Mary Chase
Latest News on Mary Chase:
Pulitzer Prize-Winning PRIMARY TRUST To Open At Syracuse Stage (Jan 10, 2025)
Photos: OUR TOWN's Jim Parsons Receives Sardi's Portrait (Jan 8, 2025)
HARVEY Opens at Barn Players Next Month (Dec 19, 2024)
Pulitzer Prize-Winning PRIMARY TRUST To Open At Syracuse Stage (Jan 10, 2025)
Photos: OUR TOWN's Jim Parsons Receives Sardi's Portrait (Jan 8, 2025)
HARVEY Opens at Barn Players Next Month (Dec 19, 2024)
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
winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1945 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Mary Chase, Harvey
Videos
The Purple Rose & St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Place Mental Health in the Spotlight
by BWW News Desk - 07/07/2017
STAGE TUBE: First Look at New Trailer for HARVEY at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Christina Mancuso - 02/26/2015
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Jim Parsons!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 04/27/2013
TV: First Look at Jim Parsons & More in HARVEY - Production Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - 06/06/2012
News
Pulitzer Prize-Winning PRIMARY TRUST To Open At Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage welcomes the new year with playwright Eboni Booth's “Primary Trust,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about best friends, new beginnings and the undeniable power of everyday kindness.
Syracuse Stage welcomes the new year with playwright Eboni Booth's “Primary Trust,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about best friends, new beginnings and the undeniable power of everyday kindness.
Photos: OUR TOWN's Jim Parsons Receives Sardi's Portrait
Jim Parsons, who is currently starring on Broadway in Our Town and is most known for starring in the CBS hit The Big Bang Theory, recently received his portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!
Jim Parsons, who is currently starring on Broadway in Our Town and is most known for starring in the CBS hit The Big Bang Theory, recently received his portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!
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
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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