Moss Hart was an American playwright, librettist, and theatre director. Hart was known for his work with George S. Kaufman. Together they produced popular comedies such as You Can't Take it With You and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Hart also wrote the books of musicals by Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. ... read more
George S. Kaufman was an American playwright, director, and producer who was born on November 16, 1889, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was known for his wit and satire, and his work helped shape the American theater in the early 20th century.
Kaufman began his career as a journalist, writing for newspapers and magazines. In 1918, he wrote his first play, "Someone in the House," which was produced on Broadway the following year. He quickly became a prolific playwright, collaborating with other writers such as Edna Ferber, Moss Hart, and Irving Berlin.
One of Kaufman's most famous works is "You Can't Take It ... read more
James Russell
NY THEATRE CREDITS- Juno and the Paycock (Irish Rep), The Freedom of the City (Irish Rep), Hamlet (NY Factory dir. Tim Carroll), Tis Pity She's a Whore (The Tank dir. Louisa Proske), Major Barbara (The Shaw Project), Babette's Feast (Threads Theatre Co.) REGIONAL THEATRE CREDITS- The Playboy of the Western World, The Liar, A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ). TELEVISION- Blue Bloods (CBS), Deception (NBC). ... read more
