Gore Vidal
Date of Death: July 31, 2012 (86)
Birth Place: West Point, NY, USA
Latest News on Gore Vidal:
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles (Oct 28, 2024)
Review: Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy Reunite for OC Cabaret at Segerstrom Arts (Oct 24, 2024)
Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack Join ELSBETH as Guest Stars (Oct 23, 2024)
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles (Oct 28, 2024)
Review: Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy Reunite for OC Cabaret at Segerstrom Arts (Oct 24, 2024)
Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack Join ELSBETH as Guest Stars (Oct 23, 2024)
BIO
Gore Vidal is recognized as one of our foremost authors and essayists of the last seven decades. In addition to a major sequence of novels about American history and satirical novels, Vidal has written dozens of television plays, film scripts and even three mystery novels under a pseudonym. He has also written over a hundred essays, gathered in several volumes published between 1962 and 2001. Vidal's career as an essayist culminated in 1993 when he won the National Book Award for United States: Essays, 1952-1992. His credits include the following as a Novelist: The City and the Pillar, Burr, 1876, Lincoln, Hollywood, The Golden Age, The Judgement of Paris, Messiah, Julian, Washington, D.C., Myra Breckinridge and Duluth . Essayist: United States. Memoirist: Screening History, Palimpsest. Playwright: Visit to a Small Planet, Romulus, Weekend, An Evening with Richard Nixon. Screenwriter: Suddenly, Last Summer, The Best Man, Is Paris Burning? Film actor: Gattaca, Bob Roberts. Vidal is also a Congressional Candidate both in New York and California.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Play
Gore Vidal, The Best Man
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BWW Flashback: Celebrate Angela Lansbury's Birthday With a Look Back at BLITHE SPIRIT's Opening!
by Linnae Medeiros - Oct 16, 2019
STAGE TUBE: DISASTER!'s Kerry Butler Performs 'I'm Here, What Can I Do?' on TODAY
by Stage Tube - Dec 17, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Angela Lansbury Talks BLITHE SPIRIT, Her Career & More on TAVIS SMILEY
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 13, 2014
TV: Chatting with the Cast of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2014
TV: Meet the Family! Watch Highlights from YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2014
STAGE TUBE: In the Studio with Jason Robert Brown at YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by Louisa Brady - Sep 26, 2014
TV: Broadway Salutes Angela Lansbury- Inside the American Theatre Wing Gala!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2014
News
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles
Concord Theatricals announced the acquisition of licensing rights for several plays by James Graham, including INK, THIS HOUSE, LABOUR OF LOVE, A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS, and QUIZ.
Concord Theatricals announced the acquisition of licensing rights for several plays by James Graham, including INK, THIS HOUSE, LABOUR OF LOVE, A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS, and QUIZ.
Review: Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy Reunite for OC Cabaret at Segerstrom Arts
Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy recently stopped by Segerstrom Center of the Arts to present the OC debut of their cabaret show “A Blonde, A Brunette, and Some Duets: From Primetime to Sondheim,” a fun and cheeky night of silly songs and even sillier stories for a limited three-night engagement at the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa.
Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy recently stopped by Segerstrom Center of the Arts to present the OC debut of their cabaret show “A Blonde, A Brunette, and Some Duets: From Primetime to Sondheim,” a fun and cheeky night of silly songs and even sillier stories for a limited three-night engagement at the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa.
Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack Join ELSBETH as Guest Stars
Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack have joined the cast of the new season of the CBS dramedy Elsbeth as guest stars.
Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack have joined the cast of the new season of the CBS dramedy Elsbeth as guest stars.
Taylor Schilling, Ryan O'Connor & More to Star in THE COWARDS Industry Reading
The new play The Cowards: A Marvelously Queer New Comedy, written by playwright/actor Ryan O’Connor, will have an industry reading in December, starring Taylor Schilling and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The new play The Cowards: A Marvelously Queer New Comedy, written by playwright/actor Ryan O’Connor, will have an industry reading in December, starring Taylor Schilling and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Theatres Will Dim Their Lights in Memory of James Earl Jones
Broadway theatres will dim their lights to honor the memory of James Earl Jones, four-time nominated and two-time Tony Award®-winning actor and recipient of the 2017 Special Tony Award® for Lifetime Achievement, whose career spanned almost seven decades on Broadway.
Broadway theatres will dim their lights to honor the memory of James Earl Jones, four-time nominated and two-time Tony Award®-winning actor and recipient of the 2017 Special Tony Award® for Lifetime Achievement, whose career spanned almost seven decades on Broadway.
Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley & More Will Star in CULT OF LOVE on Broadway
Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE, directed by Trip Cullman, has just found its cast! The New York Premiere production of CULT OF LOVE will begin previews on November 20th and will officially open on December 12th at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out who will star in the production here!
Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE, directed by Trip Cullman, has just found its cast! The New York Premiere production of CULT OF LOVE will begin previews on November 20th and will officially open on December 12th at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out who will star in the production here!
Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be Featured in Broadway In Worcester 2024-2025 Season
Broadway in Worcester announces its 2024-2025 season featuring Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, and Gavin Creel. Single tickets and subscriptions are now available. Learn how to purchase!
Broadway in Worcester announces its 2024-2025 season featuring Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, and Gavin Creel. Single tickets and subscriptions are now available. Learn how to purchase!
