George Hearn
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Date of Birth:
June 18, 1934 (87)
Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA
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George Hearn created the role of Max von Mayerling in the Los Angeles premiere and Broadway production of Sunset Boulevard for which he received his second Tony Award. He won his first Tony Award for originating the role of Albin in La Cage aux Folles, a role that he reprised in London and earned ...
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Glenn Close and George Hearn pictured at the 61st Annual Drama League Awards for the theatre at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on March 5, 1995.
Carolee Carmello, George Hearn & Carlos L. Encinias
George Hearn
Andrew Samonsky & George Hearn
George Hearn & Carlos L. Encinias
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PerformancesGeorge Hearn Biography
George Hearn created the role of Max von Mayerling in the Los Angeles premiere and Broadway production of Sunset Boulevard for which he received his second Tony Award. He won his first Tony Award for originating the role of Albin in La Cage aux Folles, a role that he reprised in London and earned him an Olivier Award nomination.He received Tony Award nominations for Putting It Together, A Doll's Life and Watch on the Rhine. He won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of the title role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street after having played the role on Broadway and the national tour with Angela Lansbury. He returned to the role in May, 2000 with the New York Philharmonic and in the summer of 2001 with the San Francisco Symphony and the Ravinia Festival in Chicago for a concert version that co-starred Patti LuPone.
His other Broadway appearances include Wicked, The Diary of Anne Frank with Natalie Portman; Meet Me in St. Louis; I Remember Mama with Liv Ullman; Ah, Wilderness! with Colleen Dewhurst and Jason Robards; An Almost Perfect Person with Ms. Dewhurst; The Changing Room and A Time for Singing.
He starred in the New York City Opera's Kismet and in the all-star concert productions of Follies at Avery Fisher Hall and South Pacific at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre.
He appeared in many productions with the New York Shakespeare Festival and has a long association with Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven. Regional productions include Promises, Promises for Ovations in Chicago; I Do, I Do; Love Letters with Rue McClanahan; and most recently The Visit at Signature Theatre with Chita Rivera.
His many television appearances include "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Law & Order," "Homicide," "Murder! She Wrote," "L.A. Law," "The Golden Girls," "Dear John," "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the television films A Fire in the Dark; False Arrest; Annie: A Royal Adventure; Durango and Sarah, Plain And Tall: Winter's End.
His motion pictures include Barney's Great Adventure, See You in the Morning, The Vanishing, Sneakers, The Devil's Own and Flags of Our Fathers.
George Hearn Awards and Nominations
| Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
| George Hearn, Putting It Together | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actor - Musical | ||
| George Hearn, Sunset Boulevard | ||
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical  |
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| George Hearn, Sunset Boulevard | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical | ||
| George Hearn, La Cage Aux Folles | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical |
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| George Hearn, La Cage aux Folles | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1984 - Best Actor |
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| George Hearn, La Cage aux Folles | ||
| Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical |
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| George Hearn, La Cage aux Folles | ||
| Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
| George Hearn , A Doll's Life | ||
| Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | ||
| George Hearn , Watch on the Rhine | ||
George Hearn News
MOSSO Announces Summer Concert Series at Symphony Hall Celebrating Stephen Sondheim and John Williamsby Stephi Wild - May 2, 2022
MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, have announced details of their upcoming summer concerts at Symphony Hall. MOSSO will celebrate the music of Stephen Sondheim and John Williams. These concerts mark the first time in almost twenty years that the musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra have performed summer concerts in Springfield.
Kelli O'Hara and Adrienne Warren to Star in Signature Theatre & Wolf Trap's BROADWAY IN THE PARKby Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022
Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today the cast for the second annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway In The Park (Friday, June 24 at 8PM). The show will star Tony Award-winners Kelli O’Hara and Adrienne Warren and will feature an ensemble of local talent.
New Date Announced For 17th Annual Fred Ebb Award Presentationby Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022
The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented to the team of Isabella Dawis & Tidtaya Sinutoke by Heidi Blickenstaff and Julia Murney on Monday May 2nd from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony at Bond 45. T
Virginia Arts Festival Announces Complete Cast For THE SOUND OF MUSICby Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022
The cast is comprised of established Broadway artists and local rising stars. Part of the Virginia Arts Festival's 25th Anniversary Season, the new production is led by Conductor Rob Fisher, the Festival's Artistic Advisor of Musical Theater & American Songbook and Stage Director Matt Kunkel.
Virginia Arts Festival Announces Complete Cast For THE SOUND OF MUSICby A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022
The Virginia Arts Festival has announced the complete cast for The Sound of Music, co-produced by the Festival and the Virginia Opera May 13-15 at the Harrison Opera House.
