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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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Writers Theatre's 2016-17 Season to Include PARADE, THE MYSTERY OF LOVE AND SEX & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2016


Writers Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the 25th Anniversary Season, the company's first full season in its new home at 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.

A Red Orchid Theatre Extends THE MUTILATED
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 8, 2016


?Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre has extended its critically-acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams' The Mutilated, directed by Ensemble Member Dado. The Mutilated will now run through March 13, 2016. The Mutilated features Ensemble Members Lance Baker, Jennifer Engstrom, Mierka Girten, Steve Haggard, Shade Murray, Doug Vickers and Natalie West with Ciera Dawn, Jennifer Glasse, Roy Gonzalez, Mario Hernandez, Morgan Maher, Lauren Vogel and Dominque Worsley. A Red Orchid Theatre is located at 1531 N Wells.

BWW Reviews: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - Feb 8, 2016


Diary of Anne Frank makes important historical statement

NYPD Using Janet Langhart Cohen's Racism Drama ANNE & EMMETT To Train New Recruits
by Michael Dale - Oct 18, 2015


The play imagines a meeting between Anne Frank and Emmett Till.

BWW Review: UT Theatre and Dance Brings THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK'S Pages to Life
by Wendi Reichstein - Oct 9, 2015


The famous diary of Anne Frank has been recreated, republished, and reproduced in perhaps every form imaginable. Since its original publication in Amsterdam in 1947, The Diary of a Young Girl has been translated into over 67 languages, with over 30 million copies sold to this day. It has inspired the 1955 Tony Award-winning play, The Diary of Anne Frank (revived on Broadway in 1997), and the 1959 film version under the same name. The University of Texas' Department of Theatre and Dance kicks off their 2015-2016 theatrical season with the famed play.

Texas Theatre & Dance's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015


The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents the story known across the world, The Diary of Anne Frank, tonight, October 8, through October 18, 2015 at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.

Stanton Case and More Set for Arthur Miller's BROKEN GLASS, Beginning Tonight at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2015


Westport Country Playhouse will commemorate the centennial year of playwright Arthur Miller (1915-2005) with one of his last works, BROKEN GLASS, helmed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, playing tonight, October 6 - 24. Set in 1938 Brooklyn at the time of Nazi Germany's Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass), the powerful drama incites a dangerous game of concealment, suspicion, and lies.

Stanton Case and More Set for Arthur Miller's BROKEN GLASS at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2015


Westport Country Playhouse will commemorate the centennial year of playwright Arthur Miller (1915-2005) with one of his last works, BROKEN GLASS, helmed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, playing October 6 - 24. Set in 1938 Brooklyn at the time of Nazi Germany's Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass), the powerful drama incites a dangerous game of concealment, suspicion, and lies.

Texas Theatre & Dance's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, to Run 10/8-18
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 15, 2015


The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents the story known across the world, The Diary of Anne Frank, October 8-18, 2015 at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.

Remy Zaken to Star in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2015


Pittsburgh Public Theater's season begins with the timeless drama The Diary of Anne Frank, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Directed by Pamela Berlin (The Glass Menagerie, Clybourne Park, Red), The Diary of Anne Frank runs September 24 - October 25, 2015 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org. The Diary of Anne Frank is presented by PNC. The "Family Matters" ticket package, especially for families attending the performance, is underwritten by The Fine Foundation. The play is appropriate for ages 12 and up.

HCTO's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2015


Playwrights Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett's theatrical rendition of Anne Frank's famous diary comes to life on Hale Center Theater Orem's stage. Set during World War II and the Holocaust in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK tells the story of the thirteen-year-old girl ANNE, her family, and others who hide with them in a 'secret annex' located in the attic of ANNE's father OTTO's business. It is an optimistic tale of courage, love, and the persistence of human goodness in dark times.

HCTO to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, 8/21-9/26
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2015


Playwrights Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett's theatrical rendition of Anne Frank's famous diary comes to life on Hale Center Theater Orem's stage. Set during World War II and the Holocaust in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK tells the story of the thirteen-year-old girl ANNE, her family, and others who hide with them in a "secret annex" located in the attic of ANNE's father OTTO's business. It is an optimistic tale of courage, love, and the persistence of human goodness in dark times.

