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Howard Lindsay

Date of Death: February 11, 1968 (78)

Birth Place: Waterford, NY, USA

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BIO

Howard Lindsay was an actor, director, playwright and producer who made a significant impact on the American theater scene during the first half of the 20th century. Born on March 29, 1889 in Waterford, New York, Lindsay attended Boston Latin School and Harvard University before beginning his career in the theater.



Lindsay made his Broadway debut as an actor in the 1915 production of "The Prince Chap" and went on to appear in several other Broadway shows, including "The Enemy" (1925) and "The Royal Family" (1927). However, it was his work as a playwright and producer that brought him the most acclaim.

In 1935, Lindsay teamed up with Russel Crouse to write the book for the musical "Anything Goes," which became a huge hit and launched the careers of both men. The duo went on to collaborate on several other successful musicals, including "Call Me Madam" (1950) and "The Sound of Music" (1959).

In addition to his work in the theater, Lindsay also had a successful career in film. He co-wrote the screenplay for the 1945 film "State Fair" and produced the 1956 film adaptation of "The King and I," which starred Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr.

Lindsay's contributions to the theater were recognized with several awards and honors. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1946 for "State of the Union," which he co-wrote with Crouse. He also received the Tony Award for Best Play in 1959 for "The Sound of Music."

Lindsay continued to work in the theater until his death on February 11, 1968. His most recent work was as the producer of the Broadway production of "The Sound of Music," which opened in 1959 and ran for over three years. Today, Lindsay is remembered as one of the most influential figures in American theater history.

STAGE CREDITS

One Bright Day
[Broadway]
1952
Julian Prescott
Remains to Be Seen
[Broadway]
1951
Benjamin Goodman
Life With Mother
[Broadway]
1948
Father
Life With Father
[Broadway]
1939
Father
By Your Leave
[Broadway]
1934
Henry Smith
Two By Two
[Broadway]
1925
Richard Graham
Sweet Nell of Old Drury
[Broadway]
1923
Rollins
Dulcy
[Broadway]
1921
Vincent Leach
A Young Man's Fancy
[Broadway]
1919
Laramy
Billeted
[Broadway]
1917
Performer

Productions

The Sound of MusicThe Sound of Music
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Book
The Sound of MusicThe Sound of Music
 
[West End, 2006]
Book
Anything Goes
 
[West End, 1969]
Book Revisions
A Lovely Light
 
[Off-Broadway, 1964]
Director
A Lovely Light
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Director
The Great Sebastians
 
[Broadway, 1956]
Presenter
The Prescott Proposals
 
[Broadway, 1953]
Director
One Bright Day
 
[Broadway, 1952]
Producer
Detective Story
 
[Broadway, 1949]
Producer
Man and Superman
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Theatre Owner / Operator
State of the Union
 
[Broadway, 1945]
Theatre Owner / Operator
The Hasty Heart
 
[Broadway, 1945]
Producer
Strip for Action
 
[Broadway, 1942]
Producer
Arsenic and Old Lace
 
[Broadway, 1941]
Producer
Hooray For What!
 
[Broadway, 1937]
Director
Red, Hot and Blue!
 
[Broadway, 1936]
Director
Director
A Slight Case of Murder
 
[Broadway, 1935]
Director
Producer
Anything Goes
 
[West End, 1935]
Director
Anything Goes
 
[Broadway, 1934]
Director
She Loves Me Not
 
[Broadway, 1933]
Director
The Party's Over
 
[Broadway, 1933]
Director
Gay Divorce
 
[Broadway, 1932]
Director
Child of Manhattan
 
[Broadway, 1932]
Director
Oh, Promise Me
 
[Broadway, 1930]
Director
The Up and Up
 
[Broadway, 1930]
Director
Your Uncle Dudley
 
[Broadway, 1929]
Director
This Thing Called Love
 
[Broadway, 1928]
Director
The Beaux Stratagem
 
[Broadway, 1928]
Director
Tommy
 
[Broadway, 1927]
Director
The Good Fellow
 
[Broadway, 1926]
Director
The Poor Nut
 
[Broadway, 1925]
Director
The Haunted House
 
[Broadway, 1924]
Director
The Good Old Days
 
[Broadway, 1923]
Director
To the Ladies
 
[Broadway, 1922]
Director
The Wren
 
[Broadway, 1921]
Director
Dulcy
 
[Broadway, 1921]
Director

Writing

Mr. President
Playwright
Tall Story
Playwright
Tommy
Playwright
Oh, Promise Me
Playwright
Anything Goes
Bookwriter
Call Me Madam
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Happy Hunting
Bookwriter
Mr. President
Bookwriter
Red, Hot and Blue!
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
She Loves Me Not
Playwright
Author

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Musical

Howard Lindsay, The Sound of Music


winner
Tony Awards - 1959 - Special Tony Award

Howard Lindsay

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Howard Lindsay been in?

Howard Lindsay has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Howard Lindsay been in?

Howard Lindsay has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Howard Lindsay been nominated for?

Howard Lindsay has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. One of his notable nominations includes Best Musical at the Tony Awards for the show "The Sound of Music." Additionally, Lindsay has received a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Howard Lindsay won?

Howard Lindsay has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Tony Award for Best Musical for his work on "The Sound of Music." Additionally, Lindsay was honored with a Special Tony Award. These accolades recognize his contributions to the Broadway industry and highlight his talent and success as a playwright and producer.

How many shows has Howard Lindsay written?

Howard Lindsay has written 23 shows including The Sound of Music (Bookwriter), Your Uncle Dudley (Playwright), Oh, Promise Me (Playwright), Tommy (Playwright), She Loves Me Not (Author), Anything Goes (Bookwriter), A Slight Case of Murder (Playwright), Red, Hot and Blue! (Bookwriter), Hooray For What! (Bookwriter), Life With Father (Bookwriter), Gratefully Yours (Playwright), Strip for Action (Playwright), State of the Union (Playwright), Life With Mother (Playwright), Call Me Madam (Bookwriter), Remains to Be Seen (Playwright), The Prescott Proposals (Playwright), The Great Sebastians (Playwright), Happy Hunting (Bookwriter), Tall Story (Playwright), Mr. President (Bookwriter), With Love and Laughter (Material), Mr. President (Playwright).

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