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Dietrich & Chevalier: The Musical
Author(s): Jerry Mayer
A musical about the relationship between Maurice Chevalier and Marlene Dietrich—the love affair that turned into a loyal friendship, and how it ultimately affected Chevalier’s fate after the defeat of the Nazis in 1945. At the end of the war, Marlene’s staunch anti-Nazi convictions made her an honored hero, while Maurice was put on trial in France for treason because of the choices he made to protect his family during the war. The musical begins on New Year’s Eve 1941 at the Casino de Paris, but then traces the relationship back to Hollywood 1932, where Maurice and Marlene meet at Paramount Studios. Both become world-renowned stars, they fall in love, and then remain friends for life. The fascinating story of their complicated relationship is set against the backdrop of World War II, highlighting the consequences of their personal decisions, and how their friendship remains strong in Chevalier’s hour of need.
Format: Musical
Cast Size:1F/2M (one of the actors playing 8 characters)
Snapshot
Original or Prominent Production:
April to June 2008, Santa Monica Playhouse, CA; St. Luke’s Theater, New York, NY, 2010.
April to June 2008, Santa Monica Playhouse, CA; St. Luke’s Theater, New York, NY, 2010.
Nationality of Author: U.S.
Original Language: English
Production Rights Holder:
Visit Jerry Mayer’s website.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Jewish Theater Foundation presented its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award to Alfred Uhry. The presentation took place as part of the Lincoln Center Library event on January 27th 2025 in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
Lifetime Achievement Award
On September 30, 2024, French playwright, Mr. Jean Claude Grumberg received the Lifetime Achievement Award. It was presented by NJTF HTII President, Arnold Mittelman with Dominique Trimbur, PhD-Manager for the History of Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, Teaching of the Holocaust of Fondation Pour La Memoir de la Shoah Project.