Garson Kanin
Birth Place: Rochester, NY, USA
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Movies
A Double Life
[ 1947 ] writer
[ 1947 ] writer
Adam's Rib
[ 1949 ] writer
[ 1949 ] writer
Born Yesterday
[ 1950 ] writer
[ 1950 ] writer
The Marrying Kind
[ 1952 ] writer
[ 1952 ] writer
Pat and Mike
[ 1952 ] writer
[ 1952 ] writer
It Should Happen to You
[ 1954 ] writer
[ 1954 ] writer
The Rat Race
[ 1960 ] writer
[ 1960 ] writer
The Right Approach
[ 1961 ] writer
[ 1961 ] writer
Dünkü çocuk
[ 1965 ] writer
[ 1965 ] writer
Walk Don't Run
[ 1966 ] writer
[ 1966 ] writer
Where It's At
[ 1969 ] writer
[ 1969 ] writer
Some Kind of a Nut
[ 1969 ] writer
[ 1969 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Direction of a Musical
Garson Kanin, Do Re Mi
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Direction
Garson Kanin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Videos
Photos/Video: Go Inside Stephen Sondheim's $7M Manhattan Townhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-11 22:06:14
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Andrea Burns in BORN YESTERDAY in Florida
by Alan Henry - 2017-11-02 13:08:35
STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME's Sam Gold Gives Best Director Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - 2015-06-08 00:19:48
TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LIVING ON LOVE!
by TV - Red Carpets - 2015-04-21 15:04:42
TV: Chatting with the Company of LIVING ON LOVE on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2015-04-26 12:00:01
TV: Watch Highlights from Broadway's LIVING ON LOVE, Starring Renee Fleming!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2015-04-13 21:35:38
TV: Broadway's LIVING ON LOVE Preps for Previews- Meet the Company!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-03-12 15:00:36
TV Exclusive: Renee Fleming & More Get into Character for LIVING ON LOVE; Go Inside the Cast Photo Shoot!
by TV - Press Previews - 2015-03-06 14:21:12
STAGE TUBE: Justin Long & Renee Fleming Talk LIVING ON LOVE at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-07-14 11:18:14
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of DIE FLEDERMAUS at the Met Opera
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-12-27 12:29:26
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Guthrie Theatre's BORN YESTERDAY
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-11-27 15:41:02
News
FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH & JEEVES AND WOOSTER to Open Shaw Festival's 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
The Shaw Festival announced its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake, featuring productions of FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH, and JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE, alongside more than 5,000 Beyond the Stage events.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
The Shaw Festival announced its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake, featuring productions of FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH, and JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE, alongside more than 5,000 Beyond the Stage events.
FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH & JEEVES and More Set for Shaw Festival 64th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Shaw Festival will open its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake with three productions: Sleuth, Funny Girl Starring Sara Farb, and the Canadian Debut of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Shaw Festival will open its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake with three productions: Sleuth, Funny Girl Starring Sara Farb, and the Canadian Debut of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense.
A Look Back at the 10 Longest Running Plays on Broadway History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2026
Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time. But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2026
Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time. But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?
Bartlett Sher to Receive 2026 SDC Foundation 'Mr. Abbott' Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Bartlett Sher will be honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award, given to a director or choreographer in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Bartlett Sher will be honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award, given to a director or choreographer in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Broadway.
FUNNY GIRL and More Set for Shaw Festival 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!
Film Forum to Host Jack Lemmon Tribute Series Featuring Special Guests Bob Odenkirk, Juliet Mills, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025
JACK LEMMON 100, a two-week festival of classics from the 1950s to the 1990s, will run at Film Forum from Friday, May 16 to Thursday, May 29, in commemoration of Lemmon’s centennial year in 2025.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025
JACK LEMMON 100, a two-week festival of classics from the 1950s to the 1990s, will run at Film Forum from Friday, May 16 to Thursday, May 29, in commemoration of Lemmon’s centennial year in 2025.
TIRED OLD QUEEN AT THE MOVIES Comes to Guild Hall of The Episcopal Actors' Guild
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025
For EAG's Movie Night, STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies will present the zany comedy; Adam's Rib (1949), directed by Oscar-winner George Cukor.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025
For EAG's Movie Night, STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies will present the zany comedy; Adam's Rib (1949), directed by Oscar-winner George Cukor.
Boca Stage's LIVING ON LOVE is Now Open at the Delray Beach Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Boca Stage is now presenting its production of Living on Love, the delightful comedic romp adapted from the Garson Kanin play Peccadillo by award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Boca Stage is now presenting its production of Living on Love, the delightful comedic romp adapted from the Garson Kanin play Peccadillo by award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro.
