Paul McGrath (1968)

On Broadway, Paul McGrath appeared in more than 30 plays. McGrath’s biography from the 1968 Elitch Theatre Program for The Desk Set: PAUL MCGRATH (Abe Cutler) Mr. McGrath’s distinguished career […]

Kay Medford (1970)

Medford is probably best know for her role as Rose Brice (mother of Fanny Brice) in the Broadway musical Funny Girl, and the film adaptation of the same name, both […]

William Shatner (1980)

William Shatner appeared at the Elitch Theatre in the summer of 1980 in a production of Deathtrap. William Shatner was well-known for his role as Captain Kirk in the television […]

The Return of Live Theatre

2024 Historic Elitch Theatre - Elitch Encore. The return of live theatre.

Following 20 years of restoration and preservation, on Saturday, August 17th, the Historic Elitch Theatre celebrated the grand return of live performances with the Elitch Encore series. Thirty-three years after […]

Dean Harens (1962)

Born as Dean Arthur Harens on June 30, 1920, and died May 20, 1996 (aged 75) in Van Nuys, California. His first film appearance came at the age of 24, […]

Selena Royle (1930)

Selena Royle (1948)

Selena Royle (November 6, 1904 – April 23, 1983) was an American actress of stage, radio, television and film and later, an author. (Wikipedia) Seasons at the Theatre Productions/Roles: Notable […]

Flobelle Fairbanks (1931)

1931 - Fairbanks, Flobelle - niece of actor Douglas Fairbanks - Historic Elitch Theatre

Flobelle Fairbanks (December 14, 1907 – January 5, 1969), was known professionally as Florence Fair, and she was an American actress. She was born as Flobelle Fairbanks in Salida, Colorado, […]

Tiger Haynes (1984)

Tiger Haynes at Historic Elitch Theatre in 1984's Taking My Turn

Tiger Haynes is best known for his portrayal of the Tin Man in the original Broadway cast of The Wiz. Tiger Haynes performing “I Never Made Money From Music” – […]

Pat Hingle (1981)

Seasons at the Theatre Productions/Roles: Notable Roles, Awards, and Other Work: Elitch Theatre Connections: Wikipedia Link:

Walter Abel (1975)

Walter Abel (June 6, 1898 – March 26, 1987) was an American stage, film, and radio actor whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1975 he appeared at the Historic […]

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