Will Geer
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1938
W.S. Van Dyke, Father, First Tycoon, Hitler, Jim in "I Married a Republican", Mr. Speaker
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Will Geer, 11 in the Shade
News
Interview: Playwright & Actor Bernardo Cubria of THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII
by Shari Barrett - Jul 20, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is presenting The People of Pompeii, a darkly funny new comedy by Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award-winning playwright Bernardo Cubría, co-directed by Ellen Geer and Xochitl Romero.
by Shari Barrett - Jul 20, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is presenting The People of Pompeii, a darkly funny new comedy by Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award-winning playwright Bernardo Cubría, co-directed by Ellen Geer and Xochitl Romero.
Photos: WAITING IN THE WINGS To Open At Theatricum Botanicum
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 11, 2026
Noël Coward's comedy WAITING IN THE WINGS, set in a charity home for retired actresses, opens on the outdoor stage at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, directed by co-producing artistic director Willow Geer. Check out the photos below!
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 11, 2026
Noël Coward's comedy WAITING IN THE WINGS, set in a charity home for retired actresses, opens on the outdoor stage at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, directed by co-producing artistic director Willow Geer. Check out the photos below!
Interview: Director Willow Geer of Noël Coward’s WAITING IN THE WINGS
by Shari Barrett - Jul 7, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum presents Waiting in the Wings, a vibrant, funny, deeply humane comedy by Noël Coward that reminds us that a life well-lived is measured not by applause, but by connection. Set in “The Wings,” a charity home for retired actresses, Coward’s 50th play is a witty and poignant portrait of nine opinionated, funny, difficult and full of life women, each of whom once basked in public admiration.
by Shari Barrett - Jul 7, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum presents Waiting in the Wings, a vibrant, funny, deeply humane comedy by Noël Coward that reminds us that a life well-lived is measured not by applause, but by connection. Set in “The Wings,” a charity home for retired actresses, Coward’s 50th play is a witty and poignant portrait of nine opinionated, funny, difficult and full of life women, each of whom once basked in public admiration.
THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII to Open at Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present The People of Pompeii, a new comedy by Bernardo Cubría set in Topanga Canyon, co-directed by Ellen Geer and Xochitl Romero.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present The People of Pompeii, a new comedy by Bernardo Cubría set in Topanga Canyon, co-directed by Ellen Geer and Xochitl Romero.
Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Melissa Heckscher - Jun 22, 2026
Review: Even if you leave wanting a few more cannon blasts from Theatricum Botanicum's 2026 adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful place to spend a summer evening.
by Melissa Heckscher - Jun 22, 2026
Review: Even if you leave wanting a few more cannon blasts from Theatricum Botanicum's 2026 adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful place to spend a summer evening.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Evan Henerson - Jun 21, 2026
Casting high school aged teen-agers can be a trickier needle to thread than one might think. Two actors who are still in high school wrestling down the spectrum of emotions, growth journeys and heartbreak of Shakespeare’s tale is no small achievement. Asher Hagler and Quinnlyn Scheppner make their marks; they are charismatic, genuine and, yes, also very young.
by Evan Henerson - Jun 21, 2026
Casting high school aged teen-agers can be a trickier needle to thread than one might think. Two actors who are still in high school wrestling down the spectrum of emotions, growth journeys and heartbreak of Shakespeare’s tale is no small achievement. Asher Hagler and Quinnlyn Scheppner make their marks; they are charismatic, genuine and, yes, also very young.
Photos: TREASURE ISLAND To Open At Theatricum Botanicum’s Outdoor Stage
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
Ellen Geer's re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel comes to life at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, with newcomer Ruben Jones as Jim Hawkins and Gerald C. Rivers as Long John Silver. Check out the photos!
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026
Ellen Geer's re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel comes to life at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, with newcomer Ruben Jones as Jim Hawkins and Gerald C. Rivers as Long John Silver. Check out the photos!
Interview: Director Ellen Geer on TREASURE ISLAND at Theatricum Botanicum
by Shari Barrett - Jun 12, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with director Ellen Geer about her vision for the production, what drew her to adapt it for Theatricum Botanicum, and what she hopes audiences will love about the story as much as she does.
by Shari Barrett - Jun 12, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with director Ellen Geer about her vision for the production, what drew her to adapt it for Theatricum Botanicum, and what she hopes audiences will love about the story as much as she does.
