Gender
Male
Born
Sep 28, 1892
New York, New York, USA
Died
May 08, 1967
Southampton, ENGLAND
Director Producer Writer Source Material Lyricist
Also Known As
Elmer L. Reizenstein [Birthname]
Elmer L. Rice
Relations
Husband of
Betty Field (1942 - 1956) divorced; three children
See Also
Comments
Founding member of the Playwrights' Company.
  • CREDITS
    Lovemusik (May 03, 2007 - Jun 24, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Elmer Rice
    Skyscraper (Nov 13, 1965 - Jun 11, 1966)
    Musical, Original
    • Based on "Dream Girl" by Elmer Rice
    The Best Man (Mar 31, 1960 - Jul 08, 1961)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Silent Night, Lonely Night (Dec 03, 1959 - Mar 19, 1960)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Five Finger Exercise (Dec 02, 1959 - Oct 01, 1960)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Flowering Cherry (Oct 21, 1959 - Oct 24, 1959)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Chéri (Oct 12, 1959 - Nov 28, 1959)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Juno (Mar 09, 1959 - Mar 21, 1959)
    Musical, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Look After Lulu (Mar 03, 1959 - Apr 04, 1959)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Gazebo (Dec 12, 1958 - Jun 27, 1959)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Cue for Passion (Nov 25, 1958 - Dec 27, 1958)
    Play, Original
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Edwin Booth (Nov 24, 1958 - Dec 13, 1958)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Pleasure of His Company (Oct 22, 1958 - Nov 21, 1959)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Handful of Fire (Oct 01, 1958 - Oct 04, 1958)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Howie (Sep 17, 1958 - Sep 20, 1958)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Present Laughter (Jan 31, 1958 - Feb 08, 1958)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Summer of the 17th Doll (Jan 22, 1958 - Feb 15, 1958)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Country Wife (Nov 27, 1957 - Jan 04, 1958)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Rope Dancers (Nov 20, 1957 - May 03, 1958)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
    Nude With Violin (Nov 14, 1957 - Feb 08, 1958)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Time Remembered (Nov 12, 1957 - Jun 28, 1958)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
    Small War on Murray Hill (Jan 03, 1957 - Jan 12, 1957)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Lovers (May 10, 1956 - May 12, 1956)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Ponder Heart (Feb 16, 1956 - Jun 23, 1956)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Once Upon A Tailor (May 23, 1955 - May 28, 1955)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Mar 24, 1955 - Nov 17, 1956)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
    The Bad Seed (Dec 08, 1954 - Sep 27, 1955)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Traveling Lady (Oct 27, 1954 - Nov 20, 1954)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    All Summer Long (Sep 23, 1954 - Nov 13, 1954)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Ondine (Feb 18, 1954 - Jul 03, 1954)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Winner (Feb 17, 1954 - Mar 13, 1954)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    In the Summer House (Dec 29, 1953 - Feb 13, 1954)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Sabrina Fair (Nov 11, 1953 - Aug 21, 1954)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
    Tea and Sympathy (Sep 30, 1953 - Jun 18, 1955)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
    The Emperor's Clothes (Feb 09, 1953 - Feb 21, 1953)
    Play, Original
    • Produced in association with The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Mr. Pickwick (Sep 17, 1952 - Nov 08, 1952)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Grand Tour (Dec 10, 1951 - Dec 15, 1951)
    Play, Original
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Barefoot in Athens (Oct 31, 1951 - Nov 24, 1951)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
    The Fourposter (Oct 24, 1951 - May 02, 1953)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
    Dream Girl (May 09, 1951 - May 20, 1951)
    Play, Revival
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Not for Children (Feb 13, 1951 - Feb 17, 1951)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Lost in the Stars (Oct 30, 1949 - Jul 01, 1950)
    Musical, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Kurt Weill; John F. Wharton)
    The Smile of the World (Jan 12, 1949 - Jan 15, 1949)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Street Scene (Jan 09, 1947 - May 17, 1947)
    Musical, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    • Book by Elmer Rice
    • Based on the play by Elmer Rice
    Joan of Lorraine (Nov 18, 1946 - May 10, 1947)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Kurt Weill; John F. Wharton)
    Truckline Cafe (Feb 27, 1946 - Mar 09, 1946)
