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Joseph Hardy

Director

Joseph Hardy

Director

Onstage, however, Mr. Hardy was one of the most popular directors of the 1970s, leading a variety of plays, musicals, and special events to the Broadway boards.

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Born: Mar 08, 1929 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Death: Jun 06, 2024 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA

Roles (21)

	Romantic Comedy Opened November 08, 1979	Director
	Diversions and Delights Opened April 12, 1978	Director
	The Night of the Iguana Opened December 16, 1976	Director
	Gigi Opened November 13, 1973	Director
	Children! Children! Opened March 07, 1972	Director
	You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Opened June 01, 1971	Director
	Bob and Ray -- the Two and Only Opened September 24, 1970	Director
	Child's Play Opened February 17, 1970	Director
	Play It Again, Sam Opened February 12, 1969	Director
	Johnny No-Trump Opened October 08, 1967	Director
	Cut of the Axe Opened February 01, 1960	as Townsperson (Original) as Homer Fry (Understudy - Original) as Rollie Evans (Understudy - Original)
	The Male Animal Opened April 30, 1952	as Dean Frederick Damon (Understudy - Original) as Ed Keller (Understudy - Original) as Joe Ferguson (Understudy - Original)
	The Small Hours Opened February 15, 1951	as Motorcycle Officer (Original)
	The Respectful Prostitute Opened December 23, 1949	as Fred (Original)
	The Tempest Opened January 25, 1945	as Mariners, Shapes and Spirits (Original) as Shipmaster (Original)

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1970	Outstanding Director	Child's Play	Winner
1967	Vernon Rice Award	You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown	Winner

Tony Award
1970	Best Direction of a Play	Child's Play	Winner
1969	Best Direction of a Play	Play It Again, Sam	Nominee