Sandy Dennis (1974)
The Wikipedia description of Dennis’ acting style best captures what it was that made her such an original: “Dennis was often described as neurotic and mannered in her performances; her […]
Shelley Winters (1973)
When Shelley Winters appeared at the Historic Elitch Theatre in 1973, her biography in the program actually started by saying: “she has been described as volatile (and) outspoken.” Then, when […]
Robert Osborne (1968)
Robert Osborne may be known as the former host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) but he stopped at the Historic Elitch Theatre in 1968. Robert’s Biography from the 1968 Elitch […]
Robert Cummings (1968)
Robert Cummings directed and starred in the show Generation at the Historic Elitch Theatre in 1968, but he was best known for film roles, including The Devil and Miss Jones […]
Haila Stoddard (1953)
There are many special alumni of the Historic Elitch Theatre, but Haila Stoddard is truly “one of our own”. She began as a Leading Lady in Summer Stock, but eventually […]
Nancy Walker (1980)
Nancy Walker premiered on Broadway in 1952 as Gladys Bumps in Pal Joey. While she may be best remembered as Rhoda’s mother (and some may remember her as the ‘Don’t […]
Patrick Cassidy (1991)
Patrick Cassidy starred at the theatre in The Robber Bridegroom in 1991. This was the 100-year Anniversary of the theatre and it was the final production at the theatre before […]
Vincent Price (1979)
Despite having appeared on the stage throughout his career, Vincent Price’s greatest theatrical triumph was undoubtedly his 1977 one-man show, Diversions & Delights, in which he played the playwright and […]
Darren McGavin (1964)
Darren McGavin’s career spanned from the 1950’s TV series, Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, to 1983s cult-classic film, A Christmas Story, to his 1990 Emmy Award-winning role on Murphy Brown. In […]
Cyril Ritchard (1964)
Cyril Ritchard is best known as Captain Hook in the 1955 Mary Martin production of Peter Pan, for which he won the Tony Award. Shortly before he died, Ritchard provided […]