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Alfred Drake

Date of Death: July 25, 1992 (77)

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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Alfred Drake STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1975
Mr. Antrobus

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Honore Lachailles

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1968
Performer

[Broadway]
1967
Aristobulo

[Broadway]
1966
Performer

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1965
Performer

[Broadway]
1964
Claudius

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1963
Richard Rassendyl

King Rudolph V

[Broadway]
1963
Performer

[US Tour]
Civic Light Opera Tour, 1962
Public Poet, Hajj

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Edmund Kean

[West End]
London Production, 1955
Hajj

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1953
Hajj

Public Poet, later called Hajj

[Broadway]
1952
David Petri

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1951
The King of Siam [Replacement]

The King [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1948
Fred Graham / Petruchio

[Broadway]
1948
Alexander Soren

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1947
Larry Foreman

Larry Foreman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1946
MacHeath

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1944
Performer

Barnaby Goodchild

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1943
Curly

[Broadway]
1942
Robert

[Broadway]
1941
Orlando

[Broadway]
1941
Norman Reese

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1940
Visitor

Clifton Sharp

Piano Player

Tony

Rich Man

"At Last It's Love" Dancer

Performer

"Good Night, Miss Astor" Singer

"The All-Girl Band" Singer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
Singer

The Brother

The Groom

Reporter

The Manager

Mr. Fuller

Orson Welles

[Broadway]
1938
Albert Porter

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1937
Marshall Blackstone

The High Priest

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1936
Singing Ensemble

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1935
Chorus

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1935
First Citizen

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1935
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1935
Ensemble

Alfred Drake Productions

 
[Broadway, 1960]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1958]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1951]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Alfred Drake Movies

[1946]Tars and Spars Howard Young

[1964]Hamlet Claudius

[1983]Trading Places President of Exchange

Alfred Drake Videos

Alfred Drake News


Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo

Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.

Broadway Streaming Guide: July 2022 - Where to Watch HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES & More New Releases!

From the new season of High School Musical: the Series to some Broadway favorites, such as Neil Patrick Harris, Lea Salonga, and Derek Klena, starring in new streaming shows, check out what's coming to streaming services this month! Look below to see what movies, television, music, and concerts you should tune into this July!

T. Oliver Reid Will Take Over the Role of Hermes in HADESTOWN

Original Broadway cast member and one of the show's celebrated understudies T. Oliver Reid will assume the role of Hermes at the Walter Kerr Theatre starting Tuesday, June 14.

Musical Theatre Melodies to Celebrate Robert Wright & George Forrest's KEAN 60th Anniversary This Week

The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, November 2 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Robert Wright and George Forrest musical KEAN (from a play by Jean-Paul Sartre and the comedy by Alexandre Dumas).

BWW Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap

While Labor Day weekend marked the unofficial end of summer it also marked Signature Theatre’s return to presenting LIVE entertainment. In this case, it was not in the cozy confines of their home in Shirlington but at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap. The concert entitled Broadway in the Park marked the first of what we hope to be many collaborations between these two giants of the arts organizations.

Tonya Pinkins' Socio-Political Horror Film RED PILL to Have NYC Premiere at 19th Annual Image Nation Outdoor Festival

Tonya Pinkins, Kampfire Films, One Race Media, Mother Films and Paul Hsu have announced that the socio-political horror film RED PILL will have its NYC premiere as part of the 19th Annual Image Nation Outdoor Festival.

Douglas Carter Beane Pens New Book and Directs BABES IN ARMS at Forestburgh Playhouse

Rodgers & Hart's Babes in Arms, with a fresh, witty and relevant script by acclaimed playwright, Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane, is the quintessential 'Hey, kids, let's put on a show' musical.

Tonya Pinkins, Ali Stroker, and Larry Owens Joins CABARET IN THE ROBARDS at Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse will present “Cabaret in the Robards,” a series of live, in-person, on-stage performances headlined by Broadway musical talents, beginning in June.

Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins Wins Best Director at Micheaux Film Festival

TONYA PINKINS is the Tony Award-winning veteran of nine Broadway shows, numerous Off-Broadway shows, daytime dramas: As The World Turns and All My Children; primetime series: Army Wives, Scandal, Gotham, Fear The Walking Dead and Madame Secretary.

Mario Frangoulis Will Stream 'Blue Skies' An American Songbook Concert

Mario Frangoulis, international classical crossover tenor, hosts the premiere streaming of his sold-out concert 'Blue Skies, An American Songbook' from the ancient theatre of the Herod Atticus Odeon at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens on May 7th.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: OKLAHOMA! se estrenaba en Broadway

La producción original de OKLAHOMA! en Broadway se estrenó el 31 de marzo de 1943 en el St. James Theatre de Nueva York. Fue dirigida por Rouben Mamoulian, coreografiada por Agnes de Mille y protagonizada por Alfred Drake.

Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!

Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!

Theater Stories: A CHORUS LINE, The HELLO, DOLLY! Revival, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & More About The Shubert Theatre

This week's Theater Stories features the Shubert Theatre! Learn about one of the longest running Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, the incredibly successful production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the star-studded revival of Hello, Dolly! and more.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: KISS ME, KATE se estrenaba en Broadway

Un 30 de diciembre de 1948, el New Century Theatre subía el telón por primera vez para escenificar KISS ME, KATE. Este musical sobre la producción de la obra de Shakespeare THE TAMING OF THE SHEW estaba inspirado en las idas y venidas amorosas del matrimonio formado por  Alfred Lunt y Lynn Fontanne.

Theater Stories: The First Rodgers & Hammerstein Collaboration, HELLO, DOLLY! and More About The St. James Theatre!

Today's Theater Stories features The St. James Theatre! Learn about the first Rodgers and Hammerstein collaboration, which Oscar-winning movie was filmed at the theater, the longest-running show to play the St. James and more!

BWW Review: BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL PLAYS WITH MUSIC (Splendidly) at Feinstein's / 54 Below

BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL PLAYS WITH MUSIC (Splendidly) at Feinstein's / 54 Below

BWW Exclusive: John Robert Allman and Peter Emmerich Give Sneak Peek of New Book, A IS FOR AUDRA

Coming on November 12, Penguin Random House will release A Is For Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z - the new children's picture book written by John Robert Allman and illustrated by Peter Emmerich. 

Theatre You Can Experience From The Comfort of Your TV!

This has been one of the hottest summers on record, but don't let the rising temperatures get you down! BroadwayWorld is here to remind you of some amazing musicals and plays that you can watch from the comfort of your couch (with the AC blasting)! From Netflix to BroadwayHD to On Demand, there's an option for everyone!

Musical Theatre Guild Sets 2019-2020 Season - BARNUM, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, and More!

Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, has announced an exciting quartet of shows for their 24th season of Broadway in Concert musicals. The MTG 2019-2020 season includes: BARNUM, THE GOODBYE GIRL, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU and KISMET.

Stage Door Records Launch 'Lost Broadway' Album Series

Following the critically acclaimed 'Lost West End' album series, Stage Door Records present the launch of 'Lost Broadway', a new series of albums that will focus on celebrating Broadway's forgotten and obscure musicals. With each album dedicated to specific years in Broadway history, the 'Lost Broadway' series launches with 'Lost Broadway 1961', a particularly abundant year in the Broadway calendar for musicals whose residencies were short lived but deserve not to be forgotten.

Alfred Drake FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Alfred Drake has appeared on Broadway in 31 shows.

Alfred Drake has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

Alfred Drake's first West End show was Kismet which opened in 1955

Alfred Drake has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He received Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre at the Tony Awards. He was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his performances in the shows "Kean" and "Kismet".

Alfred Drake has won several awards throughout his career. He received Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre at the Tony Awards. He also won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role in the show "Kismet".

Alfred Drake has written 2 shows including The Liar (Bookwriter), Rugantino (Bookwriter).

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