est. 1972

New York, New York, USA

Producer Theatre Owner/Operator
Also Known As
City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
Primary Organization Members
John Houseman, Porter Van Zandt, Margot Harley and The Acting Company
Comments
Founded in 1972 out of the first graduating class of the Juilliard School Drama Division.
  • CREDITS
    The Three Sisters (Nov 04, 1975 - Nov 08, 1975)
    Play, Return Engagement
    • Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    • Theatre Leased by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    The Time of Your Life (Oct 28, 1975 - Nov 01, 1975)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    • Theatre Leased by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    Edward II (Oct 21, 1975 - Oct 25, 1975)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    • Theatre Leased by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 07, 1975 - Oct 18, 1975)
    Musical, Original
    • Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    • Theatre Leased by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    Next Time I'll Sing to You (Jan 02, 1974 - Jan 06, 1974)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    Scapin (Dec 28, 1973 - Dec 28, 1973)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    Measure for Measure (Dec 26, 1973 - Jan 05, 1974)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    The Beggar's Opera (Dec 22, 1973 - Dec 31, 1973)
    Musical, Revival
    • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
    The Three Sisters (Dec 19, 1973 - Jan 11, 1974)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
  • AWARDS

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Musical/Book

    1976 | Nominee  | The Robber Bridegroom
    Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
     

    Unique Theatrical Experience

    1976 | Nominee  | The Robber Bridegroom
    Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
The Three Sisters (Nov 04, 1975 - Nov 08, 1975)
Play, Return Engagement
  • Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
  • Theatre Leased by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
The Time of Your Life (Oct 28, 1975 - Nov 01, 1975)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
  • Theatre Leased by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
Edward II (Oct 21, 1975 - Oct 25, 1975)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
  • Theatre Leased by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 07, 1975 - Oct 18, 1975)
Musical, Original
  • Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
  • Theatre Leased by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
Next Time I'll Sing to You (Jan 02, 1974 - Jan 06, 1974)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
Scapin (Dec 28, 1973 - Dec 28, 1973)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
Measure for Measure (Dec 26, 1973 - Jan 05, 1974)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
The Beggar's Opera (Dec 22, 1973 - Dec 31, 1973)
Musical, Revival
  • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
The Three Sisters (Dec 19, 1973 - Jan 11, 1974)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by City Center Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Musical/Book

1976 | Nominee  | The Robber Bridegroom
Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)
 

Unique Theatrical Experience

1976 | Nominee  | The Robber Bridegroom
Produced by The Acting Company (John Houseman, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Producing Director; Porter Van Zandt, Executive Director)

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