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Grandy is an American actor who played "Gopher" on the sitcom The Love Boat and who later became a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Iowa. Grandy was most recently the host of The Grandy Group, a morning drive time radio talk show on 630 WMAL in Washington, D.C.

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Photos: First Look at I'M NOT RAPPAPORT at The Encore


The Encore Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning comedy, I'm Not Rappaport, took to the Maas main stage on April 11 for a limited engagement running until April 21. The production features a star-studded cast including Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan, marking a nostalgic reunion as the trio shares the stage for the first time since their iconic roles on the hit television series, The Love Boat.

Photos: Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, And Jill Whelan Lead I'M NOT RAPPAPORT At The Encore


The Encore Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning comedy, I'm Not Rappaport, which takes to the Maas main stage April 11-21, features a star-studded cast including Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan. See photos from the production.

I'M NOT RAPPAPORT Comes to the Encore Theatre in April


The Encore Theatre’s upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning  comedy, I'm Not Rappaport, which takes to the Maas main stage April 11-21, will feature a star-studded cast including Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan.

GODSPELL, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE & More Set for Redhouse 2023/2024 Mainstage Season


Redhouse has announced their 2023/2024 Mainstage Season. This coming season will be a journey through the decades, entitled, Redhouse: Turn Back Time. 

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Syracuse Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; at Pendragon Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Syracuse Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Opens 2022-2023 Season With NUNSENSE


Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced casting for the first show in their 2022-2023 season – NUNSENSE: A musical. 

Fred Grandy to Star in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Redhouse Arts Center


Redhouse will close its 2021-22 season with Tony Award nominated musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which will run from June 10-19, 2022. The show will be directed by Maha McCain and star Fred Grandy (The Love Boat) along with Broadway actor Richard Barth.

Fred Grandy Will Star in GIVE 'EM HELL, HARRY! at Redhouse Arts Center


Redhouse Arts Center has just announced the addition of a one man show for one weekend only. Give ‘Em Hell, Harry! by Samuel Gallu, will star Redhouse favorite Fred Grandy (from the beloved “Love Boat” and former United States Representative from Iowa) and also marks the Redhouse return of Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster who will direct the show. The shows will take place for one weekend only beginning, Friday January 28th and running through Sunday, January 30th only. Grandy, a self-professed fan of the 33rd President, will step into Truman’s shoes for this one-act reprise of the 1975 Samuel Gallu play featuring the wit and wisdom of Harry Truman that will present like a historical cabaret.

Get $10 Off Tickets to GIVE 'EM HELL, HARRY at The Encore Musical Theatre Company


Give 'Em Hell, Harry runs at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, MI from December 8-12 only. The production is now running a special offer for $10 off tickets with the code PRESIDENT13 at checkout.

Fred Grandy to Star in GIVE 'EM HELL, HARRY! Directed by Hunter Foster


When Harry Truman was unexpectedly thrust into office, in 1945, he was ridiculed by both the press and the public as “the little man from Missouri”; by the time he left office, seven years later, he was hailed the world over as one of the great leaders of the 20th Century.

Theatre Aspen to Present Second Annual One-Person Show Festival SOLO FLIGHTS


Theatre Aspen will present its second annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, as the third act of this year’s 38th summer season, launching next Wednesday, August 25 and running through Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Hurst Theatre in Aspen, Colorado. 

Hunter Foster, Taylor Trensch, Sarah Stiles, Fred Grandy & More Announced for Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS FESTIVAL


Ahead of the start of the 38th Season, Theatre Aspen announced today that after a successful first flight, the organization will present its second annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, as the third act of this year’s summer season, August 25 – 31, 2021 at the Hurst Theatre in Aspen, Colorado.

Redhouse Arts Center Announces 2021-2022 Theatre Season


Redhouse Arts Center’s 2021-22 Main Stage Season has been announced, featuring the remounting of a previously cancelled show. With every production this season, Redhouse will utilize its versatile theatre space not only treat audiences to a thrilling theatre experience but allow for social distancing and a safe return back to live theater.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, February 11- with Kyle Taylor Parker, Renée Elise Goldsberry and More!


Today (February 11) in live streaming: a Love Boat reunion on Stars in the House, Kyle Taylor Parker visits Backstage Live, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 2/11: Joshua Henry Sings From the BRIDGERTON TikTok Musical, and More!


Today's top stories: Joshua Henry sings from the Bridgerton TikTok musical, Patti Murin partners with BWW for new merch in our theatre shop, Cuomo says venues could start reopening at 10% capacity with testing, and more!

VIDEO: The Cast of THE LOVE BOAT Reunites on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with the cast of the beloved series 'The Love Boat'. The cast, including Gavin MacLeod (Captain Stubing), Fred Grandy (Gopher), Ted Lange (Isaac), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Lauren Tewes (Julie), and Jill Whelan (Vicki), will be joined by frequent guest star Charo (April Lopez) to sail back in time and reminisce about their days on board the Pacific Princess and the romance and comedy that ensued.

Gavin MacLeod, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange and More From the Cast of THE LOVE BOAT to Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE


Today, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced that the cast of the beloved series “The Love Boat” will join them for a very special reunion on “Stars In The House” on Thursday, February 11 at 8pm ET in support of The Actors Fund. 

VIDEO: Watch Hunter Foster, Sutton Foster, Jeremy Kushnier & More Celebrate Redhouse on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm)  with Ain't It Grand - A Free Virtual Celebration to support Redhouse with Hunter Foster, Jeremy Kushnier, Steve Hayes, Maia Sharp, Marya Grandy, Trey Anastasio, Georgia Stitt, Sutton Foster and Nikki Renee Daniels.  

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How many shows has Fred Grandy written?

Fred Grandy has written 1 shows including Pretzels (Sketches).

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