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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


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1945 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Mary Chase, Harvey

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News


COOKIN' WITH GUS Comes to Cast Theatrical Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Cast Theatrical Company has announced the first production of its 2025 season, Cookin’ with Gus by Mary Chase. Directed by Darin Mielke, Cookin’ with Gus is about Gussie Richardson, a famous food columnist and cookbook.
HARVEY Free Reading to be Presented at Syracuse Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

 Syracuse Stage will present a reading of Mary Chase’s classic comedy “Harvey,” directed by associate artistic director Melissa Crespo. Learn more and see how to attend.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning PRIMARY TRUST To Open At Syracuse Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

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.
HARVEY Opens at Barn Players Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

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
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 6, 2024

What did our critic think of HARVEY at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater?
Centerstage Opens Their Season With Beloved Classic HARVEY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

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
by Sarah Dussome - Dec 8, 2023

This Pulitzer Prize-winner inspired the 1950 film of the same name.
Cast Set For The Monmouth Community Players' HARVEY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

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
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2023

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!
Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023

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.
Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023

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!
Full Cast Announced For Everyman Theatre's Production Of HARVEY, Beginning April 25
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2023

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023

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.

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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