Harvey Fierstein
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Date of Birth:
June 06, 1954 (68)
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Harvey Fierstein's theater work includes Torch Song Trilogy (Best Play, Best Actor, Tony and Drama Desk awards), Kinky Boots (Best Musical Tony), La Cage aux Folles (Best Book, Tony and Drama Desk awards), Newsies (Tony nominated), Casa Valentina (Tony nominated), A Catered Affair (12 Drama Desk ...
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Harvey Fierstein Biography
Harvey Fierstein's theater work includes Torch Song Trilogy (Best Play, Best Actor, Tony and Drama Desk awards), Kinky Boots (Best Musical Tony), La Cage aux Folles (Best Book, Tony and Drama Desk awards), Newsies (Tony nominated), Casa Valentina (Tony nominated), A Catered Affair (12 Drama Desk nominations), Safe Sex (Ace Award), Legs Diamond, Spookhouse, Flatbush Tosca, and Freaky Pussy. He's written teleplays for NBC's "Hairspray Live!" and "The Wiz Live!" His revised script of Funny Girl, ran to critical acclaim in London and has been filmed for broadcast. His political editorials have appeared in The New York Times, TV Guide, Huffington Post and broadcast on PBS's "In the Life." Harvey's children's book, The Sissy Duckling, is now in its 8th printing, and the HBO animated special of the story won Harvey the Humanities Award. Mr. Fierstein has been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and has been inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame and the Brooklyn Walk of Fame.Harvey Fierstein Awards and Nominations
| Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Revival of a Play | ||
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| Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play | ||
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| Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Book of a Musical | ||
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| BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Book of a Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Book of a Musical | ||
| Harvey Fierstein, Newsies the Musical | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Book of a Musical | ||
| Harvey Fierstein, A Catered Affair | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Musical |
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| Harvey Fierstein, Hairspray | ||
| Drama League Awards - 2003 - Distinguished Performance Award |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical |
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| Olivier Awards - 1985 - Play of the Year | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Book of a Musical | ||
| Harvey Fierstein, La Cage aux Folles | ||
| Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Book of a Musical |
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Actor in a Play |
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| Theatre World Awards - 1983 - Performance |
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| Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play |
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| Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play |
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Play | ||
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| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1982 - Best American Play | ||
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| Obie Awards - 1982 - Special Citations |
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Harvey Fierstein News
La MaMa to Pay Tribute to Late George Bartenieff with COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES Featuring Kathleen Chalfant & Moreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022
George Bartenieff – actor, director, and co-founder of Theater for the New City – will be remembered at one of theatres he called home, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. Bartenieff’s life and work will be celebrated at Coffeehouse Chronicles #166 on October 1, 2022 at 3pm, at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.
La MaMa in Association with Kinding Sindaw to Present the New York Premiere of POSAKAby Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2022
La MaMa in association with Kinding Sindaw presents the New York premiere of Posaka from October 20 - 23, 2022 at The Downstairs at La MaMa. Through ritual dance and chanted epics, Indigenous tradition-bearers visiting from the Philippines share the healing traditions of four sacred lineages: Maguindanao, Meranao, Tausug, and Tboli.
Harvey Fierstein Wants Harry Styles to Star in KINKY BOOTS Movie Musicalby Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2022
According to an interview with the NY Post, Harvey Fierstein wants pop superstar Harry Styles to star as Charlie in a rumored movie version of his musical KINKY BOOTS.
Lea Michele to Sing 'People' From FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOWby Michael Major - Sep 23, 2022
The performance will mark the first televised performance from the musical. Michele will also be sitting down with Fallon discuss returning to Broadway in the role. The Glee star is currently playing Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl at the August Wilson Theatre.
Review: KINKY BOOTS at The Studio Theatre Perform to Sold-Out Showsby Theresa Bertram - Sep 23, 2022
What did our critic think of KINKY BOOTS at The Studio Theatre? She thought it was FIRE!!
Johnny Berchtold Joins the Cast of CAMP SIEGFRIED at Second Stageby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022
Johnny Berchtold will join the cast of the New York Premiere production of CAMP SIEGFRIED, the new play from Tony Award-nominee BESS WOHL (2ST’s Grand Horizons and Make Believe), directed by Tony Award-winner DAVID CROMER (The Band’s Visit, 2ST’s Man from Nebraska) at Second Stage Theater.
