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Paul Benedict

Date of Death: December 01, 2008 (70)

Birth Place: Silver City, NM, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Mayor Shinn

[Broadway]
1996
A Night Clerk

[Broadway]
1995
Johann Dwornitschek

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Ira Drew

[Off-Broadway]
1976
Lopahin

[Off-Broadway]
1974
Jason Pepper M.D. (Ravenswood)/ Hugh Gumbs (Dunelawn)

[Off-Broadway]
1970
Stiles

[Off-Broadway]
1969
Interviewer (Interview)

Wills (Trouble in the Works)

Man (That's Your Trouble)

Man (That's All)

A Man (Local Stigmatic)

News Seller (Last to Go)

[Off-Broadway]
1969
Rev. Dupas

[Off-Broadway]
1966
Mother

[Off-Broadway]
1965
Sailor Sawney

[Broadway]
Performer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1993]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director

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Streaming Review: THE GOODBYE GIRL â€" Neil Simon's Timeless Gem

New Yorkers and many more will enjoy viewing 'The Goodbye Girl,' a 1977 movie that has timeless charm.
BWW Preview: PRIME's First Single ACID is Released

PRIME, the NYC-based duo comprised of vocalist and songwriter, Paul Benedict, and instrumentalist and songwriter, Bryan Christopher, has officially released their new single - ACID.
Reasons To Get Excited; Broadway's January/February Openings

The first two months of the year are traditionally a bit slow on Broadway, but we've got four big shows coming in this year.
WHY WATER FALLS Coming to NYC

After a powerful run on the West Coast, Leigh Curran brings her award-winning one-woman show to New York. 'Why Water Falls' concerns a fiction writer who has to write a true story and, in the struggle, is brought face to face with her ambivalence about motherhood and the unexpected consequences she's tries to forget... but her 'children' won't let her do so. A smart, funny, thought provoking evening of true fiction that looks at making peace with controversial life choices in a whole new way. Written and performed by Leigh Curran and directed by Mary Pat Gleason.
David Adkins, Kate Baldwin, Greg Edelman, Alison Fraser and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group's 2015 Summer Season; Casting Announced!

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire, are thrilled to announce the casting for Berkshire Theatre Group's 87th summer season.
BWW Interviews: Michael Kash and David Ferry talk 'HUGHIE'

Eugene O'Neill's Hughie opened last week at The Theatre Centre, and it is the inaugural presentation of the new Alley Theatre Workshop. Director David Ferry and actor Michael Kash spoke withe BWW about why they chose this particular piece, and about why it is relevant in today's troubling times.
ART Mourns the Loss of Its Former Resident Director David Wheeler

Statement issued by the theater: The American Repertory Theater learned with great sorrow today of the loss of their beloved longtime Resident Director and later Associate Artist, David Wheeler.
FANTASY FOOTBALL:THE MUSICAL?

There's a good reason for the question mark that is included in the title of FANTASY FOOTBALL: THE MUSICAL? which was part of the New York Musical Theater Festival. It's a 90 minute show that meanders for a good half hour before it decides on what it wants to be-and even then it isn't quite certain.
Fisher, Aspenlieder, Van Dyke & More Given Elliot Norton Awards, Event Held 5/11

The Elliot Norton Awards, which recognize excellence in Greater Boston theater, celebrated their 27th anniversary on Monday, May 11, at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre. The awards honored the season's best work in Boston's theaters (from April 2008 to March 2009).
Ashmanskas, Fisher Among 2009 Elliot Norton Award Nominees, Pacino to Appear at Ceremony 5/11

The Elliot Norton Awards, which honor excellence in Greater Boston theater, celebrate their 27th anniversary on Monday, May 11 at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre. The awards spotlight the season's best work in Boston's theaters (from April 2008 to March 2009).
Ashmanskas, Fisher Among 2009 Elliot Norton Award Nominees, Pacino to Appear at Ceremony 5/11

The Elliot Norton Awards, which honor excellence in Greater Boston theater, celebrate their 27th anniversary on Monday, May 11 at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre. The awards spotlight the season's best work in Boston's theaters (from April 2008 to March 2009).
Paul Benedict, Star of Stage and Screen Dead at 70

Paul Benedict who was best recognized for his roles as The Number Painter on the PBS children's show Sesame Street, and as the eccentric English neighbor 'Harry Bentley' on the classic CBS sitcom The Jeffersons was found dead at his home, he was 70.
Alda, Etc. Set for 'Murder Case' Reading; Bway-Bound?

Alan Alda, Tony Roberts and more will star in a private reading of The White House Murder Case, which may be Broadway-bound

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Benedict been in?

Paul Benedict has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Benedict been in?

Paul Benedict has not appeared in the West End

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