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Margaret Edson Awards and Nominations


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Best Play

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

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The Pulitzer Prize - 1999 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Review: W;T at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone


“W;t” is heartbreaking, honest, and funny. The cast did an excellent job portraying the raw emotional and physical damage caused by cancer.

MCC Theater Reveals #MCCMISCASTME Social Media Campaign For MISCAST24 - Submit Now!


Get the latest on MCC Theater's innovative campaign #MCCMISCASTME ahead of the much-anticipated MISCAST24. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's comprehensive coverage.

Join a Meet & Greet With Gavin Creel and More at WALK ON THROUGH Special Performance


MCC Theater will present a special performance of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice on Saturday January 6 at 7:00PM.

Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE Adds Performances at MCC Theater


MCC Theater is presenting the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, written and performed by Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel. Performances have been added. Learn how to purchase tickets!

MCC Theater Reveals Final Extension For WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE


MCC Theater will present a final extension for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice due to popular demand.

Scott Bakula, Hannah Cruz, Ben Levi Ross & More to Star in World Premiere of THE CONNECTOR Featuring Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown


Scott Bakula will star Off-Broadway in the world premiere musical The Connector, conceived and directed by Daisy Prince, featuring music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, and a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman.

Performances Added for World Premiere of WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE


MCC Theater will present additional performances for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice due to popular demand. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Sasha Allen, Madeline Benson & More to Star in Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE


MCC Theater has revealed the cast for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, written and performed by Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel (Into the Woods). Learn how to purchase tickets!

New Musicals by Jason Robert Brown, Gavin Creel & More Set for MCC's 2023/24 Season


MCC Theater just announced their 2023-2024 season and we have all the details on their slate of world premiere musicals here!

John J. Caswell, Jr.'s WET BRAIN Extended at Playwrights Horizons


Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater have revealed a one-week extension of the world premiere of John J. Caswell, Jr.’s Wet Brain, directed by Dustin Wills, to July 2. 

Quisqueya Celebration Honoring BEES & HONEY and VÁMONOS to be Held This Month


MCC Theater, in collaboration with The Sol Project, and INTAR Theatre will celebrate their productions this spring with a special street event on Saturday May 13, beginning at 1PM and running until 6PM in front of MCC Theater.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!


The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.

MCC Releases Recording of Joy Woods' 'I Could Have Danced All Night'


MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) have released a professional recording for the song “I Could Have Danced All Night” from the musical My Fair Lady, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, is available to stream now on all music platforms.

Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater To Present the World Premiere Of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s WET BRAIN


Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater will present the world premiere of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s Wet Brain, directed by Dustin Wills. A terrifyingly inventive look at addiction's ability to transform one's existence and relationships, Wet Brain offers an American family drama that is not only freed from realism, but also, perhaps unmoored from Earth itself.

Rachel Zegler, Jordan E. Cooper, Dylan Mulvaney & More Join Lineup for MCC Theater's MISCAST23


MCC Theater has announced additional performers for Miscast23, which will take place on Monday April 3 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. See who is starring!

Maribel Martinez & Xavier Pacheco to Star in BEES & HONEY at MCC Theater


MCC Theater, in collaboration with The Sol Project announced casting for Bees & Honey by Guadalís Del Carmen (Not For Sale) and directed by Melissa Crespo (Espejos: Clean).

WOLF PLAY to Extend for a Final Time Through Early April at MCC Theater


MCC Theater has announced a final, two-week extension due to popular demand of Soho Rep’s Wolf Play, in collaboration with Ma-Yi Theater Company.

MCC Theater & The Movement Theatre Company to Present PlayLab Staged Reading of QUICK SERVICE


MCC Theater and The Movement Theatre Company will present a PlayLab staged reading of Quick Service by May Treuhaft-Ali and directed by Cristina Angeles.

Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, LaChanze, André De Shields & More to Perform at MISCAST23


MCC Theater has announced initial performers for Miscast23, which will take place on Monday April 3 at the Hammerstein Ballroom, including Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, LaChanze, André De Shields and more. See how to purchase tickets!

Margaret Edson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Margaret Edson written?

Margaret Edson has written 1 shows including Wit (Playwright).

What awards has Margaret Edson been nominated for?

Margaret Edson's play "Wit" has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Best Play by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the John Gassner Playwriting Award by the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama by The Pulitzer Prize.

What awards has Margaret Edson won?

Margaret Edson has won several awards for her play Wit, including Best Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama from The Pulitzer Prize.

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