- (1937 - 1970) Active on Broadway in the following productions:
- (1945) Stage Play: Now You've Done It. Written by Mary Chase [earliest Broadway credit].
- (1944) Stage Play: Harvey. Comedy. Written by Mary Chase. Scenic Design by John Root. Directed by Antoinette Perry. 48th Street Theatre: 1 Nov 1944- 15 Jan 1949 (1775 performances). Cast: Frank Fay (as "Elwood P. Dowd"), Josephine Hull, Dora Clement (as "Betty Chumley"), Robert Gist (as "E.J. Lofgren"), Frederica Going (as "Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet"), Lawrence Hayes (as "Mr. Peeples"), John Kirk (as "Judge Omar Gaffney"), Fred Irving Lewis (as "William R. Chumley, M.D."), Tom Seidel (as "Lyman Sanderson, M.D."), Eloise Sheldon (as "Miss Johnson"), Janet Tyler (as "Ruth Kelly, R.N"), Jane Van Duser (as "Myrtle Mae Simmons"), Jesse White (as "Duane Wilson"). Replacement actors: Wyrley Birch (as "Judge Omar Gaffney"), Ethel Britton (as "Betty Chumley"), Joe E. Brown (as "Elwood P. Dowd"), Jack Buchanan (as "Elwood P. Dowd"), Philip Carlyle (as "Lyman Sanderson, M.D."), Thomas Coley (as "Lyman Sanderson, M.D."), Mary Cooper (as "Ruth Kelly, R.N."), Mary Dallas (as "Myrtle Mae Simmons"), Russell Gold (as "E.J. Lofgren"), Lawrence Hayes (as "William R. Chumley, M.D."), Robert P. Lieb (as "Duane Wilson"), Marion Lorne (as "Veta Louise Simmons"), Helen Randall (as "Miss Johnson"), James Stewart (as "Elwood P. Dowd") [from 12 Jul 1947- ?], Allan Tower (as "William R. Chumley, M.D."), Anita Webb (as "Miss Johnson"). Produced by Brock Pemberton. Note: Filmed as Harvey (1950), Harvey (1972) (TV)). Winner of 1945 Pulitzer Prize.
- (1945) Stage Play: The Next Half Hour. Drama. Written by Mary Chase. Directed by George S. Kaufman. Empire Theatre: 29 Oct 1945- 3 Nov 1945 (8 performances). Cast: Fay Bainter (as "Margaret Brennan"), Jean Adair (as "Bridget O'Neill"), Francis Compton, Conrad Janis (as "Barney Brennan"), Larry Oliver, Esther Owen, Pamela Rivers, Jack Ruth, Thelma Schnee, Art Smith.Produced by Max Gordon.
- (1952) Stage Play: Mrs. McThing. Comedy/fantasy. Written by Mary Chase. Background music (played on the Theremin) by Mischa Tulin. Scenic Design and Lighting Design by Lester Polakov. Directed by Joseph Buloff. Martin Beck Theatre (moved to The Morosco Theatre from 25 Mar 1952- 1 Nov 1952, then moved to The 48th Street Theatre from 3 Nov 1952- close): 20 Feb 1952- 10 Jan 1952 (320 performances). Cast: Helen Hayes (as "Mrs. Howard V. Larue III"), Brandon De Wilde (as "Boy/Howay"), Jules Munshin (as "Poison Eddie Schellenbach"), Minnette Barrett (as "Mrs. Schellenbach"), Ernest Borgnine (as "Nelson") [only Broadway role], Ann Buckles (as "Fairy"), Solen Burry (as "First Policeman"), Mildred Chandler (as "Grace Lewis"), Irwin Corey (as "Dirty Joe"), Marga Ann Deighton (as "Maude Lewis"), Elsa Freed (as "Crone"), Fred Gwynne (as "Stinker") [Broadway debut], William Lanteau (as "Waiter/Virgil"), Enid Markey (as "Evva Lewis"), Mary Michael (as "Carrie"), Lydia Reed (as "Mimi"), Robert Sagalyn (as "Second Policeman"), Paula Trueman (as "Sybil"), Iggie Wolfington (as "Chef/Ellsworth"). Understudy: Solen Burry (as "Dirty Joe/Poison Eddie Schellenbach"). Replacement cast during Morosco Theatre run: Lee Bergere (as "Nelson"), Frank Corsaro (as "Dirty Joe"), Robert Mariotti (as "Boy/Howay"), Raymond Niemi (as "Boy") [Alternate], Jada Rowland (as "Mimi") [Alternate]. Replacement cast during 48th Street Theatre Theatre run: Lee Bergere (as "Nelson"), Frank Corsaro (as "Dirty Joe"), Robert Mariotti (as "Boy/Howay"), Raymond Niemi (as "Boy") [Alternate], Jada Rowland (as "Mimi") [Alternate]. Produced by ANTA (Robert Whitehead, Managing Director).
