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Doug Haverty

Birth Place: Sacramento, CA

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Doug Haverty (playwright/librettist/lyricist/actor/graphic designer/producer)

Doug has written a couple dozen plays and musicals, most of which have been produced. Most notably, his musical (written with Adryan Russ) INSIDE OUT, played at The Cherry Lane. This six-women/no-set musical has been produced all over the country and overseas. Original Off Broadway Cast Recording (Originally on DRG) is now available at: www.kritzerland.com and the rights are available through Samuel French.

His play, COULD I HAVE THIS DANCE, won numerous awards, with its present top award being The American Drama Critics Association selection as BEST PLAY of 1991-92. This play is available through Samuel French and is included in the Otis-Guernsey BEST PLAYS OF 1991-92 anthology.

Other plays include: HELLO, THIS IS THE BOTTOM DRAWER; TENANTS ANYONE; IN MY MIND’S EYE; AFTERSHOCKS; DEATH DEFYING ACTS; COME BABY CRADLE AND ALL; NEXT WINDOW, PLEASE.

Other musicals include: THE LEGEND OF THE CRYSTAL WATERS (with David M. Strauss and Mark Henderson — Commissioned by Access Theatre); FLAVIA AND THE DREAM MAKER (with Shelly Markham & Bob Garrett — Commissioned by Access Theatre; WINTER ROSE: A MUSCIAL ABOUT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISSI (with Bob Reynolds and David M. Strauss — Commissioned by EvenSong Associates); THE GHOST OF GERSHWIN (with Wayland Pickard and Laura Manning — Commissioned by The Group Rep); iGHOST (with Adryan Russ); and LOVE AGAIN (with Adryan Russ).

His works have been produced at: THE VILLAGE THEATRE COMPANY, HERE ARTS CENTER, THE CHERRY LANE, THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE, FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE, LONG ISLAND STAGE, CHARLOTTE REP, ATLANTA’S THEATRE-IN-THE-SQUARE, THE LOBERO, ALASKAN REP, ATHENAEUM 2 (Melbourne, Australia); THE ENGLISH THEATRE OF ZUG (Zurich, Switzerland), THE COLONY, DALLAS THEATRE CENTER, PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY, THEATRE WEST, GROUP REP, THE LYRIC, just to name a few.

As an actor, Doug has appeared at THE FALLON HOUSE THEATRE, HOUGHTON LAKE PLAYHOUSE, CARNIVAL THEATRE, THE FALCON, THEATRE WEST, THE GROUP REP, THE HUDSON THEATRE, THE LYRIC, ZJU, among others.

Doug has produced: THAT LOVIN’ FEELIN’ (The Righteous Brothers Musical) and LOST IN YONKERS at The Group Rep; INSIDE OUT at The Grove Theatre Center/Burbank. He also co-produces KRITZERLAND AT STERLING’S UPSTAIRS AT THE FEDERAL.

Doug has designed for theaters and performing arts centers across the U.S. He has also created 400+ CD packages (soundtracks, cast, jazz, rap, and pop) for Universal, Warner Bros., EMI, etc. Doug has supplied event graphics for the Los Angeles Jazz Society, The Thalians, Associated Television International, LAPD, LAFD, the Grammys, baseball cards for “Weird Al” Yankovic and co-designed the coffee table book: The Ukulele: A Visual History for Backbeat Books.

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Photos: Get A First Look At COULD I HAVE THIS DANCE? At The Group Rep


The Group Rep will continue their 2023-24 Season with the award-winning play Could I Have This Dance? written by Doug Haverty, directed by Kathleen R. Delaney, and produced by Brent Beerman for The Group Rep. See photos from the production.

FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Los Angeles's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows


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. Selections for April 2024 include Funny Girl and more!

Photos: Get a First Look at TWELVE ANGRY JURORS at The Group Rep


Get a first look at photos of Twelve Angry Jurors at The Group Rep!

Review: 70, GIRLS, 70 at Lonny Chapman Theatre


70, Girls, 70 is an absolutely delightful gem of a musical from the award-winning Group Repertory Theatre at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, CA.  Directed with genius comedy by industry legend Bruce Kimmel, this 1970s period show is funny, bright-hearted, poignant, and magnetically uplifting.

Photos: First Look at The Group Rep's 70, GIRLS, 70


Get a first look at The Group Rep's 70, GIRLS, 70.

Interview: Barbara Minkus' 18 MINUTES OF FAME Doesn't End With 70, GIRLS, 70


The Group Rep inaugurates their 51st anniversary season with Kander & Ebb’s 70, Girls, 70 opening November 10, 2023, at their Lonny Chapman Theatre. Bruce Kimmel directs the cast of Cynthia Bryant, Regan Carrington, Kay Cole, Fay DeWitt, and more. Barbara, who shares the role of Ida with Suzy, sat down to answer a few of my queries.

The Group Rep Theatre Company Reveals 2023-2024 Season


The Group Rep has announced the lineup for their 2023-2024 Season, including two musicals. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Photos: First Look at the Group Rep's MOTEL 66


All new production photos have been released for The Group Rep's production of MOTEL 66, running Sept. 21 - Oct. 22, Upstairs on the second floor of the Lonny Chapman Theatre, in North Hollywood, CA. Check out the photos here!

Photos: First Look at The Group Rep's ROOM SERVICE


Check out photos from The Group Rep's production of Room Service, now running through October 15th at the Lonny Chapman Theatre!

Interview: Chris Winfield's Keeping His Tool Belt On for ROOM SERVICE


Next up for The Group Rep, John Murray and Allen Boretz’ zany comedy Room Service opening September 8, 2023, at their Lonny Chapman Theatre. Mareli Mitchel-Shields directs the large cast of Fox Carney, Joe Clabby, Joseph Eastburn, Tommy Jacobs, Jessica Kent, Sam Logan, Will Maizel, Matthew McLaughlin, Jackie Shearn, Bonnie Snyder, Axel Truitt, Sal Valletta, Grant Velarde, Timothy Willard and Chris Winfield. Chris graciously put down his hammer to answer a few of my queries.

THE RIGHT IS OURS! Has World Premiere On September 8 At Sierra Madre Playhouse


A new musical The Right Is Ours! will have its world premiere engagement of a new musical at Sierra Madre Playhouse. 

Music Review: With Their New Single ALMOST Ann Hampton Callaway & Amanda McBroom Create Perfection


These two Platinum-selling singer/songwriters have created a completely stylish duet for themselves, and there is nothing ALMOST about it.

Amanda McBroom and Ann Hampton Callaway To Release Single ALMOST


Ann Hampton Callaway and Amanda McBroom have made a dream team on stage and are best pals in real life. Now the DIVALICIOUS singer-songwriters have taken their magic into the recording studio.

The Group Rep Brings THE LARAMIE PROJECT To Lonny Chapman Theatre This Weekend


The Group Rep presents “The Laramie Project” written by Moises Kaufman, Ms. Leigh Fondakowski and The Techtonic Theater Project, directed by Kathleen Delaney, produced by Bill Fitzhugh & Danica Waitley for the Group Rep.

Kritzerland Host All New Concert Tribute To Sondheim


For the 124th Kritzerland show, it's a very personal tribute to the late and great Stephen Sondheim. Producer/host Bruce Kimmel knew Sondheim for over thirty years and produced a significant number of recordings of his work, beginning with the album Unsung Sondheim, which featured mostly never before recorded songs that Sondheim himself suggested.

Photos: First Look at the Group Rep's World Premiere LOVE...OR BEST OFFER


LOVE…or Best Offer, written by Phil Olson and the Winner of the Robert J. Pickering Award for Playwriting Excellence, runs through March 19 at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, CA. The play is directed by Doug Engalla and produced by Aly York for the Group Rep. Check out photos here!

Photos: First Look at Group Rep's HAROLD AND MAUDE


The Group Rep continues their 50th Season with the stage adaptation of Colin Higgins’ cult-classic film HAROLD AND MAUDE, directed by Larry Eisenberg, produced by Lloyd Pedersen for the Group Rep.  Check out a first look at photos here!

HAROLD AND MAUDE Comes to the Lonny Chapman Theatre in February


The Group Rep will present the stage adaptation of Colin Higgins’ cult-classic film HAROLD AND MAUDE, directed by Larry Eisenberg, produced by Lloyd Pedersen for the Group Rep.  The play runs February 10 through March 19 on the Main Stage of the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, CA.

THE MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie Comes to the Lonny Chapman Theatre


The Group Rep will present the first play in their 50th Anniversary Season, Agatha Christie’s timeless tale of “whodunnit” THE MOUSETRAP, directed by Jules Aaron, produced by Melissa Kaye Bontempt and Kathleen Delaney. 

Kritzerland at Feinstein's At Vitello's Presents ANYTHING GOES �" THE 12TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW


Kritzerland at Feinstein’s At Villelo’s presents Anything Goes — The 12th Anniversary Show featuring Jason Graae, Ilene Graff, Damon Kirsche, Danika Masi, Adrienne Stiefel, and Robert Yacko.

Doug Haverty FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Doug Haverty written?

Doug Haverty has written 1 shows including Inside Out (Co-Lyricist).

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