Joseph Beruh (1924 – October 30, 1989)[1] was an American theatrical producer of Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and musicals. He worked frequently with Edgar Lansbury as co-producer. For 15 years, he was the general manager of the Sheridan Square Playhouse.[1][2] He also produced films and was an occasion actor. Beruh was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. He died in his sleep of a heart attack at age 65.[1]
Notable productions
edit- The Magic Show (1974)
- Gypsy (1974)
- The Night That Made America Famous (1975)
- Godspell (1976)
- American Buffalo (1977)
Film Producer
edit- The Clairvoyant (1982)
- He Knows You're Alone (1980)
- Blue Sunshine (1977)
- Squirm (1976)
- The Wild Party (1975)
- Camera Three (1971)
References
edit- ^ a b c "Joseph Beruh, 65, Dies; A Theatrical Producer". The New York Times. October 31, 1989. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015.
- ^ "Beruh, Producer, Sweeps Walk, Too" (PDF). The New York Times. May 27, 1961.
External links
edit- Joseph Beruh at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- Joseph Beruh at the Internet Broadway Database
- Joseph Beruh at IMDb
- Joseph Beruh at Playbill Vault