YENTL, HAIRSPRAY LIVE! & More is Coming to BroadwayHD for Women's History Monthby Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022
In honor of Women’s History Month, BroadwayHD is celebrating some of Broadway’s iconic female characters with new titles coming to the platform including Yentl from Yentl, Mrs. Lovett from Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and Tracy from Hairspray Live!.
Broadway Veteran Calvin Remsburg (Sweeney Todd, Cats And Phantom) Passes Away In Palm Springsby David Green - Feb 3, 2022
The recent passing of the talented, versatile, dynamic Calvin Remsberg has left a very wide and deep loss to all who have known and loved him. As well as to those who have worked and studied with him. Calvin’s accomplishments are not only many but varied and fascinating. His humor and creative insights were also a major element in all he did. He was a true friend to all and fiercely loyal to the professional ethics he learned from his amazing career.
Virginia Arts Festival Announces Appointment Of Rob Fisher As The Goode Family Artistic Advisor For Musical Theater and American Songbookby Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2022
Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway's leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.
The Drinkwaters Brothers to Play THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE IN CONCERT at Feinstein's/54 Below December 29thby Stephen Mosher - Dec 7, 2021
A Broadway classic gets the concert treatment, led by some very classy fellas.
Casting Announced For THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE at Feinstein's/54 Belowby Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2021
The leading male roles of the identical twin Antipholus brothers will be played by real-life identical twins John and Matthew Drinkwater, the young musical duo who have become stars of the internet and have performed at major New York venues including Birdland, Feinstein's/54 Below, The Green Room 42, The Town Hall, and Don't Tell Mama.
George Hearn Videos
Broadway Rewind: Carolee Carmello Makes a Joyful Noise in SCANDALOUS in 2012by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 26, 2020
Today we rewind to 2012, when Scandalous opened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it played for 29 performances. Led by Carolee Carmello, the musical featured a book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman. It also starred Edward Watts, Andrew Samonsky, Roz Ryan and George Hearn.
Video Flashback: Broadway Stars Sing 'Sunday' From SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGEby Stage Tube - Mar 22, 2020
In honor of Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday today, we're flashing back to his 80th birthday concert!
VIDEO: On This Day, November 6- Happy Birthday, Michael Cerveris!by Stage Tube - Nov 6, 2017
Today we celebrated the birthday of Broadway favorite, Michael Cerveris!
by Stage Tube - Oct 19, 2016
Continuing its commitment to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture, Shout! Factory recently announced the launch of its new home entertainment series, Shout Broadway. Spotlighting musicals and performances that deserve a place on your shelf, Shout Broadway features some of the greatest stage and screen productions ever captured, now headed to Blu-ray. From recent hits to all-time favorites and Hollywood gems, Shout Broadway celebrates the best in theater and beyond. Click below to watch clips from next month's releases!
by Stage Tube - Mar 18, 2013
Today in 1965, Do I hear a Waltz? opened at the 46th St. Thetare (Now the Richard Rodgers Theatre), where it ran for 220 performances. Do I Hear a Waltz? is a musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Richard Rodgers, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. It was adapted from Laurents' 1952 play The Time of the Cuckoo, which was the basis for the 1955 film Summertime starring Katharine Hepburn. The Broadway cast included Elizabeth Allen, Sergio Franchi, Carol Bruce, Madeleine Sherwood, Julienne Marie, Stuart Damon, Fleury D'Antonakis, and Jack Manning. It was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Scenic Design, but lost in all three categories.
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2012
Kathie Lee Gifford discussed the closing of her new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS on the Today show on NBC. 'So many of the brand new shows this fall really, really have struggled and are posting closings,' she lamented. 'Hurricane Sandy was just devastating to everyone in the tri-state area but Broadway was badly hit.' Check out more of Gifford's comments below.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 16, 2012
Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalousbegan performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on October 13, 2012 and opened last night, Thursday, November 15. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of SCANDALOUS' opening night - hear what the stars had to say below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 13, 2012
Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). BroadwayWorld brings you just-released performance highlights below!
by Stage Tube - Nov 2, 2012
Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on October 13, 2012, with opening Night set for November 15. In the video below, Roz Ryan gives Kathie Lee a special surprise at 'The Today Show' by singing 'Natural Woman.' Check out her performance below!
by Stage Tube - Oct 26, 2012
When Ben Rimalower was eight years old, his father came out of the closet and embarked on a drug-fueled tear that left his family in tatters. Amid the chaos of his young life, Ben found comfort-like so many gay boys before him and after-in musical theater, and specifically in the transportive voice of Broadway star Patti LuPone. Get a preview of Rimalower's show PATTI ISSUES in this new clip below!