La MaMa & Kinding Sindaw to Present New York Premiere of POSAKA in Octoberby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022
La MaMa in association with Kinding Sindaw will present the New York premiere of Posaka from October 20 - 23, 2022 at The Downstairs at La MaMa.
Cast, Creative Team & More to Join A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Classic Perspectives Series at CSCby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022
Classic Stage Company has announced its full programming for Classic Perspectives, a series of post-show conversations inspired by A Man of No Importance by Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens.
La MaMa to Present World Premiere of Neil Greenberg's BETSY in Novemberby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022
La MaMa will present the world premiere of Betsy by award-winning choreographer Neil Greenberg. A proper noun, a subject that does and performs, Betsy is a new dance exploring the phenomenon of performance itself. Performances will take place November 12–14.
Photo: 'Scream Queens' Lea Michele & Jamie Lee Curtis Reunite at FUNNY GIRLby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022
A Scream Queens reunion took place when Jamie Lee Curtis paid a visit to her former co-star Lea Michele at Funny Girl! See a photo of the reunion here!
Harvey Fierstein Videos
VIDEO: Lea Michele Discusses Relating to FUNNY GIRL on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOWby Michael Major - Sep 21, 2022
On the latest episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Lea Michele sat down on the stage of the August Wilson Theatre with Barrymore to discuss her current Broadway run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. Michele spoke to Barrymore about her upbringing, relating to the role, landing her first Broadway show, and more. Watch videos from the interview now!
Photos & Video: First Look at KINKY BOOTS First UK Revival and Regional Premiereby BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 14, 2022
The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have released first look images and video of Keanu Adolphus Johnson (Lola), Matt Corner (Charlie) and Aruhan Galieva (Lauren) from their upcoming production of the award-winning musical Kinky Boots. See photos and video here!
Photos & Video: First Look at Callum Francis, Christian Douglas & More in KINKY BOOTS Off-Broadwayby BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 25, 2022
The Off-Broadway engagement of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, Kinky Boots began performances at Stage 42 on July 26th and will open tonight, August 25th. Kinky Boots features 16 original songs by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Harvey Fierstein, and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell. Check out photos and video below!
VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS in Rehearsal For its Return Off-Broadwayby Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2022
Kinky Boots released a sneak peek into their rehearsal room as they prepare to return to the stage beginning on July 26th at off-Broadway’s Stage 42. The video features a behind the scenes look as the company prepares to put the boots on once again, as well as interviews with select company members about the show’s impact and the journey of bringing the uplifting story back to NYC.
VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl Begins Performances Tonightby Stage Tube - Jul 8, 2022
Tthe Hollywood Bowl's production of Kinky Boots beings performances tonight and runs through July 10th, 2022, featuring Wayne Brady in the role of Lola, Jake Shears as Charlie, and Kelly Marie Tran as Lauren. Go inside rehearsals and get a first look at the cast in action.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At KINKY BOOTS at Pittsburgh CLOby Stage Tube - Jul 6, 2022
The exhilarating true story about a struggling shoe factory that will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. Get a first look at the cast in action!
VIDEO: Watch an All New Trailer For the London Production of NEWSIES, Tickets On Sale 16 Juneby BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 8, 2022
Following priority on-sale from 10am on Wednesday 15 June, tickets will go on sale to the public at 10am on Thursday 16 June for Disney’s NEWSIES, the award-winning Broadway musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and book by Harvey Fierstein, which will have its UK premiere at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
VIDEO: Watch All New Footage Of Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, Jared Grimes, Jane Lynch & More in FUNNY GIRL on Broadwayby BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 1, 2022
Watch all new footage of Funny Girl on Broadway, now on stage at the August Wilson Theatre! New videos of Jared Grimes, Jane Lyne, Ramin Karimloo and Beanie Feldstein.
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night of FUNNY GIRL on Broadwayby BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 25, 2022
FUNNY GIRL opened last night, Sunday, April 24 at the August Wilson Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you behind the scenes below!
VIDEO: First Look From the Sitzprobe of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway!by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 24, 2022
The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl is beginning performances this month and we have our first look at the cast singing with the orchestra for the first time at the musical's sitzprobe.
