Frances Goodrich
Also Credited As: Frances Goodrich Ames
Birth Place: Belleville, NJ, USA
Latest News on Frances Goodrich:
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Comes to Avon Players Theatre (Oct 13, 2025)
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Returns To Burbank’s Colony Theatre For Limited Run This November (Oct 9, 2025)
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER And More Set for Childsplay Theatre 2025–2026 Season (Oct 8, 2025)
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Comes to Avon Players Theatre (Oct 13, 2025)
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Returns To Burbank’s Colony Theatre For Limited Run This November (Oct 9, 2025)
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER And More Set for Childsplay Theatre 2025–2026 Season (Oct 8, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1922
The Dissatisfied Lady
The Unassuming Lady
The Dissatisfied Lady
The Unassuming Lady
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
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Playwright
Source Material
Source Material
Source Material
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Awards and Nominations
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1956 - Best American Play
Frances Goodrich, The Diary of Anne Frank
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1956 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Frances Goodrich, Diary of Anne Frank
winner
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Play
Frances Goodrich, The Diary of Anne Frank
News
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Comes to Avon Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
One girl’s true account of a growing up in extraordinary circumstances makes for a harrowing and hopeful play as Avon Players Theatre will present The Diary of Anne Frank.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
One girl’s true account of a growing up in extraordinary circumstances makes for a harrowing and hopeful play as Avon Players Theatre will present The Diary of Anne Frank.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Returns To Burbank’s Colony Theatre For Limited Run This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
Stan Zimmerman’s The Diary of Anne Frank returns to The Colony Theatre in Burbank for a limited run November 5–6, 2025, featuring a predominantly Latinx cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
Stan Zimmerman’s The Diary of Anne Frank returns to The Colony Theatre in Burbank for a limited run November 5–6, 2025, featuring a predominantly Latinx cast.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER And More Set for Childsplay Theatre 2025"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
Childsplay Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Diary of Anne Frank, Hare and Tortoise, and the world premiere of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane – The Musical, marking Artistic Director Dwayne Hartford’s farewell season.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
Childsplay Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Diary of Anne Frank, Hare and Tortoise, and the world premiere of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane – The Musical, marking Artistic Director Dwayne Hartford’s farewell season.
MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Set for Birmingham Village Players 103rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
Birmingham Village Players will open its 103rd season this fall with five productions including Man of La Mancha and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
Birmingham Village Players will open its 103rd season this fall with five productions including Man of La Mancha and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.
LoMotion Live to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
LoMotion Live will present The Diary of Anne Frank, the newly adapted stage version by Wendy Kesselman, running July 18–26 at the Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton, NJ (Lake Hiawatha).
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
LoMotion Live will present The Diary of Anne Frank, the newly adapted stage version by Wendy Kesselman, running July 18–26 at the Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton, NJ (Lake Hiawatha).
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
Open Stage to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK in March
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
Open Stage will present performances of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Scottish Rite Cathedral at 2701 N. 3rd Street in Harrisburg on March 25 and 26 at 9:45 a.m. and March 27 at 7:30 p.m.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
Open Stage will present performances of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Scottish Rite Cathedral at 2701 N. 3rd Street in Harrisburg on March 25 and 26 at 9:45 a.m. and March 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Review: USHERING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at TampaRep
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 8, 2024
What did our critic think of USHERING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at TampaRep?
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 8, 2024
What did our critic think of USHERING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at TampaRep?
The Bridge Initiative Reveals MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024
The Bridge Initiative’s new season titled “Many Beautiful Things” will bring full productions, play and musical readings, musical cabarets, and more to stages in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, and Avondale. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024
The Bridge Initiative’s new season titled “Many Beautiful Things” will bring full productions, play and musical readings, musical cabarets, and more to stages in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, and Avondale. Learn more about the lineup here!
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Comes to Granbury Theatre Company This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
Granbury Theatre Company will continue its Broadway on the Brazos season with the stage play “The Diary of Anne Frank” on May 10-26, 2024, at the historic Granbury Opera House in Downtown Granbury.
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
Granbury Theatre Company will continue its Broadway on the Brazos season with the stage play “The Diary of Anne Frank” on May 10-26, 2024, at the historic Granbury Opera House in Downtown Granbury.
