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Encyclopedia > Joseph Papp

Joseph Papp (1921 - 1991) was an American theatre producer and director. He was born in New York City.


Papp founded the New York Shakespeare Festival in 1954 with the aim of making Shakespeare's works accessible to the public. In 1957 he was granted the use of Central Park for free productions of Shakespeare's plays. Papp also obtained the use of the Astor Library Building in 1967; this has since become known as the Joseph Papp Public Theater.


Papp is known for his productions of Hair, The Pirates of Penzance, and A Chorus Line.


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Joseph Papp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (453 words)
Joseph Papp (June 22, 1921 - October 31, 1991) was an American theatrical producer and director.
Papp also obtained the use of the Astor Library Building in 1967; this has since become known as the Joseph Papp Public Theater.
In 2000 the Joseph Papp Children's Humanitarian Fund was founded.
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