline Lagerfelt And Eric Roberts

The third annual French Riviera Film Festival will present a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Oscar-winning actor George Chakiris and Industry Excellence Awards to Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts, at an exclusive ceremony on July 14 at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Richard W. Kidwell

Today’s subject Richard W. Kidwell has been living his theatre life in DC theatre professionally since1966. He has been the Theatre Manager at the Opera House at Kennedy Center since it’s very first performance back in 1971 which makes him one of if not the longest running employees working in the DC theatre scene.

Theater Stories: RENT, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY and More About The Nederlander Theatre

This week's Theater Stories features the Nederlander Theatre! Learn about the theatre's longest-running show - Rent; recent shows to have been performed at the theatre, including War Paint, and Pretty Woman, plus much more!

Actor Reno Roop Passes Away at Age 80

Prolific actor Reno Roop passed away Friday morning August 31 at his home in New York. He was 80. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Legendary Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary playwright Neil Simon has died at 91. 

Valerie Lemon-Led MARVIN & ME Set for This Weekend at Gateway Playhouse

Broadway veterans and regional favorites will join Valerie Lemon in 'Marvin & Me' at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ, tonight, October 7th at 8pm and tomorrow, October 8th at 3pm. Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

Valerie Lemon-Led MARVIN & ME Finds Full Company at Gateway Playhouse

Broadway veterans and regional favorites will join Valerie Lemon in 'Marvin & Me' at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ, on October 7th at 8pm and October 8th at 3pm. Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Recipient of Zelda Fichandler Award

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that Lisa Portes is the recipient of the 2016 Zelda Fichandler Award, which recognizes an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through singular creativity and artistry in the theatre. The award heralds accomplishment to date and promise for the future, artistic vision, and deep commitment to a region outside of New York. It carries an unrestricted grant of $5,000 to the individual recipient.

Arena Stage Co-founder and Regional Theater Champion Zelda Fichandler Dies at 91

Arena Stage is deeply saddened to announce that visionary leader and pioneer of the regional theater movement Zelda Fichandler has died today, July 29, 2016, at the age of 91.

Tim Dang Receives SDC Foundation's Zelda Fichandler Award

Tim Dang, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players in Los Angeles, CA, is the 2015 recipient of the Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre.  The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.

BEDROOM FARCE Begins Tonight at Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse will reunite audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn and director John Tillinger---and an ensemble of popular actors from prior Ayckbourn works at the Playhouse---in the comedy, 'Bedroom Farce,' playing tonight, August 25, through September 13. 'Bedroom Farce' received five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, during its 1979 Broadway run.

Westport Country Playhouse to Present BEDROOM FARCE, 8/25-9/13

Westport Country Playhouse will reunite audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn and director John Tillinger---and an ensemble of popular actors from prior Ayckbourn works at the Playhouse---in the comedy, 'Bedroom Farce,' playing August 25 through September 13. 'Bedroom Farce' received five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, during its 1979 Broadway run.

Good Theater Presents REGRETS ONLY, Now thru 2/22

Good Theater, the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland, will present the Maine premiere of Paul Rudnick's REGRETS ONLY. The show opens tonight, January 28 and plays through February 22.

Good Theater to Present REGRETS ONLY, 1/28-2/22

Good Theater, the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland, will present the Maine premiere of Paul Rudnick's REGRETS ONLY. The show opens January 28 and plays through February 22.

THAT PLAY: A SOLO MACBETH Benefits Stage Left Studio, Now thru 11/8

THAT PLAY: A Solo Macbeth, the 2013 Drama Desk Nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience, will offer three performances to benefit Stage Left Studio, today, Oct 28, Nov 4 and Nov 8.

George Grizzard FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has George Grizzard been in?

George Grizzard has appeared on Broadway in 20 shows.

How many West End shows has George Grizzard been in?

George Grizzard has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was George Grizzard's first West End show?

George Grizzard's first West End show was Show Boat which opened in 1998

What awards has George Grizzard been nominated for?

George Grizzard has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including: Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Judgment at Nuremberg", Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Delicate Balance", Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Delicate Balance", Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Big Fish, Little Fish", Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Disenchanted", and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "The Happiest Millionaire".

What awards has George Grizzard won?

George Grizzard won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for "A Delicate Balance" and the Theatre World Award for his performance in "The Happiest Millionaire."

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