PCS Theater to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024
PCS Theater will present 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' beginning this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024
PCS Theater will present 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' beginning this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First look at Gallery Players' THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 5, 2024
Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief.
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 5, 2024
Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief.
Feature: 2024-25 SEASON ANNOUNCED at Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - Mar 16, 2024
Desert TheatreWorks has announced its highly anticipated lineup for the 2024-2025 season, promising to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of productions that promise to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought!
by Charlie Thomas - Mar 16, 2024
Desert TheatreWorks has announced its highly anticipated lineup for the 2024-2025 season, promising to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of productions that promise to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought!
EastLine Theatre Brings Pulitzer Winner THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK To Lindenhurst
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
EastLine Theatre will open their season this February at the BACCA Center in Lindenhurst with The Diary of Anne Frank. Based on the remarkable true story and the beloved bestseller The Diary of a Young Girl, The Diary of Anne Frank was the 1956 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
EastLine Theatre will open their season this February at the BACCA Center in Lindenhurst with The Diary of Anne Frank. Based on the remarkable true story and the beloved bestseller The Diary of a Young Girl, The Diary of Anne Frank was the 1956 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
CATS, SPRING AWAKENING & More Set for Algonquin Arts Theatre 2024-25 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, NJ has revealed the titles for their 2024-25 Broadway Series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, NJ has revealed the titles for their 2024-25 Broadway Series.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK is Coming to Scottsdale Center for the Arts in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2023
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and The Bridge Initiative will present a stage adaptation of the posthumously published 1947 book The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2023
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and The Bridge Initiative will present a stage adaptation of the posthumously published 1947 book The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.
Photos: First Look at The Gamm Theatre's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2023
The Gamm Theatre is currently presenting It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling, now through December 24. Check out production photos here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2023
The Gamm Theatre is currently presenting It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling, now through December 24. Check out production photos here!
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAYA Magical Mix Of Theater And Radio On Stage At The Gamm
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023
Experience the heartwarming holiday classic, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, at The Gamm Theatre. Don't miss this timeless story of love and redemption.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023
Experience the heartwarming holiday classic, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, at The Gamm Theatre. Don't miss this timeless story of love and redemption.
Jackie Osorio, Noah F. Madril And Emily Trujillo Join Long Running Latinx THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK For Limited LA Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023
Actors Jackie Osorio, Noah F. Madril and Emily Trujillo join the critically acclaimed 2018 LA production of The Diary of Anne Frank in the roles of Mr. & Mrs. Van Daan and Margot Frank. The revival, which garnered international attention with its predominately LatinX cast, will run for four performances September 17 at A Place Called Home and September 19-21 at the Colony Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023
Actors Jackie Osorio, Noah F. Madril and Emily Trujillo join the critically acclaimed 2018 LA production of The Diary of Anne Frank in the roles of Mr. & Mrs. Van Daan and Margot Frank. The revival, which garnered international attention with its predominately LatinX cast, will run for four performances September 17 at A Place Called Home and September 19-21 at the Colony Theatre.
Young People's Theatre Announces 2023- 24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023
Embarking on its 58th season, Young People's Theatre (YPT) embraces the powerful sense of community – of experiencing a story together – that only live theatre can bring.
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023
Embarking on its 58th season, Young People's Theatre (YPT) embraces the powerful sense of community – of experiencing a story together – that only live theatre can bring.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Frances Goodrich been in?
Frances Goodrich has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Frances Goodrich been in?
Frances Goodrich has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Frances Goodrich been nominated for?
Frances Goodrich has been nominated for several awards for her play "The Diary of Anne Frank." She was nominated for the Best American Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, she received a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Goodrich was also nominated for the Best Play category at the Tony Awards for "The Diary of Anne Frank."
What awards has Frances Goodrich won?
Frances Goodrich has won several awards for her work. She received the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Diary of Anne Frank." She also won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the same play. Additionally, Goodrich was honored with the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for "The Diary of Anne Frank."
How many shows has Frances Goodrich written?
Frances Goodrich has written 8 shows including Up Pops the Devil (Playwright), Bridal Wise (Playwright), The Great Big Doorstep (Playwright), The Diary of Anne Frank (Playwright), Maggie May (Playwright), The Diary of Anne Frank (Playwright), Yours, Anne (Source Material), Cole Porter's The Pirate (Source Material).
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