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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1971
Scratch

[Broadway]
1967
Lt. Ekdal (Alternate)

[Broadway]
1966
Walt Whitman

[Broadway]
1966
Governor (Alternate)

[Broadway]
1966
Sir Peter Teazle (Alternate)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
H. C. Curry

[Broadway]
1956
Dorris R. Gladney

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1955
Uncle Garvey

Uncle Garvey

[Broadway]
1955
Bowman WiTherspoon

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1947
Mr. Mister

Mr. Mister

[Broadway]
1946
Ed Tilden

[Broadway]
1946
"Doc" Watterson

[Broadway]
1944
Ernest Hopkins

[Broadway]
1943
Uncle Yancey Sylvaine

[Broadway]
1942
Jeeter Lester [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1942
Pa Flanders

[Broadway]
1942
Doc Blossom

[Broadway]
1941
Forrest Lockhart

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1938
W.S. Van Dyke

Father

First Tycoon

Hitler

Jim in "I Married a Republican"

Mr. Speaker

[Broadway]
1938
Senator Briggs

[Broadway]
1938
Semon Dye

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1938
Mr. Mister

Performer

[Broadway]
1937
Slim

[Broadway]
1937
Mr. Mooney

[Broadway]
1936
Farley Sprinkle

[Broadway]
1935
John Kirkland

[Broadway]
1933
Jeeter Lester [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1928
Pistol


Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Will Geer, 11 in the Shade

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Review: THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

The work’s premiere at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum feels like a couple of different narratives – along with a screed or two – stuffed into a single evening. It’s an identity quest! It’s a perilous journey to motherhood! It’s a rumination/condemnation on what it means to be Latino! It’s a…circus?
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum's UNDER THE OAKS Series to Return

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will return with the company’s annual Under the Oaks salon series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Molière Adaptation TARTUFFE: BORN AGAIN Now Open At Theatricum Botanicum

“Tartuffe: Born Again,” a hilarious satire about greed, corruption and hypocrisy, has joined the summer repertory season at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s unique outdoor venue. Check out photos of the production below..
Review: TARTUFFE: BORN AGAIN at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Tartuffe: Born Again is an imaginative, hilarious, delightful adaptation of the classic Molière play running at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum through October 13th. Tartuffe: Born Again is an absolute gem, a sheer, show-stopping delight, and you do not want to miss it.
THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE to be Presented at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Bernardo Cubria's play THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINÉ VOTE explores election year themes with humor at Theatricum. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets.
Adlon, Beaver, Carradine, Lauria, & More Set for Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Gala

Wendie Malick and Dan Lauria are set to host this year's edition of Echoes in the Forest, the annual gala fundraising event for Will GeerTheatricum Botanicum. Learn more about the event here!
Review: WENDY'S PETER PAN at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

While WENDY’S PETER PAN would be better served by trimming the fat, focusing on more sharpened performances, and allowing its performers room to breathe, children, despite its evening start time, will likely appreciate the show more than adults who will take notice of its distracting bumps and peculiarities.
Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

The Winter’s Tale at Will Geer Theatricum Botanical is a true joy of a production. There is a terrific cast of lively, powerhouse performers and many irresistible moments of magic, delight, drama, and fall-out-your-chair-laughing hilarity.  I absolutely loved it.
TARTUFFE: BORN AGAIN Comes to Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Next Month

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present a hilarious satire about greed, corruption and hypocrisy. In Tartuffe:Born Again, translator and adaptor Freyda Thomas puts a contemporary spin on the original French play, recasting Molière’s Tartuffe as a deposed televangelist who takes advantage of his naïve and gullible host to rook him and his family of their money.
Photos: THE WINTER'S TALE Opens Outdoor Summer Season At Theatricum This Weekend

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum opens its 2024 summer repertory season in rustic Topanga Canyon this weekend with “The Winter’s Tale,” William Shakespeare’s sweeping romance of passion and forgiveness. Check out the photos, below.
WENDY'S PETER PAN Comes to Theatricum in June

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum has transformed its uniquely beautiful outdoor amphitheater into the imaginary isle of Neverland for a magical production of Wendy’s Peter Pan. Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer directs her “retelling” of the 1904 play by J.M. Barrie, with performances running June 22 through October 4. 
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Will Present Holly Near in Concert This June

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present Holly Near in Concert this June. The performance is on Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
THE WINTER'S TALE & A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Kick Off Theatricum's Outdoor Summer Season

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will open its 2024 summer repertory season with two productions by the Bard. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Celebrate Mother's Day with 25th Annual MOMENTUM PLACE at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present MOMentum Place on Sunday, May 12. 12pm - 1:30pm and 2pm. Learn more!
Theatricum's 'Under the Oaks' Series to Present HILLS LIKE WHITE ELEPHANTS

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s Under the Oaks salon series will kick off the summer season with three evenings of classical music under the stars in rustic Topanga Canyon. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
PACIFIC OVERTURES, World Premieres & More Set for East West Players 2024 Season

East West Players has unveiled its the 2024 Season. See full programming and lear how to purchase tickets!
World Premieres & More Set for Theatricum Botanicum 2024 Summer Season

Theatricum Botanicum has revealed its 2024 summer season. Learn how to purchase tickets!
LA Phil's Deck the Hall & More Lead BroadwayWorld's West Coast Holiday Top Picks

As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our West Coast picks!
Ring In The Holidays With Theatricum Botanicum's 'Holiday Family Faire'

Celebrate the holidays at Theatricum Botanicum's 'Holiday Family Faire'. Enjoy carolers, holiday stories, an artisan market, and a special outdoor screening of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'. Get all the details here.
Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Schmidt and Jones Musical 110 IN THE SHADE

The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, October 24 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones musical 110 in the Shade. Get all the details here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Will Geer been in?

Will Geer has appeared on Broadway in 28 shows.

How many West End shows has Will Geer been in?

Will Geer has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Will Geer been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 110 in the Shade.

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