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Cheryl Crawford (1902-1986) was an American theatre producer and director, and a co-founder of the Group Theatre and the Actors Studio. She worked with many influential actors and playwrights, and was a lesbian who had two long-term relationships.
Cheryl Crawford (born Sept. 24, 1902, Akron, Ohio, U.S.—died Oct. 7, 1986, New York, N.Y.) was an American actress and theatre producer. She acted with the Theatre Guild from 1923 and became its casting manager (1928–30). She helped found the Group Theatre in 1931.
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Mar 30, 2017 · Cheryl Crawford (1902-1986) was one of the leading producers of Broadway shows in the 20th century, despite being a woman and a lesbian. She founded the Group Theater, the American Repertory Theater, and the Actors Studio, and staged classics by Williams, Gershwin, and Chekhov.
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Oct 8, 1986 · Cheryl Crawford, a prominent theatrical producer and co-founder of the Group Theater and the Actors Studio, died yesterday at New York Hospital. She was 84 years old and lived...
Cheryl Crawford was born on 24 September 1902 in Akron, Ohio, USA. She was a producer, known for Paint Your Wagon (1969), One Touch of Venus (1948) and Sweet Bird of Youth (1962). She died on 7 October 1986 in New York City, New York, USA.
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Cheryl Crawford (1902-1986) was a pioneer in American theater, producing classics such as Porgy and Bess, One Touch of Venus, and The Rose Tattoo. She also co-founded the Actors Studio with Elia Kazan and Robert Lewis, and mentored young actors and playwrights.
Feb 20, 2014 · Learn about the life and legacy of Cheryl Crawford, a pioneer of American theater who co-founded the Group Theatre and the Actors Studio. See a photo of her with Lee Strasberg and Harold Clurman, and read about her lesbian partner and tragic death.
