Harvey Forbes Fierstein (/ˈfaɪərˌstiːn/ FIRE-steen; born June 6, 1954) is an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter, known for his distinctive gravelly...
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Torch Song Trilogy (category Plays by Harvey Fierstein)
Torch Song Trilogy is a collection of three plays by Harvey Fierstein rendered in three acts: International Stud, Fugue in a Nursery, and Widows and Children...
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comedy-drama film adapted by Harvey Fierstein from his play of the same name. The film was directed by Paul Bogart and stars Fierstein as Arnold, Anne Bancroft...
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The film stars Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore with Eileen Essell, Harvey Fierstein, Robert Wisdom, Justin Theroux and James Remar in supporting roles...
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White trial and aftermath. Narrator Harvey Fierstein Interview subjects Anne Kronenberg (city hall aide to Harvey Milk) Tory Hartmann (political consultant)...
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all-White Corny Collins Show. Main cast Maddie Baillio as Tracy Turnblad Harvey Fierstein as Edna Turnblad Martin Short as Wilbur Turnblad Jennifer Hudson as...
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Broadway production of Torch Song Trilogy, a character that playwright Harvey Fierstein had created specifically with her in mind. She received widespread...
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Newsies (musical) (category Musicals by Harvey Fierstein)
musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein. The show is based on the 1992 musical film of the same name, which...
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Kinky Boots (musical) (category Musicals by Harvey Fierstein)
Boots is a musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, written by Geoff Deane...
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liked the idea of maintaining the tradition of casting a man as Edna. Harvey Fierstein auditioned for the role with a "half-hour vocal audition". He thought...
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written by Jon Vitti and directed by Rich Moore, and guest starred Harvey Fierstein as Karl. Homer uses Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's medical insurance...
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The Sissy Duckling is a children's picture book written by actor Harvey Fierstein and illustrated by Henry Cole. It is 40 pages long and intended for children...
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Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced 1988–89 (section Plug Away with Harvey Fierstein)
Carvey sketch. Debuted December 3, 1988. Jon Lovitz impersonates actor Harvey Fierstein, hosting a faux talk show. Appearances A Kevin Nealon sketch. Debuted...
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directed by Donna Deitch and written by Paula Vogel, Terrence McNally and Harvey Fierstein. In the 1950s, Dorothy Nelson (Brittany Murphy) joins the United States...
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2014 he directed Sting's new musical The Last Ship. He directed the Harvey Fierstein play Casa Valentina, which premiered on Broadway in April 2014. Mantello...
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Musical and various other awards that season. The show has a book by Harvey Fierstein and songs by Cyndi Lauper. Kinky Boots is based on the 2005 British...
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also served as a producer, stars with Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, and Robert Prosky. It follows a recently divorced actor who disguises...
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Grayson, Ken Howard, Bradford Dillman, Jean Peters, Neil Patrick Harris, Harvey Fierstein, and Julie Adams. The series was a ratings hit during its broadcast...
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footballer Harvey J. Fields (1935–2014), American Reform rabbi Harvey Fierstein, American actor and playwright Harvey Fletcher, American physicist Harvey Samuel...
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La Cage aux Folles (musical) (category Musicals by Harvey Fierstein)
fɔl]) is a musical with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the 1973 French play of the same name, the show tells the...
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as Marty Ryan Faucett as Josh Becca Blackwell as Lucas D'Lo as Tom Harvey Fierstein as Louis Bowen Yang as Lawrence Grape Brock Ciarlelli as Steve Kenan...
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Christine Baranski as Hedda Shopper Lawrence Kasanoff as Cheasel T. Weasel Harvey Fierstein as Fat Cat Burglar Cloris Leachman as Brand X Lunch Lady Haylie Duff...
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married to actress and attorney Barbara Kolsun. According to friend Harvey Fierstein, Miller was diagnosed with HIV in 1982. He died of AIDS on March 7...
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Divine as Edna and at Hairspray's Broadway version, which featured Harvey Fierstein as Edna. Executives at New Line Cinema originally expected the part...
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and playwright Harvey Fierstein after premiering the role in the show's out-of-town tryout at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. Fierstein is known for...
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revival (1990-91) Perchik: Brad Little Broadway revival (2004–06) Tevye: Harvey Fierstein Golde: Andrea Martin, Rosie O'Donnell Yente: Barbara Barrie Broadway...
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Hairspray as Seaweed at the Hollywood Bowl, alongside Nick Jonas, Harvey Fierstein, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Drew Carey and Darlene Love. and he performed...
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Ian McKellen, Sylvester Stallone, Patrick Warburton, Raven-Symoné, Harvey Fierstein, Wallace Shawn, Gilbert Gottfried, Tara Strong, James Arnold Taylor...
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and red cap, waving at camera. Accessed October 15, 2021. Fierstein, Harvey [@HarveyFierstein] (August 23, 2021). "Here I am marching with Jon Jon and...
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Mandy Gonzalez as Princess Su (singing voice) Gedde Watanabe as Ling Harvey Fierstein as Yao Jerry Tondo as Chien-Po Mark Moseley as Mushu Pat Morita as...
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