Lowenstein, Henry
Variant namesEscaped from Nazi Germany as a teenager. In 1956 he moved to Denver, Colo. at the invitation of Helen G. Bonfils, a producer and actress who also owned The Denver Post newspaper. Lowenstein managed the Bonfils Theater until 1985 when it was closed. Considered by many as the "father of Denver theater."
From the description of Oral history, 1981 March 2 [sound recording]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 61278629
Designed, wrote, directed, produced over 500 plays with the Bonfils (later) Lowenstein Theatre in Denver, Colorado. Born Berlin, Germany. Joined Air Force during Korean War. Attended Yale School of Drama for design.
From the description of Henry E. Lowenstein papers, 1915-2004. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 21614790
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| creatorOf | Lowenstein, Henry E. 1926-. Oral history, 1981 March 2 [sound recording]. | Denver Public Library, Central Library | |
| creatorOf | Lowenstein, Henry E., 1926-. Henry E. Lowenstein papers, 1915-2004. | Denver Public Library, Central Library | |
| referencedIn | Colorado Theatre Producers Guild. Records, 1976-1988. | Denver Public Library, Central Library |
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| associatedWith | Bardwell, Lisa. | person |
| associatedWith | Bonfils Theatre (Denver, Colo.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Colorado Theatre Producers Guild. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Denver Civic Theatre (Denver, Colo.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Lowenstein Theatre (Denver, Colo.) | corporateBody |
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| Theater |
| Theater management |
| Theatrical producers and directors |
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Birth 1926
