Jack Gilford
Latest News on Jack Gilford:
Bergen County Players to Host Post-Show Talkback with Playwright Joe Gilford (Sep 30, 2024)
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals (May 18, 2024)
Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Oct 6, 2023)
Bergen County Players to Host Post-Show Talkback with Playwright Joe Gilford (Sep 30, 2024)
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals (May 18, 2024)
Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Oct 6, 2023)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Hysterium
Movies
Reckless Age
[ 1944 ] Joey Bagle
[ 1944 ] Joey Bagle
Hey, Rookie
[ 1944 ] Specialty
[ 1944 ] Specialty
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
[ 1966 ] Hysterium
[ 1966 ] Hysterium
Mister Buddwing
[ 1966 ] Mr. Schwartz
[ 1966 ] Mr. Schwartz
The Daydreamer
[ 1966 ] Papa Andersen
[ 1966 ] Papa Andersen
Who's Minding the Mint?
[ 1967 ] Avery Dugan
[ 1967 ] Avery Dugan
Enter Laughing
[ 1967 ] Mr. Foreman
[ 1967 ] Mr. Foreman
The Incident
[ 1967 ] Sam Beckerman
[ 1967 ] Sam Beckerman
Catch-22
[ 1970 ] Doc Daneeka
[ 1970 ] Doc Daneeka
They Might Be Giants
[ 1971 ] Peabody
[ 1971 ] Peabody
Save the Tiger
[ 1973 ] Phil Greene
[ 1973 ] Phil Greene
Tubby the Tuba
[ 1975 ] The Herald
[ 1975 ] The Herald
Harry and Walter Go to New York
[ 1976 ] Mischa
[ 1976 ] Mischa
Everybody Rides the Carousel
[ 1976 ] Stage 8
[ 1976 ] Stage 8
Cheaper to Keep Her
[ 1980 ] Stanley Bracken
[ 1980 ] Stanley Bracken
Wholly Moses!
[ 1980 ] Tailor
[ 1980 ] Tailor
Caveman
[ 1981 ] Gog
[ 1981 ] Gog
Cocoon
[ 1985 ] Bernie Lefkowitz
[ 1985 ] Bernie Lefkowitz
Cocoon: The Return
[ 1988 ] Bernie Lefkowitz
[ 1988 ] Bernie Lefkowitz
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
[ 1988 ] Mr. Butterworth
[ 1988 ] Mr. Butterworth
TV Shows
Taxi
Joe Reiger
Joe Reiger
The Love Boat
Horace Bascons, Fingers
Horace Bascons, Fingers
Trapper John, M.D.
Oscar Brady, Irving R. Ziegler
Oscar Brady, Irving R. Ziegler
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jack Gilford , Cabaret
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jack Gilford, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Company Inside the Rehearsal Room of THREE MEN ON A HORSE
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 17, 2011
News
Bergen County Players to Host Post-Show Talkback with Playwright Joe Gilford
Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with playwright Joe Gilford on October 13 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. Learn more about the playwright and see how to attend.
Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with playwright Joe Gilford on October 13 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. Learn more about the playwright and see how to attend.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe? You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19. Learn more about the production here!
How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe? You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19. Learn more about the production here!
All-Female Production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Comes to Blackfriars Theatre
Join Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street) for an all-female laugh-fest with this fresh and subversive take on Steven Sondheim's classic, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, running July 15th-25th.
Join Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street) for an all-female laugh-fest with this fresh and subversive take on Steven Sondheim's classic, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, running July 15th-25th.
Broadway Press Agent Susan L. Schulman Passes Away
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway press agent Susan L. Schulman.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway press agent Susan L. Schulman.
TOP 5: Los mejores momentos de GOLFUS DE ROMA
Aprovechando que quedan 8 días para su estreno en el Festival de Mérida, os traemos este recopilatorio con imágenes de las mejores versiones de este musical de Sondheim.
Aprovechando que quedan 8 días para su estreno en el Festival de Mérida, os traemos este recopilatorio con imágenes de las mejores versiones de este musical de Sondheim.
Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!
Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!
Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!
