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Paul Shyre

Date of Death: November 19, 1989 (60)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

Saint Joan
[Broadway]
1977
Peter Cauchon
Blast and Bravos: An Evening with H.L. Mencken
[Off-Broadway]
1975
H.L. Mencken
Absurd Person Singular
[Broadway]
1974
Sidney [Replacement]
Pictures in the Hallway
[Off-Broadway]
1964
Performer
I Knock at the Door
[Off-Broadway]
1964
Performer
I Knock at the Door
[Broadway]
1957
Performer
Purple Dust
[Off-Broadway]
1956
Basil Stoke
Pictures in the Hallway
[Broadway]
1956
Principal

Productions

Paris Was Yesterday
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director
Will Rogers' USA
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Director
The Queen and the Rebels
 
[Off-Broadway, 1965]
Director
Pictures in the Hallway
 
[Off-Broadway, 1964]
Director
I Knock at the Door
 
[Off-Broadway, 1964]
Director
Fair Game for Lovers
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Director
The Creditors
 
[Off-Broadway, 1962]
Director
The Long Voyage Home
 
[Off-Broadway, 1961]
Director
Diff'rent
 
[Off-Broadway, 1961]
Director
Drums Under the Windows
 
[Off-Broadway, 1960]
Director
U.S.A.
 
[Off-Broadway, 1959]
Director
I Knock at the Door
 
[Broadway, 1957]
Producer
Purple Dust
 
[Off-Broadway, 1956]
Producer

Writing

Hizzoner!
Playwright
U.S.A.
Adaptation
U.S.A.
Adaptation
The Creditors
Adaptation
The Child Buyer
Playwright
U.S.A.
Playwright
Ah, Men
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 1957 - Special Citation

Paul Shyre


winner
Tony Awards - 1957 - Special Tony Award

Paul Shyre

News


East Lynne Theater Company to Launch Summer Season with WILL ROGERS' U.S.A.

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company is pleased to offer several evenings with Rogers, as portrayed by Tom Bryn, in 'Will Rogers' U.S.A.' This funny and smart show runs from June 14 through July 22, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.
John Astin Theatre & JHU Theatre Arts & Studies Program to Present U.S.A. Beginning Tomorrow

The John Astin Theatre & The JHU Theatre Arts & Studies Program will be presenting the last 3 performances this weekend of U.S.A. by Paul Shyre and John Dos Posses, directed by John Astin.
BWW Interview: Tony Lo Bianco - Creating Magic with THE LITTLE FLOWER

Actor Tony Lo Bianco brings his critically acclaimed one-main show about Fiorello H. La Guardia to New York for a limited engagement.
Tony Lo Bianco Reprises Role in MNA Productions' THE LITTLE FLOWER, Opening Off-Broadway 10/23

MNA Productions, Inc. announces that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Today, November 2, 2012.
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of THE LITTLE FLOWER

Tony Lo Bianco reprises his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which opened last night, October 23, at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER plays a special limited-run through Friday, November 2, 2012. Tickets for THE LITTLE FLOWER are $40 - $50 and are on sale now via SmartTix.com (212-868-4444). Check out photos from the big opening below!
Tony Lo Bianco Leads THE LITTLE FLOWER for MNA Productions, Now thru 11/2

MNA Productions, Inc. has announced that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway tonight, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave).
Tony LoBianco's THE LITTLE FLOWER Begins 10/22

NA Productions, Inc. has announced that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Friday, November 2, 2012. Tickets for THE LITTLE FLOWER are $40 - $50 and are on sale now via SmartTix.com (212-868-4444).
Tony Lo Bianco Reprises Role in MNA Productions' THE LITTLE FLOWER, Opening Off-Broadway 10/23

MNA Productions, Inc. announces that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Friday, November 2, 2012.
Tony Lo Bianco to Lead THE LITTLE FLOWER for MNA Productions, 10/23-11/2

MNA Productions, Inc. has announced that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Friday, November 2, 2012. Tickets for THE LITTLE FLOWER are $40 - $50 and are on sale now via SmartTix.com (212-868-4444).
U.S.A., Based on Dos Passos Novels, to Play D.C.

A theatrical adaptation of John Dos Passos' U.S.A. Trilogy is headed for Washington, D.C.'s American Century Theatre, where it will open on June 22nd
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Shyre been in?

Paul Shyre has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Shyre been in?

Paul Shyre has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Paul Shyre been nominated for?

Paul Shyre has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the Broadway industry. Some of the notable nominations include a Special Citation at the Obie Awards and a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards. These nominations highlight his outstanding contributions to the theater community and recognize his talent and dedication to the craft.

What awards has Paul Shyre won?

Paul Shyre has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards and a Special Tony Award from the Tony Awards. These accolades recognize his outstanding contributions to the Broadway industry.

How many shows has Paul Shyre written?

Paul Shyre has written 12 shows including U.S.A. (Adaptation), Drums Under the Windows (Playwright), The Creditors (Adaptation), I Knock at the Door (Adaptation), Pictures in the Hallway (Adaptation), The Child Buyer (Playwright), A Whitman Portrait (Playwright), Will Rogers' USA (Playwright), Blast and Bravos: An Evening with H.L. Mencken (Adaptation), Paris Was Yesterday (Adaptation), Ah, Men (Bookwriter), Hizzoner! (Playwright).

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