Arthur Laurents
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Date of Birth:
July 14, 1918 (103)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
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Latest News on Arthur Laurents
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Stephen Sondheim & Arthur Laurents during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for GYPSY at the St. James Theatre in New York City. March 27, 2008 © Walter McBride
Stephen Sondheim & Arthur Laurents during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for GYPSY at the St. James Theatre in New York City.
Stephen Sondheim & Arthur Laurents during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for GYPSY at the St. James Theatre in New York City.
Cody Green, Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scallione, Arthur Laurents, Karen Olivo & George Akram attending the Opening Night Performance After Party for WEST SIDE STORY at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City
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Arthur Laurents Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2009 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing  |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
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| Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Direction of a Musical |
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Director - Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Musical | ||
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Arthur Laurents News
WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Neuinszenierung Haltby Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022
Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America – nur wenige Töne der weltbekannten Kompositionen reichen aus, um die packenden Bild- und Gefühlswelten der West Side Story wachzurufen, und sie nie mehr zu vergessen. Vom 17. bis 29. Januar 2023 macht der Klassiker in einer mitreissenden Neuinszenierung Halt im Theater 11 Zürich.
BWW Feature: 'Now's the Time' to see HALLELUJAH, BABY! at Haddonfield Plays & Playersby Amber Kusching - May 15, 2022
Now’s the time! Get out of your room, grab your favorite beverage, and head over to Haddonfield Plays & Players’ production of Hallelujah, Baby! playing May 20th through June 4th in Haddonfield, NJ.
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston Returns with 53rd Summer Seasonby Marissa Tomeo - May 11, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston returns for its 53rd summer season on the main stage at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452). Under the direction of new Artistic Director Rachel Bertone, the curtain will rise on two iconic American musicals: West Side Story, the powerful tale of young lovers caught between prejudice and warring street gangs (July 8-16, 2022) and Pippin, Stephen Schwartz's unforgettable musical masterpiece of a young prince searching for passion, adventure, and the true meaning of life. (August 5-13, 2022).
BWW Review: SONDHEIM TRIBUTE at Studio De L'Accord Parfaitby Patrick Honoré - May 11, 2022
American Musical Theater Live continues to carry Broadway's flame in Paris.
Off-Broadway Premiere of MR. PARKER to be Presented at Theatre Rowby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022
Penguin Rep Theatre announced today the Off-Broadway premiere of Mr. Parker, a new play written by Michael McKeever and directed by Joe Brancato. Performances will begin Wednesday, June 1, 2022, for a limited engagement through June 25, 2022, at Theatre Row – Theatre 1 (410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is Monday, June 6, 2022, at 7:00PM.
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, INTIMATE APPAREL & More Announced for MainStage Irving-Las Colinas 2022-2023 Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022
MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has announced their 2022-2023 season to be produced and performed in the Dupree Theater of the Irving Arts Center. This season features five main productions each running for three weekends – Gypsy, Ada and the Engine, Intimate Apparel, The Light in the Piazza, and The Underpants.
George Street Playhouse Announces Nadiyah Dorsey as Director of Educationby Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022
George Street Playhouse has announced the appointment of Nadiyah S. Dorsey as the new Director of Education.
Library of Congress Acquires Neil Simon's Papers and Manuscriptsby Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2022
The Library of Congress has acquired the manuscripts and papers of playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon, the most commercially successful American playwright of the 20th century.
Online Exhibit Will Include Pieces From HELLO, DOLLY!, CABARET, MY FAIR LADY, and More!by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
You’ll Be Swell! You’ll Be Great! The Fine Art of Performance is the new exhibition from Helicline Fine Art beginning May 2 through August 31, 2022. About three dozen works of art depicting theatre, film, dance, music and circus, will be available online and in person.
VIDEO: First Look at ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouseby Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022
Footage has been released from the new London production of Arthur Laurents’ and Stephen Sondheim’s rarely produced 1964 musical ‘Anyone Can Whistle’.
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VIDEO: First Look at ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouseby Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022
Footage has been released from the new London production of Arthur Laurents’ and Stephen Sondheim’s rarely produced 1964 musical ‘Anyone Can Whistle’.
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouseby Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2022
An all new video has been released from inside rehearsal for the upcoming production Anyone Can Whistle! A political satire about conformity and the ostracisation of those considered ‘other’ in society, ‘Anyone Can Whistle’, directed by Georgie Rankcom, will play Southwark Playhouse, 1 April - 7 May, 2022.
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from BAIPÁS at George Street Playhouseby Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022
George Street Playhouse welcomes back audiences to the Arthur Laurents Theater at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center with the captivating new production of Baipás by Jacobo Morales, directed by Julio Monge, running through March, 20th, 2022.
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Music Videoby Michael Major - Mar 2, 2022
Disney has released a new music video of Academy Award-nominee Ariana DeBose perform 'America' as Anita in Steven Spielberg's award-winning, critically-acclaimed 'West Side Story'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, David Alvarez, and more.
VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Cast Sings 'America' in Scoring Session Featuretteby Michael Major - Feb 1, 2022
A new West Side Story featurette has revealed a look inside a scoring session for the film, featuring Ariana DeBose and the cast of the film singing 'America.' The the new video also features appearances from Rita Moreno, Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, and more. Watch the new featurette now!
VIDEO: Watch a Costume Featurette From WEST SIDE STORY Featuring Paul Tazewellby BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 20, 2022
A Costume Featurette from Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” featuring 2022 Critics Choice Nominee and Tony Award® and Emmy Award® winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, has been released.
VIDEO: Tony Kushner Talks WEST SIDE STORY, Working With Steven Spielberg, and Moreby Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2022
Tony Kushner recently chatted with Gold Derby editor Christopher Rosen about the film adaptation of West Side Story in an all new interview.
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg & Janusz Kamiński Discuss WEST SIDE STORY Cinematographyby Michael Major - Dec 28, 2021
Steven Spielberg and Janusz Kamiński go behind the scenes of West Side Story, discussing the film's award-winning cinematography. West Side Story recently won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography. The video features behind-the-scenes looks at 'America,' 'The Rumble,' 'Maria,' and 'Tonight.'
VIDEO: Watch the 'Celebrate Tonight' WEST SIDE STORY Teaserby Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021
A new teaser for West Side Story has been released! The 'Celebrate Tonight' trailer features new footage of Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Josh Andrés Rivera, and David Alvarez in the new film. Watch the new teaser now!
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks David Alvarez as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORYby Michael Major - Dec 9, 2021
In a new West Side Story featurette, Steven Spielberg speaks on casting David Alvarez as Bernardo. 'West Side Story' tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. The cast also includes Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno.
