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Howard Lindsay

Director, Book WriterBorn 1889, died 1968On stage 1917 to 19345 productions on this page

Howard Lindsay
Los Angeles Times

Howard Lindsay, born Herman Nelke, (March 29, 1889 – February 11, 1968) was an American playwright, librettist, director, actor and theatrical producer. He is best known for his writing work as part of the collaboration of Lindsay and Crouse, and for his performance, with his wife Dorothy Stickney, in the long-running play Life with Father.

On stage

5 productions, 17 years
1917
BilletedBroadway Playhouse Theatre. Original
79 performances
1919
A Young Man's FancyBroadway Playhouse Theatre. Original
13 performances
1923
Sweet Nell of Old DruryBroadway 48th Street Theatre. Revival
35 performances
1925
Two By TwoBroadway Selwyn Theatre. Original
16 performances
1934
By Your LeaveBroadway Morosco Theatre. Original
37 performances

Also credited on

12 works

Anything Goes
Call Me Madam
Gay Divorce
Hooray For What!
Mr. President
Red, Hot, and Blue
The Sound of Music
Anything Goes
Of Thee I Sing
Fiorello!
South Pacific
Gypsy

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