    Play, Original
    • Produced in association with The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Dream Girl (Dec 14, 1945 - Dec 14, 1946)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; S.N. Behrman; John F. Wharton)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    The Rugged Path (Nov 10, 1945 - Jan 19, 1946)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Storm Operation (Jan 11, 1944 - Jan 29, 1944)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    A New Life (Sep 15, 1943 - Nov 13, 1943)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    The Patriots (Jan 29, 1943 - Jun 26, 1943)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Pirate (Nov 25, 1942 - Apr 27, 1943)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Counsellor-at-Law (Nov 24, 1942 - Jul 10, 1943)
    Play, Revival
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    The Eve of St. Mark (Oct 07, 1942 - Jun 26, 1943)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Candle in the Wind (Oct 22, 1941 - Jan 10, 1942)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    The Talley Method (Feb 24, 1941 - Apr 12, 1941)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Flight to the West (Dec 30, 1940 - Apr 26, 1941)
    Play, Original
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Journey to Jerusalem (Oct 05, 1940 - Oct 19, 1940)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    There Shall Be No Night (Sep 09, 1940 - Nov 02, 1940)
    Play, Return Engagement
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    There Shall Be No Night (Apr 29, 1940 - Aug 09, 1940)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Two On An Island (Jan 22, 1940 - Apr 13, 1940)
    Play, Original
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Key Largo (Nov 27, 1939 - Feb 24, 1940)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    American Landscape (Dec 03, 1938 - Jan 1939)
    Play, Original
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Knickerbocker Holiday (Oct 19, 1938 - Mar 11, 1939)
    Musical, Original
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Abe Lincoln in Illinois (Oct 15, 1938 - Nov 25, 1939)
    Play, Original
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
    Between Two Worlds (Oct 25, 1934 - Nov 1934)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by Elmer Rice
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Judgment Day (Sep 12, 1934 - Dec 1934)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by Elmer Rice
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    We, The People (Jan 21, 1933 - Mar 1933)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by Elmer Rice
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Black Sheep (Oct 13, 1932 - Oct 1932)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by Elmer Rice
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Counsellor-at-Law (Sep 12, 1932 - May 27, 1933)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by Elmer Rice
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Counsellor-at-Law (Nov 06, 1931 - Jul 06, 1932)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by Elmer Rice
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    The Left Bank (Oct 05, 1931 - May 1932)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by Elmer Rice
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    See Naples and Die (Sep 24, 1929 - Nov 19, 1929)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Elmer Rice
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    The Subway (Jan 25, 1929 - Feb 1929)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Street Scene (Jan 10, 1929 - Jun 1930)
    Play, Original
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Cock Robin (Jan 12, 1928 - Apr 1928)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    The Mongrel (Dec 15, 1924 - Jan 12, 1925)
    Play, Original
    • Book adapted by Elmer L. Rice
    Close Harmony (Dec 01, 1924 - Dec 1924)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    The Adding Machine (Mar 19, 1923 - May 19, 1923)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer L. Rice
    It Is the Law (Nov 29, 1922 - Mar 1923)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer L. Rice
    Wake Up, Jonathan! (Jan 17, 1921 - Apr 1921)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer L. Rice
    For the Defense (Dec 19, 1919 - Feb 21, 1920)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer L. Rice
    The Home of the Free (Oct 31, 1917 - Apr 27, 1918)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer L. Reizenstein
    On Trial (Aug 19, 1914 - Jul 03, 1915)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer L. Rice
    Dream Girl (Jun 23, 1947 - Jan 24, 1948)
    Play, Original
    • Written by Elmer Rice
    Dream Girl (Aug 20, 1946 - Jan 18, 1947)
    Play, Original
    • Staged by Elmer Rice
    • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Kurt Weill; John F. Wharton)
    • Written by Elmer Rice
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Play

