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Marie Dressler

Date of Death: July 28, 1934 (65)

Birth Place: Cobourg, ON, CANADA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1923
A Lady Passenger

Sadie Thompson

Marie Dressler

A Lady Patron

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1920
Frances Belasco Starr

Mrs. Hopwood

[Broadway]
1916
Performer

[Broadway]
1914
Performer

[Broadway]
1913
Performer

[Broadway]
1910
Tillie Blobbs

[Broadway]
1909
Gladys De Vine

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1906
Matilda Grabfelder

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1905
Philopena Schnitz

[Broadway]
1905
Tilly Buttin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1904
Philopena Schnitz

[Broadway]
1902
Ex-Queen Tarantula

[Broadway]
1902
Lady Oblivion

[Broadway]
1901
Anne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1901
Anne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1900
Helen Prinnt

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1899
Viola Alum

[Broadway]
1897
Dottie Dimple

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1914]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1913]
Director
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer

Writing


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Playwrights Diana Burbano & Khari Wyatt Receive Antaeus NEXT Commissions

Antaeus Theatre Company in Glendale, Calif. has awarded the NEXT commissions to playwrights Diana Burbano and Khari Wyatt, supporting the development of new plays inspired by classic works. Learn more about the playwrights!
The Capitol Theatre Port Hope Announces 2024 Season

The Capitol Theatre Port Hope announces their 2024 season, featuring world premieres, concerts, and family programming. Check out the lineup here!
Sunday Morning Michael Dale: David Greenspan Goes Solo in The Patsy and Take Me Out Prompts a Mets Memory

Notes on David Greenspan in The Patsy, a Mets memory from Take Me Out and keeping track of New York theatre's Lenape Land Land Acknowledgements.
Tony Kushner, Charles Busch, and More Join THE PATSY Talkbacks

Transport Group has announced that it will host a talkback series following upcoming performances of its acclaimed production of The Patsy. Guests include playwrights Tony Kushner and Charles Busch and creator of “Be Kind Rewind” Isabel Custodio. 
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Transport Group's THE PATSY

Transport Group's revival of its acclaimed 2011 production of The Patsy, written by Barry Conners, performed by David Greenspan, and directed by Jack Cummings III, officially opened on Sunday, April 10 at 3pm.
Transport Group's THE PATSY Will Open in March

Transport Group has announced that the revival of its acclaimed 2011 production of The Patsy, written by Barry Conners, performed by David Greenspan, and directed by Jack Cummings III, will begin performances Wednesday, March 30 at Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street. 
Season Three Of Antaeus Theatre Company's THE ZIP CODE PLAYS: LOS ANGELES Launches in December

Seasons One and Two of The Zip Code Plays: Los Angeles podcast series are available now!
This April Celebrate National Humour Month with Queen Marie

 This April, celebrate National Humour Month with Queen Marie, Shirley Barrie's dazzling musical comedy about the life of Marie Dressler! This Alumnae Theatre Company production runs April 13-28 on the Main Stage.
Shows Announced for August at East Lynne Theater Company

     In keeping with East Lynne Theater Company's 2017 theme of 'The American Dream,' the company is proud to present special events in August focusing on the Suffrage Movement in 1912, a film classic from 1914, a tempestuous relationship during the Jazz Age, and literature from the Roaring Twenties.
Angelwalk Theatre Announces Cast/Creative of EVERYBODY'S GOT A STORY

Angelwalk Theatre has just announced the cast/creative for EVERYBODY'S GOT A STORY!
Denzel Washington Voted Top Money-Making Star of 2012

Denzel Washington has been voted the Top Money-Making Star of 2012 in Quigley Publishing Company's 81st Annual Poll of Motion Picture Exhibitors.
Patsy, Jonas, David! We Chat with David Greenspan

The off-Broadway icon tells us about creating his two latest solo works.
Transport Group to Present THE PATSY Featuring David Greenspan

Transport Group, the Drama Desk and OBIE award-winning theatre company has announced that The Patsy, written by Barry Conners, performed by five-time OBIE Award winner David Greenspan, and directed by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Jack Cummings III, will begin performances Friday, July 15, at 7:30pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, 229 West 42 Street. The opening is scheduled for Sunday, July 24, at 7:30pm.
Baldwin & Lithgow Set to Host TCM's 'Essentials' Series

Turner Classic Movies (TCM), television's foremost authority and showplace for classic film, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year by sharing a passion for cinema with the network's devoted fans.
Vaudeville 'Voices of Town' at South Street Seaport Oct.26

The Marx Brothers, Mae West, Sophie Tucker, Bert Williams, Florence Mills, Eva Tanguay and more are headed your way when Voices of the Town - A Vaudeville Salute! invades the South Street Seaport. The show, which is geared for all ages, will be at Melville Gallery (213 Water Street just above Fulton) on October 26 at 7PM.
Voices of the Town - A Vaudeville Salute Plays Sept. 7

'Voices of the Town -- A Vaudeville Salute!' will invade the South Street Seaport.
Vaudeville Salute, 'Voices of the Town,' to Play 3/24

The Marx Brothers, Mae West, Sophie Tucker, Bert Williams, Florence Mills, and Eva Tanguay are among the legends featured as part of 'Voices of the Town -- A Vaudeville Salute!,' which will soon invade the South Street Seaport.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marie Dressler been in?

Marie Dressler has appeared on Broadway in 18 shows.

How many West End shows has Marie Dressler been in?

Marie Dressler has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Marie Dressler written?

Marie Dressler has written 1 shows including Marie Dressler's "All Star Gambol" (Bookwriter).

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