John Van Druten
Date of Death: December 19, 1957 (56)
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on John Van Druten:
Reneé Rapp Wants to Star in CABARET (Sep 12, 2024)
The Saint Sebastian Players' 43rd Season Opens With BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE (Sep 10, 2024)
Review: CABARET at Theatre Harrisburg (Sep 8, 2024)
Reneé Rapp Wants to Star in CABARET (Sep 12, 2024)
The Saint Sebastian Players' 43rd Season Opens With BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE (Sep 10, 2024)
Review: CABARET at Theatre Harrisburg (Sep 8, 2024)
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1952 - Best American Play
John van DrutenI Am a Camera
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Video: Go Inside the Kit Kat Club with the CABARET Cast and Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2024
Video: Redmayne, Rankin, Neuwirth, and More Talk CABARET on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024
Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024
Video: Watch Maude Apatow Perform 'Don't Tell Mama' from CABARET at West End Live
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 17, 2023
Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside the Recreation of Mein Herr's Original Choreography for CABARET at Goodspeed
by Alan Henry - Jun 8, 2022
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Mein Herr' From CABARET at Goodspeed Featuring Original Fosse Choreography
by Alan Henry - Jun 2, 2022
VIDEO: First Look At Jelani Remy & More In CABARET at Goodspeed Musicals
by Alan Henry - May 18, 2022
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Jelani Remy Led CABARET at Goodspeed Musicals
by Alan Henry - Apr 27, 2022
VIDEO: CABARET's Alan Cumming Talks 50th Birthday Celebration & More on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 30, 2015
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Linda Emond Reveals Why She Originally Said 'No' to CABARET
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2014
News
Reneé Rapp Wants to Star in CABARET
Though she has recently turned most of her attention to the world of pop music, Reneé Rapp still hopes Broadway is in her future. In a new interview, the Mean Girls star that she dreams of being in the musical Cabaret.
Though she has recently turned most of her attention to the world of pop music, Reneé Rapp still hopes Broadway is in her future. In a new interview, the Mean Girls star that she dreams of being in the musical Cabaret.
The Saint Sebastian Players' 43rd Season Opens With BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE
The Saint Sebastian Players’ 43rd season will open with the classic comedy Bell, Book and Candle by John Van Druten.
The Saint Sebastian Players’ 43rd season will open with the classic comedy Bell, Book and Candle by John Van Druten.
Review: CABARET at Theatre Harrisburg
This production of Cabaret combines creative and thoughtful direction and design with incredible talent on stage and off. It is a difficult show that hits hard in many ways, and the team at Theatre Harrisburg meets the challenge of Cabaret head on.
This production of Cabaret combines creative and thoughtful direction and design with incredible talent on stage and off. It is a difficult show that hits hard in many ways, and the team at Theatre Harrisburg meets the challenge of Cabaret head on.
Photos: CABARET Stars Eddie Redmayne & Gayle Rankin Honored with Sardi's Portraits
Cabaret stars Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin were placed on the Sardi’s Walls of Broadway fame with portraits at an unveiling by Max Klimavicius, owner of Sardi’s. Check out photos from the event below!
Cabaret stars Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin were placed on the Sardi’s Walls of Broadway fame with portraits at an unveiling by Max Klimavicius, owner of Sardi’s. Check out photos from the event below!
Veronica Dunne To Star In CABARET At Weathervane Theatre
Victoria Dunne will star in CABARET at Weathervane Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Victoria Dunne will star in CABARET at Weathervane Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
CABARET, World Premieres & More Set for Theatre Rhinoceros 24-25 Season
Theatre Rhinoceros will present six mainstage productions this season ranging from brand new plays to Rhino favorites to musical theatre classics. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Rhinoceros will present six mainstage productions this season ranging from brand new plays to Rhino favorites to musical theatre classics. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Adam Gillen and Katherine Langford Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in the West End
All new casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. From 23 September 2024, Olivier nominee Adam Gillen will play The Emcee and Golden Globe nominee Katherine Langford will play Sally Bowles.
All new casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. From 23 September 2024, Olivier nominee Adam Gillen will play The Emcee and Golden Globe nominee Katherine Langford will play Sally Bowles.
Calvin Leon Smith to Join CABARET as 'Clifford Bradshaw' in September
Calvin Leon Smith will return to Broadway this Fall as ‘Clifford Bradshaw’ in the Tony Award -winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Calvin Leon Smith will return to Broadway this Fall as ‘Clifford Bradshaw’ in the Tony Award -winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Northern Stage's 2024/25 Season Kicks Off With CABARET
Northern Stage’s 2024/25 Season will kick off with Summer Musical Theater Intensive (SMTI) production Cabaret, based on the play by Jon Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb, with performances from July 30 to August 4, 2024 in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts.
