Dore Schary
Dore Schary is a playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include Herzl, The Zulu and the Zayda, and One by One. Awards include Tony Awards for Sunrise At Campobello (1958).
Date of Birth: August 31, 1905
Date of Death: July 06, 1980 (74)
Birth Place: Newark, NJ, USA
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Fury of the Jungle
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[ 1933 ] writer
Fog
[ 1933 ] writer
[ 1933 ] writer
He Couldn't Take It
[ 1933 ] writer
[ 1933 ] writer
Young and Beautiful
[ 1934 ] writer
[ 1934 ] writer
Most Precious Thing in Life
[ 1934 ] writer
[ 1934 ] writer
Murder in the Clouds
[ 1934 ] writer
[ 1934 ] writer
Let's Talk It Over
[ 1934 ] writer
[ 1934 ] writer
Chinatown Squad
[ 1935 ] writer
[ 1935 ] writer
Silk Hat Kid
[ 1935 ] writer
[ 1935 ] writer
Your Uncle Dudley
[ 1935 ] writer
[ 1935 ] writer
Timothy's Quest
[ 1936 ] writer
[ 1936 ] writer
Big City
[ 1937 ] writer
[ 1937 ] writer
Outcast
[ 1937 ] writer
[ 1937 ] writer
Young Tom Edison
[ 1940 ] writer
[ 1940 ] writer
Behind the News
[ 1940 ] writer
[ 1940 ] writer
Married Bachelor
[ 1941 ] writer
[ 1941 ] writer
Here Comes Kelly
[ 1943 ] writer
[ 1943 ] writer
I'll Be Seeing You
[ 1944 ] producer
[ 1944 ] producer
Till the End of Time
[ 1946 ] producer
[ 1946 ] producer
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
[ 1947 ] producer
[ 1947 ] producer
Battleground
[ 1949 ] producer
[ 1949 ] producer
The Next Voice You Hear...
[ 1950 ] producer
[ 1950 ] producer
Go for Broke!
[ 1951 ] producer
[ 1951 ] producer
Westward the Women
[ 1951 ] producer
[ 1951 ] producer
It's a Big Country: An American Anthology
[ 1951 ] writer
[ 1951 ] writer
Plymouth Adventure
[ 1952 ] producer
[ 1952 ] producer
Washington Story
[ 1952 ] producer
[ 1952 ] producer
Take the High Ground!
[ 1953 ] producer
[ 1953 ] producer
Dream Wife
[ 1953 ] producer
[ 1953 ] producer
Bad Day at Black Rock
[ 1955 ] producer
[ 1955 ] producer
The Last Hunt
[ 1956 ] producer
[ 1956 ] producer
The Swan
[ 1956 ] producer
[ 1956 ] producer
Designing Woman
[ 1957 ] producer
[ 1957 ] producer
Lonelyhearts
[ 1958 ] producer
[ 1958 ] producer
Sunrise at Campobello
[ 1960 ] producer
[ 1960 ] producer
Act One
[ 1963 ] producer
[ 1963 ] producer
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Play
Dore Schary, The Devil's Advocate
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Direction
Dore Schary, A Majority of One
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Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Play
Dore Schary, Sunrise At Campobello
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A Broadway Show With Every American President
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 23, 2026
Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 23, 2026
Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all.
THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Extends Through April 5
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020
Due to demand Transport Group has announced a two-week extension for its production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, which will now run through Sunday, April 5, at Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020
Due to demand Transport Group has announced a two-week extension for its production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, which will now run through Sunday, April 5, at Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street.
Transport Group Announces Casting For THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, Starring Beth Malone
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2019
Transport Group has announced casting for The Unsinkable Molly Brown, its second mainstage production of the 2019-20 season. Joining Tony Award nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home) who will play Molly Brown are David Aron Damane (The Book of Mormon, Big River, The Life) as JJ, Whitney Bashor (The Bridges of Madison County) as Julia, Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!) as Vincenzo, Alex Gibson (SpongeBob SquarePants; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) as Erich, and Paolo Montalban (Pacific Overtures, The King and I) as Arthur. Rounding out the cast are Kaitlyn Davidson; Tyrone Davis, Jr.; Gregg Goodbrod; Michael Halling; Karl Josef Co; Nikka Graff Lanzarone; Kate Marilley; Shina Ann Morris; Keven Quillon; and CoCo Smith.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2019
Transport Group has announced casting for The Unsinkable Molly Brown, its second mainstage production of the 2019-20 season. Joining Tony Award nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home) who will play Molly Brown are David Aron Damane (The Book of Mormon, Big River, The Life) as JJ, Whitney Bashor (The Bridges of Madison County) as Julia, Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!) as Vincenzo, Alex Gibson (SpongeBob SquarePants; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) as Erich, and Paolo Montalban (Pacific Overtures, The King and I) as Arthur. Rounding out the cast are Kaitlyn Davidson; Tyrone Davis, Jr.; Gregg Goodbrod; Michael Halling; Karl Josef Co; Nikka Graff Lanzarone; Kate Marilley; Shina Ann Morris; Keven Quillon; and CoCo Smith.
