John Arthur Chapman (190072) Drama critic.
A native of Colorado, Chapman began his career with The Denver Times
(191719) before moving to the New York Daily News (1920), where
he became dramatic editor (1929) and replaced Burns Mantle as drama
critic (1943), retiring in 1971. He wrote a popular column, Mainly About
Broadway, in the 1930s, and edited the Best Plays series
(194753). Tice L. Miller in Cambridge Guide to American Theatre,
1993 (excerpt). (Photo by Ossie Leviness; gift of the Margaret Burns Mantle
Gerard Estate)
More of Best Plays Online:
Best Plays Home Page
Jenkins Named
Editor of Best Plays Series
The Best Plays of 20002001
From the Best
Plays Photo Archives
Founding Editor Burns Mantle
