- (1915 - 1938) Mr. Geyer's work was adapted to the Broadway stage in the following productions:
- (1915) Stage Play: Taking Chances (1915). Written by Paul Frank and Siegfried Geyer [earliest Broadway credit]. Translated by J.H. Benrimo and Morgan. 39th Street Theatre: 17 Mar 1915- May 1915 (closing date unknown/85 performances). Cast: Harry J. Ashford, Lionel Bevans, Lucile Blair, Mariela Bornefeld, Louise Conti, Elwyn Eaton, Carl Freybe, John Hamilton, Winifred Harris, Alexander Herbert, Carlotta Monterey, Barnett Parker, Viola Roache [Broadway debut], Wilton Ross, Lou Tellegen, Ivy Troutman. Produced by Lee Shubert and J.J. Shubert.
- (1929) Stage Play: Candle Light. Comedy. Written by Siegfried Geyer. Book adapted by P.G. Wodehouse. Directed by Gilbert Miller. Empire Theatre: 30 Sep 1929- Jan 1930 (closing date unknown/128performances). Cast: Jack Carlton (as "Koeppke"), Robert English (as "Baron Von Rischenheim"), Leslie Howard (as "Josef"), Gertrude Lawrence (as "Marie"), Reginald Owen (as "Prince Rudolf Haseldorf-Schlobitten"), Ralph Roberts (as "A Waiter"), Betty Schuster (as "Baroness Von Rischenheim"), Rita Vale (as "Liserl"). Produced by Gilbert Miller.
- (1938) Stage Play: You Never Know. Musical comedy. Based on the play "Candlelight" by Siegfried Geyer [final Broadway credit]. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Directed by Rowland Leigh and George Abbott. Winter Garden Theatre: 21 Sep 1938- 26 Nov 1938 (78 performances). Cast: Clifton Webb, Libby Holman, Lupe Velez, Toby Wing, Rex O'Malley, Ray Dennis, June Preisser, Truman Gaige, and The Debonaires (with Harry Murray). Produced by Lee Shubert and J.J. Shubert. Note: This was a difficult production despite the stellar talent involved. It was plagued by mediocre reviews, cast conflicts (especially between Libby Holman and Lupe Velez) and major re-work (including the addition of non-Cole Porter songs) prior to it's brief Broadway run; it flopped after 73 performances. Star Clifton Webb refused offer to take it on the road. This was Toby Wing's only Broadway appearance and, except for local Miami theater, her last career work as an actress, having married famed aviator Dick Merrill the previous June. It was during the run of this play that Cole Porter suffered a severe leg injury during a horse riding accident. This injury would affect him the rest of his life and ultimately result in the amputation of his leg after dozens of surgeries.
- Playwright: "Die Sachertorte."
- Playwright: "Ende Schlecht."
- (1934) His play, "Candle-Light," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Eugenie Leontovich in the cast.
- (July 1933) His play, "Candle Light," was adapted by P.G. Wodehouse at the Oguinquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Faye Marbe in the cast.
- (Summer 1950) His play, "Candlelight," was performed in a Kenley Players production in Lakewood Park Theatre in Barnesville, Pennsylvania with Jean Parker in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
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