- (1952) Stage Play: Bernardine. Comedy. Written by Mary Chase. Directed by Guthrie McClintic. Playhouse Theatre: 16 Oct 1952- 28 Feb 1953 (157 performances). Cast: Alney Alba, John Kerr, Beverly Lawrence, Johnny Stewart, Michael Wager, Fred Baker, Katherine Barrett, Warren Berlinger (as "Dave Gibbs"), Richard Camp, Peggy Cass (as "Helen, a Waitress"), Camilla De Witt, Paul Genge, Girard Gillen, Billy James, Andy Sanders, Bobby Vail, Frank Valenza, Harmon Van Doren, Jane Van Duser. Produced by Irving L. Jacobs.
- (1961) Stage Play: Midgie Purvis. Written by Mary Chase. Incidental music by Sol Kaplan. Directed by Burgess Meredith. Martin Beck Theatre: 1 Feb 1961- 18 Feb 1961 (21 performances). Cast: Tallulah Bankhead (as "Midgie Purvi"), Jean Bruno (as "Babe Jensen"), William Callan (as "Jack Feddersen"), Mary Farrell (as "Mrs. Durkee"), Red Granger (as "Bill Lomax"), Joseph Grassi (as "Harry"), Russell Hardie (as "Edwin Gilroy Purvis"), John Cecil Holm (as "Luther Plunkett"), Paul Mace (as "Wesley"), Janice Mars (as "Vivian Stubbs"), Kip McArdle (as "Mother"), Alice Pearce (as "Dorothy Plunkett"), Richard Prahl (as "Louis Kronfeldt"), William Redfield (as "Canfield Purvis"), Clinton Sundberg (as "Dr. Monroe Sidensticker"), Jane Van Duser (as "Emma Pasternack"), Nydia Westman (as "Althea Malone"), Pia Zadora (as "Cleo June") [Broadway debut]. Produced by Robert Whitehead. Produced in association with Roger L. Stevens and Alfred R. Glancy Jr.
- (1970) Stage Play: Harvey. Comedy (revival). Written by Mary Chase [final Broadway credit during lifetime]. Directed by Stephen Porter. ANTA Playhouse: 24 Feb 1970- 2 May 1970 (79 performances + 8 previews). Cast: James Stewart (as "Elwood P. Dowd"), Marian Hailey, Helen Hayes, John C. Becher, Dorothy Blackburn, Dort Clark, Mariclare Costello, Henderson Forsythe, Joe Ponazecki, Peggy Pope, Jesse White. Produced by ANTA and Edward Hambleton.
- (January 17, 1949) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Jean Stapleton in the cast.
- (December 27, 1949) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Ernest Borgnine in the cast.
- (1955) She acted in her play, "Harvey," at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Joe E. Brown and Nydia Westman in the cast. C.W. Christenberry Jr. was director.
- (1968) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Paul Ford and Ruth DcDevitt in the cast. Mark Gordon was director.
- (June 26, 1950) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Stuart Erwin in the cast.
- (January 5 to 28, 1989) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville (Mainstage) in Louisville, Kentucky with Tracey Ellis (Myrtle Mae Simmons); Adale O'Brien (Veta Louise Simmons); Ray Fry (Elwood P. Dowd); Mary Anne Rickert (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet); Barbara Gulan (Ruth Kelly, R.N.); Bob Morrisey (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.); Richard Karn (Duane Wilson); William McNulty (William R. Chumley, M.D.); Sally Noble Hager (Betty Chumley); Andy Backer (Judge Omar Gaffney) and Bob Burrus (E.J. Lofgren) in the cast. Frazier W. Marsh was director.
- (1970 to 1971 season) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Trinity Repertory Company Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island. Philip Minor was director. Robert D. Soule was set and lighting designer. John Lehmeyer was costume designer.
- (2016 to 2017 season) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Courtney O'Neill was scenic designer.
- (1989 to 1990 season) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Douglas Hughes was director. Hugh Landwehr was set designer. Linda Fisher was costume designer. Marcus Dilliard was lighting designer.
- (2015 to 2016 season) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Joseph Haj was artistic director.
- (February 15 to March 15, 1951) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. Gilmor Brown was artistic director. George Phelps was director.
- (October 14, 1954) Her play, "Bernardine," was performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. Gilmor Brown was artistic director. Barbara Vajda was director.
