Gender
Male
Born
Nov 18, 1920
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Died
May 28, 2000
Los Angeles, California, USA
Producer Presenter
  • CREDITS
    Merrily We Roll Along (Oct 10, 2023 - Jul 07, 2024)
    • Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Sweeney Todd (Mar 26, 2023 - May 05, 2024)
    • Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
    MusicalThrillerRevival
    Sweeney Todd (Nov 03, 2005 - Sep 03, 2006)
    • Originally produced on Broadway by: Robert Fryer
    MusicalThrillerRevival
    Sweeney Todd (Sep 14, 1989 - Feb 25, 1990)
    • Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
    MusicalThrillerRevival
    Wild Honey (Dec 18, 1986 - Jan 11, 1987)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    • Originally presented in the United States by Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Benefactors (Dec 22, 1985 - Jun 29, 1986)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayOriginal
    Biloxi Blues (Mar 28, 1985 - Jun 28, 1986)
    • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Beethoven's Tenth (Apr 22, 1984 - May 13, 1984)
    • Originally produced in the United States by Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Noises Off (Dec 11, 1983 - Apr 06, 1985)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayComedy FarceOriginal
    Brighton Beach Memoirs (Mar 27, 1983 - May 11, 1986)
    • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    A Little Family Business (Dec 15, 1982 - Dec 26, 1982)
    • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    A Doll's Life (Sep 23, 1982 - Sep 26, 1982)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalOriginal
    The West Side Waltz (Nov 19, 1981 - Mar 13, 1982)
    • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Merrily We Roll Along (Nov 16, 1981 - Nov 28, 1981)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Sweeney Todd (Mar 01, 1979 - Jun 29, 1980)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalThrillerOriginal
    They're Playing Our Song (Feb 11, 1979 - Sep 06, 1981)
    • World premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    MusicalRomantic ComedyOriginal
    On the Twentieth Century (Feb 19, 1978 - Mar 18, 1979)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Chapter Two (Dec 04, 1977 - Dec 08, 1979)
    • World Premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    California Suite (Jun 10, 1976 - Jul 02, 1977)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    • World Premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Norman Conquests: Living Together (Dec 07, 1975 - Jun 19, 1976)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    • American premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Norman Conquests: Round and Round the Garden (Dec 07, 1975 - Jun 19, 1976)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    • American premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Norman Conquests: Table Manners (Dec 07, 1975 - Jun 18, 1976)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    • American premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Chicago (Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Mar 30, 1972 - Aug 12, 1972)
    • As originally presented at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    MusicalComedy FarceRevival
    Abelard and Heloise (Mar 10, 1971 - Apr 24, 1971)
    • As presented by the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Mame (May 24, 1966 - Jan 03, 1970)
    • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Sweet Charity (Jan 29, 1966 - Jul 15, 1967)
    • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Roar Like a Dove (May 21, 1964 - Jun 06, 1964)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayOriginal
    Hot Spot (Apr 19, 1963 - May 25, 1963)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalOriginal
    A Passage to India (Jan 31, 1962 - May 05, 1962)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayOriginal
    Advise and Consent (Nov 17, 1960 - May 20, 1961)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Finian's Rainbow (May 23, 1960 - Jun 01, 1960)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyRevival
    There Was a Little Girl (Feb 29, 1960 - Mar 12, 1960)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayOriginal
    Saratoga (Dec 07, 1959 - Feb 13, 1960)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalOriginal
    Redhead (Feb 05, 1959 - Mar 19, 1960)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Auntie Mame (Oct 31, 1956 - Jun 28, 1958)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Shangri-La (Jun 13, 1956 - Jun 30, 1956)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalOriginal
    The Desk Set (Oct 24, 1955 - Jul 07, 1956)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayComedyOriginal
    By the Beautiful Sea (Apr 08, 1954 - Nov 27, 1954)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Wonderful Town (Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Apr 19, 1951 - Dec 08, 1951)
    • Produced in association with Robert Fryer
    MusicalOriginal
    Sweeney Todd (Oct 23, 2007 - Jun 29, 2008)
    • Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
    MusicalThrillerRevival
    Mame (Jul 31, 1990 - Dec 09, 1990)
    • Produced for the New York stage by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Legends! (Jan 07, 1986 - Jan 18, 1987)
    • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Noises Off (Sep 05, 1985 - Apr 03, 1986)
    • Produced by arrangement with Robert Fryer
    PlayComedy FarceOriginal
    Noises Off (Feb 07, 1985 - Aug 03, 1985)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayComedy FarceOriginal
    Brighton Beach Memoirs (Sep 18, 1984 - Aug 25, 1985)
    • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Brighton Beach Memoirs (Nov 21, 1983 - Oct 14, 1984)
    • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Sweeney Todd (Oct 23, 1980 - Sep 20, 1981)
    • Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
    MusicalThrillerOriginal
    They're Playing Our Song (Dec 03, 1979 - Nov 07, 1981)
    • World Premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
    MusicalComedy Romantic ComedyOriginal
    On the Twentieth Century (Jun 09, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    California Suite (Oct 01, 1977 - Jun 03, 1978)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Chicago (Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Mame (Jan 24, 1969 - May 17, 1969)
    • Originally produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Mame (Apr 30, 1968 - Aug 31, 1968)
    • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Sweet Charity (Sep 11, 1967 - Jan 14, 1968)
    • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Mame (Aug 29, 1967 - Jun 15, 1968)
    • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Redhead (Mar 23, 1960 - Jul 16, 1960)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Auntie Mame (Aug 04, 1958 - Dec 13, 1958)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Auntie Mame (Apr 19, 1958 - Feb 04, 1959)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Auntie Mame (Oct 30, 1957 - Jan 17, 1959)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Wonderful Town (Jul 07, 1954 - Feb 05, 1955)
    • Produced by Robert Fryer
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    On the Twentieth Century (Sep 26, 2005 - Sep 26, 2005)
    • Produced on the Broadway stage by Robert Fryer
    SpecialBenefit Comedy ConcertRevival
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Play

