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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 1985
Performer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1997]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 1976]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Producer
 
[West End, 1973]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1972]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1971]
Producer

Writing

Source Material

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

Kenneth Waissman, Torch Song Trilogy

Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Musical

Kenneth Waissman , Over Here!

Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Musical

Kenneth Waissman, Grease

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News


Photo Flash: First Look at Deborah Cox & More in World Premiere of JOSEPHINE at Asolo Rep

Asolo Rep, in collaboration with Tony Award® winner Kenneth Waissman (Grease, Torch Song Trilogy) presents the world premiere of the new, Broadway-bound musical JOSEPHINE. Opening tonight, Friday, May 6 at 8pm, the production runs at the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, through May 29. Grammy® nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist Deborah Cox (Broadway's Aida, Jekyll & Hyde; vocals for the Whitney Houston Lifetime movie Whitney) stars as the legendary African-American performer Josephine Baker. Check out a first look at the cast on stage below!
Photo Flash: Deborah Cox Stuns in Jazzy First Look at World Premiere Musical JOSEPHINE

Asolo Rep, in collaboration with Tony Award winner Kenneth Waissman (Grease, Torch Song Trilogy) presents the world premiere of the new, Broadway-bound musical JOSEPHINE. BroadwayWorld brings you a series of first-look photos below!
STAGE TUBE: Deborah Cox & Kevin Earley Preview Broadway-Hopeful Musical JOSEPHINE

Asolo Rep will soon stage the world premiere of the Broadway-aimed new musical JOSEPHINE. In anticipation, stars Deborah Cox and Kevin Earley recently took part in a preview event for the production - check out their performances below!
Kevin Earley & More to Join Deborah Cox in World Premiere of JOSEPHINE at Asolo Rep; Full Cast Set

Asolo Rep will present the world premiere of the Broadway-bound new musical: JOSEPHINE. Previews for JOSEPHINE begin April 27, press opening night is Friday, May 6 at 8pm, and the musical runs through Sunday, May 29 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
WEST SIDE STORY Launches Asolo Rep's 2015-16 Season Tonight

Today, March 16, 2015, Asolo Repertory Theatre and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training announced their highly anticipated 2015-16 seasons with a special presentation in the Mertz Theatre.
FULL GALLOP, Starring Mercedes Ruehl, Extends at The Old Globe

Long before the devil wore Prada -- 20 years ago, in fact -- the story of the irrepressible Diana Vreeland first commanded the stage of the Globe in a world premiere in 1995. Oscar and Tony Award winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers) now brings "The Empress of Fashion" back in FULL GALLOP. Written by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson and directed by Andrew Russell. Both critics and audiences are loving it, and FULL GALLOP will now add a limited week of additional performances, extending through Sunday, November 1, 2015, in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
Mercedes Ruehl Stars in FULL GALLOP, Opening Tonight at The Old Globe

Long before the devil wore Prada -- 20 years ago, in fact -- the story of the irrepressible Diana Vreeland first commanded the stage of the Globe in a world premiere in 1995. Oscar and Tony Award winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers) now brings 'The Empress of Fashion' back in FULL GALLOP. Written by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson and directed by Andrew Russell, FULL GALLOP runs now through October 25, 2015, with opening night tonight, October 1 at 8:00 p.m., in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
Single Tickets for Asolo Rep's 2015-16 Season Go on Sale Today

Subscriptions for Asolo Rep's thrilling 57th season are on sale now. 
Mercedes Ruehl Stars in Hampton & Wilson's FULL GALLOP, Beginning Tonight at The Old Globe

Long before the devil wore Prada -- 20 years ago, in fact -- the story of the irrepressible Diana Vreeland first commanded the stage of the Globe in a world premiere in 1995. Oscar and Tony Award winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers) now brings 'The Empress of Fashion' back in FULL GALLOP. Written by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson and directed by Andrew Russell, FULL GALLOP will run tonight, September 26, through October 25, 2015, with opening night on Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m., in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
Mercedes Ruehl to Star in Hampton & Wilson's FULL GALLOP at The Old Globe; Creative Team Set!

Long before the devil wore Prada -- 20 years ago, in fact -- the story of the irrepressible Diana Vreeland first commanded the stage of the Globe in a world premiere in 1995. Oscar and Tony Award winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers) now brings "The Empress of Fashion" back in FULL GALLOP. Written by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson and directed by Andrew Russell, FULL GALLOP will run September 26 through October 25, 2015, with opening night on Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m., in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
Single Tickets for Asolo Rep's 2015-16 Season to Go on Sale 9/26

Subscriptions for Asolo Rep's thrilling 57th season are on sale now. 
ALL THE WAY, LIVING ON LOVE, JOSEPHINE Premiere and More Set for Asolo Rep's 2015-16 Season

Today, March 16, 2015, Asolo Repertory Theatre and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training announced their highly anticipated 2015-16 seasons with a special presentation in the Mertz Theatre.
Breaking News: Deborah Cox to Lead World Premiere of Josephine Baker Musical at Asolo Rep in 2016

On Friday, March 6, 2015, Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly announced that it will present the world premiere of JOSEPHINE, an original Broadway-bound musical, in April and May 2016. Previews for JOSEPHINE begin April 27, press night is Friday, May 6 at 8pm, and the musical runs through Sunday, May 29. Chronicling a dynamic chapter in the life of the legendary African-American performer Josephine Baker, from 1939-1945, this exquisite new musical stars Grammy nominated, multi-talented, multi-platinum selling recording artist Deborah Cox, who recently provided the vocals for the Whitney Houston Lifetime movie: Whitney. Ms. Cox starred on Broadway in the title role of Aida and as the female lead in the recent revival of Jekyll & Hyde.
Photo Coverage: Original Broadway Cast of GREASE Reunites at GYPSY OF THE YEAR

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' 23rd Annual Gypsy of the Year, which was presented Monday, December 5 and 6, at the New Amsterdam Theatre, featured performances by 17 of the hottest Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, a 40-year reunion of the original Broadway cast of Grease, a tribute to national touring companies and appearances by more than 300 actors, singers and dancers.
GREASE SING-ALONG Held at Summer On the Hudson 6/30

Rydell High hits the Upper West Side on Wednesday June 30 at 8:30 PM, with a newly-restored print of the classic high school musical GREASE, the 1978 hit movie version of one of Broadway's long-running musicals, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
STAGE TUBE: GREASE-Sing -Along Promo Spot!

Rydell High's most famous graduating class is going back to school. A newly restored print brings the highest-grossing musical of all time, GREASE (1978), to the big screen as a sing-along. Join Danny and Sandy with your own crew of T-Birds and Pink Ladies for a carnival ride back to those amazing summer nights!
GREASE SING-ALONG Held at Summer On the Hudson 6/30

Rydell High hits the Upper West Side on Wednesday June 30 at 8:30 PM, with a newly-restored print of the classic high school musical GREASE, the 1978 hit movie version of one of Broadway's long-running musicals, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
Photo Coverage: 'Grease' Opening Night Party

Grease, featuring book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, opened on Broadway on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, and BroadwayWorld attended the star-studded after-party!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kenneth Waissman written?

Kenneth Waissman has written 1 shows including El Bravo! (Source Material).

What awards has Kenneth Waissman been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for Torch Song Trilogy , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Over Here! and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Grease.

What awards has Kenneth Waissman won?

Kenneth Waissman has won the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for Torch Song Trilogy.

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