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Harvey Evans

Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH, USA

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BIO

Evans made his Broadway debut at the age of 16 in 1957's New Girl in Town, as Harvey Hohnecker.



He went on to play 'Gee-tar' as a replacement in the original production of West Side Story. He also starred in the 1961 film adaptation as 'Mouthpiece'.

His additional Broadway credits include the original productions of Redhead, Gypsy, Hello, Dolly!, Anyone Can Whistle, George M., Ou Town, The Boy Friend, Follies, Sextet, Barnum, Sunset Boulevard, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and the 2002 revival of Oklahoma!

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STAGE CREDITS

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2006
Ensemble

Guard

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Ike Skidmore (Understudy)

Andrew Carnes (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production (Version 3.0), 1999
Ozzy

[Broadway]
Broadway Production (Version 2.0), 1998
Ozzy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Ozzy [Replacement]

Ozzy [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Salesman [Replacement]

Sammy [Replacement]

Jonesy [Replacement]

Salesman (Understudy)

Sammy (Understudy)

Police Chief (Understudy)

Morino (Understudy)

Sheldrake (Understudy)

Jonesy (Understudy)

John (Understudy)

Young Writer (Understudy)

Hog Eye (Understudy)

Film Actor (Understudy)

DeMille's Assistant (Understudy)

Cliff (Understudy)

Choreographer (Understudy)

1st Financeman (Understudy)

2nd Financeman (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
Performer

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival, 1990
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1987
Albin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Phineas Taylor Barnum (Standby)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1974
Performer

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1973
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1972
Young Buddy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Young Buddy

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1970
Bobby Van Husen

[Broadway]
1969
George Gibbs

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Bell Ringer

Ensemble/Other Roles

Violinist

Sam Harris

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Cookie, nurse, deputy, townsperson, pilgrim, tourist

One of the boys

John

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Barnaby Tucker [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1993
Performer

[Regional (US)]
West Coast Revival, 1987
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 1983
Performer


Movies

The Bank Shot
[ 1974 ] Irving
Ravagers
[ 1979 ] Prison Guard
Enchanted
[ 2007 ] Dancer
Silver Tongues
[ 2011 ] William

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Book of a Musical

Gene Curty, The Lieutenant

News


Previews: GREETINGS at Players Circle Theater

Players Circle Theater is getting in the Christmas spirit with Tom Dudzick’s heartwarming holiday comedy, GREETINGS, running November 25th – December 22nd, 2024. 
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater

Cabaret artist Sarah Boone will return to the Triad Theater with an encore performance of Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation following celebrated performances in Florida, Los Angeles and Colorado.
Feature: FIFTH SEASON ANNOUNCED at Players Circle Theater

Players Circle’s season kicks off in October with a hilarious farce that will set the tone for the entire season, BEDROOM FARCE (October 22, 2024 – November 17, 2024) written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Robert Cacioppo. This wickedly funny play about marriage takes place in three bedrooms. On one endless night, Trevor & Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest, including Trevor’s parents.
Photos: First Look at THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Orlando Family Stage

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DO40 to Present WE THINK YOU’RE JUST SENSATIONAL, DAME ANGELA at the Actors' Temple Theatre

Dancers over 40 will present a very special salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors' Temple Theatre - the highlight of their Spring season.
WE THINK YOU'RE JUST SENSATIONAL, DAME - ANGELA! to be Presented at the Actors' Temple Theatre

Dancers over 40 will present a very special salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors' Temple Theatre in NYC - the highlight of their Spring season.
Review: Donna McKechnie in TAKE ME TO THE WORLD: THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM at Catalina Jazz Club

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12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; The Naples Players Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; at The Naples Players Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; The Naples Players Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED Celebrates 100th Performance And Says Goodbye To Phil Geoffrey Bond at 54 Below

Sondheim Unplugged will celebrate its 100th performances as series creator passes the torch to a new host.
Review: NEWSIES at The Belle Theatre

what did our critic think? NEWSIES at the brand new Belle Theatre in Cape Coral took place June 10-19, and I saw one of the final few performances. NEWSIES is one of my favorites, so I was looking forward to experiencing this production in a new way.
Wake Up With BWW 6/27: Sutton Foster Out of THE MUSIC MAN Due to COVID-19, and More

Today's top stories include Sutton Foster missing performances of The Music Man due to testing positive for COVID-19. Audrey Cardwell and Kathy Voutko will cover the role of Marion Paroo while she is out. Plus, check out videos from West End LIVE, featuring Six, Heathers, Bonnie & Clyde, and more!
Photos: Celebrating Broadway's Harvey Evans At The Triad Theatre on June 22nd

Dancers over 40 presented a sold out one-night-only special event: A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, 6 – 9PM at The Triad Theatre. The evening was hosted by Broadway legend, Lee Roy Reams and featured performances and remembrances by Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum, Penny Worth and Tony Yazbeck.
Broadway Star Tony Yazbeck Joins A TOAST TO HARVEY! at The Triad

Complete casting announced for the Harvey Evans Tribute includes Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Joel Grey, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum, Penny Worth and Tony Yazbeck, directed by Lawrence Leritz. Tony nominated Broadway star Tony Yazbeck will join A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 - 9 PM at The Triad Theatre.
Tony Winning Star Joel Grey Joins A TOAST TO HARVEY! At The Triad, June 22

Joel Grey, the Academy Award, Tony Award and Golden Globe winning star will join A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 - 9PM at The Triad Theatre.
A TOAST TO HARVEY " CELEBRATING HARVEY EVANS Comes to The Triad This Month

The evening will be hosted by his good friend and fellow hoofer, Lee Roy Reams, and features performances and remembrances by Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum and Penny Worth and directed by DO40 board member Lawrence Leritz, producer and choreographer of The Triad Theatre's hit show Boobs! The Musical.
Richard Skipper Presents A Tribute to Harvey Evans, January 7

Richard Skipper will celebrate the beloved Broadway great Harvey Evans with guests Lawrence Leritz, Diane Findlay, Lee Roy Reams, Ronald B. Young, Loni Ackerman, Pamela Meyers on Friday, Jan 7th at 7PM EST/ 4PM PST.
Video Roundup: Remembering Harvey Evans With Interviews, Performances, and More!

This weekend, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of beloved Broadway veteran Harvey Evans, who passed away at 80 years old. We're rounding up some of Evans' interviews and performances over the span of his extensive career.
Harvey Evans, Beloved Broadway Ensemblist, Passes Away at 80

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of beloved Broadway veteran Harvey Evans.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Harvey Evans been in?

Harvey Evans has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.

How many West End shows has Harvey Evans been in?

Harvey Evans has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Harvey Evans been nominated for?

and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Lieutenant .

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