    1986 | Nominee  | Benefactors
    Produced by Robert Fryer

    Best Play

    1985 | Winner  | Biloxi Blues
    Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
     

    Best Play

    1984 | Nominee  | Noises Off
    Produced by Robert Fryer

    Best Musical

    1979 | Winner  | Sweeney Todd
    Produced by Robert Fryer
     

    Best Musical

    1978 | Nominee  | On the Twentieth Century
    Produced by Robert Fryer
     

    Best Musical

    1976 | Nominee  | Chicago
    Produced by Robert Fryer
     

    Best Musical

    1966 | Nominee  | Mame
    Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
     

    Best Musical

    1966 | Nominee  | Sweet Charity
    Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc

    Best Musical

    1959 | Winner  | Redhead
    Produced by Robert Fryer

    Best Musical

    1953 | Winner  | Wonderful Town
    Produced by Robert Fryer

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding New Play

    1986 | Nominee  | Benefactors
    Produced by Robert Fryer
     

    Outstanding New Play

    1985 | Nominee  | Biloxi Blues
    Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
     

    Outstanding New Play

    1984 | Nominee  | Noises Off
    Produced by Robert Fryer

    Unique Theatrical Experience

    1976 | Winner  | The Norman Conquests: Living Together
    Produced by Robert Fryer