Northern Stage’s 2024/25 Season will kick off with Summer Musical Theater Intensive (SMTI) production Cabaret, based on the play by Jon Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb, with performances from July 30 to August 4, 2024 in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts.
Photos: CABARET at Actor's Express
Actor’s Express is continuing its 36th season with the hit musical Cabaret with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fredd Ebb. Check out production photos here!
Actor’s Express is continuing its 36th season with the hit musical Cabaret with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fredd Ebb. Check out production photos here!
Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho Will Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert and 'Moana' star Auli’i Cravalho will make their respective Broadway debuts as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ this Fall in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. We have all of the details here!
GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert and 'Moana' star Auli’i Cravalho will make their respective Broadway debuts as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ this Fall in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. We have all of the details here!
Meet CABARET's 'Emcee' Understudies, David Merino and Marty Lauter
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre has released the performance schedule for understudies David Merino and Marty Lauter, who will alternate the role of ‘Emcee’ through the end of August.
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre has released the performance schedule for understudies David Merino and Marty Lauter, who will alternate the role of ‘Emcee’ through the end of August.
CABARET The Musical Begins Next Week At The Shawnee Playhouse
The Shawnee Playhouse celebrates its 45th season with CABARET, running from July 19th to August 11th, 2024.
The Shawnee Playhouse celebrates its 45th season with CABARET, running from July 19th to August 11th, 2024.
Review: THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE, Jermyn Street Theatre
They say you find love when and where you least expect it, but swearing off relationships isn’t just a contemporary manifestation of ennui. It’s 1943 and typical New York actress Sally has decided to focus on her career rather than chase men who don’t give her the time of day. Her colleague and best friend Olive has a different life plan.
They say you find love when and where you least expect it, but swearing off relationships isn’t just a contemporary manifestation of ennui. It’s 1943 and typical New York actress Sally has decided to focus on her career rather than chase men who don’t give her the time of day. Her colleague and best friend Olive has a different life plan.
CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Reveals Schedule for 'Emcee' & 'Sally Bowles' Alternates
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre has revealed performance schedule for the alternates playing the roles of the ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ through the end of August.
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre has revealed performance schedule for the alternates playing the roles of the ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ through the end of August.
CABARET Comes to Actor's Express in July
Actor’s Express will continue its 36th season with the hit musical Cabaret with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fredd Ebb. Actor’s Express transforms into the Kit Kat Club, a decadent hotspot in anything-goes 1929 Berlin.
Actor’s Express will continue its 36th season with the hit musical Cabaret with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fredd Ebb. Actor’s Express transforms into the Kit Kat Club, a decadent hotspot in anything-goes 1929 Berlin.
Video: Eddie Redmayne Recalls an Audience Member Asking Him for a Selfie During CABARET
On Tuesday, Eddie Redmayne stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, which is now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. During the interview, he discussed his long attachment to the material and a time when an audience member asked him for a selfie during a performance. Watch the interview here!
On Tuesday, Eddie Redmayne stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, which is now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. During the interview, he discussed his long attachment to the material and a time when an audience member asked him for a selfie during a performance. Watch the interview here!
Video: Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Talk CABARET Tony Nominations
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. He performs alongside Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, replacing Jessie Buckley from the West End production. Watch the full interview!
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. He performs alongside Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, replacing Jessie Buckley from the West End production. Watch the full interview!
Jermyn Street Theatre Reveals Autumn Season
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced its Autumn Season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced its Autumn Season. Learn more about the lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Van Druten written?
John Van Druten has written 25 shows including Young Woodley (Playwright), Diversion (Playwright), After All (Playwright), There's Always Juliet (Playwright), The Distaff Side (Playwright), Flowers of the Forest (Playwright), Most of the Game (Playwright), Leave Her To Heaven (Playwright), Solitaire (Playwright), Gratefully Yours (Playwright), The Damask Cheek (Playwright), The Voice of the Turtle (Playwright), I Remember Mama (Playwright), The Mermaids Singing (Playwright), The Druid Circle (Playwright), Make Way for Lucia (Playwright), Bell, Book and Candle (Playwright), I Am a Camera (Playwright), I've Got Sixpence (Playwright), I Am A Camera (Playwright), Cabaret (Source Material), I Remember Mama (Source Material), The Voice of the Turtle (Playwright), Old Acquaintance (Playwright), London Wall (Playwright).
What awards has John Van Druten been nominated for?
John Van Druten has been nominated for the Best American Play award (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for his work on "I Am a Camera".
What awards has John Van Druten won?
John Van Druten has won the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for his work on "I Am a Camera".
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