Dirty Blonde, which draws its title from the West film quip "I made myself platinum, but I was born a dirty blonde," tells the story of Jo, an office temp and aspiring actress, and Charlie, who works in the New York Public Library's film archives, both lonely and obsessive more...
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Kevin Carolan, who graced the Broadway stage in "Dirty Blonde," has also been seen in productions like "Newsies" and "The Ritz," and has showcased his versatility on national tours, including performances in Tokyo and Dubai with "Chicago." more...
Kevin Chamberlin, known for his Tony-nominated roles in Seussical and The Addams Family, brought his extensive theatre experience to the cast of "Dirty Blonde" in the past, adding depth to the production with his celebrated stage presence. more...
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Claudia Shear, who co-wrote and starred in the Broadway production of "Dirty Blonde" in 2000, earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play for her portrayal of Mae West. more...
Bob Stillman, who earned a Tony® nomination for his performance in "Dirty Blonde," also contributed the title song and musical arrangements for the show. more...
Awards and Nominations
2000 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Play: Kevin Chamberlin won.
Outstanding Actress - Play: Claudia Shear won.
2000 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Kevin Chamberlin was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Bob Stillman was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Claudia Shear was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
John Carrafa Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Susan Hilferty Costume Designer
David Lander (iii) Lighting Designer
James Lapine Director
Dan Moses Schreier Sound Designer
Douglas Stein Scenic Designer
Bob Stillman Musical Director
Tom Watson Wig Designer
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