Neil LaBute
Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA
Latest News on Neil LaBute:
Feature: SOME GIRL(S) at Reverie Theatre Company (Apr 12, 2024)
Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week (Apr 8, 2024)
Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I Continues The FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series In April (Mar 29, 2024)
Feature: SOME GIRL(S) at Reverie Theatre Company (Apr 12, 2024)
Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week (Apr 8, 2024)
Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I Continues The FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series In April (Mar 29, 2024)
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Neil LaBute received his Master of Fine Arts degree in dramatic writing from New York University and was the recipient of a literary fellowship to study at the Royal Court Theatre. Films include In the Company of Men (New York Critics Circle Award for Best First Feature, Filmmakers’ Trophy at the Sundance Film Festival), Your Friends and Neighbors, Nurse Betty, Possession, The Shape of Things — a film adaptation of his play by the same title — The Wicker Man, Lakeview Terrace and Death at a Funeral. Plays include bash: reasons to be pretty, latter-day plays, The Shape of Things, The Distance From Here, The Mercy Seat, Autobahn, This Is How It Goes, Some Girl(s), Wrecks, In a Dark Dark House, Helter Skelter, The Furies and The War on Terror. LaBute is the author of several fictional pieces that have been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar and Playboy, among others. A collection of his short stories was published by Grove/Atlantic.
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Fred Weller, Leslie Bibb, Jenna Fischer, Josh Hamilton, Neil LaBute attending the Meet and Greet the Cast and Creative Team of MCC Theater''s ''Reason To Be Happy'' at the MTC Rehearsal Studios in New York City on 5/7/2013.
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From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of MCC Theater's REASONS TO BE HAPPY!
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Neil LaBute Awards and Nominations
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The Lortels - 2013 - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee
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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Play
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Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best New Comedy
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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Play
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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Play
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Neil LaBute Videos
VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried Talks THE DROPOUT, MEAN GIRLS, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - May 8, 2022
VIDEO: See Zachary Quinto, Calista Flockhart, Graham Phillips & Aimee Carrero in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
by Alan Henry - May 5, 2022
VIDEO: Keri Russell Talks Working With J.J. Abrams on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 13, 2019
VIDEO: Matthew Broderick Stars in Jimmy Kimmel's Parody Musical of 'Sully'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2018
BWW TV: Remembering Jan Maxwell- Watch an Intimate Conversation from 2011
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2018
VIDEO: Thomas Sadoski Reveals Secret Marriage to Amanda Seyfried on JAMES CORDEN
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 17, 2017
VIDEO: Judith Light Talks Doing One-Woman Show ALL THE WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU: 'It's Really Lonely!'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 30, 2016
VIDEO: Judith Light Talks New Play: 'There's Definitely Stage Fright, But There's Also Excitement'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 25, 2016
BWW TV: What's Neil LaBute's Latest Play All About? Judith Light & Company of ALL THE WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Brian Dennehy, Laura Linney & More Mark 99 Years of The Drama Book Shop
by Stage Tube - Nov 30, 2015
BWW TV Exclusive: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsal for MCC's LOST GIRLS
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2015
VIDEO: New Trailer, Poster for Neil LaBute's DIRTY WEEKEND, Starring SYLVIA's Matthew Broderick
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 5, 2015
Neil LaBute News
Feature: SOME GIRL(S) at Reverie Theatre Company
Join Guy on his cross-country trip to visit ex-girlfriends as Reverie Theatre Company presents 'Some Girl(s),' a black comedy penned by the acclaimed playwright Neil LaBute.
Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week
Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I Continues The FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series In April
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present ME, MYSELF & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 19, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Stand Up Comedy From J-Sketch & Black Box Studios Returns To Debonair Music Hall
J-Sketch, in association with Black Box Studios, will present a 'Purim Post-Game' evening of stand-up comedy featuring Mikey Greenblatt, Ami Kozak, Eli Lebowicz and special guests on Wednesday, March 27th at 8:00PM.
Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS
F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
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.
An Evening With Paul Schrader, Hosted By John Bathke Comes to Debonair Music Hall Next Month
Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, hosted by 'On The Scene''s John Bathke and presented by Black Box PAC, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
The Black Box Writers Project Continues This Month At Teaneck's Debonair Music Hall
THE WRITERS PROJECT, CHAPTER 2 will take place on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall: 1409 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Edward Albee's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC presents 1963's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!
Comedians Jim Florentine, Don Jamieson, and Mark Riccadonna to Headline Debonair Music Hall in March
Black Box Studios will present a stand-up comedy triple headliner featuring Mark Riccadonna, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine this March! Learn more about the event here.
An Evening With Paul Schrader Comes to the Black Box PAC At Debonair Music Hall
Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, presented by Black Box PAC on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the event here!
THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1 Comes To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1, a new recurring event featuring area bands and artists, which will premiere on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Corrib Theatre to Present SPEAR by CN Smith Beginning This Month
Corrib Theatre will present the American Premiere of Spear by CN Smith, directed by Joy Nesbitt, from February 16 - March 10 at 21Ten Theatre, Portland. Learn more here!
Open Mic Night Returns To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck This Month
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents their monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, February 15th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Steven Pasquale's Sophomore Album SOME OTHER TIME Out Now
Center Stage Records has released 'Steven Pasquale: Some Other Time.'
The Black Box Writers Project Begins Next Week At Teaneck's Debonair Music Hall
The first installment of THE WRITERS PROJECT will take place on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
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.
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for Open Mic Night at Debonair Music Hall
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for an exciting OPEN MIC NIGHT at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck on January 25th. Enjoy music, comedy, and more!
Neil LaBute FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Neil LaBute written?
Neil LaBute has written 17 shows including The Shape of Things (Playwright), The Mercy Seat (Playwright), The Distance From Here (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (1) (Playwright), Fat Pig (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (2) (Playwright), This Is How It Goes (Playwright), Some Girl(s) (Playwright), Wrecks (Playwright), In a Dark Dark House (Playwright), reasons to be pretty (Playwright), The Break of Noon (Playwright), Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (Playwright), Reasons to be Happy (Playwright), The Way We Get By (Playwright), Reasons to be Pretty Happy (Playwright), All the Ways to Say I Love You (Writer).
What awards has Neil LaBute been nominated for?
Neil LaBute has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. These include being inducted into the Playwrights’ Sidewalk at The Lortels, receiving a nomination for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "reasons to be pretty," a nomination for Best New Comedy at the Olivier Awards for "Fat Pig," a nomination for Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Reasons to Be Pretty," and a nomination for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Shape of Things."
What awards has Neil LaBute won?
Neil LaBute has won the Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee award at The Lortels and the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Shape of Things.
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