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Deborah Geffner BIO

Deborah Geffner is an actress, writer, director, filmmaker, animal-lover, and mom. First seen on screen in Bob Fosse's Oscar winning All That Jazz. Stage roles include 2 1/2 years on Broadway in A Chorus Line. Seen on TV in How to Get Away With Murder, Bosch, CSI Cyber, Scandal, Mad Men, ER, Grey's Anatomy, Monk, and Criminal Minds among others. Other films include Living Out Loud, Infestation, and Exterminator 2. She voiced President Obama’s grandmother in the Sundance film Southside With You. She’s an award-winning film and theater director, and also writes and produces her own projects. www.deborahgeffner.com

Deborah Geffner STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1976
Debbie

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Kristine Urich [Replacement]

Kristine Urich [Replacement]


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Review: OPHELIA at the Odyssey Theatre


Anything that makes you think is worth watching. And so Ophelia — in all its memory lapses and uncomfortable places — is worth it. Just bring a friend so you have someone to help you put the pieces together when it’s all over. 

The World Premiere of OPHELIA by Stefan Marks to Open at The Odyssey Theatre in April


Playwright Stefan Marks will direct the world premiere of his new play “Ophelia” as a visiting production at The Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. Learn more about this production and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Flashing Back to Iconic Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon Moments in Honor of FOSSE/VERDON


FX's 'Fosse/Verdon' premieres April 9! In honor of the anticipated new series, BroadwayWorld is flashing back to some of our archive photos of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. Check them out below!

BWW Review: A FLOCK OF MACAWS WITH FLYING THE COOP A MAJOR THEME at Theatre 68


A clever, funny, unique, surprising, prolific, abundantly verbiaged and delightful play, with all-in for the ride actors playing their parts to the hilt. Written by Sam Henry Kass and Directed by Ronnie Marmo, the tightly polished performances never miss a beat, with good timing and delivery on the comedic moments (there were many) and ample depth in the serious moments. The players, the latter two playing copious parts, are Deborah Geffner as the Mother, Mercedes Manning, the Daughter, Hansford Prince, the Actor, and Julia Valentine Larsons as the Actress. The entire cast embodied each role with aplomb. And what crazy characters they are!

A FLOCK OF MACAWS By Sam Henry Kass To Make World Premiere at Theatre 68


Theatre 68 is pleased to announce the World Premiere of "A FLOCK OF MACAWS" - by Sam Henry Kass.  A new dramedy directed by Ronnie Marmo.   The show will open September 28 at Theatre 68. 

EMH Productions Presents The Sacramento Premiere Of FRAGILE THINGS by E.M. Hodge


 Award winning EMH Productions begins its seventh season of provocative and compelling theatre with the powerhouse drama by award winner Elise Marie Hodge.  An Iraqi war vet and the woman he inadvertently kidnaps become trapped, not only with each other, but their own personal demons as the worst snow storms in history isolate them in a cabin in the woods.  Sounds simple, right?  A series of blizzards are on the way, and the whole town is in preparation to lock down and sit it out in this one bar hamlet where a lonely woman and a strung out war vet have found solace. 

BWW Review: In THE GOLDEN GLAZER, Sy Rosen Shares Poignant Stories About Getting Older Gracefully


In his autobiographical comedy, THE GOLDEN GLAZER, iconic TV writer-producer-turned-actor Sy Rosen uses his comedic talents to share a series of funny, at times poignant stories about the joys and horrors of getting older. Rosen covers everything from being out of work and lying about it, to rekindling his marriage, to cryogenics, to going to his 50th high school reunion, to getting his first senior discount. All of these stories are laugh out loud funny and relatable, but it's Rosen's affecting relationship with his mom and her gallant fight against Alzheimer's that ties the whole piece together.

BalaSole Dance Co. to Bring MIXTUS to Ailey Theater This Weekend


ROBERTO VILLANUEVA, Executive & Artistic Director and Founder of BalaSole Dance Company, presents the 6th Year Anniversary and 17th NYC concert season of BalaSole in 'MIXTUS,' a new program of solos in a broad range of dance styles, music choices and artistic voices, on August 13 & 14, 8PM, at Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55 Street.

New Filmmakers Hit The Road 10/21


On Wednesday, October 21st NewFilmmakers hits the road- Admission For An Evening Is Still $6 Doors Open @ 5:30PM Meet The Filmmakers Reception 6:00PM - Guitar Lessons

New Filmmakers Hit The Road 10/21


On Wednesday, October 21st NewFilmmakers hits the road- Admission For An Evening Is Still $6 Doors Open @ 5:30PM Meet The Filmmakers Reception 6:00PM - Guitar Lessons

Photo Coverage: 'All That Jazz' L.A. Screening


The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences screened the 1979 Best Picture nominee and Bob Fosse film 'All That Jazz' May 7 as part of the 'Great To Be Nominated' series. Cast and crew members including actors Deborah Geffner, John Lithgow and Kathryn Dody and associate producer-assistant director Wolfgang Glattes, who joined in on a post-screening discussion...

Deborah Geffner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Deborah Geffner been in?

Deborah Geffner has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Deborah Geffner been in?

Deborah Geffner has not appeared in the West End.

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