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Eddie Cantor

 
Eddie Cantor Headshot
Date of Birth: January 31, 1892
Date of Death: October 10, 1964 (72)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

Stage Credits

  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1941
Erwin Trowbridge
  [Broadway]
1931
Performer
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1928
Henry Williams
  [Broadway]
1927
Performer
  [Broadway]
1923
Kid Boots
Kid Boots
  [Broadway]
1923
Performer
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1922
Performer
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1920
Performer
  [Broadway]
1920
Performer
  [Broadway]
1919
Performer
Performer
  [Broadway]
1918
Performer
  [Broadway]
1917
Performer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1946]
Producer
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1923]
Composer

Writing

Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Playwright
Bookwriter
Bookwriter






Eddie Cantor News

TO LIFE 3: Stories & Music Celebrating The Contributions Of Jewish Composers To The G Photo TO LIFE 3: Stories & Music Celebrating The Contributions Of Jewish Composers To The Great Hollywood Musicals Comes To The Willow Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022

George Gershwin.  Irving Berlin. Johnny Mercer. Harold Arlen. Sheldon Harnick.  Jerry Herman. These composers and many more will be highlighted in To Life 3: Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Great Hollywood Musicals. 

CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen Photo CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2022

Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'

The Delray Beach Playhouse Announces 2022-2023 Season Photo The Delray Beach Playhouse Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022

The Delray Beach Playhouse has a varied, eclectic, and thoroughly entertaining lineup planned for their 2022-2023 season. From musicals to musical comedy, to a myriad of musical memories… not to mention a suspenseful psychological thriller, a classic Neil Simon play, and a British backstage farce.

Theater Stories: A Ziegfeld Follies Ghost, the Impact of THE LION KING & More About T Photo Theater Stories: A Ziegfeld Follies Ghost, the Impact of THE LION KING & More About The New Amsterdam Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2020

Today's Theater Stories features The New Amsterdam Theatre! Learn about the history of The Ziegfeld Follies, the ghost of a showgirl that haunts the theater, the impact of The Lion King, and more!

Michael Lavine Will Present Songs Of The Decades: The Roaring Twenties Photo Michael Lavine Will Present Songs Of The Decades: The Roaring Twenties
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2020

Michael Lavine (Broadway vocal coach, performer music director, and sheet music guru) is presenting a special Webinar Zoominar benefit series: MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE. The first of the three decades THE ROARING TWENTIES will be on Thursday, July 16th at 3:30 pm ET  with live performances from Broadway and Cabaret acclaimed artists as well as some Premiere recordings.

RECAP: Ben Stiller and Amy Stiller Talked About Their Parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Photo RECAP: Ben Stiller and Amy Stiller Talked About Their Parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2020

Stars in the House continued Tuesday night (8pm) as Ben & Amy Stiller honor Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller. This episode was in support of The Actor's Fund.

BWW Review: Life Jacket Theatre Co's THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS: IN CONCERT A Grand Celebr Photo BWW Review: Life Jacket Theatre Co's THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS: IN CONCERT A Grand Celebration of Golden Age Gays At Joe's Pub.
by Bobby Patrick - Feb 20, 2020

The cast, the music, the history all under the adept direction of Russ made extra beautiful by the music from Kinosian's fingers made THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS: IN CONCERT one of the finest nightclub outings so far this year and, because Bobby CANNOT wait to see this flower bloom, we give this Work In Progress a full 5 Out Of 5 Rainbows and encourage all out there who love Lavender tales from the past to support Life Jacket Theatre Company.

Christine Pedi, Annaleigh Ashford and More at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Christine Pedi, Annaleigh Ashford and More at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2019

BWW Interview: Seth Sikes of TWENTY 20'S SONGS FOR 2020 at 54 Below Photo BWW Interview: Seth Sikes of TWENTY 20'S SONGS FOR 2020 at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 15, 2019

The cabaret sensation will help the patrons of 54 Below ring in the New Year with a brand new show... and this time he's doing something he has never done before.

Norm Lewis, Christine Pedi and More Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Norm Lewis, Christine Pedi and More Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Eddie Cantor Videos

STAGE TUBE: THE RESIDUALS Tell More Jokes to Thank KickStarter Supporters
by The Residuals - Sep 30, 2014

For one of their KickStarter rewards, creators Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle are thanking their supporters in a pretty unusual way. They are making videos for KickStarter contributors that include classic jokes from a 70-year-old joke book edited by Eddie Cantor. Now where else are you going to get that kind of 'Thank You?' And let's be honest, Gillian's reactions are just as funny as the jokes themselves. Check out some of these videos below.

STAGE TUBE: THE RESIDUALS Thank KickStarter Supports with Personalized Eddie Cantor Jokes
by The Residuals - Sep 18, 2014

If you are a regular reader of BroadwayWorld, you should know that the fantastic comedy webseries THE RESIDUALS is currently in pre-production for their second season exclusively here on BroadwayWorld. As part of their preparations, they are in the middle of a KickStarter campaign, and creators Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle are thanking their supporters in a pretty unusual way. They are making videos for KickStarter contributors that include classic jokes from a 70-year-old joke book edited by Eddie Cantor. Now where else are you going to get that kind of 'Thank You?' And let's be honest, Gillian's reactions are just as funny as the jokes themselves.

AUDIO: Liza Minnelli Sings 'You've Got To See Mama Ev'ry Night' on BOARDWALK EMPIRE Soundtrack!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2013

Click below for a first listen to Broadway legend Liza Minnelli singing 'You've Got To See Mama Ev'ry Night (Or You Can't See Mama At All)' on the new soundtrack for BOARDWALK EMPIRE: VOLUME 2! The BOARDWALK EMPRIE: VOLUME 2 soundtrack is out September 3 and the series returns on September 8.


Eddie Cantor Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has Eddie Cantor been in?
Eddie Cantor has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Eddie Cantor been in?
Eddie Cantor has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Eddie Cantor written?
Eddie Cantor has written 5 shows including Make It Snappy (Bookwriter), Ziegfeld Follies of 1923 [Summer Edition] (Bookwriter), Ziegfeld Follies of 1923 (Playwright), Ziegfeld Follies of 1927 (Bookwriter), Earl Carroll's Sketch Book [1929] (Bookwriter).