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John Houseman

Date of Death: October 31, 1988 (86)

Birth Place: Bucharest, ROMANIA

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Much Ado About Nothing
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Producing Artistic Director
On the Verge or The Geography of Yearning
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Producing Artistic Director
Ten by Tennessee
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Producing Artistic Director
Orchards
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Producing Artistic Director
Pieces of Eight
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Producing Artistic Director
The Cradle Will Rock
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Director
The Cradle Will Rock
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Director
Play and Other Plays
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Producing Artistic Director
Tartuffe
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Producing Artistic Director
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Producing Artistic Director
The Country Wife
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Producing Artistic Director
Twelfth Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Producing Artistic Director
The Curse of an Aching Heart
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
A Midsummer Night's Dream
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Artistic Director
Waiting for Godot
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Artistic Director
Il Campiello, a Venetian Comedy
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Artistic Director
The White Devil
 
[Off-Broadway, 1980]
Producing Artistic Director
Duck Variations
 
[Off-Broadway, 1978]
Producing Artistic Director
King Lear
 
[Off-Broadway, 1978]
Producing Artistic Director
Director
Mother Courage and Her Children
 
[Off-Broadway, 1978]
Producing Artistic Director
The Robber Bridegroom
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Producer
Clarence Darrow
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Director
Clarence Darrow
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Director
Scapin
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
Measure for Measure
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
Director
The Beggar's Opera
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
The Three Sisters
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
Don Juan in Hell
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Director
Next Time I'll Sing to You
 
[Off-Broadway, 1972]
Artistic Director
Producing Director
The Lower Depths
 
[Off-Broadway, 1972]
Artistic Director
Producing Director
The Hostage
 
[Off-Broadway, 1972]
Producing Director
Women Beware Women
 
[Off-Broadway, 1972]
Artistic Director
Producing Director
The Hostage
 
[Off-Broadway, 1972]
Artistic Director
U.S.A.
 
[Off-Broadway, 1972]
Producing Director
Artistic Director
The School for Scandal
 
[Off-Broadway, 1972]
Producing Director
The Country Girl
 
[Broadway, 1972]
Director
The Criminals
 
[Off-Broadway, 1970]
Producing Director
Pantagleize
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Director
Pantagleize
 
[Broadway, 1967]
Director
The Duchess of Malfi
 
[Off-Broadway, 1957]
Producer
Measure for Measure
 
[Off-Broadway, 1957]
Director
Coriolanus
 
[Off-Broadway, 1954]
Director
King Lear
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Director
Joy to the World
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Producer
Lute Song
 
[Broadway, 1946]
Director
Director
Native Son
 
[Broadway, 1941]
Producer
Liberty Jones
 
[Broadway, 1941]
Director
Danton's Death
 
[Broadway, 1938]
Producer
Heartbreak House
 
[Broadway, 1938]
Producer
The Shoemakers' Holiday
 
[Broadway, 1938]
Producer
Julius Caesar
 
[Broadway, 1937]
Producer
Turpentine
 
[Broadway, 1936]
Producer
Macbeth
 
[Broadway, 1936]
Producer
Valley Forge
 
[Broadway, 1934]
Director
The Lady from the Sea
 
[Broadway, 1934]
Director

Writing

And Be My Love
Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1972 - Special Awards

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Tales from the Blacklist: The Shadow of McCarthyism On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2025

As Broadway prepares to reckon with the effect of McCarthyism on journalism in the new drama, Good Night and Good Luck, go deeper into the history of the Red Scare and its long-lasting implications for artists on Broadway and beyond.
The Acting Company Sets August Wilson and Shakespeare Shows for April Photo
The Acting Company Sets August Wilson and Shakespeare Shows for April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

The Acting Company is bringing two exciting shows to Popejoy Hall in April. First is Two Trains Running, a powerful drama set during the 1960s civil rights movement. Then is The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare’s classic comedy.
Frank Hartenstein, Broadway Stage Manager, Passes Away at 85 Photo
Frank Hartenstein, Broadway Stage Manager, Passes Away at 85
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

Frank Hartenstein, a stage manager whose body of work included collaborating with some of Broadway's most celebrated luminaries over the last 50 years, died on Friday, February 21. Learn more about Hartenstein's life and career.
Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins to be Honored at The Acting Company 2025 Gala Photo
Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins to be Honored at The Acting Company 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

​The Acting Company will present “From Great Expectations, What Dreams May Come” honoring Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Patti LuPone A LIFE IN NOTES Rescheduled At NJPAC Photo
Patti LuPone A LIFE IN NOTES Rescheduled At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will be performing her latest show, 'A Life In Notes,' at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555 Photo
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City in March. Learn more about the play.
Joanna Pickering's New Work CEASE AND DESIST Will Be Performed at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City this February and March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Patti LuPone to Launch New Concert Tour Winter 2025 Photo
Patti LuPone to Launch New Concert Tour Winter 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

Three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone will return to the concert stage in early 2025 with a series of concerts which she’ll perform throughout the United States as well as in London and New York. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LONDON SWINGS! A New Musical To Have Industry Presentations In December Photo
LONDON SWINGS! A New Musical To Have Industry Presentations In December
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

Producers Eric Krebs and Judith Manocherian have announced industry presentations of “London Swings,” a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Roberts (Golf: The Musical, Goldstein) and co-book writer Shannon Hunt, directed by Christopher Scott.
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by Marina Kennedy - Nov 21, 2024

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Joel McKinnon Miller who plays Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol.'  We learned about his fascinating career and the upcoming show at McCarter Theatre.  
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Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, and More On Sale At Staller Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024

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Staller Center For The Arts New Season To Feature Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris D Photo
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by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024

Discover the upcoming season at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Explore what's in store for audiences at this renowned cultural venue.
Patti LuPone in Plays- A History Photo
Patti LuPone in Plays- A History
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 19, 2024

On Broadway alone, Patti has appeared in 28 shows- 14 of them are plays. This season, she's appearing opposite the great Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. Let's look back on some of her other great dramatic performances with these videos.
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by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

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Chita Rivera's Final Screen Appearance to Stream in October Photo
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by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024

“Studio One Forever,” Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood, including the Backlot cabaret room, will start streaming on all platforms beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, same day as the Blu-ray release.
Meet the Cast of LEFT ON TENTH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of LEFT ON TENTH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

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Roche Schulfer and Charles Newell to be Honored at 56th Jeff Awards Photo
Roche Schulfer and Charles Newell to be Honored at 56th Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Roche Schulfer and Charles Newell will receive the Special Equity Theater Award at the 56th Anniversary Jeff Awards. Learn more about the awards.
Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet To Star In HOLIDAY One-Night-Only Benefit Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

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Meet the Cast of THE ROOMMATE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of THE ROOMMATE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone are returning to Broadway tonight in the new comedy, The Roommate by Jen Silverman. Meet the cast of The Roommate here!
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COWBOY LULLABY World Premiere & More Set for Rubicon Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Houseman written?

John Houseman has written 1 shows including And Be My Love (Playwright).

What awards has John Houseman been nominated for?

John Houseman has been nominated for Special Awards at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

What awards has John Houseman won?

John Houseman has won Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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