A. J. Antoon papers, 1961-1991.

Kander, John, 1927-

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John Kander, born March 18, 1927, composer, known for his work in the musical theater. He is a frequent collaborator with Fred Ebb....

New York Shakespeare Festival Productions

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The Administrative Office files document the earliest activities of Joseph Papp, including the formation of the New York Shakespeare Festival. The records also document Papp's fight with Robert Moses over free Shakespeare in the Park, the acquisition and restoration of the Astor Library to become the Public Theater, the fiscal crisis of the 1970's and the NYSF at Lincoln Center. The records also reveal Papp's ideas for productions and seasonal planning, special programs such as the Mobile Theate...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Papp, Joseph

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Miller, Jason (Jason K.), 1967-

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Sills, Paul

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Howe, Tina

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Tina Howe, playwright. From the description of Pride's Crossing: typescript. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144652519 From the description of Approaching Zanzibar : typescript, 1989. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122608170 ...

Simon, Neil, 1927-2018

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Neil Simon (b. Marving Neil Simon, July 4, 1927, Bronx, New York-d. August 26, 2018, Manhattan, New York), American playwright, screenwriter and author....

Antoon, A. J. (Alfred Joseph), 1944-1992

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A.J. Antoon was an award-winning stage director who was nominated fortwo Tony awards in 1973. Antoon was a graduate of Boston College and attended the Yale School of Drama. He made his professional directorial debut in 1971 with STORY THEATRE. In 1973 he won several theater awards including a Tony for THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. Antoon directed seven major Broadway plays and musicals during his twenty-year career, including MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, THE RINK, THE GOOD DOCTOR...