Abe Burrows
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Abe Burrows:
- HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Announces Cast For Hayes Theatre ProductionJul 19, 2026
- Photos/Video: ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Bob Odenkirk, T.R. Knight, Molly Ringwald and MoreJul 16, 2026
- Photos: Jane Fonda Visits ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEENJul 16, 2026
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Awards and Nominations
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1962 - Best Musical
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1962 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Direction of a Musical
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Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Musical
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1951 - Best Musical
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Tony Awards - 1951 - Best Musical
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Videos
Photos/Video: ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Bob Odenkirk, T.R. Knight, Molly Ringwald and More
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-07-16 18:03:02
Video: Julie Benko Sings 'If I Were a Bell' In GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-15 23:40:48
Video: Watch Highlights From GUYS AND DOLLS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-07-08 12:56:39
Video: Rob McClure & Bianca Marroquín Perform 'Sue Me' in Ogunquit's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Michael Major - 2025-07-02 16:00:10
Video: Mykal Kilgore Sings 'Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat' in Ogunquit Playhouse's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-06-27 15:05:30
Video: Allie Daniel Performs 'Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm' From HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-04 05:57:58
Video: Get a First Look at Immersive GUYS AND DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-04-05 15:40:26
News
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Announces Cast For Hayes Theatre Production
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026
The multiple award-winning producer behind RENT and Catch Me If You Can, LPD Productions has announced the cast for its upcoming production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Winner of seven Tony Awards, this razor-sharp musical comedy proves that climbing the corporate ladder can be every bit as entertaining as it is unpredictable.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026
The multiple award-winning producer behind RENT and Catch Me If You Can, LPD Productions has announced the cast for its upcoming production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Winner of seven Tony Awards, this razor-sharp musical comedy proves that climbing the corporate ladder can be every bit as entertaining as it is unpredictable.
Photos/Video: ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Bob Odenkirk, T.R. Knight, Molly Ringwald and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
The third rotating guest cast of ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN is now appearing at New York City Center Stage I. Check out photos and video of the new cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
The third rotating guest cast of ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN is now appearing at New York City Center Stage I. Check out photos and video of the new cast.
Photos: Jane Fonda Visits ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 16, 2026
See photos of the legendary Jane Fonda visiting the cast of Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been on Broadway. The production is now in performances at New York City Center Stage I.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 16, 2026
See photos of the legendary Jane Fonda visiting the cast of Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been on Broadway. The production is now in performances at New York City Center Stage I.
Bob Odenkirk, Molly Ringwald and More to Begin Performances in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
The third cycle of guest stars for Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama, Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, directed by Tony winner Anna D. Shapiro, will begin performances, including Bob Odenkirk, Molly Ringwald and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
The third cycle of guest stars for Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama, Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, directed by Tony winner Anna D. Shapiro, will begin performances, including Bob Odenkirk, Molly Ringwald and more.
Video: Bonnie Milligan & Christopher Sieber Sing 'Sue Me' From GUYS & DOLLS IN CONCERT
by Michael Major - Jul 1, 2026
Step inside rehearsals for Theatre Aspen's Guys & Dolls In Concert with Bonnie Milligan and Christopher Sieber. Watch a video Milligan as ‘Miss Adelaide' and Sieber as ‘Nathan Detroit’ rehearsing 'Sue Me.'
by Michael Major - Jul 1, 2026
Step inside rehearsals for Theatre Aspen's Guys & Dolls In Concert with Bonnie Milligan and Christopher Sieber. Watch a video Milligan as ‘Miss Adelaide' and Sieber as ‘Nathan Detroit’ rehearsing 'Sue Me.'
Review: Young Talent Rolls the Dice (and Wins) in GUYS AND DOLLS
by Caroline Powell - Jul 1, 2026
City Springs Theatre Conservatory's high school cast brings full-scale polish to 'Guys and Dolls' at Byers Theatre, led by standout Jake James.
by Caroline Powell - Jul 1, 2026
City Springs Theatre Conservatory's high school cast brings full-scale polish to 'Guys and Dolls' at Byers Theatre, led by standout Jake James.
Photos: ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Welcomes Scott Adsit, Ben Rappaport & Thomas Sadoski
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026
Check out new production photos of Scott Adsit, Ben Rappaport, and Thomas Sadoski in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, Eric Bentley's 1972 docudrama, now playing at New York City Center Stage I through July 12.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026
Check out new production photos of Scott Adsit, Ben Rappaport, and Thomas Sadoski in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, Eric Bentley's 1972 docudrama, now playing at New York City Center Stage I through July 12.
Michael James Scott Joins GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
Michael James Scott will join the previously announced company of The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen's Guys and Dolls in Concert as ‘Nicely-Nicely Johnson'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
Michael James Scott will join the previously announced company of The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen's Guys and Dolls in Concert as ‘Nicely-Nicely Johnson'.
Dates Set For Bob Odenkirk, Molly Ringwald, and More in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
Dates have been set for Bob Odenkirk, Molly Ringwald, T.R. Knight, Norbert Leo Butz, and Harry Lennix as guest stars in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
Dates have been set for Bob Odenkirk, Molly Ringwald, T.R. Knight, Norbert Leo Butz, and Harry Lennix as guest stars in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN. Learn more here!
Photos: Brooks Ashmanskas, Andrew McCarthy, and More in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Performances have begun for the limited 15-week engagement of Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro at New York City Center Stage I. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Performances have begun for the limited 15-week engagement of Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro at New York City Center Stage I. Check out photos here!