UN DÍA COMO HOY: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS se estrenaba en Broadway
al día como hoy en 1959 el, entonces conocido como, Alvin Theatre (hoy el Neil Simon Theatre), subía el telón por primera vez para escenificar ONCE UPON A MATRESS.
al día como hoy en 1959 el, entonces conocido como, Alvin Theatre (hoy el Neil Simon Theatre), subía el telón por primera vez para escenificar ONCE UPON A MATRESS.
UN DÍA COMO HOY: CABARET se estrena en Broadway en 1966
La obra con libreto de Joe Masteroff que cambió la forma de hacer musicales.
La obra con libreto de Joe Masteroff que cambió la forma de hacer musicales.
BWW Review: HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE"CVLT STREAMS VISITING MR. GREEN, EXAMINE PSYCHOLOGY, MUSICAL STYLE AND CREATIVITY OF HAMILTON, PROJECT SING OUT!, and more
On Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, CVLT will be streaming the archival video of Visiting Mr. Green for a pay-as-you-can admission. For details and advance reservation, visit https://cvlt.org/events/visiting-mr-green
On Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, CVLT will be streaming the archival video of Visiting Mr. Green for a pay-as-you-can admission. For details and advance reservation, visit https://cvlt.org/events/visiting-mr-green
STAGE TUBE: On This Day, May 11 - ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Opens On Broadway
Today in 1959, Once Upon a Mattress opened at the Phoenix Theatre, where it ran for 244 performances. Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. The play was written as an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. Once Upon A Mattress marked the Broadway debut of later stage and TV legend Carol Burnett, who originated the role of Princess Winnifred. Also featured were Joseph Bova, Allen Case, Jack Gilford and Matt Mattox. Jane White played the role of Queen Aggravain, becoming the first African-American actress to portray a white character on the Broadway stage.
Today in 1959, Once Upon a Mattress opened at the Phoenix Theatre, where it ran for 244 performances. Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. The play was written as an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. Once Upon A Mattress marked the Broadway debut of later stage and TV legend Carol Burnett, who originated the role of Princess Winnifred. Also featured were Joseph Bova, Allen Case, Jack Gilford and Matt Mattox. Jane White played the role of Queen Aggravain, becoming the first African-American actress to portray a white character on the Broadway stage.
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Mein Herr' From CABARET
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history!
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history!
Photo Coverage: Christine Pedi Hosts REMEMBERING THE BLACKLIST at Friars Club
The Friars Club remembered a dark time in American history yesterday afternoon with a panel discussion led by Christine Pedi exploring the Hollywood Blacklist and McCarthyism in America.
The Friars Club remembered a dark time in American history yesterday afternoon with a panel discussion led by Christine Pedi exploring the Hollywood Blacklist and McCarthyism in America.
Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: CABARET
Cabaret is one of the most successful, popular and influential musicals ever written. You can call it's Kander and Ebb's masterpiece or a defining triumph for Hal Prince or Bob Fosse and in any case, you'll be right on the money. So it's no wonder I have so many damn recordings of the score. The good news is they are all available for streaming on various platforms and so I can throw out all these CDs without having to do any uploading.
Cabaret is one of the most successful, popular and influential musicals ever written. You can call it's Kander and Ebb's masterpiece or a defining triumph for Hal Prince or Bob Fosse and in any case, you'll be right on the money. So it's no wonder I have so many damn recordings of the score. The good news is they are all available for streaming on various platforms and so I can throw out all these CDs without having to do any uploading.
Actress Fay McKenzie Has Passed Away at 101
Actress Fay McKenzie Waldman passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of April 16th at the age of 101. She was born February 19, 1918 into a show business family where she was the youngest of two sisters and an actress cousin, and made her screen debut at only ten weeks old in "Station Content" (1918) in which she was carried in the arms of Gloria Swanson. Her parents, Eva & Bob "Pops" McKenzie were already veteran performers and apparently wanted their daughter to get an early start in films. She nearly stole the show from Oliver Hardy as "the baby" in the Alice Howell short "Distilled Love" (filmed in 1918 but released two years later). By the time she was six, Fay was considered an old hand, having played diverse parts in her father's stock company. Among her early films was the 1924 Photoplay Medal Winner, "The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln."
