DON McHENRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/27/1977 - HFSID 318132

DON McHENRY
The actor sends a letter to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, thanking him for another successful Theatre World Awards Party. Accompanied by signed, hand addressed envelope. 2 items.
Autograph letter signed: "Don McHenry", in blue ink, 2 pages, 5x7¾ open flat, 5x3¾ closed. Accompanied by signed hand addressed envelope, signed, "Don McHenry" (5x4, fine condition). May 27, 1977. To "Dear John Willis", In full: "Thank you for another lovely Theatre Awards Party. Each one is, as Pat Elliott said, a 'homecoming' a gathering together of old friends and may I add, a refreshing look at the new players that you have so 'well bestowed'. I am delighted that you include me as a part of it. Sincerely yours". Don McHenry (1908-1995) was a longtime stage and television actor with a career spanning over thirty years. On Broadway he appeared in many plays, including Medea (1947, 1949, 1982), The Crucible (1953), and King Lear (1968). In television, McHenry had small roles on The Defenders (1962) and The Adams Chronicles (1976). John A. Willis (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. Fine condition.