Phyllis Frelich
Birth Place: Devil's Lake, ND, USA
Latest News on Phyllis Frelich:
Theater Stories: A BRONX TALE, THE PROM, DIANA & More About The Longacre Theatre! (Jan 31, 2021)
BWW Interview: Erin Sullivan of Temple Theatre's WITH LOVE, MARILYN (Aug 27, 2019)
Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD on Broadway (Apr 11, 2018)
Theater Stories: A BRONX TALE, THE PROM, DIANA & More About The Longacre Theatre! (Jan 31, 2021)
BWW Interview: Erin Sullivan of Temple Theatre's WITH LOVE, MARILYN (Aug 27, 2019)
Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD on Broadway (Apr 11, 2018)
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
Hitz
[ 1992 ] District Attorney
[ 1992 ] District Attorney
Santa Fe
[ 1997 ] Dr. Joyce Ginsberg
[ 1997 ] Dr. Joyce Ginsberg
Children on Their Birthdays
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Bobbit
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Bobbit
TV Shows
ER
Dr. Lisa Parks
Dr. Lisa Parks
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Phyllis Frelich, Children of a Lesser God
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Auspicious Debut
Phyllis Frelich, Children of a Lesser God
winner
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Phyllis Frelich, Children of a Lesser God
News
Theater Stories: A BRONX TALE, THE PROM, DIANA & More About The Longacre Theatre!
This week's Theater Stories features the Longacre Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the theater's stage including A Bronx Tale, The Prom, and The Lightning Thief, the next show that is set to open at the theater, Diana, and much more!
This week's Theater Stories features the Longacre Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the theater's stage including A Bronx Tale, The Prom, and The Lightning Thief, the next show that is set to open at the theater, Diana, and much more!
Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD on Broadway
Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Children of a Lesser God stars film and television favorite Joshua Jackson and breakout star Lauren Ridloff, alongside Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Anthony Edwards, Drama Desk Award nominee and Obie Award winner Kecia Lewis, Julee Cerda, Treshelle Edmond, and John McGinty.
Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Children of a Lesser God stars film and television favorite Joshua Jackson and breakout star Lauren Ridloff, alongside Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Anthony Edwards, Drama Desk Award nominee and Obie Award winner Kecia Lewis, Julee Cerda, Treshelle Edmond, and John McGinty.
CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD to Open on Broadway This Spring
Producer Hal Luftig announced today that Mark Medoff's landmark play, Children of a Lesser God, will return to Broadway this spring for the first time since its Tony Award-winning premiere production. Starring Joshua Jackson and introducing Lauren Ridloff, both making their Broadway debuts, and directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, Children of a Lesser God will begin performances at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street) on Thursday, March 22nd. Opening night is set for Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
Producer Hal Luftig announced today that Mark Medoff's landmark play, Children of a Lesser God, will return to Broadway this spring for the first time since its Tony Award-winning premiere production. Starring Joshua Jackson and introducing Lauren Ridloff, both making their Broadway debuts, and directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, Children of a Lesser God will begin performances at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street) on Thursday, March 22nd. Opening night is set for Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
Lady Gaga & Marlee Matlin to Perform National Anthem at the Super Bowl
/LADY GAGA will sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl 50 pregame festivities at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area on Sunday, February 7, the NFL and CBS announced today. The performance will be televised live on CBS prior to kickoff.
/LADY GAGA will sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl 50 pregame festivities at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area on Sunday, February 7, the NFL and CBS announced today. The performance will be televised live on CBS prior to kickoff.
TWITTER WATCH: CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Playwright Mark Medoff Visits SPRING AWAKENING
SPRING AWAKENING star Marlee Matlin won a Best Actress Oscar for starring in the film version of Medoff's CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD.
SPRING AWAKENING star Marlee Matlin won a Best Actress Oscar for starring in the film version of Medoff's CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD.
National Theatre of the Deaf Co-Founder Audree Norton Dies at 88
Audree Norton, a trailblazing deaf actress who was a founder of The National Theatre of the Deaf, passed away on April 22, 2015. She was 88.
Audree Norton, a trailblazing deaf actress who was a founder of The National Theatre of the Deaf, passed away on April 22, 2015. She was 88.
BWW Interviews: John Rubinstein of PIPPIN National Tour (and the Original Broadway Cast)
The circus is coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from May 12th-17th in the form of the national touring production of the Tony Award-Winning revival of Pippin! In this national tour happens to be John Rubinstein, who originated the title role in the orginal Broadway production back in 1972. Now he plays Pippin's father Charlemagne, a role originated on Broadway by Eric Berry, and more recently in the 2013 Broadway revival Three-Time Tony Nominee by Terrence Mann.
The circus is coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from May 12th-17th in the form of the national touring production of the Tony Award-Winning revival of Pippin! In this national tour happens to be John Rubinstein, who originated the title role in the orginal Broadway production back in 1972. Now he plays Pippin's father Charlemagne, a role originated on Broadway by Eric Berry, and more recently in the 2013 Broadway revival Three-Time Tony Nominee by Terrence Mann.
Photo Flashback: A Fond Farewell - Remembering The Stars We Lost in 2014
Broadway fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, with dozens of shows having opened since January, hundreds of actors having made their debuts, and many more having returned to the stage for critically acclaimed performances. Not all news was good though, as we also suffered a loss of an incredible amount of talent. Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2014.
