Hume Cronyn
Date of Death: June 15, 2003 (91)
Birth Place: London, ON, CANADA
Latest News on Hume Cronyn:
Rialto Chatter: Could THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Transfer to Broadway This Spring? (Jun 22, 2024)
Olney Theatre Center Begins Renovations, Oldest Stage Gets A New Name (Feb 28, 2024)
Review: THE GIN GAME at Theatre Three (Jan 21, 2024)
Rialto Chatter: Could THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Transfer to Broadway This Spring? (Jun 22, 2024)
Olney Theatre Center Begins Renovations, Oldest Stage Gets A New Name (Feb 28, 2024)
Review: THE GIN GAME at Theatre Three (Jan 21, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Willie (Happy Days)/ The Player (Act Without Words 1)
[Broadway]
1972
Willie (Approximately Now)
Willie (1945)
Grandfather Huntziger (1895)
Willie (1920)
Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Playwright
Lyricist
Playwright
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Special Tony Award
Hume Cronyn
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Hume Cronyn, The Petition
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Hume Cronyn, The Gin Game
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Hume Cronyn , The Gin Game
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Play
Hume Cronyn, The Gin Game
winner
Obie Awards - 1973 - Distinguished Performances
Hume Cronyn, Krapp's Last Tape
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Hume Cronyn , A Delicate Balance
Tony Awards - 1965 - Producer (Dramatic)
Hume Cronyn, Slow Dance on the Killing Ground
winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Hume Cronyn, Hamlet
winner
Drama League Awards - 1961 - Distinguished Performance Award
Hume Cronyn
Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Hume Cronyn, Big Fish, Little Fish
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News
Rialto Chatter: Could THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Transfer to Broadway This Spring?
Sam Mendes' The Motive and the Cue, which ran at The National Theatre and then in the West End, is hoping to transfer to 'a Shubert theater this spring,' says Baz Bamigboye for Deadline.
Sam Mendes' The Motive and the Cue, which ran at The National Theatre and then in the West End, is hoping to transfer to 'a Shubert theater this spring,' says Baz Bamigboye for Deadline.
Olney Theatre Center Begins Renovations, Oldest Stage Gets A New Name
Olney Theatre Center, an official state theatre of Maryland, has begun construction on the overhaul of its 1938 Original Theatre and announced that upon completion, the venue will be renamed the Bernard Family Theatre, in recognition of a $1 million gift from philanthropist Cathy Bernard.
Olney Theatre Center, an official state theatre of Maryland, has begun construction on the overhaul of its 1938 Original Theatre and announced that upon completion, the venue will be renamed the Bernard Family Theatre, in recognition of a $1 million gift from philanthropist Cathy Bernard.
Trey Ellis, Rona Siddiqui, Anthony Fedorov & More to Join Goodspeed's 12th Annual JMF Writers Grove
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
All new photos have been released from opening night of the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' The Motive and the Cue at the Noel Coward Theatre, as well as the post-show party at The Crypt, St-Martins-in-the-Fields.
All new photos have been released from opening night of the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' The Motive and the Cue at the Noel Coward Theatre, as well as the post-show party at The Crypt, St-Martins-in-the-Fields.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal for West End Transfer of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions critically acclaimed West End transfer, The Motive and the Cue. See the photos below.
Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions critically acclaimed West End transfer, The Motive and the Cue. See the photos below.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the West End Transfer of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions critically acclaimed West End transfer, The Motive and the Cue. Check out the photos here!
Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions critically acclaimed West End transfer, The Motive and the Cue. Check out the photos here!
Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center
Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.
Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.
Full Cast Set For THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE in the West End; Plus Watch A New Trailer!
The cast has been announced for the West End transfer of The Motive and the Cue. Find out who is starring int he show and check out an all new trailer here!
The cast has been announced for the West End transfer of The Motive and the Cue. Find out who is starring int he show and check out an all new trailer here!
Did You Know? These 10 Actors Played the Role of Nora in A DOLL'S HOUSE!
A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!
A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!
Olney Theatre Center To Announce Extension Of KINKY BOOTS At Tonight's First Preview Performance
Olney Theatre Center is extending the run of KINKY BOOTS (music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Jason Loewith) for one week of additional performances. The new closing date is March 26, 2023.
Olney Theatre Center is extending the run of KINKY BOOTS (music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Jason Loewith) for one week of additional performances. The new closing date is March 26, 2023.
Madhuri Shekar's A NICE INDIAN BOY to Have Regional Premiere at Olney Theatre Center in March
A Nice Indian Boy by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Zi Alikhan will have its regional premiere in Olney Theatre Center’s Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab in a production featuring the work of one of the fastest rising and prolific American playwrights working.
A Nice Indian Boy by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Zi Alikhan will have its regional premiere in Olney Theatre Center’s Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab in a production featuring the work of one of the fastest rising and prolific American playwrights working.