    Unique Theatrical Experience

    Produced by Robert Fryer

    Unique Theatrical Experience

    1976 | Winner  | The Norman Conquests: Table Manners
    Produced by Robert Fryer
Merrily We Roll Along (Oct 10, 2023 - Jul 07, 2024)
  • Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyRevival
Sweeney Todd (Mar 26, 2023 - May 05, 2024)
  • Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
MusicalThrillerRevival
Sweeney Todd (Nov 03, 2005 - Sep 03, 2006)
  • Originally produced on Broadway by: Robert Fryer
MusicalThrillerRevival
Sweeney Todd (Sep 14, 1989 - Feb 25, 1990)
  • Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
MusicalThrillerRevival
Wild Honey (Dec 18, 1986 - Jan 11, 1987)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
  • Originally presented in the United States by Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Benefactors (Dec 22, 1985 - Jun 29, 1986)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayOriginal
Biloxi Blues (Mar 28, 1985 - Jun 28, 1986)
  • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Beethoven's Tenth (Apr 22, 1984 - May 13, 1984)
  • Originally produced in the United States by Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Noises Off (Dec 11, 1983 - Apr 06, 1985)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayComedy FarceOriginal
Brighton Beach Memoirs (Mar 27, 1983 - May 11, 1986)
  • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
A Little Family Business (Dec 15, 1982 - Dec 26, 1982)
  • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
A Doll's Life (Sep 23, 1982 - Sep 26, 1982)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalOriginal
The West Side Waltz (Nov 19, 1981 - Mar 13, 1982)
  • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Merrily We Roll Along (Nov 16, 1981 - Nov 28, 1981)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
Sweeney Todd (Mar 01, 1979 - Jun 29, 1980)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalThrillerOriginal
They're Playing Our Song (Feb 11, 1979 - Sep 06, 1981)
  • World premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
MusicalRomantic ComedyOriginal
On the Twentieth Century (Feb 19, 1978 - Mar 18, 1979)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
Chapter Two (Dec 04, 1977 - Dec 08, 1979)
  • World Premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
California Suite (Jun 10, 1976 - Jul 02, 1977)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
  • World Premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
The Norman Conquests: Living Together (Dec 07, 1975 - Jun 19, 1976)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
  • American premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
The Norman Conquests: Round and Round the Garden (Dec 07, 1975 - Jun 19, 1976)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
  • American premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
The Norman Conquests: Table Manners (Dec 07, 1975 - Jun 18, 1976)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
  • American premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Chicago (Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Mar 30, 1972 - Aug 12, 1972)
  • As originally presented at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
MusicalComedy FarceRevival
Abelard and Heloise (Mar 10, 1971 - Apr 24, 1971)
  • As presented by the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
Mame (May 24, 1966 - Jan 03, 1970)
  • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
MusicalComedyOriginal
Sweet Charity (Jan 29, 1966 - Jul 15, 1967)
  • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
MusicalComedyOriginal
Roar Like a Dove (May 21, 1964 - Jun 06, 1964)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayOriginal
Hot Spot (Apr 19, 1963 - May 25, 1963)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalOriginal
A Passage to India (Jan 31, 1962 - May 05, 1962)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayOriginal
Advise and Consent (Nov 17, 1960 - May 20, 1961)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayDramaOriginal
Finian's Rainbow (May 23, 1960 - Jun 01, 1960)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyRevival
There Was a Little Girl (Feb 29, 1960 - Mar 12, 1960)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayOriginal
Saratoga (Dec 07, 1959 - Feb 13, 1960)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalOriginal
Redhead (Feb 05, 1959 - Mar 19, 1960)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
Auntie Mame (Oct 31, 1956 - Jun 28, 1958)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayComedyOriginal
Shangri-La (Jun 13, 1956 - Jun 30, 1956)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalOriginal
The Desk Set (Oct 24, 1955 - Jul 07, 1956)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayComedyOriginal
By the Beautiful Sea (Apr 08, 1954 - Nov 27, 1954)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
Wonderful Town (Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Apr 19, 1951 - Dec 08, 1951)
  • Produced in association with Robert Fryer
MusicalOriginal
Sweeney Todd (Oct 23, 2007 - Jun 29, 2008)
  • Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
MusicalThrillerRevival
Mame (Jul 31, 1990 - Dec 09, 1990)
  • Produced for the New York stage by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
MusicalComedyRevival
Legends! (Jan 07, 1986 - Jan 18, 1987)
  • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Noises Off (Sep 05, 1985 - Apr 03, 1986)
  • Produced by arrangement with Robert Fryer
PlayComedy FarceOriginal
Noises Off (Feb 07, 1985 - Aug 03, 1985)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayComedy FarceOriginal
Brighton Beach Memoirs (Sep 18, 1984 - Aug 25, 1985)
  • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Brighton Beach Memoirs (Nov 21, 1983 - Oct 14, 1984)
  • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Sweeney Todd (Oct 23, 1980 - Sep 20, 1981)
  • Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert Fryer
MusicalThrillerOriginal
They're Playing Our Song (Dec 03, 1979 - Nov 07, 1981)
  • World Premiere at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
MusicalComedy Romantic ComedyOriginal
On the Twentieth Century (Jun 09, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
California Suite (Oct 01, 1977 - Jun 03, 1978)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayComedyOriginal
Chicago (Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
Mame (Jan 24, 1969 - May 17, 1969)
  • Originally produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
MusicalComedyOriginal
Mame (Apr 30, 1968 - Aug 31, 1968)
  • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
MusicalComedyOriginal
Sweet Charity (Sep 11, 1967 - Jan 14, 1968)
  • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
MusicalComedyOriginal
Mame (Aug 29, 1967 - Jun 15, 1968)
  • Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
MusicalComedyOriginal
Redhead (Mar 23, 1960 - Jul 16, 1960)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
Auntie Mame (Aug 04, 1958 - Dec 13, 1958)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayComedyOriginal
Auntie Mame (Apr 19, 1958 - Feb 04, 1959)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayComedyOriginal
Auntie Mame (Oct 30, 1957 - Jan 17, 1959)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
PlayComedyOriginal
Wonderful Town (Jul 07, 1954 - Feb 05, 1955)
  • Produced by Robert Fryer
MusicalComedyOriginal
On the Twentieth Century (Sep 26, 2005 - Sep 26, 2005)
  • Produced on the Broadway stage by Robert Fryer
SpecialBenefit Comedy ConcertRevival

Tony Award®

 

Best Play

1986 | Nominee  | Benefactors
Produced by Robert Fryer

Best Play

1985 | Winner  | Biloxi Blues
Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
 

Best Play

1984 | Nominee  | Noises Off
Produced by Robert Fryer

Best Musical

1979 | Winner  | Sweeney Todd
Produced by Robert Fryer
 

Best Musical

1978 | Nominee  | On the Twentieth Century
Produced by Robert Fryer
 

Best Musical

1976 | Nominee  | Chicago
Produced by Robert Fryer
 

Best Musical

1966 | Nominee  | Mame
Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc
 

Best Musical

1966 | Nominee  | Sweet Charity
Produced by Fryer, Carr & Harris Inc

Best Musical

1959 | Winner  | Redhead
Produced by Robert Fryer

Best Musical

1953 | Winner  | Wonderful Town
Produced by Robert Fryer

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding New Play

1986 | Nominee  | Benefactors
Produced by Robert Fryer
 

Outstanding New Play

1985 | Nominee  | Biloxi Blues
Produced in association with Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre (Robert Fryer, Artistic Director)
 

Outstanding New Play

1984 | Nominee  | Noises Off
Produced by Robert Fryer

Unique Theatrical Experience

1976 | Winner  | The Norman Conquests: Living Together
Produced by Robert Fryer

Unique Theatrical Experience

Produced by Robert Fryer

Unique Theatrical Experience

1976 | Winner  | The Norman Conquests: Table Manners
Produced by Robert Fryer

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