NJPAC Presents Jewish Heritage, Israel and the Middle East: Four Unique Programs on Jewish Culture, Politics, and History
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2018
New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents Jewish Heritage, Israel and the Middle East which are four unique programs on Jewish culture, politics, and history. Admission is FREE.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2018
New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents Jewish Heritage, Israel and the Middle East which are four unique programs on Jewish culture, politics, and history. Admission is FREE.
From Broadway to Birmingham, ACT ONE makes its Michigan Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2018
The Village Players of Birmingham opens its 4th production of its 95th season with James Lapine's tribute to a life in the theatre; Act One. The play is based on playwright Moss Hart's autobiography of the same title.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2018
The Village Players of Birmingham opens its 4th production of its 95th season with James Lapine's tribute to a life in the theatre; Act One. The play is based on playwright Moss Hart's autobiography of the same title.
BWW Review: ACT ONE An Epic Theatre Tale Beautifully Told
by Frank Benge - Nov 10, 2017
ACT ONE is the story of famed playwright-director Moss Hart, from his poor Bronx beginnings to his first Broadway hit Once in a Lifetime. Hart's autobiography, considered by many to be the best book ever written about show business, has been stylishly adapted for the stage by James Lapine, Tony Award winning writer and director of Sondheim on Sondheim, Into The Woods and Falsettos, among others. Lapine has done a beautiful job translating Hart's sprawling book into a taut and entertaining evening of theatre...that is all about the theatre. This stage work has a great big heart and is ultimately funny, informative and touching. ACT ONE premiered on Broadway in 2014.
by Frank Benge - Nov 10, 2017
ACT ONE is the story of famed playwright-director Moss Hart, from his poor Bronx beginnings to his first Broadway hit Once in a Lifetime. Hart's autobiography, considered by many to be the best book ever written about show business, has been stylishly adapted for the stage by James Lapine, Tony Award winning writer and director of Sondheim on Sondheim, Into The Woods and Falsettos, among others. Lapine has done a beautiful job translating Hart's sprawling book into a taut and entertaining evening of theatre...that is all about the theatre. This stage work has a great big heart and is ultimately funny, informative and touching. ACT ONE premiered on Broadway in 2014.
Theatre, TV and Film Director & Producer Jeffrey Hayden Dies at 90
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2017
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre, television and film director, producer and writer Jeffrey Hayden died peacefully after a year of cancer treatment on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2017
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre, television and film director, producer and writer Jeffrey Hayden died peacefully after a year of cancer treatment on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old.
BWW Review: A Love Letter to Theatre's Golden Age, ACT ONE Triumphs at the Good Theater
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Apr 11, 2016
Portland's Good Theater is closing, what has been a highly adventurous and challenging fourteenth season, with a triumphant production of Act One, James Lapine's play based on the autobiography of Moss Hart. This nostalgic, subtly comic, and warmly touching work tells the story of a young Hart, learning to navigate the complex currents of writing a Broadway show in the 1930s. Told by two narrators, Lapine's play brings to life not only the Hart-George S. Kaufmann partnership, but a host of other colorful historical characters who helped to shape this golden age of the stage.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Apr 11, 2016
Portland's Good Theater is closing, what has been a highly adventurous and challenging fourteenth season, with a triumphant production of Act One, James Lapine's play based on the autobiography of Moss Hart. This nostalgic, subtly comic, and warmly touching work tells the story of a young Hart, learning to navigate the complex currents of writing a Broadway show in the 1930s. Told by two narrators, Lapine's play brings to life not only the Hart-George S. Kaufmann partnership, but a host of other colorful historical characters who helped to shape this golden age of the stage.
