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Steven Levenson's plays include The Unavoidable Disappearance Of Tom Durnin (Roundabout Theatre Company, Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Memorial Playwriting Award), Core Values (Ars Nova, Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Play), The Language of Trees (Roundabout), Seven Minutes In Heaven (Colt Coeur; Emerging America Festival/Huntington Theater Company), and the book for Dear Evan Hansen, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Second Stage, OBIE Award for Musical Theatre, Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Book and Best Off-Broadway Musical, Drama League Nomination for Best Musical; Arena Stage, Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical).

His play, If I Forget, premiered at Roundabout in Spring, 2017. His plays are published by Dramatists Play Service and Playscripts. A graduate of Brown University and former Artist in Residence at Ars Nova, he has received new play commissions from Roundabout, Lincoln Center, MCC, and Ars Nova.
Currently a writer and producer on Showtime's Masters Of Sex, he is a founding member of Colt Coeur and an alumnus of MCC's Playwrights Coalition and Ars Nova's Play Group.

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Play

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Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Book of a Musical

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)

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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - John Gassner Award

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HADESTOWN, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for 2024-2025 Broadway in Akron Series


Playhouse Square has unveiled the 2024-2025 Broadway in Akron Series. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

HADESTOWN, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Set for 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington Season


The Playhouse on Rodney Square has revealed its 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season. See the lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

HADESTOWN, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Set For the 2024-25 Season at the Robinson Center


Celebrity Attractions has announced the lineup for the 2024-25 season at the Robinson Center. The season kicks off in September 2024 with Peter Pan and continues through April 2025.

The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt


Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!

Miller Auditorium Announces DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More For 2024-25 Season


Explore the exciting lineup of shows for the 2024-25 season at Miller Auditorium. Discover a variety of performances from Broadway hits to family-friendly shows, all set to dazzle audiences.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph Circling Pharrell Williams Movie Musical Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr.


Da’Vine Joy Randolph is in talks to join a new movie musical at Universal from Pharrell Williams. Kelvin Harrison Jr. is attached to star. Tick, Tick...BOOM! writer Steven Levenson and Martin Hayes are penning the script for the coming-of-age musical. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind director Michel Gondry is set to helm the feature.

MEAN GIRLS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More Announced For Shubert Theatre 2024-2025 Broadway Series


Shubert Theatre, has announced the lineup of shows for the theatre's 2024-2025 Broadway Series. The 5-Show Broadway Series begins October 24–27, 2024 with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical.

Crossroads Live Will Produce Non-Equity DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour


BroadwayWorld has learned that the new non-equity touring productions of Dear Evan Hansen will be produced by Crossroads Live North America. Crossroads entered the US touring market after acquiring longtime North American and International Touring Company Troika, best known for their long-running National Tours of Cats.

New Staging Of FROZEN, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Set for Theatre Under The Stars 2024/25 Season


Today, Theatre Under The Stars has revealed the shows that make up the musical theatre company’s 2024/25 Season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

MEAN GIRLS, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Set for The Ordway 24-25 Season


The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 24-25 Broadway season lineup, which includes five hit musicals. See which musicals are a part of the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director


Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Lied Center Announces BEETLEJUICE, BACK TO THE FUTURE And More for the 2024-2025 Glenn Korff Broadway Series


Back to the Future, Beetlejuice, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Dear Evan Hansen, and a two-week run of huge show yet to be announced will make up the 2024-2025 Glenn Korff Broadway Series! New season packages go on sale to the public on February 27, 2024 at 11am

COMPANY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More The AT&T Performing Arts Center's Spectacular 24/25 Broadway Season!


The AT&T Performing Arts Center unveils its 2024/2025 Broadway at the Center lineup in Dallas. Check out the exciting series of shows!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY & DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Launch New National Tours


BroadwayWorld has learned that new touring productions of both Dear Evan Hansen and The Addams Family will hit the road as part of the 2024/2025 touring season.

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM US Premiere Extends At Connelly Theater Upstairs


THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a quietly galvanizing play produced and directed by Jack Serio, extends its run at Connelly Theater Upstairs. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Casting Team Of DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour Collaborates With TikTok to Search For Talent


The casting team of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, in collaboration with TikTok, are searching for the next generation of talent to star in the first ever UK tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical.

Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY


Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.

Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series


Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY


Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED


Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

Steven Levenson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Steven Levenson written?

Steven Levenson has written 4 shows including The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin (Playwright), Dear Evan Hansen (Book), If I Forget (Playwright), Days of Rage (Playwright).

What awards has Steven Levenson been nominated for?

Steven Levenson has been nominated for several awards, including Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for If I Forget, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Core Values, and the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin.

What awards has Steven Levenson won?

Steven Levenson has won the following awards: Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, and the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin.

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