Full Cast Announced for WAITING FOR GODOT UK Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 10, 2015


Following a successful tour of Alan Ayckbourn's Absent Friends, today London Classic Theatre announces the cast for its production of Waiting for Godot, as part of the company's 15th anniversary season. London Classic Theatre Artistic Director Michael Cabot directs Jonathan Ashley (Pozzo), Peter Cadden (Vladimir), Richard Heap (Estragon), Michael Keane (Lucky) and Sonja Zobel (A Boy). The production tours to 37 venues around the UK this autumn, starting at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury on 9 September.

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2015


'The Diary of Anne Frank', presented by Inland Valley Repertory opens tonight, Wednesday, April 22, and will run through May 6, 2015 at the Candlelight Pavilion, 455 West Foothill Boulevard, Claremont, California 91711.

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 16, 2015


Inland Valley Repertory to present 'The Diary of Anne Frank' April 22-May 6, 2015 at the Candlelight Pavilion, 455 West Foothill Boulevard, Claremont, California 91711.

BWW Reviews: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Recounts a Story Never to be Forgotten
by Shari Barrett - Jan 31, 2015


THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Theatre Palisades begins with Otto Frank returning to the family hiding place after his release from Auschwitz when the camp was liberated on 1-27-45. With worldwide celebrations of its 70th anniversary this week, now is the perfect time to experience the story never to be forgotten about Anne's two-year ordeal hiding with her family during the German occupation of the Netherlands. This is a story of life, not death - a true depiction of raw, daily survival during the Holocaust.

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, SEUSSICAL, POE and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group's 86th Summer Theatre Season, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2014


Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire have announced the Summer 2014 Theatre Season offering classic works coupled with contemporary plays.

Riverdale Rising Stars/Riverdale Rep to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, 4/26-28
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2014


In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah), Riverdale Rising Stars/Riverdale Repertory Company is honored to present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK for three performances only: April 26 - 28 at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, located at 5625 Arlington Avenue (just off of Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street), in Riverdale, Bronx, NY.

BWW Reviews: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Open Stage of Harrisburg
by Marakay Rogers - Mar 16, 2014


Anne Alsedek directs a well-handled version of Open Stage's annual production -- its fifteenth year of presenting the powerful classic

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, SEUSSICAL, POE and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group's 86th Summer Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2014


Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire have announced the Summer 2014 Theatre Season offering classic works coupled with contemporary plays.

Wasatch Theatrical Ventures to Present INHERIT THE WIND, 2/8-3/16
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2014


Wasatch Theatrical Ventures will present one of the great American plays of the 20th century, INHERIT THE WIND, written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, directed by the award-winning Kiff Scholl, produced by Racquel Lehrman/Theatre Planners. In a small town courtroom and with the eyes of the nation upon them, two legal giants face off over a teacher's right to teach evolution to a high school class in this critically acclaimed drama based on the Scopes Monkey Trial. As rousing and relevant today as it was when it debuted in 1955, INHERIT THE WIND is an edge-of-your-seat riveting look at the age-old conflict between science and religion. The play opens Friday, February 8th and runs through March 16th at the Grove Theatre Center in Burbank, CA.

MARY POPPINS, 'VIRGINIA WOOLF' Among Films Added to National Film Registry
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2013


The Library of Congress has today announced its annual list of 25 films that will be included in the National Film Registry.

Harrison Ford & More to Celebrate 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 5, 2013


Katharine “Kat” Kramer, producer of Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World, will celebrate the film series' Fifth Anniversary on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 by presenting a one night only screening of the North American Premiere of FALLOUT

Austin Pendleton Helms Mississippi Mud's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, Now thru 11/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2013


Obie- Award winning and Tony nominated director Austin Pendleton directs Tennessee Williams' Cat on A Hot Tin Roof in a new Indie theatre production with the Mississippi Mud. This is the play that Ben Brantley described as Williams' 'most impassioned and articulate statement on human isolation, the wrenching problems of communication between people and the ways in which death defines life.' It is brought to life in a new intimate bold raw space production that unfolds in 'real time' and places center stage the lush language of this modern classic fable.

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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