No Place To Be Somebody 1969

Opened: May 4, 1969

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Stage and Screen Actor Ron Thompson Passes Away at 83
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Actor Ron Thompson has passed away. Learn more about Thompson's life and work.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
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The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

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The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.

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Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Matt Howe, who has written the definitive book Barbra Streisand's recording career, Barbra Streisand: The Music | The Albums | The Singles.

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BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of film, television, and stage actress Mary Alice, who has passed away at the age of 80.

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by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2020


It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop has officially won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This year's finalists included: Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning and David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's Soft Power.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
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The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless noted.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

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by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018


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by Rona Kelly - Aug 15, 2018


National Youth Music Theatre's season is well underway at The Other Palace. With casts and creatives featuring young people, NYMT's work develops up and coming talent on stage and off. The latest show to open is The Beautiful Game, which also stars veteran actor Jasper Britton. Talking to us during rehearsals, Jasper reveals his tips for learning lines, what his day job is, and how his own start in acting is intertwined with the start of NYMT.

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by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2018


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No Place To Be Somebody FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of No Place To Be Somebody have there been?
No Place To Be Somebody has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1969 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1970.
What awards has No Place To Be Somebody been nominated for?
No Place To Be Somebody has been nominated for several awards. Charles Gordone, the playwright, was nominated for the Most Promising Playwright award at the Drama Desk Awards. Ron O'Neal and Nathan George were both nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, Nathan George and Ron O'Neal were both nominated for Performance awards at the Obie Awards.
What awards has No Place To Be Somebody won?
No Place To Be Somebody has won several awards. These include the Most Promising Playwright award at the Drama Desk Awards for Charles Gordone. Ron O'Neal and Nathan George both received the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, Nathan George and Ron O'Neal were recognized for their performances at the Obie Awards. Nathan George won the Performance award, while Ron O'Neal also received a Performance award.

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