Bernard Gersten
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Bernard Gersten:
Adam Siegel Named Executive Director of Second Stage Theater (Dec 4, 2024)
Eliot Feld Places His Ballets In The Public Domain; Feld And Ballet Tech Donate Archive To NYPL (May 28, 2024)
André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater (Sep 22, 2023)
Adam Siegel Named Executive Director of Second Stage Theater (Dec 4, 2024)
Eliot Feld Places His Ballets In The Public Domain; Feld And Ballet Tech Donate Archive To NYPL (May 28, 2024)
André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater (Sep 22, 2023)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
[Broadway, 1976]
Associate Producer
[Off-Broadway, 1976]
Associate Producer
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Revival of a Play
Bernard Gersten, Golden Boy
winner
Tony Awards - 2013 - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
Bernard Gersten
winner
Tony Awards - 2013 - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
Bernard Gersten
winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Revival of a Musical
Bernard Gersten, Carousel
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Revival of a Play
Bernard Gersten, Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Play
Bernard Gersten, The Sisters Rosensweig
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Play
Bernard Gersten, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Play
Bernard Gersten , Two Shakespearean Actors
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Play
Bernard Gersten, Six Degrees of Separation
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Special Awards
Bernard Gersten
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Musical
Bernard Gersten, Sarafina!
winner
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Revival
Bernard Gersten, Anything Goes
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Revival
Bernard Gersten, The Front Page
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Play
Bernard Gersten, The House of Blue Leaves
Videos
TV: Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy & More Let the Sun Shine in Again at 50th Anniversary of HAIR- Watch Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2017
Angela Lansbury, Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, and More Set for Acting Company's Ruby Ball, 12/3
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2012
TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle -Nick Stafford on How WAR HORSE was at Once a Challenge and a Privilege
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 27, 2011
News
Adam Siegel Named Executive Director of Second Stage Theater
Adam Siegel, currently Managing Director of Lincoln Center Theater, will be Second Stage Theater’s new Executive Director. Mr. Siegel joins the organization full-time April 1, 2025.
Adam Siegel, currently Managing Director of Lincoln Center Theater, will be Second Stage Theater’s new Executive Director. Mr. Siegel joins the organization full-time April 1, 2025.
Eliot Feld Places His Ballets In The Public Domain; Feld And Ballet Tech Donate Archive To NYPL
Eliot Feld and Ballet Tech donate their ballet archive to the New York Public Library, placing Feld's works in the public domain to ensure wider access and preservation.
Eliot Feld and Ballet Tech donate their ballet archive to the New York Public Library, placing Feld's works in the public domain to ensure wider access and preservation.
André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater
Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992. His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.
Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992. His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.
Photo: Tickets on Sale Now For FLYING OVER SUNSET; Get a First Look!
Set in the 1950’s, FLYING OVER SUNSET is a work of fiction inspired by the lives of three extraordinary and accomplished people - writer Aldous Huxley (to be played by Harry Hadden-Paton); playwright, diplomat, and congresswoman, Clare Boothe Luce (Carmen Cusack); and film legend Cary Grant (Tony Yazbeck).
Set in the 1950’s, FLYING OVER SUNSET is a work of fiction inspired by the lives of three extraordinary and accomplished people - writer Aldous Huxley (to be played by Harry Hadden-Paton); playwright, diplomat, and congresswoman, Clare Boothe Luce (Carmen Cusack); and film legend Cary Grant (Tony Yazbeck).
Podcast: The Late Bernard Gersten Gives His Final Interview on THE FABULOUS INVALID
The latest episode of the Broadway podcast a?oeThe Fabulous Invalida?? is a tribute to legendary theatre producer and non-profit administrator Bernard Gersten, who passed away on April 27th at age 97.
The latest episode of the Broadway podcast a?oeThe Fabulous Invalida?? is a tribute to legendary theatre producer and non-profit administrator Bernard Gersten, who passed away on April 27th at age 97.
VIDEO Lincoln Center Theater Shares Interview With Bernard Gersten
Lincoln Center Theater is paying tribute to Tony-Winning Producer Bernard Gersten, who recently passed away at the age of 97.
Lincoln Center Theater is paying tribute to Tony-Winning Producer Bernard Gersten, who recently passed away at the age of 97.
Tony-Winning Producer Bernard Gersten Passes Away at 97
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre producer Bernard Gersten passed away this morning in his sleep. He was 97 years old.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre producer Bernard Gersten passed away this morning in his sleep. He was 97 years old.
Theater Legend Gerald Freedman Has Passed Away at 92
Ideastream has reported that Great Lakes Theater Legend Gerald Freedman has passed away at age 92.
Ideastream has reported that Great Lakes Theater Legend Gerald Freedman has passed away at age 92.
A Celebration Of E. Katherine Kerr Announced At Playwrights Horizons
Friends, colleagues, and students of the highly regarded and much loved actor, teacher, writer, and director E. Katherine Kerr will gather on Monday, September 30, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at Playwrights Horizons Peter Jay Sharp Theater to celebrate her life.
Friends, colleagues, and students of the highly regarded and much loved actor, teacher, writer, and director E. Katherine Kerr will gather on Monday, September 30, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at Playwrights Horizons Peter Jay Sharp Theater to celebrate her life.
New 42nd Street President And CEO Cora Cahan Will Step Down In June 2019
Cora Cahan, the founding President and CEO of The New 42nd Street, has announced that she will step down at the end of June 2019.
