- (2000) He wrote, "I Don Quixote", in 1959, a TV play which starred Lee J. Cobb, and later became the musical "Man of La Mancha", with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion.
- (1963) Stage Play: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Drama. Written by Dale Wasserman. Based on the novel by Ken Kesey. Incidental music by Teiji Ito. Directed by Alex Segal. Cort Theatre: 13 Nov 1963- 25 Jan 1964 (82 performances + 1 preview). Cast: Ed Ames (as "Chief Bromden"), Malcolm Atterbury (as "Scanlon"), Clifford Cothren, William Daniels (as "Dale Harding"), Kirk Douglas (as "Randle P. McMurphy"), Wesley Gale Fredericks"), William Gleason (as "Ruckly"), Arlene Golonka (as "Candy Starr"), Peter Gumeny, 'Paul Huber (II) (as "Colonel Matterson"), Lincoln Kilpatrick (as "Aide Warren"), Michi Kobi, Al Nesor (as "Martini"), Gerald S. O'Loughlin (as "Cheswick"), Leonard Parker, Rex Robbins, Arnold Soboloff, Joan Tetzel (as "Nurse Ratched"), K.C. Townsend, Charles Tyner (as "Sefelt"), Gene Wilder (as "Billy Bibbit"), Milton J. Williams, Astrid Wilsrud. Produced by David Merrick and Edward Lewis. Produced in association with Seven Arts Corp. and Eric Prods. Notes: (1) Filmed by Fantasy Films [distributed by United Artists] as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975). Unlike the flop play, the $4 million film (produced by Kirk Douglas' son Michael Douglas) was a monster hit, grossing over $112 million. (2) Dale Wasserman Adapted Ken Kesey's novel for the Broadway stage, but his script was not used at all for the acclaimed Jack Nicholson film, although both the play and the film told exactly the same story as the novel. Regardless, Wasserman received screen credit for the theatrical version.
- Book "The Impossible Musical",published in December 2003. It is Wasserman's personal history of the writing and production of "Man of La Mancha",and includes the complete script of "I, Don Quixote", the 1959 television play by Wasserman that "Man of La Mancha" is adapted from.
- He completed his autobiographical play, "Burning in the Night," before his death in December 2008.
- (2000) He worked for Sol Hurok and toured with the Katherine Dunham and Her Troupe Dance Company.
- (1955) He wrote "Elisha and the Long Knives" for the stage.
- (1970) His musical, "Man of La Mancha", (1970 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Play Production) was performed at the Candelight Dinner Playhouse in Chicago, Illinois with Dolores Rothenberger (1970 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actress in a Principal Role) in the cast.
- (1981) His musical, "Man of La Mancha", was performed at the Marriott Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Alene Robertson, James W. Sudik in the cast. Choreographed and directed by David Bell.
- (1990) His musical, "Man of La Mancha", was performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, Illinois with Linda Balgord and David Hilliday in the cast. The crew included Travis L. Stockley (director).
- (2006) His musical, "Man of La Mancha", was performed at the Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Charlie Newell (director), John Culbert (scenic designer), Mark McCullough (lighting designer), and Doug Peck (musical director) in the crew.
- (2009-2010 Season) His musical, "The Man of La Mancha", was performed at the Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, in association with Michael James, in Chicago, Illinois with Sarah Hayes and Danielle Brothers in the cast.
- (1991) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with John Raitt, Rudy Tonto, and Beth McVey in the cast.
- (1972) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Allan Jones and Susan Waldman in the cast.
- (January 30, 2003 to March 2, 2003) He wrote the musical, "Man of Lan Mancha," at the Public Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Brian Sutherland (Cervantes/Don Quixote); Avery Saltzman (Sancho); Tari Kelly (Aldonza); Jeffrey Howell (Innkeeper/Governor); Daniel Krell (Dr. Carrasco(; Tim Salamandyk (Padre); Laura Yen Solito (Antonia); Gina Ferrall (housekeeper); Larry Daggett (Barber); Terry Wickline (Maria); Cindy Marchionda (Fermina) in the cast. Daniel Conville, Greg Roderick, Erik Nelson, Mark Martino, Todd Kryger, and Howard Kaye were the Muleteers in the cast. Mitch Leigh composed music. Joe Darion was lyricist. Ted Pappas was director and choreographer. F. Wade Russo was music director. James Noone was scenic designer. Gabriel Berry was costume designer. Kirk Bookman was lighting designer. Zach Moore was sound designer.
- (October 22, 1975 to November 16, 1975) He adapted Ken Kesey's novel, "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest," at the Public Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Tom Atkins (Randle Patrick McMurphy) in the cast. John Going was director.
- (December 19, 1966) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Jose Ferrer and Maura K. Wedge (Aldonza) in the cast.
- (November 18, 1968) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Jose Ferrer and Maura K. Wedge (Aldonza) in the cast.
- (1971) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Jerome Hines, Jana Robbin and Louis Criscuolo in the cast.
- (1972) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Jerome Hines, Marion Marlowe and Louis Cricuolo in the cast. Rudy Tronto was director.
