Blake Edwards

Date of Death: December 15, 2010 (88)

Birth Place: Tulsa, OK, USA

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Blake Edwards Productions

 
[Broadway, 1995]
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Blake Edwards Movies

[1944]Marshal of Reno Lee

[1944]She's a Sweetheart Soldier

[1946]Tokyo Rose Joe Bridger

[1946]Strangler of the Swamp ChristianChrisSanders Jr.

[1948]Panhandle Floyd Schofield

[1948]Leather Gloves Vince Reedy

[1949]Stampede writer

[1953]Cruisin' Down the River writer

[1953]All Ashore writer

[1954]The Atomic Kid writer

[1954]Drive a Crooked Road writer

[1955]Bring Your Smile Along writer

[1955]My Sister Eileen writer

[1956]He Laughed Last writer

[1957]Operation Mad Ball writer

[1957]Mister Cory writer

[1958]This Happy Feeling writer

[1960]High Time writer

[1962]Experiment in Terror producer

[1962]The Couch writer

[1962]The Notorious Landlady writer

[1963]Soldier in the Rain producer

[1963]The Pink Panther writer

[1964]A Shot in the Dark producer

[1966]What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? producer

[1968]The Party producer

[1970]Darling Lili producer

[1971]Wild Rovers producer

[1974]The Tamarind Seed writer

[1975]The Return of the Pink Panther producer

[1976]The Pink Panther Strikes Again producer

[1978]Revenge of the Pink Panther producer

[1979]10 producer

[1981]S.O.B. producer

[1982]Victor/Victoria producer

[1982]Trail of the Pink Panther producer

[1983]Curse of the Pink Panther producer

[1983]The Man Who Loved Women director

[1984]City Heat writer

[1986]A Fine Mess writer

[1986]That's Life! writer

[1988]Sunset writer

[1989]Skin Deep writer

[1991]Switch writer

[2009]The Pink Panther 2 writer

Blake Edwards News


Bay Street Theater to Host Exclusive Discussion and Q&A with Co-Authors Julie Andrews and Daughter Emma Walton Hamilton

Join Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton in an exclusive discussion with Q&A at Bay Street Theater. They will be talking about their new collaborative book 'WAITING IN THE WINGS.'

Kelli O'Hara, Brian D'Arcy James, & Adam Guettel Join 'THEATER: All The Moving Parts'

In this new episode of “THEATER: All the Moving Parts”, Stars Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, and composer/lyricist Adam Guettel discuss the bold and provocative new musical “Days of Wine and Roses” about love and alcoholism, based on the 1962 Blake Edwards film classic. 

Review Roundup: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opens on Broadway

Reviews are in for Days of Wine and Roses starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James, which opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, January 28th at Studio 54. The production, directed by Michael Grief, features music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and a book by Craig Lucas. Find out what the critics had to say here!

Interview: Writer/Director/Musician David P. Johnson on Creating Sally Spectre: The Musical at Theatre West

Each Halloween Season, many horror and science fiction offerings hit our stages. This year, David P. Johnson is bringing his Sally Spectre: The Musical back to Theatre West weekends through October 29. A combination horror and morality play, it centers around the ghost of a 5-year-old girl trying to escape from her locked bedroom where she was brutally murdered. But is this musical really for children? To find out, I decided to speak with David P. Johnson who not only wrote the book, music, and lyrics but also directs and co-produces it, and appears onstage accompanying the cast on keyboard during every performance.

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Extends at El Portal Theatre

Love Among the Ruins has been extended on additional week.  Learn more about how to get tickets to the new shows here!

What We Know So Far About DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway

Days of Wine and Roses is set to transfer to Broadway, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, who led the production off-Broadway earlier this year. Running for 16 weeks only, performances will begin on January 6, 2024 at Studio 54. 

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Announced At The El Portal Theatre Begins October 6

JoBeth Williams (“Poltergeist,” “The Big Chill”) and Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Jericho Mile”) star in the romantic Love Among the Ruins, written by James G. Hirsch and Robert A. Papazian, from a film script by James Costigan. Love Among the Ruins is a Papazian Hirsch presentation  and is directed by Michael Arabian.

Rachel Dratch & Julianne Hough to Host New 42 WE ARE FAMILY Gala

Rachel Dratch and Julianne Hough will host New 42's annual gala on Monday, June 5 at the Plaza Hotel. See who is being honored, and learn how to purchase tickets!

ON THIS SIDE OF THE WORLD & More Lead Los Angeles' May 2023 Theater Top Picks

Los Angeles 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. Our top picks for May 2023 include Melissa Errico, LA Opera, and more!

MR. YUNIOSHI Moves to August at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Mr. Yunioshi will return for a limited engagement of six performances from August 4- August 13, 2023.

Josh Groban, Julie Andrews & More to be Honored at New 42 WE ARE FAMILY Gala

New 42 will present the return of their annual gala at the Plaza Hotel, which will be taking place on Monday, June 5 at 6PM. See who is taking part, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills Celebrates 86th Anniversary With 1937 Ticket Prices

The Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills with celebrate the 86th Anniversary of the historic theatre with retro 1937 ticket prices of twenty-five cents per movie ticket and fifty cents for Double Features during a month-long celebration screening of 11 classic films from April 2 – 30, 2023.

MR. YUNIOSHI Returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse in May

The breakout hit of Sierra Madre Playhouse's winter season, Mr. Yunioshi, returns for a limited engagement of four performances.

Sierra Madre Playhouse to Present Mike Farrell in DR. KEELING'S CURVE in April

Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Dr. Keeling's Curve, written by George Shea, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, and starring Mike Farrell at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Performances run April 21- April 23, 2023.

MR. YUNIOSHI Opens Next Month at Sierra Madre Playhouse

​​​​​​​The title Mr. Yunioshi refers to the name of the character portrayed by Mickey Rooney in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, directed by Blake Edwards (Rooney's former roommate). Rooney portrays Audrey Hepburn's neighbor. It is a cringe-inducing characterization, in which Rooney dons yellowface and wears appliances to 'play Asian.'

ME AND BOBBY PEACO Returns To Don't Tell Mama

Helane Blumfield and Bobby Peaco return to Don't Tell Mama for a two night encore performance of ME AND BOBBY PEACO.

VICTOR/VICTORIA Comes to Cotuit Center for the Arts This Month

Cotuit Center for the Arts presents Victor/Victoria on the Main Stage, opening July 19, 2022 and running through August 7, 2022, with evening performances at 7:30pm and matinees at 3pm.

VIDEO: Julie Andrews Surprised By THE SOUND OF MUSIC Von Trapp Children at AFI Life Achievement Award Presentation

Julie Andrews was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award where she was met with a special surprise. The five actors still living among those who portrayed the Von Trapp children in The Sound of Music joined Andrews in the audience and led the crowd in a sing-along. Watch the video here!

BWW Interview: Julie Andrews Talks AFI Life Achievement Award, Princess Diaries 3, New Memoir & More

On the cusp of her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, we talk with Julie Andrews for an update on The Princess Diaries 3, her next installment in her series of memoirs, the potential of her returning to the Broadway stage and the upcoming Minions movie.

Helane Blumfield and Bobby Peaco Reunite at Don't Tell Mama With ME AND BOBBY PEACO

What would it take to get Bobby Peaco to come up to New York from Florida for work? Helane Blumfield.

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Blake Edwards has written 1 shows including Victor/Victoria (Source Material).

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