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Date of Death: December 17, 2002 (86)

Birth Place: Hankow, CHINA

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CHAMELEON Brings Chills of Suspense to Burnsville in WAIT UNTIL DARK this December!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2016


Is there anyone Susan can trust? Navigating life as a blind woman in 1944 in New York City is hard enough; getting innocently caught up in the competing schemes of con men and murderers is not a complication she needs! Tension mounts as Susan becomes increasingly aware of the danger she's in - but those who would manipulate her underestimate her at their own peril. Join us for an updated version of the suspenseful classic Wait Until Dark!

BWW Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Taylor Clemons - Oct 24, 2016


Based on the classic Hitchcock film of the same name, Dial M for Murder has arrived at Derby Dinner Playhouse just in time to get your horror fill this Halloween!

North Bay Stage Company Dials Up Thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2016


North Bay Company (NBSC), kicks off its 2016-17 season with Frederick Knott's murder mystery masterpiece, Dial 'M' for Murder. The production will be performed in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home in the East Auditorium at LBC, running Oct 21-Nov 6, 2016. John Faulkner directs the production, Dial 'M' for Murder and is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Cast includes: Michael Walraven, Jesse Bell, Tom McIntyre, Paul Menconi, and Jeffrey Schmidt.

Derby Dinner Playhouse Presents DIAL M FOR MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2016


Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the thriller DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER, opening October 5 and running through November 13, 2016.  For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com

BWW Review: No Need to Wait: WAIT UNTIL DARK
by Daniel Collins - Sep 26, 2016


Baltimore's Everyman attempts a pre-Halloween scare with WAIT UNTIL DARK now through Oct. 9th.

BWW Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Everyman Theatre - Another Whodunit by Playwright Frederick Knott
by Charles Shubow - Sep 21, 2016


Megan Anderson once again excels starring in this mystery.

PHOTO FLASH: First Look at Kentwood Players' WAIT UNTIL DARK, Opening 9/9
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2016


Kentwood Players presents WAIT UNTIL DARK, a suspenseful thriller by Frederick Knott, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, opening Friday, September 9 through Saturday, October 15 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. The production is directed by Kathy Dershimer and produced by Jenny Boone by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Featured in the cast in alphabetical order are Samantha Barrios, Stanley Brown, Ty Budde, Harold Dershimer, Brian Roach, and Ixchel Valiente.

The Minstrel Players to Present WAIT UNTIL DARK
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 23, 2016


'Wait Until Dark' will be performed over two weekends on Saturday July 23rd, and 30th at 8 pm and Sunday July 24th and 31st at 3 pm in Houghton Hall-Trinity Episcopal Chruch, 130 Main Street in scenic Northport Village.  The Minstrel Players are committed to brining high quality, affordable theater to Long Island.  Tickets are $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors and Children under 12.  Group tickets are available for parties of 10+.  For more information call (515) 557-1207 or visit the Minstrel Player's official website at www.theminstrelplayersinc.org.

Paradise Theatre Announces 2016-17 Season!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 13, 2016


Paradise Theatre announces seven family-friendly and diverse shows for its 2016-2017 Season to be presented in their NEW Downtown venue as they continue their capital campaign "Act Local" to save LIVE theatre in Gig Harbor by creating a permanent home for the performing arts and arts education in Gig Harbor. 

Stage West to Present WAIT UNTIL DARK, Beginning 5/26
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2016


Susan Hendrix is working hard to become self-reliant, having lost her sight fairly recently in a car wreck.  It's no easy task--but things are about to get a whole lot harder, as her apartment is invaded by some ruthless thieves, in Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of the Frederick Knott thriller Wait Until Dark, beginning its 5-week run at Stage West on Thursday, May 26. 

NOISES OFF & More Set for Everyman Theatre's 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - May 2, 2016


Everyman Theatre has announced its 2016-2017 season. Hot off its 25th anniversary season that garnered record breaking box office success and the largest annual attendance in company history, Everyman brings its aesthetic for quality storytelling which its audiences have grown to love to three exciting new plays this season- the hilarious and poignant Dot by Colman Domingo, Jen Silverman's hysterical play The Roommate, and for the first time in Everyman's history, the theatre is commissioning a re-imagining of Tony Award nominees Michael John LaChiusa and Ellen Fitzhugh, new musical entitled Los Otros.

BWW Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Olney Theatre Center - It's Like 'CSI' In Person
by Charles Shubow - Apr 18, 2016


Olney Theatre Center Associate Artistic Director Jason King Jones directs an enticing psychological thriller.

Classic Thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK to Open Today at Spreckels
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016


Spreckels Theatre Company presents WAIT UNTIL DARK, a thrilling theater experience taking audiences on a gripping, white-knuckle ride.

Classic Thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK to Open March 11 at Spreckels
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016


Spreckels Theatre Company presents WAIT UNTIL DARK, a thrilling theater experience taking audiences on a gripping, white-knuckle ride.

Hill Country Community Theatre Presents DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 7, 2016


Tickets are now on sale for "Dial 'M' for Murder" presented by the Hill Country Community Theatre. Reservations can be made by calling (830) 798-8944, online at www.theHCCT.org, or at the box office (12:00 noon to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday).

HCCT to Present DIAL M FOR MURDER, 2/18-3/6
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2016


The Hill Country Community Theatre continues its 30th season February 18 through March 6 when it presents the classic suspense-filled thriller, "Dial 'M' for Murder" by Frederick Knott. 

Belgrade Theatre to Present DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2016


The stage is set for intrigue this Spring as talking Scarlet's new U.K touring production of Frederick Knott's Dial M For Murder arrives at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre from Tues 26 - Sat 30 Jan.

Hill Country Community Theatre to Present DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2016


The Hill Country Community Theatre announces the cast of its winter production "Dial M for Murder."

Stage & Screen Stars to Appear at Belgrade Theatre in Spring 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2016


Coventry's Belgrade Theatre has today announced details of casting for five star-studded new shows touring to the venue in Spring 2016 which include a new UK tour of End of the Rainbow starring Loose Women's Lisa Maxwell, the UK stage premiere of Jackie The Musical starring Janet Dibley and a new touring production of the laugh-out-loud comedy, Menopause the Musical starring Irish pop icon Linda Nolan and Eastenders actress Cheryl Fergison.

WAIT UNTIL DARK Now Playing in Long Island City
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 31, 2015


Following the success of critically acclaimed productions of THE PILLOWMAN, NYIT Outstanding Revival Nominee 2015 TALK RADIO, and ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST; Variations Theatre Group will present a newly adapted version of the classic thriller, WAIT UNTIL DARK, never before seen within the five boroughs of New York City, opening on October 30, 2015 at The Chain Theatre.

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