The Diary of Anne Frank 1955 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: October 5, 1955

The Diary of Anne Frank - 1955 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Eight people, twenty-five months, one room. Thanks to the kindness of a few loyal friends and coworkers, Anne Frank and her family were able to find a brief solace from the Nazi invasions of the 1940s. It’s an amazing tale showing that courage, strength of character and generosity can help you through the toughest of times, all told through the eyes of one bright young girl who had the foresight to keep a detailed diary that has allowed her memory to live on.

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Patchogue Theatre Presents THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2020


The not-for-profit Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the cast and creative for the next production in its Live Edition educational initiative. The Diary of Anne Frank, a stage adaptation of the book,The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank will be presented to students Wednesday, March 11 thru Friday, March 13 at 10am and to the public on Friday, March 13 at 8pm and Saturday, March 14 at 2pm and 8pm. Purchase online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK is Coming to Theatre South Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020


'In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. ' - Anne Frank With honesty and heart, Theatre South Playhouse in Dr. Phillips is proud to present an Equity Stage Reading of The Diary of Anne Frank benefiting the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect February 8 and 9.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Heats Up Odyssey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2019


The team behind 2016's acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams' rarely-seen Kingdom of Earth, is back - this time, with Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire. Jack Heller directs Susan Priver (down-on-her-luck showgirl Myrtle in Kingdom of Earth, LA Weekly award-winning The Lover by Harold Pinter) as Blanche DuBois and Max E. Williams (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., numerous productions with Elephant Theatre Company) as Stanley Kowalski in a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre presented by Dance On Productions in association with Linda Toliver and Gary Guidinger. Passions flare and cultures collide in the sultry streets of New Orleans beginning May 25, with performances continuing though July 7.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019


Today, April 15 (3pm EST), Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy will announce the winners of the the 2019 Pulitzer Prizes, including the finalists and winners for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This announcement marks the 103rd year of the Prizes. For more information on this year's and all past years' winners and finalists, please visit http://www.Pulitzer.org.

Breaking: Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW Wins the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019


It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview has officially won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Breaking: Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING Wins 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2018


It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING has officially won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

The Group Rep Presents Ira Levin's Comic Thriller DEATHTRAP
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2018


The Group Rep Presents Ira Levin's Comic Thriller DEATHTRAP directed by Jules Aaron, produced by Larry Eisenberg. One of the great popular successes of Broadway history and Tony nominated for Best Play in 1978, Deathtrap deals with the devious machinations of a writer of thrillers who is prepared to go to any lengths to improve his fortunes. Deathtrap runs April 6 through May 20 at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood.

Photo Flash: Geva Mounts THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's 2017-2018 Season continues with The Diary of Anne Frank, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman and directed by David Ira Goldstein, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from February 13 through March 18.

Linda Lavin Makes Cafe Carlyle Debut
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2018


Acclaimed singer/actress Linda Lavin makes her Cafe Carlyle debut with My Second Farewell Concert, May 8-19. Linda Lavin has won a Tony Award, as well as Drama Desk, Outer Critics' and Helen Hayes Award for her performance in Broadway Bound in 1987. She is a six-time Tony award nominee for her roles in The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Collected Stories and The Lyons. In 2011, Linda Lavin released her first album, Possibilities, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes.My Second Farewell Concert features Billy Stritch, her music director, and her husband Steve Bakunas at the drums.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Comes to People's Light
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2018


Building on the Blaine County School District's mission of inspiring, engaging, educating and empowering every student, Company of Fools announces the 21st year of Stages of Wonder-an in-school dramatic arts program that has served as the theatre curriculum in local elementary schools since 1997.

Court Theatre Extends Critically-Acclaimed Production of ALL MY SONS
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018


Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, announces the extension of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, directed by Charles Newell and featuring Kate Collins, John Judd and Timothy Edward Kane. All My Sons now runs through February 18, 2018 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. Tickets to extension performances of All My Sons go on sale Friday, February 2, 2018 and available by calling the box office at (773) 753-4472 orwww.CourtTheatre.org.