Cora Cahan, the founding President and CEO of The New 42nd Street, has announced that she will step down at the end of June 2019.
Podcast: 'Keith Price's Curtain Call' Welcomes Director and Author Isaac Klein
Director Isaac Klein stops by the studio to talk about his new book, SCHOOL OF DOING, featuring the lessons of Master Teacher, Director, and personal mentor, Gerald Freedman.
Director Isaac Klein stops by the studio to talk about his new book, SCHOOL OF DOING, featuring the lessons of Master Teacher, Director, and personal mentor, Gerald Freedman.
Photo Flash: Raul Esparza, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Marisa Tomei and More Celebrate ILLYRIA's Opening Night at The Public
Illyria, written and directed by Richard Nelson, opened at The Public Theater last night, Monday, October 30. Below, BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities, featuring guests Raul Esparza, Corey Stoll, Nadia Bowers, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Marissa Tomei, Suzan-Lori Parks, Alex Timbers, Michael Stuhlbarg, Stephen Spinella, and more!
Illyria, written and directed by Richard Nelson, opened at The Public Theater last night, Monday, October 30. Below, BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities, featuring guests Raul Esparza, Corey Stoll, Nadia Bowers, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Marissa Tomei, Suzan-Lori Parks, Alex Timbers, Michael Stuhlbarg, Stephen Spinella, and more!
Photo Flash: First Look at ILLYRIA at The Public Theater
The Public Theater's Illyria, written and directed by Richard Nelson. Illyria runs through Sunday, December 10, with an official press opening on Monday, October 30. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
The Public Theater's Illyria, written and directed by Richard Nelson. Illyria runs through Sunday, December 10, with an official press opening on Monday, October 30. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
TV: Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy & More Let the Sun Shine in Again at 50th Anniversary of HAIR- Watch Highlights!
Last night The Public Theater celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical that originally opened at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. The one-night-only benefit performance, directed by Diane Paulus, took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall.
Last night The Public Theater celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical that originally opened at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. The one-night-only benefit performance, directed by Diane Paulus, took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall.
Photo Flash: Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy, Will Swenson and More 'Got Life' at The Public's HAIR Benefit
Last night, The Public Theater celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical that originally opened at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. The one-night-only benefit performance, directed by Diane Paulus, took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show and after-party below!
Last night, The Public Theater celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical that originally opened at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. The one-night-only benefit performance, directed by Diane Paulus, took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show and after-party below!
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for Richard Nelson's ILLYRIA at The Public Theater
The Public Theater will begin previews on Sunday, October 22 for the world premiere of Illyria, written and directed by Richard Nelson, part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work at 425 Lafayette Street and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR. Illyria has been extended through Sunday, December 10 with an official press opening on Monday, October 30. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
The Public Theater will begin previews on Sunday, October 22 for the world premiere of Illyria, written and directed by Richard Nelson, part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work at 425 Lafayette Street and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR. Illyria has been extended through Sunday, December 10 with an official press opening on Monday, October 30. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Theater Master Gerald Freedman Unveils THE SCHOOL OF DOING Guide to the Craft
Coming this fall, The School of Doing is a comprehensive guide to the craft and teachings of internationally renowned stage director and educator Gerald Freedman, including lessons on acting, directing, text analysis, comedy technique, camera technique, Shakespeare, musical theater, design, pedagogy, and show business.
Coming this fall, The School of Doing is a comprehensive guide to the craft and teachings of internationally renowned stage director and educator Gerald Freedman, including lessons on acting, directing, text analysis, comedy technique, camera technique, Shakespeare, musical theater, design, pedagogy, and show business.
Tony-Winning Best Play OSLO Extends at Lincoln Center Theater
Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop) has announced that it will extend the run of J.T. Rogers' OLSO, winner of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play, through Sunday, July 16 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop) has announced that it will extend the run of J.T. Rogers' OLSO, winner of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play, through Sunday, July 16 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
OSLO, Starring Jefferson Mays and Jennifer Ehle, Bows Tomorrow on Broadway
A friendly reminder! Lincoln Center Theater's smash hit production of J.T. Rogers' new play OSLO, directed by Bartlett Sher, re-opens tomorrow night, Thursday April 13, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street), after a sold-out run last summer off-Broadway at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
A friendly reminder! Lincoln Center Theater's smash hit production of J.T. Rogers' new play OSLO, directed by Bartlett Sher, re-opens tomorrow night, Thursday April 13, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street), after a sold-out run last summer off-Broadway at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
Number 10! Tommy Tune to Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award!
Tommy Tune, a nine-time Tony Award winner is going to have to make some room on his already over-crowded shelves as the Tonys have just revealed that he will receive this year's Lifetime Achivement special Tony Award.
Tommy Tune, a nine-time Tony Award winner is going to have to make some room on his already over-crowded shelves as the Tonys have just revealed that he will receive this year's Lifetime Achivement special Tony Award.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Bernard Gersten been in?
Bernard Gersten has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Bernard Gersten been in?
Bernard Gersten has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Bernard Gersten been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Golden Boy, Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards), Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards), Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Carousel, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Abe Lincoln in Illinois, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Sisters Rosensweig, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Four Baboons Adoring the Sun, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Two Shakespearean Actors, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, Special Awards (Drama Desk Awards), Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Sarafina! , Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for The Front Page and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves.
What awards has Bernard Gersten won?
Bernard Gersten has won several prestigious awards, including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards), Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Carousel, Special Awards (Drama Desk Awards), and Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes.
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