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Amy Herzog's plays include After the Revolution (Williamstown, Playwrights Horizons; John Gassner Award Nomination), The Wendy Play (ACT, San Francisco), Hungry (Ensemble Studio Theater) and Belleville (upcoming, Yale Repertory Theater). She has had readings/workshops at Steppenwolf, Manhattan Theater Club, New York Stage and Film, Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and Soho Rep, among others. She holds commissions from the Yale Rep, