Fannie Hurst
Fannie Hurst is a playwright with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.
Date of Birth: October 18, 1889
Date of Death: February 23, 1968 (78)
Birth Place: Hamilton, OH, USA
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Adrienne Warren Will Lead IMITATION OF LIFE Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2026
The producers of the new musical IMITATION OF LIFE have just announced that Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will star as “Delilah” in the upcoming world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed, in a co-production with National Black Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2026
The producers of the new musical IMITATION OF LIFE have just announced that Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will star as “Delilah” in the upcoming world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed, in a co-production with National Black Theatre.
Looking for New Musicals This Season? You'll Find Them Off-Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 30, 2026
Much has been written and expressed about how few new Broadway musicals—six—hit the boards last season. The Broadway landscape is experiencing several challenges at the moment, largely tied to the American economy as a whole. In addition, the number of new musicals per season always fluctuates. In particular, the post-pandemic seasons stuffed with productions that were waiting in the docket were bound to cause a few course-correcting smaller slates in subsequent years.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 30, 2026
Much has been written and expressed about how few new Broadway musicals—six—hit the boards last season. The Broadway landscape is experiencing several challenges at the moment, largely tied to the American economy as a whole. In addition, the number of new musicals per season always fluctuates. In particular, the post-pandemic seasons stuffed with productions that were waiting in the docket were bound to cause a few course-correcting smaller slates in subsequent years.
National Black Theatre to Present 2026-2027 Season With AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? and IMITATION OF LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.
Whitney White Replaces Liesl Tommy as IMITATION OF LIFE Director; Production Dates Pushed Back
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The new musical Imitation of Life has revealed new production dates and a new creative team member for its world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The new musical Imitation of Life has revealed new production dates and a new creative team member for its world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.
John Legend and Lynn Nottage's IMITATION OF LIFE Will Open at The Shed in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Performance dates and ticket information has been announced for IMITATION OF LIFE, a new musical with a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner John Legend.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Performance dates and ticket information has been announced for IMITATION OF LIFE, a new musical with a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner John Legend.
John Legend & Lynn Nottage Musical IMITATION OF LIFE To Premiere At The Shed This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
IMITATION OF LIFE, a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend, will premiere at The Shed in New York City. Directed by Liesl Tommy, the limited engagement is co-produced with National Black Theatre. Further casting and ticket details will be announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
IMITATION OF LIFE, a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend, will premiere at The Shed in New York City. Directed by Liesl Tommy, the limited engagement is co-produced with National Black Theatre. Further casting and ticket details will be announced.
Wake Up With BWW 6/27: Casey Cott Joins MOULIN ROUGE!, Jimmy Awards Winners, and More!
by - Jun 27, 2023
Top stories: Casey Cott is the next Christian in Moulin Rouge! the Musical,, plus find out who won at the Jimmy Awards, and more!
by - Jun 27, 2023
Top stories: Casey Cott is the next Christian in Moulin Rouge! the Musical,, plus find out who won at the Jimmy Awards, and more!
Lynn Nottage and John Legend Are Developing IMITATION OF LIFE Musical, Directed by Liesl Tommy
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2023
Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2023
Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy.
Humoresque Kicks off Summer of Silents at the Academy June 13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2011
The Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "Humoresque" (1920) will kick off a summer-long screening series of silent films at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2011
The Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "Humoresque" (1920) will kick off a summer-long screening series of silent films at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
Humoresque Kicks off Summer of Silents at the Academy June 13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2011
The Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "Humoresque" (1920) will kick off a summer-long screening series of silent films at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2011
The Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "Humoresque" (1920) will kick off a summer-long screening series of silent films at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
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How many shows has Fannie Hurst written?
Fannie Hurst has written 4 shows including The Land of the Free (Playwright), Back Pay (Playwright), Humoresque (Playwright), It Is To Laugh (Playwright).
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