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William Young

Date of Death: October 02, 1920

Birth Place: Durban, South Africa

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William Young is a South African performer who trained in musical theatre at The Waterfront Theatre School in Cape Town.

Most recently, he played JD in the South African premier of ‘Heathers: The Musical’.

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Review: Dive Into Teenage Angst and Then Some With HEATHERS â€" THE MUSICAL

I can regularly be heard saying that I wouldn't want to go back to being a teenager for all the money in the world, and HEATHERS - THE MUSICAL definitely confirmed my opinion! I felt like this musical was equal parts MEAN GIRLS and CARRIE - in the best possible way.
Waterfront Theatre School Presents South African Premiere Of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

Waterfront Theatre School will bring the South African premiere of the hit cult musical HEATHERS – THE MUSICAL to Artscape this July.
2024 NASSAU PARADISE ISLAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Comes to Atlantis Paradise Island

Atlantis Paradise Island, the most iconic destination resort in the world and the culinary capital of the Caribbean, announces new culinary talent and events for the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival (NPIWFF), from Wednesday, March 13 – Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW South Africa Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW South Africa Awards; MATILDA - THE MUSICAL, MERRIFIELD COLLEGE, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Guild Theatre, East London & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards December 5th Standings; MATILDA - THE MUSICAL, MERRIFIELD COLLEGE Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; MATILDA - THE MUSICAL, MERRIFIELD COLLEGE Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
FRINGE STREET BEAT Dance Competition Set For Saturday, September 23 At 2023 Rochester Fringe Festival

Fringe Street Beat, an all-out battle of breakdancing, street dance, krumping, popping, and more, showcasing top talent from across the Northeast, returns to the Rochester Fringe Festival for the eighth year on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Photos: First Look at the Cast of OF MICE AND MEN at Birmingham Rep

Birmingham Rep have released a series of photoshoot photos ahead of the opening of a brand-new production of the stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Of Mice and Men, which runs at The Rep from Sat 18 Mar – Sat 8 Apr 2023.
Arts & Science Center to Present THE OUTSIDERS

A coming-of-age classic centered on two rival teenage gangs is the next theatrical drama at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC).
ASC Presents THE SOMEWHAT TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD

Theatergoers are invited to take an irreverent jaunt through the Sherwood Forest with the comedy 'The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.'
Full Line-up Announced For The Cambridge Club Festival 2021

Having quickly established itself as one of the most loved boutique family festivals in the country, The Cambridge Club is gearing up to ensure this year's festival is one to remember – by scaling the event to a full weekend and expanding the arts and entertainment on offer.
BLUEGRASS NOW! to Premiere Nationally on PBS Through March 2020

Ever since Bill Monroe stormed out of Kentucky 75 years ago with a hot new take on traditional tunes, bluegrass music's metric drive and high lonesome sound has thrilled and inspired audiences around the world. That bluegrass high energy and soulfulness was captured live in December of 2019 at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky for BLUEGRASS NOW!, a nationally televised PBS special premiering Saturday, February 29.
USITT Announces 2020 Award Winners

The United States Institute for Theatre Technology is pleased to announce our 2020 award winners. Each year USITT along with many generous sponsors present a wide array of awards to those who work, create, and excel in the theatre and live entertainment industry.
Craig Wallace Returns to Lead Ford Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Ford's Theatre announces that acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace will return to Ford's to reprise the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for the company's holiday production of A Christmas Carol.
ID Unveils Texas Detective Team in the New Series LONE STAR JUSTICE

Everything is bigger in Texas, including Sheriff J.B. Smith's personality. A veteran detective of Smith County, Texas, he knows what it's like to encounter larger-than-life crimes, and he knows he needs the best of the best at his side to solve them. Smith and his handpicked team of detectives, Pamela Dunklin and Joe Rasco, are here to show that when it comes to Smith County, Texas, if you're going to do the crime, you will do the time. Each member of this crime-fighting trio has skills designed to perfectly complement each other: Dunklin leads with her intuition and is not afraid to get down deep into the details; Rasco is the thinker and the feeler of the group, using his analytical mind and empathy to get the core of the crime; and, with Sheriff J.B. Smith as the fearless leader of the unit, Dunklin and Rasco are empowered to tap into the skillsets that put them on the force. In the all-new series LONE STAR JUSTICE, this group recounts their most memorable cases, proving once and for all that in the state of Texas, no one is above the law of the land. LONE STAR JUSTICE premieres on June 5th at 10/9ct, only on Investigation Discovery (ID), America's leading destination for true-crime programming.
BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP in Columbia, SC 10/25 - Sumter Little Theatre presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More!

A pair of musicals continue their runs at SLT and Trustus and WOW Productions premieres the sequel to last year's hit!
BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE DIGEST in Columbia, SC 3/30 - Sumter Little Theatre presents THE GIVER!

Sumter and WOW close their spring shows while Trustus' FUN HOME continues its run.
BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE DIGEST in Columbia, SC 3/22 - Sumter Little Theatre presents THE GIVER!

It's a busy first weekend of spring as Workshop bids farewell to BOEING-BOEING, WOW's BROTHER keeps rolling, and Sumter and Trustus open their next offerings!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has William Young written?

William Young has written 4 shows including Jonquil (Playwright), The Sprightly Romance of Marsac (Playwright), Ben Hur (Playwright), A Japanese Nightingale (Playwright).

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