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Mary Chase

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BIO

Formerly a reporter for the Rocky Mountain News; first play produced was Me Third, written for the Federal Theatre Project in Denver Colorado, in 1936; Me Third was also her first Broadway production, produced at the Henry Miller’s, 5 Mar 1937, as Now You’ve Done It; since then has written A Slip of a Girl, 1941; Harvey for which she received the Pulitzer Prize, 1944; The Next Half Hour, 1945; Mrs McThing, Bernardine, 1952; Lolita, produced at the Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia, 1954; Midgie Purvis, 1961; Cocktails for Mimi, Barter Theatre, 1973; Harvey produced at The Prince of Wales’, London, 5 Jan 1949, and on various occasions and places since, most notably at the ANTA, NY, Feb 1970 and The Price of Wales’ Jan 1975; Harvey filmed in 1951, and Bernadine in 1975; also author of the children’s book Loretta Mason Potts, 1959.

Awards and Nominations

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1952 - Best American Play

Mary Chase, Mrs. McThing


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1945 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Mary Chase, Harvey

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News


HARVEY By Mary Chase to be Presented at Sussex County Community College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

Sussex County Community College Visual and Performing Arts Department will present the 1945 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, Harvey by Mary Chase, at the SCCC Performing Arts Center.
HARVEY Comes To Holden Street Theatres This November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2025

South Australian theatre royalty, media identity, and author Peter Goers will bring Mary Chase’s HARVEY to life this November in association with Holden Street Theatres.
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions Presents HARVEY This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will present Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Harvey from September 19–October 11, 2025. Directed by Kady Debelak, the production will include Friday evening Q&A sessions with the cast.
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE to Open Saint Sebastian Players' 44th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

The Saint Sebastian Players will open their 44th 'supernatural' season with the spooky drama The Haunting of Hill House, adapted by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by Shirley Jackson. Learn more!
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE and More Set for Saint Sebastian Players 44th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025

​​​​​​​The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) have announced their 44th season, featuring three productions that each explore the supernatural in dramatically different ways.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
HARVEY Comes to Cast Theatrical Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

Cast Theatrical Company will present the second production of its 2025 season, Harvey by Mary Chase. Directed by Sam Martinez, Harvey tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd as he insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings.
Frank Hartenstein, Broadway Stage Manager, Passes Away at 85
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

Frank Hartenstein, a stage manager whose body of work included collaborating with some of Broadway's most celebrated luminaries over the last 50 years, died on Friday, February 21. Learn more about Hartenstein's life and career.
Cast Theatrical to Hold Auditions for HARVEY in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Cast Theatrical will be holding auditions for Harvey, written by Mary Chase. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No preparation in advance is required. Learn more and see how audition.
HARVEY Comes to Pittsburg Theatre Company This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Pittsburg Theatre Company will open its 2025 season with Harvey, a Pulitzer Prize-winning classic written by Mary Chase. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
COOKIN' WITH GUS Comes to Cast Theatrical Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Cast Theatrical Company has announced the first production of its 2025 season, Cookin’ with Gus by Mary Chase. Directed by Darin Mielke, Cookin’ with Gus is about Gussie Richardson, a famous food columnist and cookbook.
HARVEY Free Reading to be Presented at Syracuse Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

 Syracuse Stage will present a reading of Mary Chase’s classic comedy “Harvey,” directed by associate artistic director Melissa Crespo. Learn more and see how to attend.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning PRIMARY TRUST To Open At Syracuse Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

Syracuse Stage welcomes the new year with playwright Eboni Booth's “Primary Trust,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about best friends, new beginnings and the undeniable power of everyday kindness.
HARVEY Opens at Barn Players Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

The timeless comedy Harvey by Mary Chase is coming to The Barn Players stage next month.  Harvey tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a genial man whose best friend happens to be an invisible, 6-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey
Review: HARVEY at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 6, 2024

What did our critic think of HARVEY at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater?
Centerstage Opens Their Season With Beloved Classic HARVEY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Centerstage Theatre has announced its upcoming production of HARVEY, a classic comedy about a man and his invisible rabbit friend.
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
EastLine Theatre Brings Pulitzer Prize-Winning Comedy HARVEY To Lindenhurst
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

EastLine Theatre will present Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY at the BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst this August. Celebrate the 80th anniversary of this classic tale about a man and his imaginary rabbit friend.
Long Island Premiere Of TROUBLE IN MIND to be Presented at Eastline Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

Eastline Theatre will present the Long Island premiere of Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of MOTHER PLAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

Second Stage Theater's Mother Play will begin previews on Broadway tonight, April 3. Meet the cast of Mother Play here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Mary Chase written?

Mary Chase has written 1 shows including Say Hello to Harvey (Source Material).

What awards has Mary Chase been nominated for?

Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Mrs. McThing and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Harvey.

What awards has Mary Chase won?

Mary Chase won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play Harvey.

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