William Gillette
William Gillette is an actor, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include Three Wise Fools, Sherlock Holmes, and The Dream Maker.
Date of Birth: July 24, 1853
Date of Death: April 29, 1937 (83)
Birth Place: Hartford, CT, USA
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VIDEO: Watch a Scene from Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT: HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Lyric Stage
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-10 13:32:11
TV: Highlights From From A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL At Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-12-10 21:43:55
VIDEO: First Look At 'Carry On' From A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL At Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-20 22:34:01
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Out and About' From Goodspeed's A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Alan Henry - 2018-12-17 17:02:03
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's A Connecticut Christmas Carol
by Alan Henry - 2018-12-05 15:37:31
TV: Watch Highlights of Lenny Wolpe and More in A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodspeed
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-11-21 17:44:53
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Historian Amnon Kabatchnik Releases New Book BLOODY BROADWAY, VOLUME II
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
Drama professor, historian, director, and writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new book in his reference series, Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery, Volume II.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
Drama professor, historian, director, and writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new book in his reference series, Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery, Volume II.
Carson Sloan Returns as Sherlock Holmes in Placer Rep's New Adaptation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Placer Repertory Theater will present SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE STRANGE CASE OF MISS FAULKNER, a new adaptation of a William Gillette and Conan Doyle play, with Carson Sloan in the title role and four actors portraying over 12 characters.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Placer Repertory Theater will present SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE STRANGE CASE OF MISS FAULKNER, a new adaptation of a William Gillette and Conan Doyle play, with Carson Sloan in the title role and four actors portraying over 12 characters.
New Sherlock Holmes Play Comes to Placer Rep in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Placer Repertory Theater will complete its 2025-2026 season of “Corruption & Obsession” with a brand-new adaptation Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Case of Miss Faulkner, which is based upon the 1899 play Sherlock Holmes: A Play.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Placer Repertory Theater will complete its 2025-2026 season of “Corruption & Obsession” with a brand-new adaptation Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Case of Miss Faulkner, which is based upon the 1899 play Sherlock Holmes: A Play.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Atlanta's Winter 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 2026
Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 2026
Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include
Interview: JAMES TAYLOR ODOM of A SHERLOCK CAROL at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Dec 1, 2025
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to dive straight into the Christmas season. What better way to do that than with A Sherlock Carol, back for its third production at the Westport County Playhouse.
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Dec 1, 2025
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to dive straight into the Christmas season. What better way to do that than with A Sherlock Carol, back for its third production at the Westport County Playhouse.
Theatre Arlington To Present THE GAME'S AFOOT; OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS This December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Theatre Arlington will present The Game’s Afoot; or Holmes for the Holidays from December 5–21 in Arlington’s Cultural Arts District. Directed by Executive Producer Steven D. Morris.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Theatre Arlington will present The Game’s Afoot; or Holmes for the Holidays from December 5–21 in Arlington’s Cultural Arts District. Directed by Executive Producer Steven D. Morris.
Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT Will Open at Four County Players
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
To celebrate their 53rd holiday season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present KEN LUDWIG'S THE GAME'S AFOOT; OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS opening November 21 on the Mainstage.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
To celebrate their 53rd holiday season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present KEN LUDWIG'S THE GAME'S AFOOT; OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS opening November 21 on the Mainstage.
Photos: Tickets Are Vanishing For Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT At Little Firehouse Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Check out photos from The Game's Afoot: Or Holmes for the Holidays, now on stage through November 15 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, New Jersey.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Check out photos from The Game's Afoot: Or Holmes for the Holidays, now on stage through November 15 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, New Jersey.
Historian Amnon Kabatchnik's BLOODY BROADWAY Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new in his award-winning reference series. Kabatchnik's latest, Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery, Volume I (BearManor Media) is now available.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new in his award-winning reference series. Kabatchnik's latest, Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery, Volume I (BearManor Media) is now available.
THE GAME'S AFOOT: OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS Will Be Performed By Bergen County Players
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Bergen County Players will continue its 93rd season with Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig's uproarious whodunnit The Game's Afoot: Or Holmes for the Holidays.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Bergen County Players will continue its 93rd season with Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig's uproarious whodunnit The Game's Afoot: Or Holmes for the Holidays.
Monmouth Community Players Reveals Cast of KEN LUDWIG’S THE GAME’S AFOOT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
Monmouth Community Players has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot. Directed by Jonny Bolduc, the production will run November 7–16, 2025 at Cumston Hall in Monmouth.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
Monmouth Community Players has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot. Directed by Jonny Bolduc, the production will run November 7–16, 2025 at Cumston Hall in Monmouth.