Boca Stage's LIVING ON LOVE to Open At The Delray Beach Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
Boca Stage's third production of the 2024/2025 season will be Living on Love, the delightful comedic romp adapted from the Garson Kanin play Peccadillo by award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
Boca Stage's third production of the 2024/2025 season will be Living on Love, the delightful comedic romp adapted from the Garson Kanin play Peccadillo by award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro. Learn more!
Tony-Winner Christopher Ashley To Receive Prestigious 'Mr. Abbott' Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
Cast Set for DO RE MI at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the cast for its revival of the hit 1960 musical Do Re Mi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the cast for its revival of the hit 1960 musical Do Re Mi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Announces THE 2024 LAGNIAPPE SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024
Discover the 2024 Lagniappe Series by the J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024
Discover the 2024 Lagniappe Series by the J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company.
Production Teams Set for The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the production teams for its 2024 season. Learn more about the season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the production teams for its 2024 season. Learn more about the season!
Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan Townhouse Sells To Fan For $7M
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023
Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home has been sold to a Sondheim fan!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023
Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home has been sold to a Sondheim fan!
Review: A Dazzling Revival of FUNNY GIRL Ushers in All the Laughs at Straz Center for The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 1, 2023
Funny Girl is a semi-autobiographical comedic musical about the life and times of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. With a musical score by Jules Styne, lyrics by Bob Merill, and featuring a book by Isobel Lennart, Funny Girl first opened on Broadway in 1964 featuring Barbara Streisand in the starring role, and was produced by Fanny’s own son-in-law Ray Stark. The first Broadway production received 8 Tony Nominations at the 18th Annual Awards Ceremony, and the OBC (Original Broadway Cast) Recording was inducted into the Grammy’s Hall of Fame in 2004.
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 1, 2023
Funny Girl is a semi-autobiographical comedic musical about the life and times of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. With a musical score by Jules Styne, lyrics by Bob Merill, and featuring a book by Isobel Lennart, Funny Girl first opened on Broadway in 1964 featuring Barbara Streisand in the starring role, and was produced by Fanny’s own son-in-law Ray Stark. The first Broadway production received 8 Tony Nominations at the 18th Annual Awards Ceremony, and the OBC (Original Broadway Cast) Recording was inducted into the Grammy’s Hall of Fame in 2004.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - Oct 20, 2023
They haven't fixed the clunky storytelling or finally used actual Fanny Brice material, but FUNNY GIRL still scores big when it comes equipped with an electrifying lead and a top-notch cast.
by Perry Tannenbaum - Oct 20, 2023
They haven't fixed the clunky storytelling or finally used actual Fanny Brice material, but FUNNY GIRL still scores big when it comes equipped with an electrifying lead and a top-notch cast.
Which Shows Had the Biggest Overhaul From Out-of-Town Tryout to Broadway Opening?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 24, 2023
This time, the reader question was: which Broadway shows had the biggest overhaul from their out-of-town tryout to their Broadway opening?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 24, 2023
This time, the reader question was: which Broadway shows had the biggest overhaul from their out-of-town tryout to their Broadway opening?
Hello, Gorgeous: FUNNY GIRL is Produced for the First Time in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 13, 2023
Funny Girl gets a Brazilian production directed by Barchilon, starring Giulia Nadruz and Eriberto Leao as protagonists. With score by J. Styne, and lyrics by B. Merrill, the semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 13, 2023
Funny Girl gets a Brazilian production directed by Barchilon, starring Giulia Nadruz and Eriberto Leao as protagonists. With score by J. Styne, and lyrics by B. Merrill, the semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.
Photos/Video: Go Inside Stephen Sondheim's $7M Manhattan Townhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023
Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home is now for sale. The 7 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse in East Midtown has been listed by Michael J. Franco at Compass for $7M.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023
Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home is now for sale. The 7 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse in East Midtown has been listed by Michael J. Franco at Compass for $7M.
Cast Set for Red Bull Theater 2023 Short New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023
Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023
Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Garson Kanin been in?
Garson Kanin has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Garson Kanin been in?
Garson Kanin has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Garson Kanin been nominated for?
Garson Kanin has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for his work on "Do Re Mi." Additionally, he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Direction for his production of "The Diary of Anne Frank." These nominations highlight Kanin's talent and recognition in the Broadway industry.
How many shows has Garson Kanin written?
Garson Kanin has written 7 shows including Born Yesterday (Playwright), The Smile of the World (Playwright), The Rat Race (Playwright), The Live Wire (Playwright), Do Re Mi (Bookwriter), A Gift of Time (Playwright), Come on Strong (Playwright).
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