Christopher Fry
Date of Death: June 30, 2005 (97)
Birth Place: Bristol, ENGLAND
Latest News on Christopher Fry:
Theatre Philadelphia Reveals Lineup For 2024 Philly Theatre Week (Apr 1, 2024)
Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck & Julia Lester Join Lineup for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala (Oct 25, 2023)
Northern Light Theatre to Begin 2023-2024 Season With A PHOENIX TOO FREQUENT (Sep 26, 2023)
Theatre Philadelphia Reveals Lineup For 2024 Philly Theatre Week (Apr 1, 2024)
Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck & Julia Lester Join Lineup for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala (Oct 25, 2023)
Northern Light Theatre to Begin 2023-2024 Season With A PHOENIX TOO FREQUENT (Sep 26, 2023)
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Play
Christopher Fry, Tiger at the Gates
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1952 - Best Foreign Play
Christopher Fry, Venus Observed
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1951 - Best Foreign Play
Christopher Fry, The Lady's Not for Burning
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VIDEO: Go Inside The Rehearsal Room For London's BE MORE CHILL
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - 2020-01-24 05:16:49
News
Theatre Philadelphia Reveals Lineup For 2024 Philly Theatre Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024
Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week featuring performances, readings, workshops, pre-sales and special events from April 4 to April 14, 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024
Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week featuring performances, readings, workshops, pre-sales and special events from April 4 to April 14, 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck & Julia Lester Join Lineup for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023
Get the latest updates on the Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, including the addition of Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck, and Julia Lester to the star-studded lineup. Reserve your tickets now for this exciting event honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023
Get the latest updates on the Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, including the addition of Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck, and Julia Lester to the star-studded lineup. Reserve your tickets now for this exciting event honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman.
Northern Light Theatre to Begin 2023-2024 Season With A PHOENIX TOO FREQUENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023
Get ready to laugh with A Phoenix Too Frequent, a hilarious romantic comedy playing at Northern Light Theatre. Find out the dates and venue information for this must-see production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023
Get ready to laugh with A Phoenix Too Frequent, a hilarious romantic comedy playing at Northern Light Theatre. Find out the dates and venue information for this must-see production.
Santino Fontana, Nathan Lane, Judy Kuhn & More to Join Classic Stage Company 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023
Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman (CSC’s I Can Get It For You Wholesale) will be honored at CSC’s 2023 Gala. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023
Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman (CSC’s I Can Get It For You Wholesale) will be honored at CSC’s 2023 Gala. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!
The Philadelphia Artists' Collective Announces 2023/24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2023
The Philadelphia Artists' Collective has announced their 2023/24 season, featuring two highly inventive new productions that celebrate and challenge the expectations of classical theatre. PAC's diverse cohort of theatre artists, who stage rarely produced texts with visceral clarity in intentional spaces, announced the season at their annual launch party in Philadelphia, which was attended by dozens of patrons, neighbors, and friends.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2023
The Philadelphia Artists' Collective has announced their 2023/24 season, featuring two highly inventive new productions that celebrate and challenge the expectations of classical theatre. PAC's diverse cohort of theatre artists, who stage rarely produced texts with visceral clarity in intentional spaces, announced the season at their annual launch party in Philadelphia, which was attended by dozens of patrons, neighbors, and friends.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for DIRTY DANCING in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, returning to the Dominion Theatre in January!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, returning to the Dominion Theatre in January!
Michael O'Reilly and Kira Malou Will Lead DIRTY DANCING When it Returns to the West End in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022
Following its record-breaking run earlier this year, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage shimmies and shakes its way back to the Dominion Theatre in 2023 for a limited time only.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022
Following its record-breaking run earlier this year, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage shimmies and shakes its way back to the Dominion Theatre in 2023 for a limited time only.
Grace Mouat and Nathania Ong Join BE MORE CHILL in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2021
Be More Chill has announced two new cast members for the final 5 weeks in its strictly limited 10 week run at The Shaftesbury Theatre; Grace Mouat [& Juliet, SIX the Musical] will play Chloe Valentine and Mountview graduate Nathania Ong, making her professional debut, will play Jenna Rolan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2021
Be More Chill has announced two new cast members for the final 5 weeks in its strictly limited 10 week run at The Shaftesbury Theatre; Grace Mouat [& Juliet, SIX the Musical] will play Chloe Valentine and Mountview graduate Nathania Ong, making her professional debut, will play Jenna Rolan.
BWW Review: BE MORE CHILL, Shaftesbury Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 7, 2021
A show that surprises and delights, packed with wit and wisdom, delivered by a brilliant cast
by Gary Naylor - Jul 7, 2021
A show that surprises and delights, packed with wit and wisdom, delivered by a brilliant cast
BWW Review: ROUGH CROSSING at American Players Theatre
by Scott Rawson - Jul 5, 2021
It was another beautiful day up The Hill. Today’s picnic menu included canned cocktails (they’re better than you’d think), fried chicken and cholate mousse tort from an area café. It did not, unfortunately, include any Cognac.
by Scott Rawson - Jul 5, 2021
It was another beautiful day up The Hill. Today’s picnic menu included canned cocktails (they’re better than you’d think), fried chicken and cholate mousse tort from an area café. It did not, unfortunately, include any Cognac.
