A Catered Affair - Broadway Creative Team

Paddy Chayefsky was an American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist born on January 29, 1923, in The Bronx, New York. He is best known for his work on the stage and screen, including the films "Marty," "Network," and "The Hospital." Chayefsky began his career as a writer in the 1940s, working as a radio dramatist for programs such as "The Great Gildersleeve" and "The Chase and Sanborn Hour." He also wrote for television, creating scripts for shows like "Philco Television Playhouse" and "The Alcoa Hour." In 1955, Chayefsky's first play, "Marty," premiered on Broadway. The play tells the story of a lonely, middle-aged ... read more At the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Harvey Fierstein took the stage to accept a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. His other Tony Awards include two for Torch Song Trilogy (Best Play and Best Actor in a Play) as well as Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical for La Cage Aux Folles and Best Actor in a Musical for Hairspray. Fierstein has also written the Tony-winning hit Kinky Boots along with Newsies, Casa Valentina, A Catered Affair, Safe Sex, Bella Bella!, Legs Diamond, Spookhouse, Flatbush Tosca, Common Ground and more. He revised the book for Funny Girl, ... read more