Geva Theatre Center Presents THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's 2017-2018 Season continues with The Diary of Anne Frank, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman and directed by David Ira Goldstein, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from February 13 through March 18.

Michael Tilson Thomas And Frank Gehry Named As Honorees For Colburn School's 2018 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2017


At its annual gala event, Celebrate Colburn, the Colburn School will honor renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and acclaimed architect Frank Gehry with the Richard D. Colburn award, for their exemplary achievements and contributions to the worlds of classical music and the performing arts in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Celebrate Colburn takes place at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 7 p.m., followed by a post-performance dinner at a location to be announced.

BWW Review: “Diary of Anne Frank” Conveys Important Message at the Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - Nov 7, 2017


The Holocaust was a horrific series of experiences. As the years go by, and the survivors of the atrocities die off, leaving no one to attest to the actual pain and suffering, those who want to make sure that such experiences do not repeat themselves turn to tangible objects and written accounts.

Who Will Win the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Tune In to the Live Stream at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2017


Today's the day! The 2017 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced in just minutes- April 10 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.

Breaking News: Lynn Nottage's SWEAT Wins 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2017


It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize administrator Mike Pride that Lynn Nottage's SWEAT has officially won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 

Photo Flash: Ocean State Theatre presents INHERIT THE WIND
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2017


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fifth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, presents Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee's Tony Award-winning play, Inherit the Wind, which will run at Ocean State Theatre from March 29 - April 16.

Tom Gleadow and Brandon Whitehead to Star in INHERIT THE WIND at Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2017


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fifth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, presents Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee's Tony Award-winning play, Inherit the Wind, which will run at Ocean State Theatre from March 29 - April 16.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Seeks Students for THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2017


The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is offering local middle and high school students the chance to produce a powerful historic drama.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents The Diary of Anne Frank
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2016


Come experience the powerful truth of a young girl who left the world behind with a legacy of bravery. The Flat Rock Playhouse presents the Pulitzer prize and Tony Award winning play The Diary of Anne Frank, written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman. This inspiring production will resume the 2016 season running from September 8th through September 25th at the Clive & Nina Allen Mainstage in the village rock of Flat Rock.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK This September
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2016


?Come experience the powerful truth of a young girl who left the world behind with a legacy of bravery.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK This September
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2016


?Come experience the powerful truth of a young girl who left the world behind with a legacy of bravery.

Novato Theater Co-Opens with A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Nora Dominick - Aug 5, 2016


Novato Theater Company Begins its 2016-2017 season with the Tennessee Williams classic, A Streetcar Named Desire, September 9-October 2 at the NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr., Novato 94949.  The play is directed by Michael Barr and features Gregory Crane, Amber Collins Crane, and Emily Radosevich.  It is produced for NTC by Kim Bromley and Janelle Ponte.

Casting Announced for Writers Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2016


Writers Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce casting for the first five plays of the company's 25th Anniversary Season. 

The Diary of Anne Frank FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Diary of Anne Frank have there been?
The Diary of Anne Frank has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1997 and Broadway which opened in 1997.
What Tony Awards has The Diary of Anne Frank been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Costume Design for Helene PonsBest Direction for Garson Kanin and Best Scenic Design for Boris Aronson.
What Tony Awards has The Diary of Anne Frank won?
Best Play, Best Costume Design for Helene Pons, Best Direction for Garson Kanin, Best Scenic Design for Boris Aronson, .
What awards has The Diary of Anne Frank been nominated for?
The Diary of Anne Frank has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, with nominations for both Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. The play was also nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with nominations for both Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich. Additionally, Susan Strasberg received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has The Diary of Anne Frank won?
The Diary of Anne Frank has won several awards, including the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. It also received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich both being recognized. Additionally, Susan Strasberg received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her role in the production.

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