Julie Benko, Christopher Sieber and More to Star in GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen have revealed the cast for their seventh annual co-production: a musical fable of Broadway, Guys and Dolls in Concert, starring Julie Benko, Christopher Sieber and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen have revealed the cast for their seventh annual co-production: a musical fable of Broadway, Guys and Dolls in Concert, starring Julie Benko, Christopher Sieber and more.
Review: Bet On A Great Time at GUYS AND DOLLS at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - May 27, 2026
Festival Theatre audiences last saw GUYS AND DOLLS in 2017. Like this current production, that production was also Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore. Audience members who had the opportunity to see the previous production will undoubtedly notice delightful similarities between the two. There are some familiar costumes and set pieces, the (magnificent) opening 'Runyonland' number feels almost identical, and there are a few familiar faces on stage from back in 2017 as well. It’s clear Feore was unafraid to lean into the familiar in an ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ sort of way, but this current production still feels like a fresh new take on the classic show. It’s always so wonderful to see Feore reinvent a show for the Festival Theatre stage. This time, we get to see her tackle a show she has done before through new eyes, with a (mostly) new cast of leads. The result is a boisterously fun night at the theatre.
by Lauren Gienow - May 27, 2026
Festival Theatre audiences last saw GUYS AND DOLLS in 2017. Like this current production, that production was also Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore. Audience members who had the opportunity to see the previous production will undoubtedly notice delightful similarities between the two. There are some familiar costumes and set pieces, the (magnificent) opening 'Runyonland' number feels almost identical, and there are a few familiar faces on stage from back in 2017 as well. It’s clear Feore was unafraid to lean into the familiar in an ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ sort of way, but this current production still feels like a fresh new take on the classic show. It’s always so wonderful to see Feore reinvent a show for the Festival Theatre stage. This time, we get to see her tackle a show she has done before through new eyes, with a (mostly) new cast of leads. The result is a boisterously fun night at the theatre.
Molly Ringwald, Bob Odenkirk, and More Will Lead ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro.
Eric Bentley's ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN to Have Off-Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Tickets are now available for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been, beginning a limited 15-week engagement at New York City Center Stage I.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Tickets are now available for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been, beginning a limited 15-week engagement at New York City Center Stage I.
Review: CACTUS FLOWER at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - May 4, 2026
The air at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is thick with the scent of high-end buffet favorites and the electric hum of a sold-out crowd. The curtain has risen on a revival of the 1960s Broadway classic Cactus Flower, and if the opening week's standing ovations are any indication, Kansas City has another bona fide hit on its hands.
by Alan Portner - May 4, 2026
The air at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is thick with the scent of high-end buffet favorites and the electric hum of a sold-out crowd. The curtain has risen on a revival of the 1960s Broadway classic Cactus Flower, and if the opening week's standing ovations are any indication, Kansas City has another bona fide hit on its hands.
Stephen Cerf, Nevada Riley and More Join Theatre Aspen's 43 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
Theatre Aspen revealed initial casting for Theatre Aspen’s 43rd summer season including Sylvia, Tony and Pulitzer Prize–winning musical A Chorus Line, and Grease.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
Theatre Aspen revealed initial casting for Theatre Aspen’s 43rd summer season including Sylvia, Tony and Pulitzer Prize–winning musical A Chorus Line, and Grease.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More Lead Florida's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in Florida for Spring 2026!
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in Florida for Spring 2026!
Exclusive: Listen to Michael Longoria's New Rendition of Beach Boys Song 'Good Vibrations'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2026
Michael Longoria, star of Jersey Boys on Broadway, is releasing Catch A Wave, a new album celebrating the songs of The Beach Boys. Check out an exclusive first listen to Longoria's rendition of the classic song 'Good Vibrations.'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2026
Michael Longoria, star of Jersey Boys on Broadway, is releasing Catch A Wave, a new album celebrating the songs of The Beach Boys. Check out an exclusive first listen to Longoria's rendition of the classic song 'Good Vibrations.'
Jeff Calhoun to Direct GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen will present their seventh annual co-production: a musical fable of Broadway, Guys and Dolls in Concert, directed by Tony Award-nominated Jeff Calhoun.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen will present their seventh annual co-production: a musical fable of Broadway, Guys and Dolls in Concert, directed by Tony Award-nominated Jeff Calhoun.
Licensing Rights Will Soon Be Available for SISTER ACT SR. and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE SR.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2026
Sister Act SR. and The Drowsy Chaperone SR are expected to be available for licensing in the coming months, joining The Music Man SR.,Guys and Dolls SR., Singin’ in the Rain SR., Fiddler on the Roof SR., and Into the Woods SR. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying SR. is currently in development.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2026
Sister Act SR. and The Drowsy Chaperone SR are expected to be available for licensing in the coming months, joining The Music Man SR.,Guys and Dolls SR., Singin’ in the Rain SR., Fiddler on the Roof SR., and Into the Woods SR. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying SR. is currently in development.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Abe Burrows written?
Abe Burrows has written 11 shows including Breakfast at Tiffany's (Bookwriter), Guys and Dolls (Bookwriter), Make a Wish (Bookwriter), Three Wishes for Jamie (Bookwriter), Can-Can (Bookwriter), Silk Stockings (Bookwriter), Say, Darling (Bookwriter), First Impressions (Bookwriter), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Bookwriter), Cactus Flower (Playwright), Hellzapoppin (Bookwriter).
What awards has Abe Burrows been nominated for?
Abe Burrows has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Guys and Dolls." He was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Additionally, Burrows received a nomination for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and was nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards for both "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Guys and Dolls."
What awards has Abe Burrows won?
Abe Burrows has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. He received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Guys and Dolls." He also won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and the Tony Award for Best Musical for both "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Guys and Dolls."
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