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Mark Medoff BIO

Medoff was an American playwright, screenwriter, film and theatre director, actor, and professor. His play Children of a Lesser God received both the Tony Award and the Olivier Award. He was nominated for an Academy Award and a Writers Guild of America Best Adapted Screenplay Award for the film script of Children of a Lesser God and for a Cable ACE Award for his HBO Premiere movie, Apology. He also received an Obie Award for his play When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? Medoff's feature film Refuge was released in 2010.

When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? was adapted into a film with a screenplay by Medoff in 1979

Mark Medoff Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1981 - Play of the Year

Mark MedoffChildren Of A Lesser God

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Play

Mark Medoff, Children of a Lesser God

Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Play

Mark Medoff, Children of a Lesser God

Drama Desk Awards - 1974 - Outstanding New Playwright

Mark Medoff, When You Comin' Back Red Ryder?

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1974 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award

Mark Medoff, When you Comin' Back, Red Ryder?

Mark Medoff News


Singer-Songwriter JD Hinton Releases New Single 'Too Damn Good' From Upcoming EP

Renowned singer-songwriter JD Hinton has released the first single off of his upcoming EP release this spring.

JD Hinton Unleashes The Spirit Of Rebellion In New Single 'Too Damn Good'

At the time, Hinton found inspiration in unlikely places, including a Starbucks in Austin where he wrote lyric ideas over a tall dark coffee. The track, recorded at Los Angeles' Eagle Rock studio, aims to capture the feeling of spinning out of control, blending grooves with chaotic production to mirror the song's essence.

Justin Lucero Named Artistic Director Of Theater Latte Da

Theater Latté Da (TLD) announced today that it has chosen Justin Lucero as its next Artistic Director. Lucero will join TLD in mid-October, co-leading the organization with Managing Director Elisa Spencer-Kaplan.

HB Playwrights Theatre Performs a Scene From NEW YEAR'S DAY (SAE HAE) by Youlim Nam

New Year's Day (Sae Hae), a full-length play written by Youlim Nam, is set to showcase a reprisal of one of its scenes at the HB Playwrights Theatre as part of The Independent Study Project Lab on August 20th, 2023 at 3 pm.

On The Verge Theatre Announces Cast For FAR EAST, Playing August 4 �" May 28

On the Verge Theatre has announced the cast for Far East, playing August 4 – May 28, 2023 at the Alta Arts.

On The Verge Theatre Sets Casting For CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIRLS

On the Verge Theatre has announced the cast for Catholic School Girls, playing May 4 – May 28, 2023 at Bering Memorial Church, 1440 Harold Street, Houston, TX 77006.

WQXR Announces 2023 Roster Of Artist Propulsion Lab Participants

WQXR has announced its 2023 roster of Artist Propulsion Lab (APL) participants. The APL is the station's innovative program designed to support classical music artists in the creation of original work and in connecting with new audiences. 

Full Cast And Creative Team Announced For CLYDE'S at George Street Playhouse

George Street Playhouse has announced the full cast and creative team as rehearsals kick-off for Clyde's the lightning- charged comedy by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage. 

On The Verge Theatre Announces Cast of RUNAWAYS

On the Verge Theatre has announced the cast for Runaways, playing August 5 – August 21, 2022.

Daniel Egger and Tom Laverack's IN THE SHADE Will Get a Concert Presentation at Green Room 42

The new play with songs, In The Shade, written by Daniel Egger (book and lyrics) and Tom Laverack (music and additional lyrics) with music direction by Mark Ambrosino,  will get a concert presentation at NYC's Green Room 42 on Friday, February 25 at 7 PM.

Michelle Mary Schaefer To Lead Hope Rep's CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre has announced cast and creative for the final show of their critically acclaimed 49th season CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD by Mark Medoff. 

¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Neil Patrick Harris!

En el aniversario del actor y cantante estadounidense, le rendimos homenaje con un repaso de su biografía y de sus actuaciones más destacadas

THE MAJESTIC KID Rides Into Las Cruces In November

No Strings Theatre Company presents 'The Majestic Kid' by Mark Medoff,  directed by Ceil Herman, streaming from November 6 – 29.

No Strings Theatre Company Presents THE MAJESTIC KID

No Strings Theatre Company presents 'The Majestic Kid' by Mark Medoff,  directed by Ceil Herman, streaming from November 6 – 29.

No Strings Theatre Company Presents ART AND DRAMA: A Tribute to Mark Medoff

No Strings Theatre Company, the resident company at the Black Box Theatre, will present 'Art and Drama: A Tribute to Mark Medoff.' Performances take place October 12-November 30, 2020.

BWW Interview: A Special Two Part Theatre Life with Howard Shalwitz. Part One: The Early Years

Today's subject was kind enough to give me an hour of his time in the balcony of the place he lived his theatre life for almost 40 years.  I'm sure there isn't a person here in DC who would argue that Howard Shalwitz was one of the most influential minds in the DC theatre community as the Artistic Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Under Shalwitz, Woolly Mammoth produced some of the most thought provoking, wild, and sometimes shocking pieces of theatre this area has ever seen. Shalwitz stepped down in 2018 and the company is now run by Maria Manuela Goyanes. Mr. Shalwitz remains as Artistic Director Emeritus.

WITH LOVE, MARILYN Comes To New York City

Come ring in the new year with a?oeWith Love, Marilyna?? on Sunday, January 12th at 7:30 pm at the Hidden Cabaret (707 8th Avenue)

Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Those We've Lost in 2019

2019 has come and gone, and we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year.

WITH LOVE, MARILYN Begins New York City Residency At Club Bonafide

'With Love, Marilyn' begins its New York City residency at Club Bonafide on October 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Marilyn Monroe was the ultimate romantic. Lovers come and go in this musical journey, a sensual and fun-loving one-woman tribute performance celebrating the iconic ingenue and the loves of her life. This show pays homage to the many loves and romances in the life of Monroe, in a what-if scenario of performing in Las Vegas - fulfilling a wish that sadly Monroe never got to do.

Industry Reading Announced For DELIKATESSEN By Richard Atkins

Group 9 Productions will present an industry reading of 'DeliKateSSen,' a play by Richard Atkins, directed by Matthew Penn with dramaturgy by Mark Medoff, September 23 at 4:30 PM in the Mary Rodgers Room of The Dramatists Guild, 1501 Broadway, 7 fl.

Mark Medoff FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Mark Medoff has written 3 shows including Children of a Lesser God (Playwright), The Majestic Kid (Bookwriter), Prymate (Playwright).

Mark Medoff has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Children Of A Lesser God," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Children of a Lesser God," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Children of a Lesser God," Outstanding New Playwright at the Drama Desk Awards for "When You Comin' Back Red Ryder?," and the John Gassner Playwrighting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?"

Mark Medoff has won several awards including Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Children Of A Lesser God, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Children of a Lesser God, and Best Play at the Tony Awards for Children of a Lesser God. He also won Outstanding New Playwright at the Drama Desk Awards for When You Comin' Back Red Ryder? and the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?.

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