- (May 16, 1983 - June 26, 1983) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Jerome Hines and Bernice Massi in the cast. Rudy Tronto was director and choreographer. Rudolph Bennett was musical director. Howard Bay was scenic and lighting designer. Viola Thomas was costume coordinator.
- (1996-1997 Season) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Philip Hernandez, Judy McLane, Michael J. Farina and Tom Hewitt in the cast. Dorothy Danner and Robert Johanson were directors and choreographers. Jim Coleman was musical director. James Noone was scenic designer. F. Mitchell Dana was lighting designer. Gregg Barnes was costume designer. Rick Sordelet was fight director.
- (June 1972) He wrote the book for the musical, "Man of La Mancha," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Allan Jones in the cast. Mitch Lee was composer. Joe Darion wrote the lyrics.
- (August 1979) He wrote the book for the musical, "Man of La Mancha," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with John Raitt in the cast. Mitch Leigh was composer. Joe Darion was lyricist.
- (August 1991) He wrote the book fort the musical, "Man of La Mancha," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with John Raitt in the cast. Mitch Lee was composer. Joe Darion was lyricist.
- (April 27 to June 3, 1973) He adapted Ken Kesey's novel, "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest," in The Arena Stage Theatre production at the Kreeger Theater in Washington D.C. Norman Gevanthor was director.
- (2015-2016 season) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed at the Marriott Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Nathaniel Stampley (Cervantes/Don Quixote) and Richard Ruiz (Sancho) in the cast. Nick Bowling was director. Ryan T. Nelson was music director. Jesse Klug was lighting designer.
- (February 21 to March 18, 2007) He wrote the book for the musical, "Man of La Mancha," at the Long Wharf Theatre (Mainstage) in New Haven, Connecticut. Mitch Leigh was composer. Joe Darion was lyricist. Charles Newell was director. John Culbert was scenic designer. Jacqueline Firkins was costume designer. Mark McCullough was lighting designer. Ray Nardelli and Josh Horvath were sound designers. Rick Sordelet was fight director.
- (January 10 to February 19, 1974) His play, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, Kentucky (Mainstage) in Louisville, Kentucky with Michael Gross (Chief Bromden); John Thomas Waite (Aide Washington); Nathan Cook (Aide Williams); Adale O'Brien (Nurse Ratched); Joyce Tyson (Nurse Flinn); William Cain (Dale Harding); Greg Bell (Billy Bibbit); Vaughn McBride (Scanlon); G.W. Bailey(Cheswick); Sandy McCallum (Martini); Irwin Atkins (Ruckly); Ken Jenkins (Randle P. McMurphy); Scott Porter (Dr. Spivey); Tom Henderson (Aide Turkle); Leta Anderson (Candy Starr); Hope Alexander-Willis (Sandra); in the cast. Based on the novel by Ken Kesey. Jeffrey Tambor was director.
- (October 16, 2017) His adaptation of Ken Kesey's novel, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," was performed in a Bonnie Franklin Classic and Contemporary Play production at The Broad Stage Theatre in Santa Monica, California with Chris Butler, Brian Chase, Olivia Cristina Delgado, Thai Douglas, Dan Gunther, Travis Michael Holder, Jason E. Kelly, John Bennett Perry, Grecia Salamon,Tim Sampson and Nancy Travis in the cast. Jenny Sullivan was director.
- (Summer 1970) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio with Giorgio Tozzi in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (Summer 1971) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus, Ohio with Giorgio Tozzi in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (Summer 1978) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Memorial Hall in Dayton; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and in Akron, Ohio with John Raitt in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (Summer 1984) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed in a Kenley Players production in Akron, Ohio with Ed Ames in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (Summer 1995) His musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed in a Kenley Players production in Akron and Dayton, Ohio with David Canary in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (1973 Winter) HIs play, "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest," was performed in the Old Globe Theatre production at the Cassius Carter Centre Stage in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director and director.
- (August 24 to 28, 1971) Mitch Leigh, Joe Darion and his musical, "Man of La Mancha," was performed in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production at the Adams Memorial Theatre Main Stage at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts with Rick Alongi (Paco); Richard Barnet (Guard); Marshall Borden (Miguel De Cervantes); Terry Bryant (Lothario); Yusef Bulos (His Manservant); Elliot Burtoff (Fernando); Terry Byars (Barber); Gordon Clapp (Jose); William Countryman (Innkeeper); David Clennon (Doctor Carrasco); Nina David (Fermina); Daniel J. De Raey (Roderigo); Augustine Dunn (Anselmo); Nell Evans (Housekeeper); Kevin Fitzpatrick (Hysterical Prisoner); Fritz Kupfer (guard); Robert Lane (Tenorio); David Leary (Captain of the Inquisition); David Marx (Pedro); Joan Pape (Maria); Marcia Rodd (Aldonza); Brian Ross (Guard); Marie Santell (Antonia); Wayne Sherwood (Padre); Lynny Weinstein (Moorish girl) and Kirk Young (Juan) in the cast. Nikos Psacharapoulos was artistic director. Leland Ball was director. Roger La Voie was scenery and costume designer. Richard Devin was lighting designer. Herbert Kaplan was musical director. Franklin Keysar was stage manager.
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