    1960 | Nominee  | The Best Man
    Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
     

    Best Play

    1958 | Nominee  | Time Remembered
    Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
     

    Best Play

    1958 | Nominee  | The Rope Dancers
    Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
     

    Best Play

    1956 | Nominee  | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
    Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)

    Pulitzer Prize

    for Drama

    1929 | Winner  | Street Scene
    Written by Elmer Rice
Lovemusik (May 03, 2007 - Jun 24, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Elmer Rice
Skyscraper (Nov 13, 1965 - Jun 11, 1966)
Musical, Original
  • Based on "Dream Girl" by Elmer Rice
The Best Man (Mar 31, 1960 - Jul 08, 1961)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Silent Night, Lonely Night (Dec 03, 1959 - Mar 19, 1960)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Five Finger Exercise (Dec 02, 1959 - Oct 01, 1960)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Flowering Cherry (Oct 21, 1959 - Oct 24, 1959)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Chéri (Oct 12, 1959 - Nov 28, 1959)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Juno (Mar 09, 1959 - Mar 21, 1959)
Musical, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Look After Lulu (Mar 03, 1959 - Apr 04, 1959)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Gazebo (Dec 12, 1958 - Jun 27, 1959)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Cue for Passion (Nov 25, 1958 - Dec 27, 1958)
Play, Original
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Edwin Booth (Nov 24, 1958 - Dec 13, 1958)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Pleasure of His Company (Oct 22, 1958 - Nov 21, 1959)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Handful of Fire (Oct 01, 1958 - Oct 04, 1958)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Howie (Sep 17, 1958 - Sep 20, 1958)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Present Laughter (Jan 31, 1958 - Feb 08, 1958)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Summer of the 17th Doll (Jan 22, 1958 - Feb 15, 1958)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Country Wife (Nov 27, 1957 - Jan 04, 1958)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Rope Dancers (Nov 20, 1957 - May 03, 1958)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
Nude With Violin (Nov 14, 1957 - Feb 08, 1958)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Time Remembered (Nov 12, 1957 - Jun 28, 1958)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
Small War on Murray Hill (Jan 03, 1957 - Jan 12, 1957)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Lovers (May 10, 1956 - May 12, 1956)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Ponder Heart (Feb 16, 1956 - Jun 23, 1956)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Once Upon A Tailor (May 23, 1955 - May 28, 1955)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Mar 24, 1955 - Nov 17, 1956)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
The Bad Seed (Dec 08, 1954 - Sep 27, 1955)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Traveling Lady (Oct 27, 1954 - Nov 20, 1954)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
All Summer Long (Sep 23, 1954 - Nov 13, 1954)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Ondine (Feb 18, 1954 - Jul 03, 1954)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Winner (Feb 17, 1954 - Mar 13, 1954)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
  • Written by Elmer Rice
In the Summer House (Dec 29, 1953 - Feb 13, 1954)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Sabrina Fair (Nov 11, 1953 - Aug 21, 1954)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
Tea and Sympathy (Sep 30, 1953 - Jun 18, 1955)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
The Emperor's Clothes (Feb 09, 1953 - Feb 21, 1953)
Play, Original
  • Produced in association with The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Mr. Pickwick (Sep 17, 1952 - Nov 08, 1952)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Grand Tour (Dec 10, 1951 - Dec 15, 1951)
Play, Original
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Barefoot in Athens (Oct 31, 1951 - Nov 24, 1951)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
The Fourposter (Oct 24, 1951 - May 02, 1953)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
Dream Girl (May 09, 1951 - May 20, 1951)
Play, Revival
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Not for Children (Feb 13, 1951 - Feb 17, 1951)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Lost in the Stars (Oct 30, 1949 - Jul 01, 1950)
Musical, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Kurt Weill; John F. Wharton)
The Smile of the World (Jan 12, 1949 - Jan 15, 1949)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Street Scene (Jan 09, 1947 - May 17, 1947)
Musical, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
  • Book by Elmer Rice
  • Based on the play by Elmer Rice
Joan of Lorraine (Nov 18, 1946 - May 10, 1947)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Kurt Weill; John F. Wharton)
Truckline Cafe (Feb 27, 1946 - Mar 09, 1946)
Play, Original
  • Produced in association with The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Dream Girl (Dec 14, 1945 - Dec 14, 1946)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; S.N. Behrman; John F. Wharton)
