Harvey Fierstein

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 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.

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Harvey Fierstein STAGE CREDITS

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Production, 2020
Mae

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Beau

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2016
Edna Turnblad

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Albin [Replacement]

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Tevye [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Uncle Winston

[New York]
New York Concert, 2006
Avram

[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2006
Edna Turnblad

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer

Other Roles

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Tevye [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Edna Turnblad

Edna Turnblad [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Ghee

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Jay Astor

[Broadway]
1987
Ghee

Arthur

[Broadway]
1982
Arnold Beckoff

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Arnold Beckoff

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Arnold

Harvey Fierstein Productions

 
[Broadway, 2022]
Revised Book
 
[West End, 2016]
Revised Book
 
[New York, 2015]
New Material
 
[West End, 2015]
Revised Book
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Bookwriter
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Bookwriter
Playwright
Bookwriter

Harvey Fierstein Movies

[1984]Garbo Talks Bernie Whitlock

[1988]Torch Song Trilogy Arnold Beckoff

[1993]The Harvest Bob Lakin

[1993]Mrs. Doubtfire Frank Hillard

[1994]Bullets Over Broadway Sid Loomis

[1995]Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde Yves DuBois

[1996]Everything Relative The Moyle

[1996]Independence Day Marty Gilbert

[1997]White Lies Art Hoarder

[1997]Kull the Conqueror Juba

[1998]Safe Men Leo

[1998]Mulan Yao

[1999]Jump Dish Macense

[2000]Playing Mona Lisa Bennett

[2002]Death to Smoochy Merv Green

[2003]Duplex Kenneth

[2006]Farce of the Penguins Sheila

[2012]Foodfight! Fat Cat Burglar

[2017]Animal Crackers Esmerelda

[2017]Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical! writer

[2019]Kinky Boots: The Musical writer

[2022]Bros Louis


Harvey Fierstein TV Shows

Big Mouth Jerome

Family Guy Buster Keaton, Tracy

Harvey Fierstein Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Revival of a Play

Harvey Fierstein, Torch Song

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Harvey Fierstein, Casa Valentina

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Book of a Musical

Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Book of a Musical

Harvey Fierstein, Newsies the Musical

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Play of the Year

Harvey FiersteinTorch Song Trilogy

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Harvey Fierstein, La Cage aux Folles

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Book of a Musical

Harvey Fierstein, La Cage aux Folles

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Harvey Fierstein, Torch Song Trilogy

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Play

Harvey Fierstein, Torch Song Trilogy

Theatre World Awards - 1983 - Performance

Harvey Fierstein, Torch Song Trilogy

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

Harvey Fierstein, Torch Song Trilogy

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Harvey Fierstein, Torch Song Trilogy

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Play

Harvey Fierstein, Torch Song Trilogy

Obie Awards - 1982 - Special Citations

Harvey Fierstein, Torch Song Trilogy

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APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March

Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: KINKY BOOTS at Chapel Off Chapel

Kinky Boots has returned to Melbourne in a blissfully boutique production, produced by James Terry Collective. With a story that centres around the importance of accepting others for who they truly are, Kinky Boots seems relevant now more than ever before.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and NEXT TO NORMAL Set For Barrington Stage Company's 2024 Season

Initial productions have been announced for the 2024 season at Barrington Stage Compapny, which will also mark BSC’s 30th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!

Carbonell Awards Add Four New Judges

The Carbonell Awards adds four new judges to its panel, bringing the total number to 42. These judges will evaluate productions at professional theaters across South Florida.

Review: KINKY BOOTS at Garden Theatre

KINKY BOOTS is one of those devious productions where the audience gets emotionally involved with the characters and takes in more of a message than they were originally expecting.

Ashley Chen Brings Unisson, Rush, Distances and More to La MaMa, November 30 �" December 10

Former Merce Cunningham Dance Company dancer, Ashley Chen comes to La MaMa with two diverse programs of dance in The Ellen Stewart Theatre.

Original LEGS DIAMOND Cast Will Reunite at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

On Monday, December 4, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will host a reunion of the original cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Legs Diamond.

Taylor Schilling, Gabby Beans & More to Star in THE APIARY at Second Stage Theater

Second Stage Theater has unveiled the complete cast for its upcoming world premiere production of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey.

Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION

An array of Broadway luminaries, including Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Harvey Fierstein, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, and more gathered on Thursday, Nov. 9th at the Music Box Theater to pay tribute to the iconic lyricist Sheldon Harnick. Check out photos here!

Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial

An array of Broadway luminaries, including Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Harvey Fierstein, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Alexandra Silber, Emily Skinner, Deborah Grace Winer, Sherman Yellen, and Karen Ziemba gathered at the Music Box Theater this week to pay tribute to the iconic lyricist Sheldon Harnick. See video highlights from the star-studded memorial!

Now Hiring: Head Sound Technician, Artistic Director, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/9/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Review: FUNNY GIRL National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Funny Girl is a semi-biographical musical that follows real-life actress, singer, and comedian Fanny Brice. The story explores her humble beginnings as a struggling stage performer who dreams of making it big with the famed Ziegfeld Follies as well as her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Through it all, Fanny defies the odds and becomes one of the greatest stars of her generation. Following out-of-town tryouts in Boston and Philadelphia, the original production starring Barbra Streisand opened on March 26th, 1964 at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway.

Stratford Festival Unveils 2024 Casts and Creative Teams

Get all the latest updates on the highly anticipated 2024 season at the Stratford Festival. Find out which talented actors have been cast in which productions, and get ready to experience the magic of live theater at one of the world's most renowned festivals.

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts Reveals 2024 Season

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts unveils its highly anticipated 2024 America Season on this momentous Election Day. Embracing the spirit of democracy, DreamWrights invites audiences to join in for an enlightening and entertaining exploration of American history through a diverse and captivating series of productions.

Harvey Fierstein, Danny Burstein, Judy Kuhn & More Will Pay Tribute to Lyricist Sheldon Harnick at Memorial Ceremony

Harvey Fierstein, Danny Burstein, Judy Kuhn, and other Broadway luminaries will take part in a special tribute to the legendary Sheldon Harnick.

Tickets For FUNNY GIRL at Playhouse Square On Sale Tomorrow

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Chita Rivera's 'Aurora' Joins Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Broadway Legends Ornament Collection

Add the aura of Aurora from Kiss of the Spider Woman to your hearth and home with an iridescent homage to Chita Rivera and her Tony Award-winning performance as she becomes the 16th ornament in Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Broadway Legends series.

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Ohio Theatre

MRS. DOUBTFIRE is based on the 1993 movie that starred the late Robin Williams, Sally Fields, and Pierce Bronsonm but adds layers to smaller characters as well as 22 Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick-penned songs, and a host of dance numbers.

Second Stage Theater to Present The Next Stage Festival Supporting Early Career Playwrights

Second Stage Theater will present its first ever NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season

La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Harvey Fierstein FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Harvey Fierstein's next show will be Bye Bye Birdie which opens on 1/1/9999 on Washington, DC (Regional).

Harvey Fierstein has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

Harvey Fierstein has not appeared in the West End

Harvey Fierstein has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Torch Song, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Casa Valentina, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots and Newsies, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Catered Affair and La Cage aux Folles, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hairspray, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hairspray. He has also received nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Torch Song Trilogy. Additionally, he has won awards such as Legend of Off-Broadway Honorees, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Torch Song Trilogy, and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Torch Song Trilogy. Harvey Fierstein's work has been recognized and celebrated by various prestigious award organizations.

Harvey Fierstein has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Legend of Off-Broadway Honorees, Best Book of a Musical for "Newsies" at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Actor - Musical for "Hairspray" at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award for "Hairspray" at the Drama League Awards, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for "Hairspray" at the Tony Awards, Best Book of a Musical for "La Cage aux Folles" at the Tony Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Play for "Torch Song Trilogy" at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Play for "Torch Song Trilogy" at the Drama Desk Awards, Performance for "Torch Song Trilogy" at the Theatre World Awards, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for "Torch Song Trilogy" at the Tony Awards, Best Play for "Torch Song Trilogy" at the Tony Awards, and Special Citations for "Torch Song Trilogy" at the Obie Awards.

Harvey Fierstein has written 13 shows including International Stud (Playwright), Torch Song Trilogy (Playwright), Torch Song Trilogy (Playwright), La Cage aux Folles (Bookwriter), Spookhouse (Playwright), Safe Sex (Playwright), Legs Diamond (Bookwriter), Safe Sex (Playwright), A Catered Affair (Bookwriter), Newsies (Bookwriter), Kinky Boots (Bookwriter), Casa Valentina (Playwright), Bella Bella (AUthor).

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