Don Gregory
Don Gregory | |
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Born | Donald Ginsberg December 3, 1934 Boca Raton, Florida, US |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Theater producer |
Spouse(s) | Carolyn Fitzpatrick (divorced) Kaye Romine |
Children | with Fitzpatrick: --David Gregory --Stephanie Gregory Mitchell |
Don Gregory (December 3, 1934 – November 5, 2015) was an American Broadway producer.[1][2]
Biography
Gregory was born Donald Ginsberg to a
U.S. Army and after he completed his service, he moved back to New York City where he worked as a talent agent.[1]
In the 1970s, leveraging his pool of clients and connections, he began to produce solo-performer shows that matched a celebrated actor with a celebrated historical personage. They included: Franklin Delano Roosevelt; a revival of The Belle of Amherst starring Joely Richardson; and Nobody Don't Like Yogi, by Tom Lysaght with Ben Gazzara as Yogi Berra.[1]
Personal life
Gregory was married twice. His first wife was Carolyn Fitzpatrick,Boca Raton, Florida on November 5, 2015.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Weber, Bruce (November 9, 2015). "Don Gregory, Theater Producer of Solo Shows, Dies at 80". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- Penske Business Media, LLC.Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- ^ North, Steve (November 5, 2015). "David Gregory's Jewish roots, and how they define him". The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles. Tribe Media Corp. Retrieved 22 October 2018.