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Edward Gorey

Date of Death: April 15, 2000 (75)

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[Broadway, 1978]
Production Designer
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer

Writing

Lyricist
Source Material
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Costume Design

Edward Gorey, Dracula

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Set Design

Edward Gorey, Dracula


winner
The Hewes Awards - 1978 - Scenic Design

Edward Gorey, Dracula


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Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Costume Design

Edward Gorey, Dracula

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Scenic Design

Edward Gorey, Dracula

News


RUDDIGORE to be Revived by NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players This Month

NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players will bring RUDDIGORE back to the stage this month, offering audiences a chance to experience this classic operatic work with a fresh perspective. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: GOREY STORIES is a Haunting Delight for Spooky Season...The Perfect Treat at Jobsite Theater

Jobsite Theater once again dives headfirst into a world only they know how to portray. A world reveling in the strange, the unorthodox, and yet proving to be a masterclass of all things twisted and warped. This production which harkens back to their production of Shockheaded Peter, a few seasons back, once again dives into a little unfamiliar territory than we normally witness in the area, but an area so well known to Jobsite and its followers. Perfectly demented and, perfectly placed this deranged grouping of child-like tales have a bleak ending for most of the characters involved.
Chronicle Books Publishes The Theatrical Adventures Of Edward Gorey In October 2024

Explore the theatrical side of Edward Gorey in 'The Theatrical Adventures of Edward Gorey,' a new book by Carol Verburg, highlighting his inventive designs and original works in theater.
Drama of Works to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With THE GRAND GUIGNOL THEATER FOR CHILDREN

Drama of Works will celebrate its 25th anniversary with 'The Grand Guignol Theater for Children' at BWAC in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Directed by Gretchen Van Lente, featuring Amy Carrigan. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Life Jacket Celebrates Pride With A Sneak Preview Of A New Musical, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS

Life Jacket Theatre Company presents a concert-version of the new musical THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS at Joe's Pub on June 27, 2024.
The World of Edward Gorey Will Come To Life THE UNCANNY ATTIC at the Newport Theater

Experience the camp macabre world of Edward Gorey in THE UNCANNY ATTIC, a dark comedy featuring puppetry, clowning, ballet, and live music at the Newport Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Life Jacket Theatre Company's New Musical, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS Will Receive an Industry Reading

Life Jacket Theatre Company presents an industry reading of its new musical, The Gorgeous Nothings, at New York Live Arts on February 12, 2024 at 3PM and 7PM.
Edwardian Ball 2024 Announces Full Entertainment Lineup

Today, PARADOX Media and Vau de Vire announced the full entertainment lineup for The Edwardian Ball 2024, taking place at San Francisco's Regency Ballroom.
23rd Annual Edwardian Ball Returns To San Francisco, January 26 & 27

PARADOX Media and Vau de Vire announced today the return of The Edwardian Ball—San Francisco's much-anticipated celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author and illustrator Edward Gorey.
Interview: Writer/Director/Musician David P. Johnson on Creating Sally Spectre: The Musical at Theatre West

Each Halloween Season, many horror and science fiction offerings hit our stages. This year, David P. Johnson is bringing his Sally Spectre: The Musical back to Theatre West weekends through October 29. A combination horror and morality play, it centers around the ghost of a 5-year-old girl trying to escape from her locked bedroom where she was brutally murdered. But is this musical really for children? To find out, I decided to speak with David P. Johnson who not only wrote the book, music, and lyrics but also directs and co-produces it, and appears onstage accompanying the cast on keyboard during every performance.
KINDERKRANKENHAUS, a Play About Neurodivergence and Deconstruction, to Play The Brick This Month

Kinderkrankenhaus is an experimental play that explores neurodiversity, deficiency paradigms, and deconstructionism. Get performance and ticket information here!
Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Blumenthal Performing Arts

Scott Brown and Anthony Brown's stage adaptation may be hit-and-miss, and Eddie Perfect's score may be a punkish bust, but thanks to a design and tech dream team, BEETLEJUICE fanatics won't be disappointed with the touring Broadway version.
Gothic-Folk Duo Charming Disaster Are Releasing Their Fifth Album

The album was produced by band members Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris, half the tracks recorded at Figure 8 in Brooklyn, NY, the rest at Tonal Park in Takoma Park, MD with the very last song being a home recording. Super Natural History will be released on CD, as a 12-inch colored vinyl LP and on all digital platforms.
Review Roundup: BEETLEJUICE Haunts Houses Across the U.S. on its National Tour

The North American Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical kicked off this month in Paducah, KY, before its official launch at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Read the reviews for the tour of Beetlejuice here!
Musical Duo Charming Disaster to Perform at Caveat in October

On October 7, goth-folk duo Charming Disaster will launch Halloween season by bringing their Musical Tarot Show to Lower East Side speakeasy venue Caveat. Stage magician and storyteller Nelson Lugo will perform an opening act.
Otherworld Theatre Company Announces 10th Anniversary Halloween Gala

Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy theatrical production company in North America, announced details surrounding their 10th anniversary gala celebration, “Gothic Galaween: An Evening Celebrating 10 Years of Otherworld Theatre,” to be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Michelle's Ballroom.
John Lithgow to Direct World Premiere of Douglas McGrath's EVERYTHING'S FINE Off-Broadway

Everything’s Fine, a world premiere autobiographical one-man play written and performed by Academy Award-nominated writer, actor and director Douglas McGrath, and directed by two-time Tony Award and six-time Emmy Award winner John Lithgow, will open Thursday, October 13, 2022 for a limited engagement at the DR2 Theatre.
Ari'el Stachel, Tovah Feldshuh & More Join Keen Co's LIGHT UP THE SKY Benefit

Tovah Feldshuh, Andrew Dawson, Kelly McAndrew, Matt Servitto, Allan K. Washington, and Kayce Wilson will join previously announced Arnie Burton, Jasminn Johnson, Lauren Molina, Reg Rogers, Ari'el Stachel, Jason Tam, completing the cast for the Gala Benefit Reading of Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart, directed by Mr. Silverstein. 
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS-Get Out and Celebrate in NYC

Looking for some real fun for the Halloween holiday.  We have all the spots you need to know about.  Get your costume, put on your dancing shoes and get ready for some great drinks and eats.  It’s party time!
VICTOR AND VICTORIA'S TERRIFYING TALE OF TERRIBLE THINGS - The Audio Drama, Now Available to Stream

Inspired by the macabre stories and gothic artwork of Edward Gorey, Victor and Victoria's Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things is a hilarious and horrifying exploration of fear and the question of whether or not to confront it.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Edward Gorey written?

Edward Gorey has written 1 shows including Gorey Stories (Lyricist).

What awards has Edward Gorey been nominated for?

Edward Gorey has been nominated for several awards for his work on the Broadway production of "Dracula." He was nominated for Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, he received a nomination for Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards. Gorey was also nominated for Best Costume Design and Best Scenic Design at the Tony Awards for his work on "Dracula."

What awards has Edward Gorey won?

Edward Gorey has won several awards for his work in the Broadway production of "Dracula." He received the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards and the Best Costume Design award at the Tony Awards for his contributions to the show.

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