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BIO

Formerly a reporter for the Rocky Mountain News; first play produced was Me Third, written for the Federal Theatre Project in Denver Colorado, in 1936; Me Third was also her first Broadway production, produced at the Henry Miller’s, 5 Mar 1937, as Now You’ve Done It; since then has written A Slip of a Girl, 1941; Harvey for which she received the Pulitzer Prize, 1944; The Next Half Hour, 1945; Mrs McThing, Bernardine, 1952; Lolita, produced at the Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia, 1954; Midgie Purvis, 1961; Cocktails for Mimi, Barter Theatre, 1973; Harvey produced at The Prince of Wales’, London, 5 Jan 1949, and on various occasions and places since, most notably at the ANTA, NY, Feb 1970 and The Price of Wales’ Jan 1975; Harvey filmed in 1951, and Bernadine in 1975; also author of the children’s book Loretta Mason Potts, 1959.

Awards and Nominations

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

Mary Chase, Mrs. McThing


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1945 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Mary Chase, Harvey

News


HARVEY Opens at Barn Players Next Month

The timeless comedy Harvey by Mary Chase is coming to The Barn Players stage next month.  Harvey tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a genial man whose best friend happens to be an invisible, 6-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey
Review: HARVEY at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater

What did our critic think of HARVEY at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater?
Centerstage Opens Their Season With Beloved Classic HARVEY

Centerstage Theatre has announced its upcoming production of HARVEY, a classic comedy about a man and his invisible rabbit friend.
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
EastLine Theatre Brings Pulitzer Prize-Winning Comedy HARVEY To Lindenhurst

EastLine Theatre will present Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY at the BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst this August. Celebrate the 80th anniversary of this classic tale about a man and his imaginary rabbit friend.
Long Island Premiere Of TROUBLE IN MIND to be Presented at Eastline Theatre

Eastline Theatre will present the Long Island premiere of Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of MOTHER PLAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Second Stage Theater's Mother Play will begin previews on Broadway tonight, April 3. Meet the cast of Mother Play here!
HARVEY Comes to the Forum Theatre Next Month

Harvey comes to the Forum Theatre next month. Written by Mary Chase, performances run February 22 – March 10.
Photos: Theatrikos Launches 2024 Season With Classic American Comedy HARVEY, January 26- February 11

Theatrikos Theatre Company brings Mary Chase’s Harvey to the Flagstaff stage.  A lovable and eccentric Pulitzer Prize winning classic American comedy about a perfect gentleman and his very strange best friend—a six foot tall invisible rabbit named Harvey.  A charming, delightful and enchanting testimony towards the value of kindness over the importance of conventionality. See photos fro the production.
Review: Offbeat Comedy HARVEY Opens at Edmonton's Walterdale Theatre

This Pulitzer Prize-winner inspired the 1950 film of the same name.
Cast Set For The Monmouth Community Players' HARVEY

The Monmouth Community Players has announced the cast of their fall production of Harvey. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!
Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Lead Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY on Broadway

The world premiere of MOTHER PLAY, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and directed by Tina Landau is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star in the new play!
Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!

The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!
Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.
Full Cast Announced For Everyman Theatre's Production Of HARVEY, Beginning April 25

Everyman Theatre has announced full casting for their production of the classic American comedy and Pulitzer Prize winner, HARVEY by Mary Chase. It will leave you uplifted and appreciative of the joys in life and the magic of the unexpected.
Sutter Street Theatre to Present HARVEY Beginning This Month

Sutter Street Theatre will present Harvey by Mary Chase from April 14 – May 14. The production is directed by Janelle Kauffman & Stephen Kauffman and runs Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 4:30 PM.
Stolen Shakespeare Guild to Present HARVEY in April

Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Fort Worth's classical theater company, presents Harvey, by Mary Chase, which received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1945. The production is directed by Staci Cook and runs April 14 – April 30, 2023 at Arts Fort Worth.
History Matters: Celebrating Women's Plays Of The Past Announces Winner of the 2022 Judith Barlow Prize

Not-for-profit History Matters: Celebrating Women's Plays Of The Past has announced its winner for the 2022 Judith Barlow Prize. The annual Judith Barlow Prize is awarded to a student playwright for an exceptional one-act play inspired by the work of an historic female playwright. The winner of the prize receives a $2,500 award and a reading of their work, with a $500 award to the participating professor.
Theatre Palisades Presents HARVEY By Mary Chase, June 3 - July 10

Theatre Palisades presents HARVEY By Mary Chase, June 3 - July 10, 2022.
FAT HAM Wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Fat Ham has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Selling Kabul, and Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Mary Chase written?

Mary Chase has written 1 shows including Say Hello to Harvey (Source Material).

What awards has Mary Chase been nominated for?

Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Mrs. McThing and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Harvey.

What awards has Mary Chase won?

Mary Chase won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play Harvey.

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