Christine Ebersole Joins Hallmark Movie HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A CHIEFS LOVE STORY
Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole is one of the latest names to join the cast of the upcoming original Hallmark movie centering on the Kansas City Chiefs football team. In Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Ebersole will appear alongside Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, and Richard Riehle.
Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole is one of the latest names to join the cast of the upcoming original Hallmark movie centering on the Kansas City Chiefs football team. In Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Ebersole will appear alongside Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, and Richard Riehle.
Interview: Chatting with Michael Wilson Director of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF in St. Louis
Acclaimed theatre director Michael Wilson will be spending the summer in St. Louis to helm the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis’ production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Wilson, who has long examined the works of Tennessee Williams could not pass up the opportunity to work in St. Louis.
Acclaimed theatre director Michael Wilson will be spending the summer in St. Louis to helm the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis’ production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Wilson, who has long examined the works of Tennessee Williams could not pass up the opportunity to work in St. Louis.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL St. Louis Returns to Year-Round Programming with 9th Annual Festival In August
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has announced the cast for their upcoming production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble set to bring the classic play to life.
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has announced the cast for their upcoming production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble set to bring the classic play to life.
92NY Launches The Humanities Audio Collection Featuring Over 400 Archival Recordings
92NY unveils The Humanities Audio Collection, featuring over 400 archival recordings of notable figures and events.
92NY unveils The Humanities Audio Collection, featuring over 400 archival recordings of notable figures and events.
Video: Watch Trailer for Reimagined CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT
Drafthouse films has released the trailer for CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT, a complete reconstruction of one of cinema’s most lavish-yet-notorious productions in a glorious 4K Ultra High Definition restoration. The film was written by the esteemed Gore Vidal and headed by the stellar cast of Malcolm McDowell, Dame Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole, and Sir John Gielgud. Watch the trailer now!
Drafthouse films has released the trailer for CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT, a complete reconstruction of one of cinema’s most lavish-yet-notorious productions in a glorious 4K Ultra High Definition restoration. The film was written by the esteemed Gore Vidal and headed by the stellar cast of Malcolm McDowell, Dame Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole, and Sir John Gielgud. Watch the trailer now!
Theater Resources Unlimited Hosts Upcoming TRU Community Gathering Via Zoom 'From Big Broadway To A Small West Coast Non-profit'
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 200 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. TRU hosts their Community Gatherings every Friday at 5pm ET via Zoom, originally presented to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19, and now to ensure that these crucial conversations continue going forward as theater reopens.
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 200 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. TRU hosts their Community Gatherings every Friday at 5pm ET via Zoom, originally presented to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19, and now to ensure that these crucial conversations continue going forward as theater reopens.
Theater Resources Unlimited Community To Gather Via Zoom With 'Theater In A Box: Yes, You Can Do It!'
Join Theater Resources Unlimited on June 14 for a Zoom event, 'Theater in a Box: Yes, You Can Do It!'
Join Theater Resources Unlimited on June 14 for a Zoom event, 'Theater in a Box: Yes, You Can Do It!'
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present A Cross Cultural Exchange: Diversity In Translation
Theater Resources Unlimited will present A Cross Cultural Exchange: Diversity In Translation.
Theater Resources Unlimited will present A Cross Cultural Exchange: Diversity In Translation.
TRU to Present Duet: A Conversation About Musical Theater Development, For Two Voices
Theater Resources Unlimited will continue its weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, offering valuable conversations about musical theater development with industry leaders like James Morgan and Michael Unger.
Theater Resources Unlimited will continue its weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, offering valuable conversations about musical theater development with industry leaders like James Morgan and Michael Unger.
Elizabeth Marvel to Star in US Premiere of MEDEA at Red Bull Theater
Join Elizabeth Marvel in MEDEA, a unique adaptation by Ben Power, directed by Daniel Fish, as part of Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Join Elizabeth Marvel in MEDEA, a unique adaptation by Ben Power, directed by Daniel Fish, as part of Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Theater Resources Unlimited Meet The Coaches 2024 Virtual Workshop
Join Theater Resources Unlimited's Meet the Coaches 2024, a virtual workshop for actors preparing for the TRU Audition.
Join Theater Resources Unlimited's Meet the Coaches 2024, a virtual workshop for actors preparing for the TRU Audition.
Tennessee Williams St. Louis Returns With 9th Annual Festival This August
Tennessee Williams St. Louis will return to year-round programming with its 9th Annual Festival, running August 8-18.
Tennessee Williams St. Louis will return to year-round programming with its 9th Annual Festival, running August 8-18.
Drafthouse Films Acquires NA Rights To CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT
Drafthouse Films has announced their acquisition of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, a complete reconstruction of one of cinema's most lavish-yet-notorious productions in a glorious 4K Ultra High Definition restoration.
Drafthouse Films has announced their acquisition of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, a complete reconstruction of one of cinema's most lavish-yet-notorious productions in a glorious 4K Ultra High Definition restoration.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Gore Vidal written?
Gore Vidal has written 5 shows including A Visit to a Small Planet (Playwright), Weekend (Playwright), An Evening With Richard Nixon and... (Playwright), Gore Vidal's The Best Man (Playwright), A Catered Affair (Source Material).
What awards has Gore Vidal been nominated for?
Gore Vidal has been nominated for the Best Play category at the Tony Awards for his work on "The Best Man".
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