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Frank Fay

Date of Death: September 25, 1961 (63)

Birth Place: San Francisco, CA, USA

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Frank Fay STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1944
Elwood P. Dowd

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1943
Performer

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1939
Performer

[Broadway]
1933
The Abused

"Extra Man" Performer

"Hang Up Your Hat on Broadway" Performer

"I'll Take an Option on You" Performer

"Meet Our Hero and Heavy" Performer

"Still the Nervous Waltz" Performer

"The Nervous Waltz" Performer

Col. Tapeapeek

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1927
Performer

[Broadway]
1923
Performer

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1922
Performer

Performer

[Broadway]
1922
Performer

[Broadway]
1920
Johnny Case

[Broadway]
1919
Bill Corcoran

[Broadway]
1918
Performer

[Broadway]
1918
Jack

Frank Fay Productions

 
[Broadway, 1939]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1933]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1922]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Lyricist

Frank Fay Movies

Under a Texas Moon
[ 1930 ] Don Carlos
The Matrimonial Bed
[ 1930 ] Leopold Trebel
Bright Lights
[ 1930 ] Wally Dean
God's Gift to Women
[ 1931 ] Toto Duryea
A Fool's Advice
[ 1932 ] Spencer Brown
Stars Over Broadway
[ 1935 ] Announcer
They Knew What They Wanted
[ 1940 ] Father McKee
I Want a Divorce
[ 1940 ] Jefferson Anthony Gilman Jeff
Spotlight Scandals
[ 1943 ] Frank Fay
Love Nest
[ 1951 ] Charles KennethCharleyPatterson

Frank Fay News


Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents HARVEY


The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the classic comedy, HARVEY by Mary Chase, directed by R. Michael Gros, February 27-March 16, 2019 in the Garvin Theatre.

BWW Exclusive: New York's Palace Theatre- The Valhalla of Vaudeville


Built in 1913 as the flagship for the big time vaudeville circuit run by E.F. Albee and Martin Beck, manager of the Western Vaudeville Managers Association, the Palace was the perfect showplace for the biggest of big time vaudeville during the last two decades of its existence.

BWW Interview: HARVEY Is Coming To the Valley of the Sun


HARVEY, Mary Chase's 1945 Pulitzer Prize winning comedy, is slated to hop into the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre in Scottsdale from January 12th through February 24th. In its multiple adaptations, most notably the 1950 film with Jimmy Stewart, the tale of Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary pooka has always been a source of amusement and inspiration. In advance of the opening, Herb Paine sat down with Lee Cooley, who plays the role of Elwood, to get a rabbit's-eye view of the show and some perspective on the actor himself.

Jazz Vocalist Sarah Partridge Releases 'Bright Lights & Promises: Redefining Janis Ian'


On the night of May 11th, at the legendary 'Bitter End' rock club in New York City, jazz vocalist Sarah Partridge debuted songs from her new album, 'Bright Lights & Promises: Redefining Janis Ian' to rave reviews.

Jazz Vocalist Sarah Partridge Releases New Album 'Bright Lights & Promises: Redefining Janis Ian'


On the night of May 11th, at the legendary 'Bitter End' rock club in New York City, jazz vocalist Sarah Partridge debuted songs from her new album, 'Bright Lights & Promises: Redefining Janis Ian' to rave reviews.

Elinor Donahue and David Mason Star in Judson Theatre's HARVEY, Beginning Tonight


Judson Theatre Company welcomes Elinor Donahue in their production of the Pulitzer Prize comedy HARVEY by Mary Chase. Donahue, an Emmy nominee, is well known for her role as Betty on FATHER KNOWS BEST. HARVEY opens tonight, September 24 and runs through Sunday, September 27 at Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College, located at 3395 Airport Road in Pinehurst.

Elinor Donahue and David Mason Star in Judson Theatre's HARVEY, Starting Tonight


Judson Theatre Company has announced that Elinor Donahue has joined the cast of their upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize comedy HARVEY by Mary Chase. Donahue, an Emmy nominee, is well known for her role as Betty on Father Knows Best. HARVEY opens tonight, September 24 and runs through Sunday, September 27 at Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College, located at 3395 Airport Road in Pinehurst.

