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Lanford Wilson

Birth Place: Lebanon, MO, USA

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Lanford Wilson Awards and Nominations


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- 2011 - Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award

Lanford Wilson


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IT Awards - 2010 - Artistic Achievement Award

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The Lortels - 2001 - Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence

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Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

Lanford Wilson, Angels Fall

Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Play

Lanford Wilson, 5th of July

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Play

Lanford Wilson, Fifth of July

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Play

Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Best Play

Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1980 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly

Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Play

Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding New Play

Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Best New Play

Lanford Wilson, Fifth of July


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1973 - Best American Play

Lanford Wilson, The Hot l Baltimore


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Drama Desk Awards - 1967 - Best Playwrights

Landord Wilson, The Rimers of Eldritch

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TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commissions, and More


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

One-Woman Show A MIDWESTERNER'S GUIDE TO NOT KILLING YOUR FAMILY Opens This Month


'A Midwesterner's Guide to Not Killing Your Family,' a new darkly comedic one-woman show written and performed by Bree Rosen, directed by Gideon McCarty, will premiere for one night only, Friday, April 26, at 7:00pm at Theatre Row, Theatre One, 410 West 42nd Street, as part of the United Solo Festival.

MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY & More Lead Boston's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows


Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Mrs. Krishnan's Party, Jagged Little Pill and more!

Pascale Roger-McKeever to Present One-Woman Show FINGERS & SPOONS at SoHo Playhouse


Pascale Roger-McKeever will present the one-woman show Fingers & Spoons at SoHo Playhouse. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL Staged Reading


Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble. The collective's inaugural event will be a staged reading of Craig Lucas' The Dying Gaul. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Elliot Norton Winners Kiki Samko & Victor Shopov Star In Lanford Wilson's BURN THIS With Hub Theatre


Elliot Norton winners Kiki Samko and Victor Shopov take center stage in Hub Theatre Company's production of BURN THIS by Lanford Wilson. The show runs at the Boston Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre from April 6-21, 2024.

Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg�"ATCA New Play Award


Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 20, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for HANGMEN West Coast Premiere At San Jose Stage Company


The cast and creative team has been announced for the West Coast premiere of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN at San Jose Stage Co.

Margaret Curry Brings An Encore of THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN At Laurie Beechman Theatre!


Catch Margaret Curry's encore performances of THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN at Laurie Beechman Theatre on April 6 and May 4. Don't miss the 2024 Bistro Award-winning show.

​​​​​​​Hub Theatre Company of Boston Presents BURN THIS By Lanford Wilson


Elliot Norton winners Kiki Samko and Victor Shopov lead the cast in Hub Theatre's production of BURN THIS by Lanford Wilson. The play, a funny exploration of life and loss, runs at the Boston Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, April 6-21, 2024.

City Theatre Announces 50th Anniversary Season!


Discover the exciting new plays in the 2024-2025 season at City Theatre, including the 50th anniversary celebration.

Christopher Durang to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards


Playwright Christopher Durang is the recipient of The Dramatists Guild's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn more about Durang and about the award!

SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN Runs For One Night Only Off-Broadway


United Solo will present “Somewhere in Between,” a compelling one-man show written and performed by Adam Thompson and directed by Gideon McCarty. This thought-provoking production delves into themes of hope, dreams, and the complexities of love, offering a poignant exploration of the struggles faced in pursuit of artistic aspirations.

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company to Present PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE SONG: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond


Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will present “Punch-Drunk Love Song: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond,” Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m. Learn more about the event!

Reading of SANCTUARY CITY Comes to Boise Next Month


A reading of Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok will be performed at Boise Contemporary Theatre as part of the 5X5 Reading Series. The reading is set for March 11.

TOSOS Hosts Free LGBTQIA+ Play Reading Series Beginning This Week


New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS has announced The 2024 Chesley/Chambers Reading Series, celebrating queer voices as part of the company's 50th Anniversary Season.

Photos: First Look at THE MOONSHOT TAPE And A POSTER OF THE COSMOS at the Flea


Deep Flight Productions is presenting the limited Off Broadway engagement of Lanford Wilson’s THE MOONSHOT TAPE and A POSTER OF THE COSMOS. Get a first look at photos below.

Elliot Norton Winners Kiki Samko & Victor Shopov Star In Lanford Wilson's BURN THIS With Hub Theatre


Elliot Norton winners Kiki Samko & Victor Shopov star in Lanford Wilson's Burn This with Hub Theatre. The show will run Saturday, April 6, through Sunday, April 21, 2024, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and on Sundays at 2:00 pm at The Boston Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre.

Playwrights Foundation Announces Cohort And Finalists For Resident Playwrights Program


Playwrights Foundation announces cohort and finalists for Resident Playwrights Program, offering a two-year residency to Bay Area playwrights for artistic growth and career advancement. Meet the selected playwrights: Cat Brooks, Ruben Grijalva, Sloka Krishnan, and Leigh M. Marshall.

Lanford Wilson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lanford Wilson written?

Lanford Wilson has written 6 shows including The Gingham Dog (Playwright), Talley's Folly (Playwright), Fifth of July (Playwright), Angels Fall (Playwright), Burn This (Playwright), Redwood Curtain (Playwright).

What awards has Lanford Wilson been nominated for?

Lanford Wilson has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award, Artistic Achievement Award from the IT Awards, Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at The Lortels, Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Angels Fall," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "5th of July," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Fifth of July," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Talley's Folly," Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Talley's Folly," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Talley's Folly," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Talley's Folly," Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Talley's Folly," Best New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fifth of July," Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Hot l Baltimore," and Best Playwrights at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Rimers of Eldritch."

What awards has Lanford Wilson won?

Lanford Wilson has won several awards throughout his career, including the Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award, the Artistic Achievement Award from the IT Awards, the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at The Lortels, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play for "Talley's Folly," the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Talley's Folly," the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play for "The Hot l Baltimore," and the Drama Desk Award for Best Playwright for "The Rimers of Eldritch."

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