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John Van Druten

Date of Death: December 19, 1957 (56)

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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[West End, 1953]
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[Broadway, 1952]
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[Broadway, 1951]
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[Broadway, 1948]
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[Broadway, 1932]
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Source Material
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Awards and Nominations


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1952 - Best American Play

John van DrutenI Am a Camera

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Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway

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Broadway Buying Guide: November 11, 2024- Audra McDonald returns in GYPSY

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CABARET Comes to Theatre Rhinoceros Next Month

Theatre Rhinoceros, in its third year of residence in San Francisco’s historically gay Castro neighborhood as the nation’s longest-running LGBTQ+ theatre, will produce Kander & Ebb’s timeless masterpiece Cabaret … in a retail building-turned-blackbox with a footprint smaller than the average two-bedroom apartment.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway

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Broadway Buying Guide: October 14, 2024- OUR TOWN, GYPSY, and More

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CABARET Now Playing at Weathervane Theatre Through Mid October

Experience an immersive production of CABARET at Weathervane Theatre, offering a fresh take on the groundbreaking classic. Discover the bold new presentation that redefines this iconic musical.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 7, 2024- ELF Arrives for the Holiday Season

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Cabaret Comes to Flagstaff With an Immersive Twist

Stargazer Collaborative Theatre invites you to step into a world of intrigue with their captivating production of Cabaret, running from November 8th to 16th at the Coconino Center for the Arts (CCA). Prepare for an unforgettable experience as the theater is transformed into the legendary Kit Kat Club.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season

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Spotlight: CABARET at Weathervane Theatre

Veronica Dunne to star in CABARET
Reneé Rapp Wants to Star in CABARET

Though she has recently turned most of her attention to the world of pop music, Reneé Rapp still hopes Broadway is in her future. In a new interview, the Mean Girls star that she dreams of being in the musical Cabaret.
The Saint Sebastian Players' 43rd Season Opens With BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE

The Saint Sebastian Players’ 43rd season will open with the classic comedy Bell, Book and Candle by John Van Druten.
Review: CABARET at Theatre Harrisburg

This production of Cabaret combines creative and thoughtful direction and design with incredible talent on stage and off. It is a difficult show that hits hard in many ways, and the team at Theatre Harrisburg meets the challenge of Cabaret head on.
Photos: CABARET Stars Eddie Redmayne & Gayle Rankin Honored with Sardi's Portraits

Cabaret stars Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin were placed on the Sardi’s Walls of Broadway fame with portraits at an unveiling by Max Klimavicius, owner of Sardi’s. Check out photos from the event below!
Veronica Dunne To Star In CABARET At Weathervane Theatre

Victoria Dunne will star in CABARET at Weathervane Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
CABARET, World Premieres & More Set for Theatre Rhinoceros 24-25 Season

Theatre Rhinoceros will present six mainstage productions this season ranging from brand new plays to Rhino favorites to musical theatre classics. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Adam Gillen and Katherine Langford Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in the West End

All new casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB.  From 23 September 2024, Olivier nominee Adam Gillen will play The Emcee and Golden Globe nominee Katherine Langford will play Sally Bowles.
Calvin Leon Smith to Join CABARET as 'Clifford Bradshaw' in September

Calvin Leon Smith will return to Broadway this Fall as ‘Clifford Bradshaw’ in the Tony Award -winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Spotlight: CABARET at Shawnee Playhouse

Cabaret at Shawnee Playhouse
Northern Stage's 2024/25 Season Kicks Off With CABARET

 Northern Stage’s 2024/25 Season will kick off with Summer Musical Theater Intensive (SMTI) production Cabaret, based on the play by Jon Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb, with performances from July 30 to August 4, 2024 in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Van Druten written?

John Van Druten has written 25 shows including Young Woodley (Playwright), Diversion (Playwright), After All (Playwright), There's Always Juliet (Playwright), The Distaff Side (Playwright), Flowers of the Forest (Playwright), Most of the Game (Playwright), Leave Her To Heaven (Playwright), Solitaire (Playwright), Gratefully Yours (Playwright), The Damask Cheek (Playwright), The Voice of the Turtle (Playwright), I Remember Mama (Playwright), The Mermaids Singing (Playwright), The Druid Circle (Playwright), Make Way for Lucia (Playwright), Bell, Book and Candle (Playwright), I Am a Camera (Playwright), I've Got Sixpence (Playwright), I Am A Camera (Playwright), Cabaret (Source Material), I Remember Mama (Source Material), The Voice of the Turtle (Playwright), Old Acquaintance (Playwright), London Wall (Playwright).

What awards has John Van Druten been nominated for?

John Van Druten has been nominated for the Best American Play award (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for his work on "I Am a Camera".

What awards has John Van Druten won?

John Van Druten has won the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for his work on "I Am a Camera".

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