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Preston Sturges

Date of Death: August 06, 1959 (60)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1928
Lawrence Binnings

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[Broadway, 1953]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1929]
Producer

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Classic American Tales Presents POE BY CANDLELIGHT

Get in the Halloween spirit with Classic American Tales' 'Poe by Candlelight'.
Proctors Partners With Union College For Upcoming Movie Series

Proctors is kicking off a new film series “Hollywood's Golden Age” to be screened in the GE and Addy Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady. This series will be broken up into four smaller series, one of which will be partnering with the Union College Film Studies program.
Meet The Artist Readings Announced at Vivid Stage

Vivid Stage, formerly Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25. All readings will take place at the Oakes Center at 7:30 pm.
VIDEO: Lesli Linka Glatter Announces Today's AFI Movie Club Pick SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS

Lesli Linka Glatter announces today's AFI Movie Club selection: SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS.
The New York Asian Film Foundation And SVA Theatre Announce Lineup For New York Asian Film Festival Winter Showcase 2020

The New York Asian Film Festival ushers in the new decade with the second annual edition of its Winter Showcase. Held at Chelsea's SVA Theatre over Valentine's weekend, this year's showcase celebrates our love of Asian films by turning the spotlight on food cultures through cinema. At a juncture when America still obsesses over Bong Joon-ho's award winning Parasite, and some of its more minute plot points such as the wonders of Ram-Don (jjapaguri), it is timely to show that when it comes to putting food front and center, Asian movies do it best.
BWW Review: STEVE at New Conservatory Theatre Center: Mid-life Crisis Is Examined With Wit And Drama

BWW Review: STEVE at New Conservatory Theatre Center: mid-life crisis is examined with wit and drama.
FIAF to Present JACQUES BECKER: LIBERATING CINEMA

This winter, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) presents a retrospective of the films of Jacques Becker (1906–1960), whose richly detailed worlds, indelible characters, and a humanist outlook elevated genre filmmaking to an art form. The series brings together Becker's most celebrated films, lesser known gems, and newly restored versions. The series will run from January 8 to February 26 in FIAF's Florence Gould Hall.
Geffen Playhouse Announces Cast for SIGNIFICANT OTHER

The Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its production of Joshua Harmon's (Bad Jews) critically-acclaimed hit play, Significant Other, directed by Stephen Brackett. The cast features Melanie Field (Paramount Network's Heathers) as Laura, Vella Lovell (CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) as Vanessa, Preston Martin as Zach/Evan/Roger, Keilly McQuail (Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Kiki, John Garet Stoker (CBS's Code Black) as Will/Conrad/Tony, Concetta Tomei (Deep Impact) as Helene Berman and Will Von Vogt as Jordan Berman.
La Mirada Theatre to 'Willkommen' Kander & Ebb's CABARET This Winter

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the third show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb with musical direction by David O, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Larry Carpenter.
La Mirada Theatre to 'Willkommen' Kander & Ebb's CABARET This Winter

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the third show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb with musical direction by David O, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Larry Carpenter.
Mile Square Theatre to Bring Back 7TH INNING STRETCH 10-Minute Play Event

Mile Square Theatre (MST), Hudson County's leading professional theatre, brings back its signature event 7th INNING STRETCH: 7 10-MINUTE PLAYS ABOUT BASEBALL.
Mile Square Theatre's 7TH INNING STRETCH Starts Next Week

Mile Square Theatre (MST), Hudson County's leading professional theatre, brings back its signature event 7th INNING STRETCH: 7 10-MINUTE PLAYS ABOUT BASEBALL.
Mile Square Theatre's 7TH INNING STRETCH Starts Next Week

Mile Square Theatre (MST), Hudson County's leading professional theatre, brings back its signature event 7th INNING STRETCH: 7 10-MINUTE PLAYS ABOUT BASEBALL.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/08 - CARNIVAL IN FLANDERS Opened on Broadway

Sixty-three years ago, the musical 'Carnival in Flanders' opened on Broadway, at New York's New Century Theatre. With music and lyrics by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke, and with Preston Sturges's book, based on French comedy film 'La Kermesse Heroique'.
Mile Square Theatre to Bring Back 7TH INNING STRETCH 10-Minute Play Event

Mile Square Theatre (MST), Hudson County's leading professional theatre, brings back its signature event 7th INNING STRETCH: 7 10-MINUTE PLAYS ABOUT BASEBALL.
HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Announces 2016 Lineup

Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an incredible line up for the 24thyear of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
The Attic Theater Company to Present ON THE VERGE at Walkerspace This Summer

The Attic Theater Company (Laura Braza, Artistic Director, and Ted Caine, Executive Director) returns to New York City for its annual Off-Broadway summer production. The critically acclaimed company will present Eric Overmyer's comedy ON THE VERGE, directed by Laura Braza.  ON THE VERGE will play a strictly limited Off-Broadway engagement at Walkerspace (46 Walker Street, NYC) beginning Saturday, June 18th through Saturday, July 9th, 2016.  The Press Opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 23rd.  Tickets, priced at $25.00, are on sale now online at http://www.theattictheaterco.com/#!upcoming/c6v5.
Lesser America to Premiere HALF MOON BAY at Cherry Lane Theater

Lesser America (The Bachelors, Carnival Kids, Trevor) will present HALF MOON BAY by Dan Moyer. It is directed by Jess Chayes (AD of Peter and The Starcatcher) starring Keilly McQuail (You Got Older, Her Requiem) and Gabriel King (These Seven Sicknesses). Previews begin May 12 at Cherry Lane Theatre, where Lesser America is the inaugural Company in Residence. Opening set for Thursday, May 19.
Lesser America to Premiere New Drama HALF MOON BAY at Cherry Lane Theatre

Lesser America (The Bachelors, Carnival Kids, Trevor) will present HALF MOON BAY by Dan Moyer. It will be directed by Jess Chayes (AD of Peter and The Starcatcher) starring Keilly McQuail (You Got Older, Her Requiem) and Gabriel King (These Seven Sicknesses). Previews begin May 12 at Cherry Lane Theatre, where Lesser America is the inaugural Company in Residence. Opening set for Thursday, May 19.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Preston Sturges been in?

Preston Sturges has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Preston Sturges been in?

Preston Sturges has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Preston Sturges written?

Preston Sturges has written 7 shows including The Guinea Pig (Playwright), Strictly Dishonorable (Playwright), Recapture (Playwright), The Well of Romance (Bookwriter), Child of Manhattan (Playwright), Make a Wish (Bookwriter), Carnival in Flanders (Bookwriter).

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