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Productions

 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Producer
 
[West End, 1980]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer

Writing

Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist

Movies

Step Out of Your Mind
[ 1966 ] Gordon Harris
The World of Hans Christian Andersen
[ 1968 ] Lullaby Vocalist'singing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Play

Ron Dante, Children of a Lesser God


winner
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Musical

Ron Dante, Ain't Misbehavin'

News


The Hit-Filled HAPPY TOGETHER Tour Returns to The Smith Center, July 20

The Happy Together Tour returns to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on July 20 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring The Turtles, Jay and The Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues, and The Cowsills. Tickets starting at $39.
'Christmas 4 The Kids' Digital Album Benefits Pediatric Cancer Patients At Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

Christmas 4 The Kids Digital Album Benefits Pediatric Cancer Patients at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. The Album Includes A New Version of “Happy Xmas” Featuring Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, American Idol’s Kyle Khou. Stream the album on major music platforms to support kids battling cancer and rare diseases.
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to Present THE 'HAPPY TOGETHER' TOUR in August

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced NiteLite Presents: The 'Happy Together' Tour on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 with a line-up featuring returning favorites and new additions.
Regional Premiere of THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS Added to Theatre Under the Stars 2022/23 Season

Today, Theatre Under The Stars announced changes to its upcoming 2022/23 Season including the addition of a brand new show. TUTS will be producing the regional premiere of The Secret of My Success. Based on the hit 1980s film that starred Michael J. Fox.
Theatre Under The Stars Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION & More

Today, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced the exciting line-up of musicals for its 2022/23 Season featuring a beloved Disney classic and pre-Broadway co-production with Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre.
St. George Theatre Telethon LET'S HANG ON Raises Over $60,000

St. George's Theatre's live telethon, 'Let's Hang On' raised over $60,000 for the venue.
HAPPY TOGETHER 2020 Summer Tour Will Play The Smith Center In Las Vegas July 16

The touring sensation that has crisscrossed the nation while delighting audiences for a decade, the hit-filled Happy Together package tour returns to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas for one night only, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets starting at $40 go on sale at 10 a.m. on Feb. 24 and will be available at TheSmithCenter.com and at The Smith Center box office.
The Naked Magicians & Happy Together Tour 2020 Go On Sale Friday

New shows on sale at bergenPAC: The Naked Magicians on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at 8 p.m.; Happy Together Tour 2020 on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 5, 2018 at 11 AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.
Happy Together Package Tour Returns for 11th Year

2020 will mark the eleventh year of the highly-successful, hit-filled summer package tour, Happy Together. The touring sensation that has criss-crossed the nation delighting audiences for a decade returns next summer with a show full of chart-topping hits from the '60s and '70s – FIFTY-NINE Billboard Top 40 smashes to be precise. The tour is once again headlined by The Turtles, who also act as musical hosts for the evening. Supporting The Turtles will be Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night), The Association, Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere & The Raiders), The Vogues and The Cowsills. New to the tour this year are Mark Lindsay and The Vogues. Please see below for tour dates, with more tour dates to be announced.
Renowned Songwriter, Producer, And Arranger Bob Esty Passes Away

Renowned songwriter, producer, and arranger Bob Esty died on September 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, after a short battle with metastatic cancer. He was 72.
HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2019 Comes to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Danny Zelisko Presents The Happy Together Tour, starring The Turtles Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The Classics IV and The Cowsills at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas on Friday, July 12, at 8 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating go on sale on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. at TheSmithCenter.com.
Signature Theatre Names Cast and Creative of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

Signature Theatre is proud to announce the full cast and creative team for Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show
Photo Flash: IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S Celebrates Opening Night

Two-time Academy Award winner and Tony Nominee, Al Kasha. Two-Time Tony winner producer Ron Dante, multiple award-winning hit songwriter Phil Swann, acclaimed author and poet, Sam Bennett, and director-choreographer Kay Cole have woven the two-year courtship of Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis into a funny and touching two-character musical that is both poignant, and endearing.  A true Hollywood love story made both human and timeless.
Casting Announced For IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S At El Portal

On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.
Cast Announced for IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S

On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.
IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S Comes to El Portal - Tickets On Sale Sunday

On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.
GRAND HOTEL, PASSION & More Will Be Featured in Signature Theatre's 2018-19 Season!

Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and Managing Director Maggie Boland announce the full lineup for Signature Theatre's 2018/19 season.
King Center Announces The Happy Together Tour

Music fans have been enjoying the hits of the sixties and seventies since the Summer of Love and beyond. They get to relive those moments on the renowned Happy Together Tour 2018, which is going on its 9th consecutive year. This summer, the Happy Together Tour returns with six headline artists who delivered the biggest hits of the era: The Turtles, Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, Mark Lindsay, former Lead Singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders, and The Cowsills.
Mark Bittman And Bring HAPPY TOGETHER Tour to The Kauffman Center

Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two new performances in the Kauffman Center Presents series.
Mark Bittman and Happy Together Tour Announced at the Kauffman Center

Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two new performances in the Kauffman Center Presents series.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ron Dante written?

Ron Dante has written 1 shows including Billy (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Ron Dante been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for Children of a Lesser God and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Misbehavin'.

What awards has Ron Dante won?

Ron Dante has won the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for Children of a Lesser God and the Best Musical award at the Tony Awards for Ain't Misbehavin'.

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