Harvey Fierstein: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: NPR - Best of: Harvey Fierstein on Broadway, drag, and his legendary voice. Oct 15, 2026
Anniversary information added. Jun 02, 2026
Add new Web site: Internet Archive - Interview with Harvey Fierstein. Nov 21, 2025
Add new Web site: Fresh Air Archive - Harvey Fierstein. Oct 11, 2025
Added cross-references. Jun 25, 2025
Noted that he was given a special Tony Award for lifetime achievement in the theater. Jun 09, 2025
Add new Web site: CBS News - Harvey Fierstein: No longer an activist. Apr 16, 2025
Add new Web site: CBC - Harvey Fierstein is a living legend we can all learn from — and you can start by reading his book. Feb 08, 2025
Add new Web site: NPR - Best of: Harvey Fierstein on Broadway, drag, and his legendary voice. Dec 13, 2024
First paragraph modernization. May 02, 2024
Add new Web site: All American Entertainment Speakers - Harvey Fierstein. Apr 09, 2024
Added the book I Was Better Last Night. Mar 03, 2022
Media added. Jan 05, 2022
Added the play Bella Bella. Oct 18, 2019
Add new Web site: Turner Classic Movies - Harvey Fierstein. Jun 08, 2014
Add new Web site: Jewish Virtual Library - Biography of Harvey Fierstein. Jun 08, 2014
Add new Web site: PBS - American Masters - Harvey Fierstein. Jun 08, 2014
Added information about Fierstein's play Casa Valentina. May 19, 2014
Added the musical Kinky Boots (2012). Oct 03, 2012
Added several 21st-century stage productions as well as the movies Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day. Changed date of La Cage aux folles from 1986 to 1983 and noted that it was based on a play. Mar 30, 2012
New article added. Nov 04, 2009
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