Broadway fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, with dozens of shows having opened since January, hundreds of actors having made their debuts, and many more having returned to the stage for critically acclaimed performances. Not all news was good though, as we also suffered a loss of an incredible amount of talent. Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2014.
Deaf West Hosts Memorial for Phyllis Frelich at the Mark Taper Forum Tonight
Deaf West Theatre hosts a memorial to celebrate the life and career of Tony Award-winning actress and deaf activist Phyllis Frelich tonight, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum. Ms. Frelich, who was deaf, passed away from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in April. She was 70.
Deaf West Theatre hosts a memorial to celebrate the life and career of Tony Award-winning actress and deaf activist Phyllis Frelich tonight, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum. Ms. Frelich, who was deaf, passed away from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in April. She was 70.
Deaf West to Host Memorial for Phyllis Frelich at the Mark Taper Forum, 10/20
Deaf West Theatre will host a memorial to celebrate the life and career of Tony Award-winning actress and deaf activist Phyllis Frelich on Monday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum. Ms. Frelich, who was deaf, passed away from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in April. She was 70.
Deaf West Theatre will host a memorial to celebrate the life and career of Tony Award-winning actress and deaf activist Phyllis Frelich on Monday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum. Ms. Frelich, who was deaf, passed away from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in April. She was 70.
Phyllis Frelich, Tony Award-Winning Deaf Actress, Dies at 70
Phyllis Frelich, the Tony-award winning actress, has passed away at the age of 70, according to The Silent Grapevine.
Phyllis Frelich, the Tony-award winning actress, has passed away at the age of 70, according to The Silent Grapevine.
DEAF WEST THEATRE Extends CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Thru 11/1
Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director of Deaf West Theatre announces that their smash-hit 30th anniversary production of CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, written by Mark Medoff and directed by Jonathan Barlow Lee, is Extending through Sunday, November 1 at Deaf West Theatre in North Hollywood. It is performed so that it is fully accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences, adding a new dimension to the material.
Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director of Deaf West Theatre announces that their smash-hit 30th anniversary production of CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, written by Mark Medoff and directed by Jonathan Barlow Lee, is Extending through Sunday, November 1 at Deaf West Theatre in North Hollywood. It is performed so that it is fully accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences, adding a new dimension to the material.
DEAF WEST THEATRE Extends CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Thru 11/1
Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director of Deaf West Theatre announces that their smash-hit 30th anniversary production of CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, written by Mark Medoff and directed by Jonathan Barlow Lee, is Extending through Sunday, November 1 at Deaf West Theatre in North Hollywood. It is performed so that it is fully accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences, adding a new dimension to the material.
Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director of Deaf West Theatre announces that their smash-hit 30th anniversary production of CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, written by Mark Medoff and directed by Jonathan Barlow Lee, is Extending through Sunday, November 1 at Deaf West Theatre in North Hollywood. It is performed so that it is fully accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences, adding a new dimension to the material.
Deaf West Theatre Presents CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD 9/13
Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director of Deaf West Theatre announces that on the heels of their innovative revival of the musical Pippin, a co-production with Center Theatre Group, Deaf West will present a special 30th anniversary production of a play that brought deaf culture to the forefront of the theater world, CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, written by Mark Medoff and directed by Jonathan Barlow Lee, who was the original stage manager for the Tony Award-winning play.
Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director of Deaf West Theatre announces that on the heels of their innovative revival of the musical Pippin, a co-production with Center Theatre Group, Deaf West will present a special 30th anniversary production of a play that brought deaf culture to the forefront of the theater world, CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, written by Mark Medoff and directed by Jonathan Barlow Lee, who was the original stage manager for the Tony Award-winning play.
Deaf West Theatre Presents CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD 9/13
Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director of Deaf West Theatre announces that on the heels of their innovative revival of the musical Pippin, a co-production with Center Theatre Group, Deaf West will present a special 30th anniversary production of a play that brought deaf culture to the forefront of the theater world, CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, written by Mark Medoff and directed by Jonathan Barlow Lee, who was the original stage manager for the Tony Award-winning play.
Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director of Deaf West Theatre announces that on the heels of their innovative revival of the musical Pippin, a co-production with Center Theatre Group, Deaf West will present a special 30th anniversary production of a play that brought deaf culture to the forefront of the theater world, CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, written by Mark Medoff and directed by Jonathan Barlow Lee, who was the original stage manager for the Tony Award-winning play.
'Sweet Nothing in My Ear' Play to be Adapted for CBS
Playwright Stephen Sachs has adapted his original play, Sweet Nothing In My Ear, for a Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie set to air on CBS in April.
Playwright Stephen Sachs has adapted his original play, Sweet Nothing In My Ear, for a Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie set to air on CBS in April.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Phyllis Frelich been in?
Phyllis Frelich has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Phyllis Frelich been in?
Phyllis Frelich has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Phyllis Frelich been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Children of a Lesser God, Auspicious Debut (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Children of a Lesser God and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Children of a Lesser God.
What awards has Phyllis Frelich won?
Phyllis Frelich won the Auspicious Debut award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Children of a Lesser God. She also received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for the same show, Children of a Lesser God.
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