Photos: ROMEO AND JULIET Set In The Gilded Age Opens Outdoor Summer Season At Theatricum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum opened its 2026 summer repertory season in rustic Topanga Canyon with “Romeo and Juliet.” See photos from the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum opened its 2026 summer repertory season in rustic Topanga Canyon with “Romeo and Juliet.” See photos from the production!
Noël Coward's WAITING IN THE WINGS is Coming to Theatricum Botanicum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present Waiting in the Wings, a vibrant, funny, humane comedy by Noël Coward. Waiting in the Wings will run in rotation every weekend with Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Treasure Island.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present Waiting in the Wings, a vibrant, funny, humane comedy by Noël Coward. Waiting in the Wings will run in rotation every weekend with Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Treasure Island.
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
Alec Baldwin to Perform With Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The award-winning actor and classical music enthusiast joins a special Independence Day weekend program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The award-winning actor and classical music enthusiast joins a special Independence Day weekend program.
TREASURE ISLAND is Coming to Theatricum Botanicum This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026
Treasure Island, the quintessential coming-of-age adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson, is coming to the outdoor stage at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026
Treasure Island, the quintessential coming-of-age adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson, is coming to the outdoor stage at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum.
Theatricum Botanicum Will Host Summer Youth Shakespeare Camps in Topanga Canyon
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present three Shakespeare drama camps for youth ages 4 to 18 at its outdoor garden theater in Topanga Canyon, led by members of its professional repertory company.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present three Shakespeare drama camps for youth ages 4 to 18 at its outdoor garden theater in Topanga Canyon, led by members of its professional repertory company.
ROMEO & JULIET and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Open Outdoor Summer Season at Theatricum Botanicum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
Cross the bridge from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum and immerse yourself in live outdoor theater. Kicking off the summer repertory season are Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
Cross the bridge from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum and immerse yourself in live outdoor theater. Kicking off the summer repertory season are Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
MOMentum Place to Return to Celebrate Mother's Day at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
MOMentum Place will celebrate moms and families with a fantastical world of aerial and circus performers, dancers and musicians in the rustic outdoor amphitheater at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum on Mother's Day.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
MOMentum Place will celebrate moms and families with a fantastical world of aerial and circus performers, dancers and musicians in the rustic outdoor amphitheater at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum on Mother's Day.
Theatricum Botanicum Unveils Five Plays for 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
This summer, Theatricum will present five mainstage plays in repertory, along with a rich slate of family-friendly and music-centered satellite events. Arrive early to explore the spectacular grounds.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
This summer, Theatricum will present five mainstage plays in repertory, along with a rich slate of family-friendly and music-centered satellite events. Arrive early to explore the spectacular grounds.
Theatricum Botanicum to Present 5th Annual HOLIDAY FAMILY FAIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s spectacular outdoor venue in Topanga will transform into a winter wonderland for the company’s fifth annual Holiday Family Faire. Learn how to join!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s spectacular outdoor venue in Topanga will transform into a winter wonderland for the company’s fifth annual Holiday Family Faire. Learn how to join!
Interview: Ellen Geer on STRIFE at Theatricum Botanicum
by Shari Barrett - Aug 30, 2025
Strife, a rarely produced play by Nobel Prize-winning writer and social activist John Galsworthy explores the complexities of labor relations, a theme that resonated with both Galsworthy and the Geer family of actors and theater directors. Here's my interview with Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer about presenting it at Theatricum Botanicum.
by Shari Barrett - Aug 30, 2025
Strife, a rarely produced play by Nobel Prize-winning writer and social activist John Galsworthy explores the complexities of labor relations, a theme that resonated with both Galsworthy and the Geer family of actors and theater directors. Here's my interview with Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer about presenting it at Theatricum Botanicum.
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum to Present UNDER THE OAKS Salon Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will return with the company’s annual Under the Oaks salon series, featuring performance and music every Thursday in September on Theatricum’s spectacular outdoor stage in Topanga.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will return with the company’s annual Under the Oaks salon series, featuring performance and music every Thursday in September on Theatricum’s spectacular outdoor stage in Topanga.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Will Geer been in?
Will Geer has appeared on Broadway in 28 shows.
How many West End shows has Will Geer been in?
Will Geer has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Will Geer been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 110 in the Shade.
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