Other works

Novel: "There Must Be a Pony" (filmed as There Must Be a Pony (1986)

Novel: "Some Kind of Hero" (filmed as Some Kind of Hero (1982))

Playwright / novel: "P.S> Your Cat Is Dead" (filmed as P.S. Your Cat Is Dead! (2002)

(1966) Stage Play: UTBU. Comedy. Written by James Kirkwood Jr.. Directed by Nancy Walker. Helen Hayes Theatre: 4 Jan 1966- 8 Jan 1966 (7 performances + 15 previews that began on 27 Dec 1965). Cast: Tom Aldredge (as "Eugene Boyer"), Cathryn Damon (as "Anastasia Amber"), Constance Ford (as "Valerie Rogers") [final Broadway role], Margaret Hamilton (as "Connie Tufford"), Susan Priolo (as "Miss------Rogers"), Tony Randall (as "J. Francis Amber"), Doris Rich (as "Madge Kempton"), Thelma Ritter (as "Shirley Amber"), Alan Webb (as "William Uggims"), Clyde Williams (as "Jimmy Newton"). Understudies: Tom Aldredge (as "J. Francis Amber/William Uggims"), Laurinda Barrett (as "Anastasia Amber/Valerie Rogers"), Trudy Bordoff (as "Miss------Rogers"), Mary Farrell (as "Connie Tufford/Madge Kempton/Shirley Amber"), Charles Gray (as "Eugene Boyer"), Valdo Williams (as "Jimmy Newton"). Produced by Lyn Austin. Associate Producer: Bruce W. Stark.

Author of book: "Diary of a Mad Playwright: Perilous Adventures on the Road with Mary Martin & Carol Channing". New York: E.P. Dutton, 1989.

(1984) His play, "P.S. Your Cat is Dead," was performed at the Stage Left Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, with Michael Troccoli.

(1979) His play, "P.S. Your Cat is Dead," was performed at the Open Space Theatre in London, England with Christopher Gable in the cast.

A Chorus Line (1975). Musical/drama. Book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. Music by Marvin Hamlisch. Lyrics by Ed Kleban [earliest Broadway credit]. Music orchestrated by Billy Byers [credited as Bill Byers], Hershy Kay and Jonathan Tunick. Musical Director: Don Pippin. Vocal arrangements by Don Pippin. Conceived by Michael Bennett. Choreographed by Michael Bennett. Co- Choreographer: Bob Avian. Scenic Design by Robin Wagner. Costume Design by Theoni V. Aldredge. Lighting Design by Tharon Musser. Sound Design by Abe Jacob. Associate to Miss Aldredge: Bill Kellard. Personal Asst. to Miss Aldredge: Paul Martino. Assistant to Miss Musser: Richard Winkler. Assistant to Mr. Jacob: David Congdon. Directed by Michael Bennett. Shubert Theatre: 25 Jul 1975- 28 Apr 1990 (6137 performances). Cast: Scott Allen (as "Roy") [Broadway Debut], Renee Baughman (as "Kristine"), Carole Bishop [changed name to Kelly Bishop during run] (as "Sheila"), Pamela Blair (as "Val"), Wayne Cilento (as "Mike"), Chuck Cissel (as "Butch"), Clive Clerk (as "Larry") [Broadway debut], Kay Cole (as "Maggie"), Ronald Dennis (as "Richie"), Donna Drake (as "Tricia") [Broadway debut], Brandt Edwards (as "Tom") [Broadway debut], Trish Garland [credited as Patricia Garland] (as "Judy"), Carolyn Kirsch (as "Lois"), Ron Kuhlman (as "Don"), Nancy Lane (as "Bebe") [Broadway debut], Baayork Lee (as "Connie"), Priscilla Lopez (as "Diana"), Robert LuPone (as "Zach"), Cameron Mason (as "Mark"), Donna McKechnie (as "Cassie"), Don Percassi (as "Al"), Michael Serrecchia (as "Frank"), Michel Stuart (as "Greg"), Thomas J. Walsh (as "Bobby"), Sammy Williams (as "Paul"), Crissy Wilzak (as "Vicki"). Understudies [note: during the show's record 15-year run literally 100's) of replacement actors and understudies were utilized] included: Sandahl Bergman (as "Judy") [from Apr 1976- ?], Stephen Bourneuf (as "Al"), Bebe Neuwirth (as "Cassie/Shiela") [Broadway debut], Jack Noseworthy (as "Mark"), Julie Pars (as "Judy/Kristine/Val"), Ann Reinking (as "Cassie") [from Apr 1976- ?]. Produced by Joseph Papp. Produced in association with Plum Productions Inc. Associate Producer: Bernard Gersten.

(October 3, 2012 - October 28, 2012) He and Nicholas Dante wrote the Book of a Musical for Michael Bennett's musical, "A Chorus Line," at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey. Michael Bennett was original director and choreographer. Marvin Hamlisch was composer. Edward Kleban was lyricist. Bob Avian was co-choreographer. Mitzi Hamilton was director and choreographer.

(1962) His play, "There Must Be A Pony," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Myrna Loy, Donald Woods, and Peter Helm in the cast. John Stix was director.

(July 16 to 21, 1962) His play, "There Must Be A Pony," was performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine in a John Lane Presentation with Myrna Loy, Donald Woods and Peter Helm in the cast. John Stix was director. Don Jensen was scenic designer. Ray Caton was lighting designer.

(July 1986) He and Nicholas Dante wrote the book for the musical, "A Chorus Line," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine. Marvin Hamlisch was composer. Edward Kleban was lyricist.

(January 23 to March 29, 1986) His musical, "Legends!," was performed in a world premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Mary Martin and Carol Channing in the cast. Clifford Williams was director.

(May 21 to July 6, 2008) He and Nicholas Dante wrote the book for the musical, "A Chorus Line," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Marvin Hamlisch was composer. Ed Kleban was lyricist. Bob Avian was original co-choreographer. Baayork Lee was choreographer. Bob Avian was director. Michael Bennett was developer and original choreographer.

(Summer 1953) He acted in Russel Crouse and Howard Lindsay's play, "Call Me Madam," in a Kenley Players production in Lakewood Park Theatre in Barnesville, Pennsylvania with Patricia Wilkes in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.

(April 10 to May 26, 2019) Marvin Hamlisch, Michael Bennett, Nicholas Dante and his musical, "A Chorus Line," was performed at the Porchlight Music Theatre at Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago, Illinois. Brenda Didier was director. Denise Karczewski was lighting designer. Christopher Case Carter was choreographer.

(Summer 1993) Michael Bennett, Nicholas Dante, Marvin Hamlisch and his musical, "A Chorus Line," was performed in a Cherry County Playhouse production at the Frauenthal Theatre in Muskegon, Michigan with an ensemble in the cast. Pat Paulsen and Neil Rosen were artistic directors.