Actress Fay McKenzie Waldman passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of April 16th at the age of 101. She was born February 19, 1918 into a show business family where she was the youngest of two sisters and an actress cousin, and made her screen debut at only ten weeks old in "Station Content" (1918) in which she was carried in the arms of Gloria Swanson. Her parents, Eva & Bob "Pops" McKenzie were already veteran performers and apparently wanted their daughter to get an early start in films. She nearly stole the show from Oliver Hardy as "the baby" in the Alice Howell short "Distilled Love" (filmed in 1918 but released two years later). By the time she was six, Fay was considered an old hand, having played diverse parts in her father's stock company. Among her early films was the 1924 Photoplay Medal Winner, "The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln."
Gallery Players Charm with ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Gallery Players' comic and progressive retelling of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA will make you rethink your expectations of fairy tales. Opening today, February 22, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer, is the story of the brave and strong Princess Winnifred who comes to the rescue of a kingdom in need of a new outlook on love, leadership, and life. Filled with hummable tunes, raucous comedy, fabulous dance numbers, and a happily-ever-after, this musical will appeal to audiences both young and old.
Gallery Players' comic and progressive retelling of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA will make you rethink your expectations of fairy tales. Opening today, February 22, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer, is the story of the brave and strong Princess Winnifred who comes to the rescue of a kingdom in need of a new outlook on love, leadership, and life. Filled with hummable tunes, raucous comedy, fabulous dance numbers, and a happily-ever-after, this musical will appeal to audiences both young and old.
Gallery Players Charm with ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Gallery Players' comic and progressive retelling of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA will make you rethink your expectations of fairy tales. Opening on Friday, February 22, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer, is the story of the brave and strong Princess Winnifred who comes to the rescue of a kingdom in need of a new outlook on love, leadership, and life. Filled with hummable tunes, raucous comedy, fabulous dance numbers, and a happily-ever-after, this musical will appeal to audiences both young and old.
Gallery Players' comic and progressive retelling of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA will make you rethink your expectations of fairy tales. Opening on Friday, February 22, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer, is the story of the brave and strong Princess Winnifred who comes to the rescue of a kingdom in need of a new outlook on love, leadership, and life. Filled with hummable tunes, raucous comedy, fabulous dance numbers, and a happily-ever-after, this musical will appeal to audiences both young and old.
Review: FINKS Centers on a Terrifying Time and No-Win Situation for Artists in America
Rogue Machine, known for its mission to present original and provocative programming, is now presenting the West Coast premiere production of FINKS, a New York Times Critic's Pick which was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. The play brings together writer Joe Gilford and director Michael Pressman, friends since childhood and both children of Blacklisted artists. In it, Gilford documents the struggle his parents, entertainers Jack Gilford and Madeline Lee Gilford, endured when they were called to testify, with actual testimony or published statements by those who appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee used in the play.
Rogue Machine, known for its mission to present original and provocative programming, is now presenting the West Coast premiere production of FINKS, a New York Times Critic's Pick which was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. The play brings together writer Joe Gilford and director Michael Pressman, friends since childhood and both children of Blacklisted artists. In it, Gilford documents the struggle his parents, entertainers Jack Gilford and Madeline Lee Gilford, endured when they were called to testify, with actual testimony or published statements by those who appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee used in the play.
Amas Musical Theatre To Present THE ALGONQUIN KID In One-Night Only Special Event
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) in celebration of its 50thseason, will present The Algonquin Kid, a musical revue about growing up in the Algonquin Hotel, written by Michael Colby.
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) in celebration of its 50thseason, will present The Algonquin Kid, a musical revue about growing up in the Algonquin Hotel, written by Michael Colby.
DMT Presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT) opens its 2018-19 season to Once Upon a Mattress, with performances running September 13-30, 2018.
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT) opens its 2018-19 season to Once Upon a Mattress, with performances running September 13-30, 2018.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jack Gilford been in?
Jack Gilford has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.
How many West End shows has Jack Gilford been in?
Jack Gilford has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jack Gilford been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
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