Larry Blyden
Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA
Latest News on Larry Blyden:
Bock & Harnick's THE APPLE TREE to Open at Ghostlight Players This Week (Oct 10, 2022)
Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald & André De Shields to be Honored by The Theatre World Awards, Hosted Online by BroadwayWorld (Jun 23, 2021)
Original Cast Recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG Released Today as 2-LP Set (Sep 4, 2020)
Bock & Harnick's THE APPLE TREE to Open at Ghostlight Players This Week (Oct 10, 2022)
Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald & André De Shields to be Honored by The Theatre World Awards, Hosted Online by BroadwayWorld (Jun 23, 2021)
Original Cast Recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG Released Today as 2-LP Set (Sep 4, 2020)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Snake
Balladeer
Narrator
Snake
Balladeer
Narrator
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1952
Schmutz
Itchy Flexner (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
1948
Ensign Pulver [Replacement]
Shore Patrol Officer [Replacement]
Ensign Pulver [Replacement]
Shore Patrol Officer [Replacement]
Productions
Movies
The Bachelor Party
[ 1957 ] Ken
[ 1957 ] Ken
Kiss Them for Me
[ 1957 ] Mississip
[ 1957 ] Mississip
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
[ 1970 ] Warren Pratt
[ 1970 ] Warren Pratt
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Larry Blyden, Absurd Person Singular
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Larry Blyden, Absurd Person Singular
winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Larry Blyden, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Larry Blyden, Flower Drum Song
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lost Documentary Footage from SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-09-23 15:32:22
News
Bock & Harnick's THE APPLE TREE to Open at Ghostlight Players This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2022
Ghostlight Players will present “The Apple Tree,” a musical from the creators of “Fiddler on the Roof” and “She Loves Me,” from October 13 - 16 at Hemsley Hall. “The Apple Tree” features a book and score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, with additional material by Jerome Coopersmith.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2022
Ghostlight Players will present “The Apple Tree,” a musical from the creators of “Fiddler on the Roof” and “She Loves Me,” from October 13 - 16 at Hemsley Hall. “The Apple Tree” features a book and score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, with additional material by Jerome Coopersmith.
Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald & André De Shields to be Honored by The Theatre World Awards, Hosted Online by BroadwayWorld
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2021
The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced today, as a departure from the annual awards ceremony, will present a one-night only virtual event to honor Broadways best with a Special Gala Award Benefit to help raise funds for the prestigious Theatre World Awards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2021
The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced today, as a departure from the annual awards ceremony, will present a one-night only virtual event to honor Broadways best with a Special Gala Award Benefit to help raise funds for the prestigious Theatre World Awards.
Michael Riedel and AJ Holmes to Join FOXY in Concert at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019
Michael Riedel, author of Razzle Dazzle, and AJ Holmes(The Book of Mormon and Team StarKid) will be appearing in Johnny Mercer's lost musical FOXY at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, April 9that 7:00pm.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019
Michael Riedel, author of Razzle Dazzle, and AJ Holmes(The Book of Mormon and Team StarKid) will be appearing in Johnny Mercer's lost musical FOXY at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, April 9that 7:00pm.
Kelli Barrett Joins FOXY at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2019
Kelli Barrett, who has appeared on Broadway in Wicked and Gettin' The Band Back Together, and stars as Liza Minnelli in FX's Fosse/Verdon, will be appearing in Johnny Mercer's lost musical FOXY at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00pm.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2019
Kelli Barrett, who has appeared on Broadway in Wicked and Gettin' The Band Back Together, and stars as Liza Minnelli in FX's Fosse/Verdon, will be appearing in Johnny Mercer's lost musical FOXY at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00pm.
Richard Kind, Chip Zien, and More Star in FOXY at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Mar 4, 2019
FOXY, the 1964 musical based on Ben Johnson's Volpone, with a score by Johnny Mercer and Robert Emmett Dolan and a book by Ian McLellan Hunter and Ring Lardner Jr, will return to New York City with a star-studded Broadway cast at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, April 9that 7:00pm.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 4, 2019
FOXY, the 1964 musical based on Ben Johnson's Volpone, with a score by Johnny Mercer and Robert Emmett Dolan and a book by Ian McLellan Hunter and Ring Lardner Jr, will return to New York City with a star-studded Broadway cast at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, April 9that 7:00pm.
Legendary Game Show Host John Davidson To Host Game Show Network's SATURDAY NIGHT CLASSICS
by Macon Prickett - Feb 5, 2018
John Davidson, former host of Hollywood Squares, That's Incredible! and The $100,000 Pyramid, will present a night of classic game shows on Saturday, February 10 at 8 p.m. ET.
by Macon Prickett - Feb 5, 2018
John Davidson, former host of Hollywood Squares, That's Incredible! and The $100,000 Pyramid, will present a night of classic game shows on Saturday, February 10 at 8 p.m. ET.
Breaking: Stars from GREAT COMET, ANASTASIA, MISS SAIGON & More Earn 2017 Theatre World Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2017
The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors (Dale Badway, President), and The Dorothy Loudon Foundation (Lionel Larner, Executive Director), have announced the 2017 Theatre World Award Honorees for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance, the 9th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award Honoree for Excellence in the Theater and the 5th Annual John Willis Award Honoree for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre who will be celebrated at the 73rd Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony on Monday evening, June 5, 2017 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street), current home of The Great Comet, recipient of 12 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical.