The Laguna Playhouse Welcomes Emmy Award-Winner Ed Asner as 'FDR', Now thru 11/23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2014
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to present Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards ('Mary Tyler Moore Show', 'Lou Grant') and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, starring in the solo performance drama, FDR, based upon Dore Schary's Broadway hit 'Sunrise at Campobello', which ran 70 weeks on Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2014
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to present Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards ('Mary Tyler Moore Show', 'Lou Grant') and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, starring in the solo performance drama, FDR, based upon Dore Schary's Broadway hit 'Sunrise at Campobello', which ran 70 weeks on Broadway.
The Laguna Playhouse presents Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner as 'FDR' 11/19-23
by Anna Bencivengo - Nov 7, 2014
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to present Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards ('Mary Tyler Moore Show', 'Lou Grant') and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, starring in the solo performance drama, FDR, based upon Dore Schary's Broadway hit 'Sunrise at Campobello', which ran 70 weeks on Broadway.
by Anna Bencivengo - Nov 7, 2014
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to present Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards ('Mary Tyler Moore Show', 'Lou Grant') and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, starring in the solo performance drama, FDR, based upon Dore Schary's Broadway hit 'Sunrise at Campobello', which ran 70 weeks on Broadway.
David Krumholtz, James Dumont, Josh Pais and Wrenn Schmidt Join Hank Williams Film I SAW THE LIGHT
by Movies News Desk - Oct 15, 2014
David Krumholtz, Josh Pais, James Dumont and Wrenn Schmidt have joined Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen in I SAW THE LIGHT, the story of legendary country western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music.
by Movies News Desk - Oct 15, 2014
David Krumholtz, Josh Pais, James Dumont and Wrenn Schmidt have joined Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen in I SAW THE LIGHT, the story of legendary country western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music.
Ed Asner, Marion Ross Join Cast of ABC Family's CHASING LIFE
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2014
Ed Asner and Marion Ross have joined the cast of the new ABC Family drama CHASING LIFE.
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2014
Ed Asner and Marion Ross have joined the cast of the new ABC Family drama CHASING LIFE.
The Group Rep Stages World Premiere Musical THE GHOST OF GERSHWIN, Now thru 6/22
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2014
The Group Rep presents the world premiere musical 'The Ghost of Gershwin,' with music by Wayland Pickard, book by Doug Haverty, lyrics by Laura Manning, directed by Jules Aaron, choreographed by Michele Bernath, and produced by Richard Alan Woody. The play runs today, May 9 through June 22, 2014, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Lonny Chapman Theatre at the edge of the NoHo Arts District.
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2014
The Group Rep presents the world premiere musical 'The Ghost of Gershwin,' with music by Wayland Pickard, book by Doug Haverty, lyrics by Laura Manning, directed by Jules Aaron, choreographed by Michele Bernath, and produced by Richard Alan Woody. The play runs today, May 9 through June 22, 2014, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Lonny Chapman Theatre at the edge of the NoHo Arts District.
'BUDDY', MURDER FOR TWO, Ed Asner in FDR and More Set for Laguna Playhouse's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2014
THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE invites you to enjoy music, memories, midnight, mystery & murder in its 2014-2015 season of shows! The season starts out rockin' with BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY; followed by Linda Purl starring in Joan Didion's play about the triumph of the human spirit in THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING; then the holiday season will ring in the musical STRIKING TWELVE; followed by the songs of one the greatest musical writers of all time - HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN; plus enjoy the smash-hit, Off-Broadway musical whodunit MURDER FOR TWO; and a 'To Be Announced' production; add in two bonus options for our audiences and subscribers including the MAGIC OF MOTOWN and Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner starring as FDR for a year of engaging music, memories and more!
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2014
THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE invites you to enjoy music, memories, midnight, mystery & murder in its 2014-2015 season of shows! The season starts out rockin' with BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY; followed by Linda Purl starring in Joan Didion's play about the triumph of the human spirit in THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING; then the holiday season will ring in the musical STRIKING TWELVE; followed by the songs of one the greatest musical writers of all time - HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN; plus enjoy the smash-hit, Off-Broadway musical whodunit MURDER FOR TWO; and a 'To Be Announced' production; add in two bonus options for our audiences and subscribers including the MAGIC OF MOTOWN and Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner starring as FDR for a year of engaging music, memories and more!
The Group Rep to Stage World Premiere Musical THE GHOST OF GERSHWIN, 5/9-6/22
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 15, 2014
The Group Rep presents the world premiere musical 'The Ghost of Gershwin,' with music by Wayland Pickard, book by Doug Haverty, lyrics by Laura Manning, directed by Jules Aaron, choreographed by Michele Bernath, and produced by Richard Alan Woody. The play runs May 9 through June 22, 2014, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Lonny Chapman Theatre at the edge of the NoHo Arts District.
