Harvey Fierstein


Harvey Fierstein made his debut at the La Mama Experimental Theater Club in 1971 in Andy Warhol’s only play, Pork. He followed that with appearances in more than 60 Off Off-Broadway plays, writing and performing in many of his own productions. His Torch Song Trilogy opened Off-Off-Broadway in 1980, transferred Off-Broadway in 1981, and then went on to Broadway. For that show, Fierstein won two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, an Obie Award, and a Dramatist Guild Award. Torch Song Trilogy was also nominated for the Olivier. Fierstein won his third Tony Award for the book of La Cage aux Folles. His other plays include SafeSex, Spookhouse, and Forget Him. He has appeared in 30 films, including IndependenceDay, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Woody Allen's Bullets over Broadway. His television appearances have included stints on "Ellen," "Common Ground" (which he also co-wrote), and "Cheers," for which he received an Emmy nomination. Fierstein also provided the voice of Homer Simpson’s executive secretary on "The Simpsons," and he is a regular commentator on PBS’s "In the Life." His children’s book, "The Sissy Duckling," (Simon & Schuster) garnered an Ace Award.

For his performance as Edna Turnblad in the smash hit musical Hairspray, Mr. Fierstein received the 2003 Drama Desk Award (Best Actor in a Musical), Drama League Award (Outstanding Performance of the Year) and New York Magazine Award. He also received the 2003 Tony Award (Best Actor in a Musical), making him only the second person in history to win Tonys in four different categories.

WELCOME TO LEGEND OF KREMLIN VODKA.. NOW OFFICIAL VODKA OF THE DRAMA DESK AWARDS!

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South Pacific heads list of 2007/2008 Drama Desk winners with 5 awards, followed by August: Osage County, Gypsy and Passing Strange with 3 each

New York, NY, May 18, 2008 – South Pacific, the Lincoln Center revival of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic 1949 musical, won five awards(..read more)

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53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards Nomination Announced; A Catered Affair leads list with 12 Nominations

New York, April 28, 2008—Nominations for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced this morning at the New York Friars Club (..read more)