BWW Review: AN IMPROBABLE FICTION at American Players Theatre
by Scott Rawson - Jun 17, 2021
Tonight’s festivities are especially exciting, James DeVita’s “An Improbable Fiction”! Six improbable Shakespearean characters hang out at The Boar’s Head Tavern during the plague
by Scott Rawson - Jun 17, 2021
Tonight’s festivities are especially exciting, James DeVita’s “An Improbable Fiction”! Six improbable Shakespearean characters hang out at The Boar’s Head Tavern during the plague
BE MORE CHILL Confirms it Will Re-Open 30 June, in Compliance With Government Guidelines
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2021
Be More Chill is set to open at The Shaftesbury Theatre for a limited 10 week run from Wednesday 30 June. Bill Kenwright with Jerry Goehring, Lisa Dozier and Paul Taylor-Mills will be reviving the show this summer.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2021
Be More Chill is set to open at The Shaftesbury Theatre for a limited 10 week run from Wednesday 30 June. Bill Kenwright with Jerry Goehring, Lisa Dozier and Paul Taylor-Mills will be reviving the show this summer.
BE MORE CHILL Will Open at The Shaftesbury Theatre on 30 June
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2021
Be More Chill is set to open at The Shaftesbury Theatre for a limited 10 week run from Wednesday 30 June after its run on Broadway, Off Broadway and in London until the show was forced to close in March last year due to the pandemic.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2021
Be More Chill is set to open at The Shaftesbury Theatre for a limited 10 week run from Wednesday 30 June after its run on Broadway, Off Broadway and in London until the show was forced to close in March last year due to the pandemic.
Red Solo Cup Concert Will Reunite Most Of The London Cast Of BE MORE CHILL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2020
Scott Folan and Broadway Podcast Network have announced the exclusive RED SOLO CUP CONCERT, reuniting most of the London cast of BE MORE CHILL (sort of) LIVE on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 9:00 pm BST (4:00 pm EST). Hosted by London's Jeremy Heere, Scott Folan, the concert will welcome Miracle Chance, James Hameed, Blake Patrick Anderson and special guests. Tickets range from $7.50-$9.99 and are available at bpn.fm/bemorechill.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2020
Scott Folan and Broadway Podcast Network have announced the exclusive RED SOLO CUP CONCERT, reuniting most of the London cast of BE MORE CHILL (sort of) LIVE on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 9:00 pm BST (4:00 pm EST). Hosted by London's Jeremy Heere, Scott Folan, the concert will welcome Miracle Chance, James Hameed, Blake Patrick Anderson and special guests. Tickets range from $7.50-$9.99 and are available at bpn.fm/bemorechill.
BE MORE CHILL Cancels All Remaining Performances at The Other Palace in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2020
Be More Chill has announced that all remaining scheduled performances at The Other Palace have been cancelled.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2020
Be More Chill has announced that all remaining scheduled performances at The Other Palace have been cancelled.
BE MORE CHILL Extends in London Until 14 June 2020; Will Become the Longest Running Show At The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2020
Be More Chill has announced a six-week extension. It will now run at The Other Palace in London until Sunday 14 June 2020, making it the longest running musical at London's The Other Palace.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2020
Be More Chill has announced a six-week extension. It will now run at The Other Palace in London until Sunday 14 June 2020, making it the longest running musical at London's The Other Palace.
Review Roundup: What Did London Critics Think Of BE MORE CHILL?
by Marianka Swain - Feb 19, 2020
Be More Chill opened in London last night at The Other Palace! It's based on the groundbreaking novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini, with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz. Let's see what the critics think!
by Marianka Swain - Feb 19, 2020
Be More Chill opened in London last night at The Other Palace! It's based on the groundbreaking novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini, with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz. Let's see what the critics think!
Photo Flash: First Look at BE MORE CHILL in London; Opening Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020
Be More Chill officially comes to London tonight at The Other Palace!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020
Be More Chill officially comes to London tonight at The Other Palace!
VIDEO: Go Inside Week Two of the Rehearsal Room For London's BE MORE CHILL
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 1, 2020
Rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of viral hit musical Be More Chill.
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 1, 2020
Rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of viral hit musical Be More Chill.
VIDEO: Go Inside The Rehearsal Room For London's BE MORE CHILL
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - Jan 24, 2020
Rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of viral hit musical Be More Chill. BroadwayWorld UK reporter Jamie Body attended a very special press rehearsal, where he got to chat with some of the cast and see what all the buzz is about... Watch the video!
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - Jan 24, 2020
Rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of viral hit musical Be More Chill. BroadwayWorld UK reporter Jamie Body attended a very special press rehearsal, where he got to chat with some of the cast and see what all the buzz is about... Watch the video!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Christopher Fry been in?
Christopher Fry has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Christopher Fry been in?
Christopher Fry has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Christopher Fry's first West End show?
Christopher Fry's first West End show was Avenue Q which opened in 2006
What awards has Christopher Fry been nominated for?
Christopher Fry has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards for his work on "Tiger at the Gates." Additionally, he received nominations for Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for both "Venus Observed" and "The Lady's Not for Burning." These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Fry's plays have received in the theater industry.
What awards has Christopher Fry won?
Christopher Fry has won the Best Foreign Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards twice. He won the award for his plays Venus Observed and The Lady's Not for Burning.
How many shows has Christopher Fry written?
Christopher Fry has written 6 shows including The Lady's Not For Burning (Playwright), Venus Observed (Playwright), The Boy with a Cart (Playwright), The Dark Is Light Enough (Playwright), The Lady's Not For Burning (Playwright), The Firstborn (Playwright).
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