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 15, 2014
The Group Rep presents the world premiere musical 'The Ghost of Gershwin,' with music by Wayland Pickard, book by Doug Haverty, lyrics by Laura Manning, directed by Jules Aaron, choreographed by Michele Bernath, and produced by Richard Alan Woody. The play runs May 9 through June 22, 2014, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Lonny Chapman Theatre at the edge of the NoHo Arts District.
BWW Reviews: What a Glorious Feeling - Getting a Glimpse Into the Silver Screen's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by Paul W. Thompson - May 7, 2013
Now through June 2, 2013, at the Theatre at the Center in Munster, Indiana (and not as far away as you might think) is a new play that gives us an interesting look into the making of one of the most enduring work of art produced by Hollywood in its Golden Age of Movie Musicals, the 1952 classic MGM film, "Singin' in the Rain."
by Paul W. Thompson - May 7, 2013
Now through June 2, 2013, at the Theatre at the Center in Munster, Indiana (and not as far away as you might think) is a new play that gives us an interesting look into the making of one of the most enduring work of art produced by Hollywood in its Golden Age of Movie Musicals, the 1952 classic MGM film, "Singin' in the Rain."
UPDATE: Ed Asner 'Fine' After Being Hospitalized During Performance of FDR; Son Releases Statement
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2013
According to TMZ, Ed Asner, who most recently appeard on Broadway in GRACE, was taken to the hospital yesterday in Gary, Indiana during a performance of FDR. The 83-year-old, was 15 minutes into the one-man play when crew members helped him off stage, noticing that he was having trouble with his lines. There is no word yet on his current health status.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2013
According to TMZ, Ed Asner, who most recently appeard on Broadway in GRACE, was taken to the hospital yesterday in Gary, Indiana during a performance of FDR. The 83-year-old, was 15 minutes into the one-man play when crew members helped him off stage, noticing that he was having trouble with his lines. There is no word yet on his current health status.
'Ed Asner as FDR' Debuts in Thousand Oaks on March 10
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 5, 2013
The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation presents ED ASNER as FDR in the Fred Kavli Theatre at 7:30 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013.
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 5, 2013
The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation presents ED ASNER as FDR in the Fred Kavli Theatre at 7:30 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013.
Carol Kane & More Join Jessica Hecht, Jim Parsons & Charles Kimbrough in Roundabout's HARVEY This Spring
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 15, 2012
Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, has announced the full company for the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.) and directed by Scott Ellis.
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 15, 2012
Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, has announced the full company for the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.) and directed by Scott Ellis.
BWW EXCLUSIVE: THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Revival Gets New Life with New Reading; Sutton Foster & Marc Kudisch Star
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 20, 2011
As first reported back in the Spring of 2010, Sutton Foster and her ANYTHING GOES director Kathleen Marshall had teamed up on a reading presentation of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, which could be gunning for a Broadway revival in the near future. In 2010, Foster starred alongside Craig Bierko in the role of James Joseph 'J.J.' Brown. Michael Riedel had reported in the New York Post at the time that Reba McEntire was being courted for the famous role of 'Molly'.
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 20, 2011
As first reported back in the Spring of 2010, Sutton Foster and her ANYTHING GOES director Kathleen Marshall had teamed up on a reading presentation of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, which could be gunning for a Broadway revival in the near future. In 2010, Foster starred alongside Craig Bierko in the role of James Joseph 'J.J.' Brown. Michael Riedel had reported in the New York Post at the time that Reba McEntire was being courted for the famous role of 'Molly'.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Dore Schary written?
Dore Schary has written 7 shows including Too Many Heroes (Playwright), Sunrise at Campobello (Playwright), The Highest Tree (Playwright), The Devil's Advocate (Playwright), One by One (Playwright), Brightower (Playwright), Herzl (Playwright).
What awards has Dore Schary been nominated for?
Dore Schary has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He received a nomination for Best Play at the Tony Awards for his work on "The Devil's Advocate." Additionally, he was nominated for Best Direction at the Tony Awards for "A Majority of One." Schary also received another nomination for Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Sunrise At Campobello." These nominations highlight Schary's talent and recognition in the Broadway industry.
What awards has Dore Schary won?
Dore Schary has won the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for "Sunrise At Campobello".
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