Whitehead's like has disappeared from the Broadway producing circles of today. He had more than 70 credits to his name and focused almost exclusively on plays. His name is inextricably linked with serious, high minded fare. Often his projects hosted commanding acting turns by the likes of Paul Scofield, John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Julie Harris, Ethel Waters, Kim Stanley, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, Jason Robards, Elizabeth Ashley, Blythe Danner and Raul Julia.
Read Full ObituaryDrama Desk Award | |||
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1977 | Outstanding New Play (American) | Winner | |
1977 | Outstanding New Play (Foreign) | Nominee |
Tony Award | |||
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2002 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Winner | |
1965 | Producer of a Play | Nominee | |
1962 | Producer of a Play | Winner |
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