Tickets Now On Sale For Bergen County Players' 93rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025
The Bergen County Players has revealed its 2025/26 season. CP is kicking off its new season in September. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025
The Bergen County Players has revealed its 2025/26 season. CP is kicking off its new season in September. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!
BEAUTIFUL, THE 39 STEPS, and More Set For Bergen County Players' 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025
The Bergen County Players has announced its 2025/26 season with an ambitious, joyous, and playful year of audience-pleasing musicals and innovative plays for its 93rd season.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025
The Bergen County Players has announced its 2025/26 season with an ambitious, joyous, and playful year of audience-pleasing musicals and innovative plays for its 93rd season.
VIDEO: Watch a Scene from Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT: HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Lyric Stage
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2023
The holiday season at Lyric Stage sparkles with big laughs, unexpected gasps, and all around festive fun at Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays. Watch a preview here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2023
The holiday season at Lyric Stage sparkles with big laughs, unexpected gasps, and all around festive fun at Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays. Watch a preview here!
City Lights Theater Company to Present Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT; OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023
With glittering 1930s flair, City Lights Theater Company will bring audiences the hilarious whodunit Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Or Holmes for the Holidays.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023
With glittering 1930s flair, City Lights Theater Company will bring audiences the hilarious whodunit Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Or Holmes for the Holidays.
Lyric Stage Boston Presents Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT: HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023
Join Lyric Stage Boston for a laugh-out-loud comedy mystery, 'The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays.' Don't miss this memorable multigenerational holiday outing.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023
Join Lyric Stage Boston for a laugh-out-loud comedy mystery, 'The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays.' Don't miss this memorable multigenerational holiday outing.
Comedians Shannon Battle & Benjamin Warheit to Perform at Final 2023 Collaboration LAB
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023
Comedians Shannon Battle & Benjamin Warheit headline the final 2023 Collaboration LAB at Placer Repertory Theater. Join them and other regional favorites for a night of comedy, networking, and creativity on October 22 at Cool River Pizza & Taphouse.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023
Comedians Shannon Battle & Benjamin Warheit headline the final 2023 Collaboration LAB at Placer Repertory Theater. Join them and other regional favorites for a night of comedy, networking, and creativity on October 22 at Cool River Pizza & Taphouse.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE Comes to West Virginia Public Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure adapted by Steven Dietz based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz is a thrilling and suspenseful play that takes the audience on a journey through the final adventure of the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure adapted by Steven Dietz based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz is a thrilling and suspenseful play that takes the audience on a journey through the final adventure of the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
ASSASSINS, TROUBLE IN MIND & More Set for Lyric Stage 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2023
Lyric stage has announced its 2023/24 season! See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2023
Lyric stage has announced its 2023/24 season! See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Larry Eisenberg Directs Not ONLY A PLAY, But All That It Encompasses
by Gil Kaan - Mar 9, 2023
Up next for Theatre 40’s current season, Terrence McNally’s It’s Only a Play opening March 23, 2023. Larry Eisenberg directs the cast of Todd Andrew Ball, Peter Bussian, Fox Carney, Joe Clabby, Cheryl David, Mouchette van Helsdingen and Jeffrey Winner. Larry was most gracious in carving out time to give serious thoughts to answering my queries.
by Gil Kaan - Mar 9, 2023
Up next for Theatre 40’s current season, Terrence McNally’s It’s Only a Play opening March 23, 2023. Larry Eisenberg directs the cast of Todd Andrew Ball, Peter Bussian, Fox Carney, Joe Clabby, Cheryl David, Mouchette van Helsdingen and Jeffrey Winner. Larry was most gracious in carving out time to give serious thoughts to answering my queries.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has William Gillette been in?
William Gillette has appeared on Broadway in 20 shows.
How many West End shows has William Gillette been in?
William Gillette has not appeared in the West End
How many shows has William Gillette written?
William Gillette has written 10 shows including Digbey's Secretary (Playwright), Held by the Enemy (Playwright), Because She Loved Him So (Playwright), Clarice (Playwright), Electricity (Playwright), Sherlock Holmes (Playwright), Secret Service (Playwright), Too Much Johnson (Playwright), The Dream Maker (Playwright), All the Comforts of Home (Playwright).
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