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2017
The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors (Dale Badway, President), and The Dorothy Loudon Foundation (Lionel Larner, Executive Director), have announced the 2017 Theatre World Award Honorees for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance, the 9th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award Honoree for Excellence in the Theater and the 5th Annual John Willis Award Honoree for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre who will be celebrated at the 73rd Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony on Monday evening, June 5, 2017 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street), current home of The Great Comet, recipient of 12 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical.
Full Cast Announced for Buckland Theatre's LUV
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 20, 2016
Today, Buckland Theatre Company has announced casting for LUV, the company's second production at PARK90 at Park Theatre. Directed by Gary Condes, Nick Barber will play Milt, Elsie Bennett will play Ellen and Charles Dorfman will play Harry. Written by Murray Schisgal (best known for co-writing the screenplay for Tootsie), LUV premiered on Broadway in 1964 directed by Mike Nichols and was Tony nominated for Best Play and Best Author. LUV will play at PARK90 from 8 Decemberuntil 7 January with an official press night on 13 December.
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 20, 2016
Today, Buckland Theatre Company has announced casting for LUV, the company's second production at PARK90 at Park Theatre. Directed by Gary Condes, Nick Barber will play Milt, Elsie Bennett will play Ellen and Charles Dorfman will play Harry. Written by Murray Schisgal (best known for co-writing the screenplay for Tootsie), LUV premiered on Broadway in 1964 directed by Mike Nichols and was Tony nominated for Best Play and Best Author. LUV will play at PARK90 from 8 Decemberuntil 7 January with an official press night on 13 December.
Stephen Sondheim's THE FROGS Plays in Concert at Studio One This Week
by Carol Kassie - Nov 19, 2015
16th Century, Inc. and Evening Star productions will collaborate to present two FREE concert performances of Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs today, November 19th (a preview performance) and tomorrow, November 20th at Studio One in Ft. Lauderdale.
by Carol Kassie - Nov 19, 2015
16th Century, Inc. and Evening Star productions will collaborate to present two FREE concert performances of Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs today, November 19th (a preview performance) and tomorrow, November 20th at Studio One in Ft. Lauderdale.
Stephen Sondheim's THE FROGS to be Present in Concert at Studio One, 11/19-20
by Carol Kassie - Oct 23, 2015
16th Century, Inc. and Evening Star productions will collaborate to present two FREE concert performances of Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs on Thursday, November 19th (a preview performance) and Friday, November 20th at Studio One in Ft. Lauderdale.
by Carol Kassie - Oct 23, 2015
16th Century, Inc. and Evening Star productions will collaborate to present two FREE concert performances of Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs on Thursday, November 19th (a preview performance) and Friday, November 20th at Studio One in Ft. Lauderdale.
BWW Interview: Tony-winning Legend Ben Vereen Joins OC's MenAlive for ACADEMY AFFAIR
by Michael L. Quintos - Feb 22, 2013
Tony Award-winning stage and screen legend Ben Vereen is this year's Special Guest Star at ACADEMY AFFAIR 2013, the Annual Benefit and Community Awards Gala presented by MenAlive, the Orange County Gay Men's Chorus. The event takes place at the posh Center Club, located at the Garden Level of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Before Mr. Vereen arrived in Orange County to perform at the Benefit, he spoke with West Coast Contributing Editor Michael Lawrence Quintos about his blessed life and expansive career in the theater.
by Michael L. Quintos - Feb 22, 2013
Tony Award-winning stage and screen legend Ben Vereen is this year's Special Guest Star at ACADEMY AFFAIR 2013, the Annual Benefit and Community Awards Gala presented by MenAlive, the Orange County Gay Men's Chorus. The event takes place at the posh Center Club, located at the Garden Level of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Before Mr. Vereen arrived in Orange County to perform at the Benefit, he spoke with West Coast Contributing Editor Michael Lawrence Quintos about his blessed life and expansive career in the theater.
Reprise Theatre Company Announces THE APPLE TREE and CABARET
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 30, 2011
Reprise Theatre Company will present 'The Apple Tree' with book music and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, additional book material by Jerome Coopersmith, and based on stories by Mark Twain, Frank R. Stockton, and Jules Feiffer as the third production of its 2011-2012 season, playing April 17 to 29, 2012 at the Freud Playhouse.
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 30, 2011
Reprise Theatre Company will present 'The Apple Tree' with book music and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, additional book material by Jerome Coopersmith, and based on stories by Mark Twain, Frank R. Stockton, and Jules Feiffer as the third production of its 2011-2012 season, playing April 17 to 29, 2012 at the Freud Playhouse.
Coffey, Innvar, Malcom, Petkoff, Russell, Steeves to Lead Barrington's ABSURD 8/12-29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2010
Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd Artistic Director and Richard M. Parison, Jr. Producing Director, continues the 2010 Mainstage season with Alan Ayckbourn's social-climbing comedy Absurd Person Singular, with performances beginning August 12 and running through August 29. Opening Night is August 15 at 5:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2010
Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd Artistic Director and Richard M. Parison, Jr. Producing Director, continues the 2010 Mainstage season with Alan Ayckbourn's social-climbing comedy Absurd Person Singular, with performances beginning August 12 and running through August 29. Opening Night is August 15 at 5:00pm.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Larry Blyden been in?
Larry Blyden has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Larry Blyden been in?
Larry Blyden has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Larry Blyden been nominated for?
Larry Blyden has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Absurd Person Singular". He also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. Additionally, Blyden was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for both "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and "Flower Drum Song".
What awards has Larry Blyden won?
Larry Blyden won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".
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