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Date of Death: December 17, 2002 (86)

Birth Place: Hankow, CHINA

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Loft Ensemble Presents WAIT UNTIL DARK At New Location In North Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2019


Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced its next production, Frederick Knott's Wait Until Dark. Under the direction of Kenneth Rogers, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Marissa Galloway, Victoria Anne Greenwood, Jason Ryan Lovett, Max Marsh, Wes McGee, Matthew Wayne Roberts, and Jared Wilson. Opening is set for Saturday, June 22, at 8pm and the engagement will continue through Sunday, July 28 only.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Now At Westport Community Theatre Through June 23rd
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2019


Westport Community Theatre is currently producing the exciting melodrama Dial M for Murder by Frederick Knott. The WCT cast of many veteran actors includes Deborah Burke, Tim Cronin, Phil Lorenzo, Tom Petrone, David Pollard and Frank Speranzo. Performances take place through June 23rd, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays, with a Thursday performance on June 13th at 8:00 p.m. Carole Claps directs the play, which is produced by Rachel Konstantin.

Westport Community Theatre Announces DIAL M FOR MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2019


Westport Community Theatre is proud to announce their production of the exciting melodrama Dial M for Murder by Frederick Knott. The WCT cast of many veteran actors includes Deborah Burke, Tim Cronin, Phil Lorenzo, Tom Petrone, David Pollard and Frank Speranzo. Performances take place from June 7th through June 23rd, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays, with a Thursday performance on June 13th at 8:00 p.m. Carole Claps directs the play, which is produced by Rachel Konstantin.

WAIT UNTIL DARK At The MAC Opens June 7
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2019


The MAC's Eastbound Theatre announces the final show of its 25th season: the suspenseful thriller Wait Until Dark, by Frederick Knott, directed by Kevin Pelkey.

Review Roundup: DIAL M FOR MURDER At Bucks County Playhouse; What Did The Critics Think?
by Alan Henry - May 22, 2019


Would you survive if murder called? Betrayal, passion and greed are potent motivations for a perfect crime in Dial 'M' for Murder, a spine-tingling thriller, which was famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock featuring his muse, Grace Kelly, and Ray Milland.

BWW Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Bucks County Playhouse - A Play To Die For
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2019


It only feels appropriate that the Bucks County Playhouse's 80th Anniversary Season would kick off with a play as historic and celebrated as the theater itself. Dial M For Murder, the play by Frederick Knott, made most famous by Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film adaption, was brought to life last night on the Bucks County stage in a breathlessly exciting mix of intrigue and adrenaline.

Peter Francis James, Cara Ricketts And More Will Star In The Acting Company's Reading Of WAIT UNTIL DARK
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2019


The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) announced casting today for the second reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Frederick Knott's classic thriller Wait Until Dark. The reading will take place on Monday, May 20 at 7 PM at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons (416 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY). Tickets are available now online at www.theactingcompany.org.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2019


Would you survive if murder called? Betrayal, passion and greed are potent motivations for a perfect crime in Dial 'M' for Murder, a spine-tingling thriller, which was famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock featuring his muse, Grace Kelly, and Ray Milland.

Bucks County Playhouse Kicks Off Season with DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019


Would you survive if murder called? Betrayal, passion and greed are potent motivations for a perfect crime in "Dial 'M' for Murder," a spine-tingling thriller, which was famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock featuring his muse, Grace Kelly, and Ray Milland.

Photo Flash: Celebrating MIDDLETOWN At Buck's County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2019


GFour Productions, producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL and Tony-nominated FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, recently presented a limited engagement of the play MIDDLETOWN by Dan Clancy, at Bucks County Playhouse. Featuring an all-star cast, MIDDLETOWN is described as "an exhilarating and universal depiction of love, life and friendship, and how each endures through the roller coaster of life."

Bucks County Playhouse Announces 80th Aniversary Season; Directors Include Lorin Latarro, John Tartaglia, Mike Donahue and More
by Alan Henry - Mar 27, 2019


The Bucks County Playhouse has announced titles and creative teams for the theater's 80th anniversary season, which will launch May 17.

Lakewood Theatre Company Announces The 2019-2020 Season Of Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2019


Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 67th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 12, 2019.  

Lakewood Theatre Company Announces Its 67th Season Of Plays And Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2019


Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 67th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 12, 2019.  

The Acting Company Announces Complete Casting For WATCH ON THE RHINE Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2019


The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) announced today complete casting for the first reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Lillian Hellman's acclaimed drama Watch on the Rhine. The reading will take place on Monday, March 18 at 7 PM at the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons (416 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY). Tickets are available now online at www.theactingcompany.org.

Avon Players Presents WAIT UNTIL DARK
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2019


Audiences will delight to the mounting suspense of a classic thriller as Avon Players presents Wait Until Dark running March 8-23.

Dana Ivey, Michael Hayden And More Join Acting Company's Reading Of WATCH ON THE RHINE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2019


The Acting Company announced today initial casting for the first reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Lillian Hellman's acclaimed drama Watch on the Rhine.

Avon Players Presents WAIT UNTIL DARK
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2019


Audiences will delight to the mounting suspense of a classic thriller as Avon Players presents Wait Until Dark running March 8-23.

BWW Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Jan 13, 2019


WAIT UNTIL DARK delivers suspense and mystery, a great show for people who are looking for a well performed theatrical experience that is a break from the more common musicals, comedies, and dramas.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Opens At Lakewood Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2018


Lakewood Theatre Company continues its 66th season of live theatre with Dial M for Murder, a bone-chilling thriller by Frederick Knott about a marriage gone wrong. When tennis player Tony Wendice discovers his rich wife's affair, he decides to have her taken out - for good. Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock's classic film adaptation, this psychological thriller will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Exclusive Preview Performance Introduces Barter Theatre¹s 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2018


Barter Theatre officials announced today its 2019 season lineup during an exclusive event highlighting select excerpts from various upcoming productions. The event included the details of 16 diverse shows planned for 2019 with the theme of Love, Laughter, and Passion.

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