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Gretchen Cryer

Birth Place: Indianapolis, IN, USA

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Gretchen Cryer STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Fay

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1978
Heather

Heather [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Abigail Adams (Understudy)

Martha Jefferson (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1967
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Townsperson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Ms. Kepplewhite

Singer

Gretchen Cryer Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Writer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Director

Writing

Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Lyricist

Gretchen Cryer Awards and Nominations


winner
- 1991 - Most promising musical theatre librettist

Gretchen Cryer

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Lyrics

Gretchen Cryer, I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Most Promising Playwright

Gretchen Cryer, The Last Sweet Days of Isaac


winner
Obie Awards - 1970 - Best Musical

Gretchen Cryer , The Last Sweet Days of Isaac

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Photos: Inside THE NOTEBOOK Opening Night Party


The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!

Christopher Durang to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards


Playwright Christopher Durang is the recipient of The Dramatists Guild's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn more about Durang and about the award!

Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work by 2022-23 Class of Musical Theater Writing Fellows


The Dramatists Guild Foundation will present selections of work by the 2022-2023 Class of Musical Theater Writing Fellows on Monday, March 25, at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the Fellows here!

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Lynn Ahrens and More Will Celebrate Women's History Month at 54 Below


54 BELOW will present Songs From Women At The Table on March 4, 2024 at 7:00 and 9:30pm. The 7:00pm performance will also be livestreamed.

Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony


The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Receive 2024 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre


The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Current Live Standings


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Voting Update


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: Barbara Bleier & Austin Pendleton Are OLD FRIENDS! With Gretchen Cryer & Richard Maltby Jr. at Pangea


Barbara Bleier and Austin Pendleton returned to Pangea on November 21st for a limited engagement of their musical cabaret OLD FRIENDS!

Barbara Bleier and Austin Pendleton Bring OLD FRIENDS! Back To Pangea


Barbara Bleier and Austin Pendleton are OLD FRIENDS! and they've got two more joining them at Pangea in November: Gretchen Cryer and Richard Maltby Jr.

 David Henry Hwang and James Ijames Join Dramatists Guild Foundation's Board of Directors


 Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced that acclaimed, Award-winning playwrights David Henry Hwang and James Ijames join the Board of Directors to help shape and guide the organization’s mission to support theater writers at all stages of their careers.

Dramatists Guild Copyright Management Unveils Complete Programming for 2023 Estate Planning Week


DG Copyright Management, Inc. has revealed the complete schedule for their week-long programming in honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week.

Danny Burstein, Martyna Majok, Helen Park and More Join Dramatists Guild BroadwayCon Panels - Full Programming Set


Get exclusive access to Broadway legends Danny Burstein, Martyna Majok, Helen Park, and more as they share their insights and experiences in panels at BroadwayCon. Join in for an inside look at the world of theater and learn from the best in the industry.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present 'One For All: Can A Solo Show Be For Everyone?'


Theater Resources Unlimited will present 'One For All: Can A Solo Show Be For Everyone?' on May 5th.

Brooklyn Public Library and Friends of George's Will Receive 2023 Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Defender Awards


The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) has announced the recipients of 2023 Defender Awards. By refusing to succumb to the banning of books and drag performances, both recipients are leaders in the fight against censorship and the repression of free speech that has overtaken parts of the country.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present 'Winning Ways: The True Meaning Of Theater Awards'


Theater Resources Unlimited will present 'Winning Ways: The True Meaning Of Theater Awards'.

Theater Resources Unlimited To Host Upcoming TRU Community Zoom Gathering: How Theater Serves Community (continued): The Purpose Of A Public Theater


A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

Gretchen Cryer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gretchen Cryer been in?

Gretchen Cryer has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Gretchen Cryer been in?

Gretchen Cryer has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Gretchen Cryer been nominated for?

Gretchen Cryer has been nominated for various awards, including Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist for "Shelter," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road," Most Promising Playwright at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Last Sweet Days of Isaac," and Best Musical at the Obie Awards for "The Last Sweet Days of Isaac."

What awards has Gretchen Cryer won?

Gretchen Cryer has won the following awards: Most promising musical theatre librettist for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac, Most Promising Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac, and Best Musical (Obie Awards) for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac.

How many shows has Gretchen Cryer written?

Gretchen Cryer has written 7 shows including Booth is Back in Town (Lyricist), Now Is the Time for All Good Men (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Last Sweet Days of Isaac (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Wedding of Iphigenia (Lyricist), Shelter (Bookwriter/Lyricist), I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Hats! (Composer/Lyricist).

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