What shows has Bide Dudley appeared in?

Bide Dudley has appeared in Borrowed Love, Bye, Bye, Bonnie, Come Along, Odds and Ends of 1917, Oh, Henry, Sue, Dear, The Little Whopper, The Matinee Girl.

What roles has Bide Dudley played?

Bide Dudley has played roles as Producer, Writer, Lyricist, Composer.

Can I see Bide Dudley at Sing with the Stars?

Sing with the Stars hosts invite only karaoke nights with real Broadway performers in NYC. Request an invite and let us know you'd love to sing with Bide Dudley. The more people who request someone, the more likely we are to make it happen. Visit singwiththestars.com/invite.

Bide Dudley

Borrowed Love Bye, Bye, Bonnie Come Along The Little Whopper The Matinee Girl Odds and Ends of 1917 Oh, Henry Sue, Dear

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Bide Dudley is a Broadway performer known for Borrowed Love, Bye, Bye, Bonnie, Come Along, The Little Whopper, The Matinee Girl, Odds and Ends of 1917, Oh, Henry, and Sue, Dear. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.

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About

Walter Bronson Dudley, known professionally as Bide Dudley, was born on September 8, 1877, in Minneapolis to J. Todd Dudley and Ida Bronson Dudley. Though Minneapolis was his birthplace, he was raised primarily in Leavenworth, Kansas. He went on to become an American drama critic, playwright, composer, and book writer, working across newspapers, radio, and the Broadway stage. His daughter was actress Doris Dudley.

Dudley began his professional life in journalism, contributing newspaper work in Denver, Kansas City, and St. Joseph, Missouri. During his time in Denver, he authored a humor column for The Denver Post that ran for five years. He subsequently relocated to New York, where he wrote about drama for The New York Telegraph before being appointed drama critic for The Evening World in 1914.

His engagement with the entertainment industry extended into broadcasting. Dudley created a radio program called Theater Club, which delivered Broadway anecdotes and news presented in rhyme. He later served as drama critic for WOR radio.

His Broadway career spanned more than a decade and encompassed work as both a playwright and a composer. His credits include Odds and Ends of 1917 (1917), the musical Come Along (1919), the musical The Little Whopper (1919), the play Oh, Henry (1920), Sue, Dear (1922), The Matinee Girl (1926), the musical Bye, Bye, Bonnie (1927), and the play Borrowed Love (1929).

Dudley had been married to the former Taney Keplinger; the couple divorced in 1942. He died on January 4, 1944, at the age of 66, at Polyclinic Hospital in New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bide Dudley?: Bide Dudley is a Broadway performer known for Borrowed Love, Bye, Bye, Bonnie, Come Along, The Little Whopper, The Matinee Girl, Odds and Ends of 1917, Oh, Henry, and Sue, Dear. Walter Bronson Dudley, known professionally as Bide Dudley, was born on September 8, 1877, in Minneapolis to J. Todd Dudley and Ida Bronson Dudley. Though Minneapolis was his birthplace, he was raised primarily in Leavenworth, Kansas. He went on to become an American drama critic, playwright, compose...
What shows has Bide Dudley appeared in?: Bide Dudley has appeared in Borrowed Love, Bye, Bye, Bonnie, Come Along, The Little Whopper, The Matinee Girl, Odds and Ends of 1917, Oh, Henry, and Sue, Dear.
What roles has Bide Dudley played?: Bide Dudley has played roles as Producer, Writer, Lyricist, Composer.
Can I see Bide Dudley at Sing with the Stars?: Sing with the Stars hosts invite only karaoke nights with real Broadway performers in NYC. Request an invite and let us know you'd love to sing with Bide Dudley. The more people who request someone, the more likely we are to make it happen.