Joriah Kwamé, Beth Malone & More to Join 11th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals
Now celebrating its 11th anniversary, Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals which will be held January 31 - February 27 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Now celebrating its 11th anniversary, Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals which will be held January 31 - February 27 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Olney Theatre Center's Remount of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to Open in November
Olney Theatre Center’s remount of its 2021 hit Disney’s Beauty and the Beast runs November 9, 2022 - January 1, 2023, on the Mainstage. Jade Jones and Evan Ruggiero, who attracted national attention last year for their stereotype-busting performances in the lead roles, also return to star as Belle and the Beast.
Olney Theatre Center’s remount of its 2021 hit Disney’s Beauty and the Beast runs November 9, 2022 - January 1, 2023, on the Mainstage. Jade Jones and Evan Ruggiero, who attracted national attention last year for their stereotype-busting performances in the lead roles, also return to star as Belle and the Beast.
RISE To Present THE GIN GAME, A Special One-Weekend Engagement, November 11-13
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble has announced THE GIN GAME, a one-weekend engagement co-starring Maureen Noel and Steve Taschereau.
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble has announced THE GIN GAME, a one-weekend engagement co-starring Maureen Noel and Steve Taschereau.
Alison Smyth and Scott Clarkson Lead THE FOURPOSTER at the Classic Theatre Festival This Month
Canadian actress and singer Alison Smyth returns to the Classic Theatre Festival this August to play Agnes in Jan de Hartog's THE FOURPOSTER with Scott Clarkson as Michael. The production is directed by Laurel Smith, the Artistic Producer of the Festival, with fight choreography by Jessica Vandenberg.
Canadian actress and singer Alison Smyth returns to the Classic Theatre Festival this August to play Agnes in Jan de Hartog's THE FOURPOSTER with Scott Clarkson as Michael. The production is directed by Laurel Smith, the Artistic Producer of the Festival, with fight choreography by Jessica Vandenberg.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY, and More Set For Broadway in Syracuse 2022-23 Season
Broadway in Syracuse has announced the lineup for its upcoming 2022-23 season. The season kicks off this October with Annie, and runs through May 2023.
Broadway in Syracuse has announced the lineup for its upcoming 2022-23 season. The season kicks off this October with Annie, and runs through May 2023.
Olney Theatre Launches New Community Partner Program With Sandy Spring Slave Museum
Olney Theatre Center announced a series of events as part of its new “Community Partners” program, planned in conjunction with its first partner, The Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery.
Olney Theatre Center announced a series of events as part of its new “Community Partners” program, planned in conjunction with its first partner, The Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery.
The Negro Ensemble & Penn Live Arts Set New Residency For 2022-23 Season
Penn Live Arts (PLA) and the Tony and Obie Award-winning Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) have announced a new residency that brings together one of the most important Black theatre producers in the United States and the University of Pennsylvania's nexus of the performing arts, two legacy organizations that share a mission of advancing innovative, contemporary theatre.
Penn Live Arts (PLA) and the Tony and Obie Award-winning Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) have announced a new residency that brings together one of the most important Black theatre producers in the United States and the University of Pennsylvania's nexus of the performing arts, two legacy organizations that share a mission of advancing innovative, contemporary theatre.
Rubicon Theatre Launches National Tour Of THE GIN GAME This Weekend
The Rubicon Theatre in Ventura will open the company’s doors once again for its first production since the pandemic began with a very special pre-season event featuring acclaimed stars of screen and television, JoBeth Williams and Joe Spano, starring in The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn and directed by Jenny Sullivan. Rubicon Theatre is the first stop on a national tour of this Pulitzer Prize winning dramedy.
The Rubicon Theatre in Ventura will open the company’s doors once again for its first production since the pandemic began with a very special pre-season event featuring acclaimed stars of screen and television, JoBeth Williams and Joe Spano, starring in The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn and directed by Jenny Sullivan. Rubicon Theatre is the first stop on a national tour of this Pulitzer Prize winning dramedy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Hume Cronyn been in?
Hume Cronyn has appeared on Broadway in 25 shows.
How many West End shows has Hume Cronyn been in?
Hume Cronyn has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Hume Cronyn been nominated for?
Hume Cronyn has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include a Special Tony Award for his contributions to the theater, a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for "The Petition," an Outstanding Actor - Play nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Gin Game," a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for "The Gin Game," a nomination for Best Play for "The Gin Game," a Distinguished Performances nomination at the Obie Awards for "Krapp's Last Tape," a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for "A Delicate Balance," a nomination for Producer (Dramatic) at the Tony Awards for "Slow Dance on the Killing Ground," a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for "Hamlet," a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, and a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for "Big Fish, Little Fish."
What awards has Hume Cronyn won?
Hume Cronyn has won several awards throughout his career. He received a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards. He also won Distinguished Performances at the Obie Awards for his role in Krapp's Last Tape. Additionally, he won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his performance in Hamlet. Cronyn was also honored with a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards.
How many shows has Hume Cronyn written?
Hume Cronyn has written 1 shows including Foxfire (Bookwriter).
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