  • Written by Elmer Rice
The Rugged Path (Nov 10, 1945 - Jan 19, 1946)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Storm Operation (Jan 11, 1944 - Jan 29, 1944)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
A New Life (Sep 15, 1943 - Nov 13, 1943)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
  • Written by Elmer Rice
The Patriots (Jan 29, 1943 - Jun 26, 1943)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Pirate (Nov 25, 1942 - Apr 27, 1943)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Counsellor-at-Law (Nov 24, 1942 - Jul 10, 1943)
Play, Revival
  • Written by Elmer Rice
The Eve of St. Mark (Oct 07, 1942 - Jun 26, 1943)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Candle in the Wind (Oct 22, 1941 - Jan 10, 1942)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
The Talley Method (Feb 24, 1941 - Apr 12, 1941)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Flight to the West (Dec 30, 1940 - Apr 26, 1941)
Play, Original
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Journey to Jerusalem (Oct 05, 1940 - Oct 19, 1940)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
There Shall Be No Night (Sep 09, 1940 - Nov 02, 1940)
Play, Return Engagement
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
There Shall Be No Night (Apr 29, 1940 - Aug 09, 1940)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Two On An Island (Jan 22, 1940 - Apr 13, 1940)
Play, Original
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Key Largo (Nov 27, 1939 - Feb 24, 1940)
Play, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
American Landscape (Dec 03, 1938 - Jan 1939)
Play, Original
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Knickerbocker Holiday (Oct 19, 1938 - Mar 11, 1939)
Musical, Original
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (Oct 15, 1938 - Nov 25, 1939)
Play, Original
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
Between Two Worlds (Oct 25, 1934 - Nov 1934)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Elmer Rice
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Judgment Day (Sep 12, 1934 - Dec 1934)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Elmer Rice
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Written by Elmer Rice
We, The People (Jan 21, 1933 - Mar 1933)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Elmer Rice
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Black Sheep (Oct 13, 1932 - Oct 1932)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Elmer Rice
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Counsellor-at-Law (Sep 12, 1932 - May 27, 1933)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by Elmer Rice
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Counsellor-at-Law (Nov 06, 1931 - Jul 06, 1932)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Elmer Rice
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Written by Elmer Rice
The Left Bank (Oct 05, 1931 - May 1932)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Elmer Rice
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Written by Elmer Rice
See Naples and Die (Sep 24, 1929 - Nov 19, 1929)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Elmer Rice
  • Written by Elmer Rice
The Subway (Jan 25, 1929 - Feb 1929)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Street Scene (Jan 10, 1929 - Jun 1930)
Play, Original
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Cock Robin (Jan 12, 1928 - Apr 1928)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer Rice
The Mongrel (Dec 15, 1924 - Jan 12, 1925)
Play, Original
  • Book adapted by Elmer L. Rice
Close Harmony (Dec 01, 1924 - Dec 1924)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer Rice
The Adding Machine (Mar 19, 1923 - May 19, 1923)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer L. Rice
It Is the Law (Nov 29, 1922 - Mar 1923)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer L. Rice
Wake Up, Jonathan! (Jan 17, 1921 - Apr 1921)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer L. Rice
For the Defense (Dec 19, 1919 - Feb 21, 1920)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer L. Rice
The Home of the Free (Oct 31, 1917 - Apr 27, 1918)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer L. Reizenstein
On Trial (Aug 19, 1914 - Jul 03, 1915)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer L. Rice
Dream Girl (Jun 23, 1947 - Jan 24, 1948)
Play, Original
  • Written by Elmer Rice
Dream Girl (Aug 20, 1946 - Jan 18, 1947)
Play, Original
  • Staged by Elmer Rice
  • Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Kurt Weill; John F. Wharton)
  • Written by Elmer Rice

Tony Award®

 

Best Play

1960 | Nominee  | The Best Man
Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; S.N. Behrman; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Sidney Howard)
 

Best Play

1958 | Nominee  | Time Remembered
Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
 

Best Play

1958 | Nominee  | The Rope Dancers
Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)
 

Best Play

1956 | Nominee  | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Produced by The Playwrights' Company (Maxwell Anderson; Robert Anderson; Elmer Rice; Robert E. Sherwood; Roger L. Stevens; John F. Wharton)

Pulitzer Prize

for Drama

1929 | Winner  | Street Scene
Written by Elmer Rice

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