- (June 24, 1954) Her play, "Mrs. McThing," was performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. Gilmor Brown was artistic director. Barbara Vajda was director.
- (Summer 1950) Her play, "Harvey," was performed in a Kenley Players production in Lakewood Park Theatre in Barnesville, Pennsylvania with Bert Wheeler in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (August 4, 1994 to October 23, 1994) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with Frances Yarborough (Myrtle Mae Simmons); Dodie Brown (Veta Louise Simmons); Don Knotts (Elwood P. Dowd); Ronetta Wallman (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet); Lea Lavish (Ruth Kelly R.N.); Scott Cordes (Duane Wilson); Jon Monroe (Lyman Sanderson MD); Dick Solowicz (William R. Chumley MD); Joicie Appell (Betty Chumley); Ji, Shelby (Judge Omar Gaffney) and Kevin Fewell (E.J, Lofgren) in the cast. Kevin Fewell was special assistant to Mr. Knotts. Bill Murphy was technical director. Robert Mason was audio engineer. Jennifer J. Bradshaw was production assistant.
- (January 22, 2014 to April 6, 2014) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with Charles Shaughnessy (Elwood P. Dowd); Lena Mary Amato (Myrtle Mae Simmons); Debra Bluford (Veta Louise Simmons); Dodie Brown (Mrs. Betty Chumley); De De DeVille (Mrs. Chauvenet); Kevin Fewell (Cab Driver); Ryan Imhoff )Dr. Lyman Sanderson); Gary Neal Johnson (Judge Omar Gaffney); Jason Miller (Wilson); Emily Ariel Rogers (Nurse Ruth Kelly) and Victor Raider Wexler (Dr. William Chumley) in the cast. Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessy were artistic directors. Joe R. Fox III was producer. Dennis D. Hennessy was also director. Randy B, Winder was lighting designer. Jason Coale was scenic designer. Mary Traylor was costume designer. Roger Stoddard was sound designer. Paul Joseph Barnett was properties designer. Kathy Stengel was stage manager. Keith Reece was swing stage manager. Ryan K. Klein was company manager. DeeDee Bradley and Claire Simon were casting directors. Duane Hoberg was technical director. James Misenheimer was associate technical director. Richey F. Clark was audio engineer. Charlie Ream was master carpenter. Melissa Legg was resident technician. Charles Moore was scenic artist. Ray Robins was changeover technician.
- (June 24, 1954) Her play, "Mrs. McThing," was performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California with Jamie Farr in the cast. Gilmor Brown was artistic director. Barbara Vajda was director.
- (1950 to 1951 Winter) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was director and artistic director.
- (1970 to 1971 Winter) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director and director.
- (Summer 1995) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Pioneer Playhouse in Danville, Kentucky. Eben C. Henson was artistic director.
- (July 24 to 28, 1956) Her play, "Mrs. McThing," was performed in Williamstown Summer Theatre production at the Adams Memorial Theatre Main Stage at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts with Ruth Brinkman (Mrs. Howard V. Larue III); Clarisse Kalker (Carrie); Casey Keese (Sybil); Elisabeth Dietxman (Evva Lewis); Diana Naftalison (Maude Lewis); Cynthia Harris (Grace Lewis); Mather Bacon (Nelson); Billy Rice (boy Howay); Tom Adkins (Chef Ellsworth); Ken Geist (Virgil); Toby McFarland (Dirty Joe); Bernie Kukoff (Stinker); Rex Robbins (Poison Eddie Schellenbach); Sue Ann Gilfillan (Mrs. Schellenbach); Barbara Krizack (Mimi); Charles McArthur (1st policeman); Jay Sweeney (2nd policeman) and Evans Evans (Mrs. McThing) in the cast. Nikos Psacharapoulos was artistic director. Tom Brennan was director. Will Steven Armstrong was production designer. John Mattrice was lighting designer. Leonore Goodkin was stage manager.
- (Summer 1957) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Cherry County Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan with Frank McHugh in the cast. Ruth Bailey was founder and artistic director.
- (July 14 to 19, 1964) Her play, "Harvey," was performed at the Cherry County Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan with Joe E. Brown in the cast. Ruth Bailey was founder and artistic director.
- (August 16 to 21, 1977) Her play, "Harvey," was performed in a Cherry County Playhouse production under the Dome at the Park Palace Hotel in Traverse City, Michigan with Vivian Vance in the cast. Pat Paulsen and Neil Rosen were artistic directors.
- (Summer 1994) Her play, "Harvey," was performed in a Cherry County Playhouse production at the Frauenthal Theatre in Muskegon, Michigan with Don Knotts in the cast. Pat Paulsen and Neil Rosen were artistic directors.
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