Elinor Donahue and David Mason to Star in Judson Theatre's HARVEY This Fall


Judson Theatre Company has announced that Elinor Donahue has joined the cast of their upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize comedy HARVEY by Mary Chase. Donahue, an Emmy nominee, is well known for her role as Betty on Father Knows Best. HARVEY opens Thursday, September 24 and runs through Sunday, September 27 at Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College, located at 3395 Airport Road in Pinehurst.

Maureen Lipman Joins HARVEY at Birmingham Rep; Play Still Eyeing West End Run


According to the Daily Mail, James Dreyfus will play 'Elwood P. Dowd' in HARVEY at Birmingham Repertory Theatre next year before the show launches a UK tour to Richmond, Bromley and Malvern. Mary Chase's play (which recently appeared on Broadway starring Jim Parsons) is being produced by Don Gregory, who told the Mail he plans on transferring the production to the West End.

James Dreyfus to Star in HARVEY at Birmingham Rep; Play Eyes West End Transfer


According to the Daily Mail, James Dreyfus will play 'Elwood P. Dowd' in HARVEY at Birmingham Repertory Theatre next year before the show launches a UK tour to Richmond, Bromley and Malvern. Mary Chase's play (which recently appeared on Broadway starring Jim Parsons) is being produced by Don Gregory, who told the Mail he plans on transferring the production to the West End.

Martin Clunes to Star in HARVEY at Chichester with Hopes for the West End?


The Daily Mail writes that Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) is in talks to star as 'Elwood P. Dowd' in Mary Chase's HARVEY at the Chichester Festival Theatre in Fall 2014 before transferring to the West End. Chichester's Artistic Director Jonathan Church will direct.

Roundabout's HARVEY Closes on Broadway Today, August 5


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey ends its limited engagement today, August 5th. A special added benefit performance will play this evening at 7PM. Harvey will have played 32 previews and 62 regular performances at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street).

Roundabout's HARVEY Begins Final Two Weeks on Broadway, Closes August 5


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey will end its limited engagement on Sunday, August 5th. A special added benefit performance will play on Sunday, August 5th at 7PM. Harvey will have played 32 previews and 62 regular performances at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street).

HARVEY to Hold Benefit Performance for Education@Roundabout, 8/5


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced a special benefit performance following the smash hit limited engagement of HARVEY on August 5th at 7PM. Roundabout Theatre Company's production of HARVEY, directed by Scott Ellis, was originally scheduled to play its final performance on Sunday, August 5th at 2PM.

HARVEY’s Jim Parsons, Jessica Hecht and Carol Kane Set for THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW


Jim Parsons, Jessica Hecht & Carol Kane, stars of Harvey will be interviewed tomorrow from 12:00PM-12:40PM on "The Leonard Lopate Show". The show airs on 93.9 FM and AM 820.

BWW TV: Jim Parsons and the Cast of HARVEY Reflect on Opening Night!


Harvey officially opened last night, June 14, 2012 for a limited engagement through August 5th, 2012, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to celebrate with the cast. He spoke with Jim Parsons, who said opening night ws fun but he's glad the pressure is over, as well as Jessica Hecht, Charles Kimbrough, Morgan Spector, Holly Fain, Larry Bryggman, Peter Benson, Angela Paton, Tracee Chimo, Rich Sommer and Carol Kane. Watch the video below, which includes highlights from the production along with the interviews!

Photo Coverage: Stars on the HARVEY Opening Night Red Carpet


The production officially opened last night, June 14, 2012 for a limited engagement through August 5th, 2012 and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the opening night guests on the red carpet!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of HARVEY Celebrates at Opening Night Party!


The production officially opened last night, June 14, 2012 for a limited engagement through August 5th, 2012 and BroadwayWorld.com was there to celeberate with the cast at the opening night party!

Photo Coverage: Spot the Rabbit! HARVEY Opening Night Curtain Call; Parsons, Hecht, Kane, Kimbrough & More


The production officially opened last night, June 14, 2012 for a limited engagement through August 5th, 2012 and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's opening night curtain call!

Frank Fay FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Frank Fay been in?

Frank Fay has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Frank Fay been in?

Frank Fay has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Frank Fay written?

Frank Fay has written 2 shows including Frank Fay's Fables (Bookwriter), Tattle Tales (Bookwriter).

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