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Tony Kushner's other plays include A Bright Room Called Day; Angels In America, Parts One and Two; Slavs!; Homebody/Kabul and Caroline, or Change. His adaptations include Corneille's The Illusion, S.Y. Ansky's The Dybbuk, and Brecht's The Good Person of Sezuan and Mother Courage and Her Children (Public Theater). Kushner’s films include Angels In America, directed by Mike Nichols and Munich, directed by Steven Spielberg. His books include Brundibar, illustrations by Maurice Sendak; The Art of Maurice Sendak, 1980 to the Present; and Wrestling With Zion: Progressive Jewish-American Responses to the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict (co-edited with Alisa Solomon). Kushner has received the Pulitzer Prize, an Emmy Award, an Oscar nomination, two Tony Awards, three Obie Awards, an Olivier Award, two Evening Standard Awards, and is the first recipient of the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award.

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Tony Kushner STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 1988]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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Tony Kushner Awards and Nominations


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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Revival

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika


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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Revival

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches


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Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Musical

Tony KushnerCaroline, Or Change


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change


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Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change


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The Lortels - 2004 - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee(s)

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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Book of a Musical

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change


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Obie Awards - 2002 - Playwriting

Tony Kushner, Homebody/Kabul


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Obie Awards - 1995 - Playwriting

Tony Kushner, Slavs!

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika

Olivier Awards - 1994 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

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Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding New Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America


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Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1993 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches


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Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches


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Evening Standard Awards - 1992 - Best Play

Tony KushnerAngels in America

Olivier Awards - 1992 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Tony KushnerAngels In America

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Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS


All new rehearsal photos have been released from the return of the original, smash hit production of People, Places and Things. 

Portland Stage to Present ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART 1- MILLENIUM APPROACHES


Catch the latest production of ANGELS IN AMERICA PT 1, presented by PORTLAND STAGE.

Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine


Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.

Undermain Theatre Presents THE PERSIANS This May


Explore the ancient tragedy THE PERSIANS, brought to life by Undermain Theatre. Immerse yourself in a timeless tale of war and its aftermath, reimagined for the modern audience.

Immersive Theatre Creation Experience Announced at the 13th Annual NEXT ACT! New Play Summit at theREP


Get a glimpse into the immersive theatre creation experience at the NEXT ACT! New Play Summit. Explore the process of creating new plays and the future of theatre.

Tony Kushner Will Receive Pen/Mike Nichols Writing For Performance Award At Pen America Literary Awards


PEN America announced that playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner among the career achievement honorees for its 2024 PEN America Literary Awards  hosted by Academy Award-nominated writer and comedian Jena Friedman.

Cast Set For ANGELS IN AMERICA at Provincetown Theater


Opening the 2024 season on May 9 at the Provincetown Theater in Provincetown, MA is a 30th anniversary mounting of Tony Kushner’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Angels in America, Part I: Millennium Approaches.

Tennessee Williams St. Louis Returns With 9th Annual Festival This August


Tennessee Williams St. Louis will return to year-round programming with its 9th Annual Festival, running August 8-18.

Jack Viertel's New Novel BROADWAY MELODY Is Now on Sale


Broadway Melody, the sweeping novel of love, ambition and defeat by veteran Broadway professional Jack Viertel is now available for purchase. Learn more about the book!

Isabella Rossellini and Laura Dern To Present Fundraiser Performance of CONFESSIONS OF A MULATTO LOVECHILD


Join Isabella Rossellini as she hosts a special Mother's Day performance at The Gateway, featuring Bellina Logan and Laura Dern. Celebrate this special day with a unique theatrical experience.

Meet the Cast of MARY JANE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams, begins previews on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Mary Jane here!

Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!

Theater for the New City Presents BRING THEM BACK A Meta Dark Comedy 


Catch the new comedy BRING THEM BACK at Theater for the New City, NYC from May 9-19.

Tony Kushner Joins Rachel Maddow at Provincetown Town Hall This May


The Provincetown Bookshop has announced that Tony Kushner, the Pulitzer Prize winning playwright of Angels in America, will join Rachel Maddow, the Emmy-Award winning author and host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, for its special live event: An Evening with Rachel Maddow on Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM EDT at Provincetown Town Hall. 

Actor Jeffrey Wright Delivered The 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture On Arts And Public Policy


Renowned actor Jeffrey Wright gives an insightful address at the 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy, discussing the importance and impact of arts in society.

Playwright Aleshea Harris Wins the 2023 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting


Explore the latest news from the National Arts Club regarding the Kesselring Prize. Stay updated on the details of the award and its significance in the world of Broadway.

CAROLINE, OR CHANGE To Have South Florida Premiere At Actors' Playhouse At The Miracle Theatre


See the South Florida Premiere of the Broadway musical CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at the Miracle Theatre from March 27 - April 14, 2024.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Will Return to the West End in May


The original hit production of People, Places and Things will make a return to London's West End, this spring. 

Aisha Jackson, LaChanze & More to Take Part in 2024 TCG Gala: OUR STORIES


Theatre Communications Group has revealed the performers for the 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories, which will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at The Edison Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Wilma Theater Presents Radical New Production Of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN


Discover the radically reclaimed production of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN by Bertolt Brecht at The Wilma Theater.

Tony Kushner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tony Kushner been in?

Tony Kushner has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Tony Kushner been in?

Tony Kushner has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tony Kushner been nominated for?

Tony Kushner has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding Revival at The Lortels for "Angels in America: Perestroika" and "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Caroline, Or Change," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Caroline, or Change," Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Caroline, or Change," and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Caroline, or Change." He has also been recognized with awards such as Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Angels in America: Perestroika" and "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," and the BBC Award for the Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Perestroika" and "Angels In America."

What awards has Tony Kushner won?

Tony Kushner has won several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Revival at The Lortels for "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches" and "Perestroika," Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Caroline, Or Change," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Caroline, or Change," Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Caroline, or Change," Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee(s) at The Lortels, Playwriting at the Obie Awards for "Homebody/Kabul" and "Slavs!," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Angels in America: Perestroika" and "Millennium Approaches," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Angels in America: Perestroika," Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," and Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for "Angels in America."

How many shows has Tony Kushner written?

Tony Kushner has written 15 shows including Don Juan de Marco (Lyricist), L'Illusion (Adaptation), A Bright Room Called Day (Playwright), Angels in America: Millennium Approaches (Playwright), Angels in America (Playwright), Angels in America: Perestroika (Playwright), The Illusion (Adaptation), Slavs! (Playwright), A Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds (Adaptation), Love's Fire: Fresh Numbers by Seven American Playwrights (Playwright), Homebody/Kabul (Playwright), Caroline, or Change (Bookwriter), Short Talks on the Universe (Playwright), Brundibar (Libretto), The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures (Playwright).

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