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STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1995
Heidi Schiller

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1988
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1962
Performer


Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1953 - Performance

Edie Adams, Wonderful Town

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Review: NUNSENSE A MUSICAL COMEDY at Porthouse/Kent State

Musicals are born from many sources including books, movies, plays and comic strips.  None, however, has a more intriguing past than NUNSENSE, which is now on stage at Kent State’s Porthouse Theatre, on the grounds of the Blossom Center. 
Review: PHILIP CHAFFIN: WILL HE LIKE ME? (A LOVE STORY) at CVRep

A gay romantic journey; looking for love told entirely through song.
Devo's Gerald Casale to Receive Ernie Kovacs Award at Dallas VideoFest

Dallas VideoFest will present the coveted Ernie Kovacs Award to musician, artist, and music video director Gerald Casale. Learn more about Casale.
Hedgerow Theatre Announces Willy Rusell's SHIRLEY VALENTINE To Run With The New Electric Ballroom In February

Hedgerow Theatre presents Willy Russell’s Shirley Valentine in repertory with Enda Walsh's The New Electric Ballroom, exploring life's potential. Don't miss this exciting production in February!
New York's Museum Of Sex Presents 'Erotic Content & The Mainstream, 1960 Till Today'

The Museum of Sex (MoSex) has announced details about its summer exhibition, 'Erotic Content & the Mainstream 1960 till Today.' This exhibition, a presentation of media examining how erotic content has permeated mainstream culture since the 1960s, will be on view at the Museum of Sex (233 Fifth Avenue) starting June 4, 2021.
BWW Review: NUNSENSE at Arizona Broadway Theatre

In a show that may have worn out its Heavenly stage welcome, the Saving Grace of Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of NUNSENSE, is embodied in an ensemble of five artists who render performances that rise above the script. Thankfully, through the ninety-some minutes of show time, a heavenly host of angelic voices lifts the spirit. The show runs through May 16th.
'Rarified Heir' Podcast Debuts With Carnie Wilson Today

The Rarified Heir Podcast, an hour-long podcast that asks the question: who better to interview a child of a celebrity than a child of celebrity?, officially launched today on all major podcast networks including Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon and all major platforms.
The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.
National Comedy Center Celebrates Comic Legend Ernie Kovacs With Special Screenings For 101st Birthday

The National Comedy Center, located in Jamestown, New York, celebrates legendary comedy innovator Ernie Kovacs' 101st birthday today through Saturday, January 25th with special screenings of rare video clips and highlights from his television career, along with a display of rare artifacts and never-before-seen material in the a?oeErnie Kovacs Centennial Exhibit,a?? which opened last August and continues its run at the Center.
SF Sketchfest Announces Lineup for the 19th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival

SF Sketchfest announces the initial line up for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival taking place January 9-26, 2020, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. SF Sketchfest offers fans the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances, discussions and immersive comedy experiences.
Patchogue Theatre Presents Silent Film: THE GENERAL with Live Organ Music By Ben Model

 Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the silent film The General (1926) with Buster Keaton, featuring live organ music by Ben Model on Friday, November 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $20, plus applicable fees. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.
National Comedy Center, Carl Reiner Announce Preservation of Historic “Dick Van Dyke Show” Archive

The National Comedy Center and legendary producer, director, and writer Carl Reiner announced today, on Carl Reiner's 97th birthday, an initiative to digitally preserve Reiner's extensive personal collection of production-used scripts from "The Dick Van Dyke Show" - one of the most iconic, innovative, and beloved comedy series in television history.
National Comedy Center Officially Designated As The United States' Cultural Institution Dedicated To Comedy

The National Comedy Center was formally designated as the nation's official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy on Tuesday, March 12. In a tremendous bi-partisan show of support, both the Senate and House of Representatives passed this bill in February, and the president signed it into law on Tuesday, recognizing the Center as the "Official National Comedy Center of the United States."
BWW Feature: THE GARDEN STATE LOVES LUCY!

Had Lucy's family stayed in Trenton, history might have been very different, but the Garden State stayed peripherally involved the Queen of Comedy's life and work.
National Comedy Center To Celebrate Ernie Kovacs with Centennial Exhibit

The National Comedy Center will celebrate the centennial year of legendary comedy innovator Ernie Kovacs with the acquisition and display of never-before-seen material and rare artifacts courtesy of the comedian's estate. The acquisition and exhibit were announced today – on Ernie Kovacs' 100th birthday – by the National Comedy Center and Kovacs estate executive Josh Mills.
National Comedy Center To Celebrate Ernie Kovacs With Never-Before-Seen Centennial Exhibit

The National Comedy Center will celebrate the centennial year of legendary comedy innovator Ernie Kovacs with the acquisition and display of never-before-seen material and rare artifacts courtesy of the comedian's estate. The acquisition and exhibit were announced today - on Ernie Kovacs' 100th birthday - by the National Comedy Center and Kovacs estate executive Josh Mills.
Ernie Kovacs's Centennial Kicks Off With TCM Celebration and Live Event at UCLA Film and Television Archive

Ediad Productions announced today that the celebration of legendary comedian Ernie Kovacs's centennial year kicks into high gear this month with two high-profile events around the birthday of Television's Original Genius. 
Dave Foley & Kevin McDonald to Receive Ernie Kovacs Award at Dallas VideoFest

Dallas VideoFest announced today that it will honor both Kids in the Hall co-founders Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald with the coveted Ernie Kovacs Award on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14.
KIDS IN THE HALL Founders Dave Foley & Kevin McDonald to Receive Ernie Kovacs Award

Dallas VideoFest  (http://videofest.org) announced today that it will honor both Kids in the Hall co-founders Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald with the coveted Ernie Kovacs Award on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Edie Adams been nominated for?

and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Wonderful Town.

What awards has Edie Adams won?

Edie Adams won a Theatre World Award for her performance in Wonderful Town.

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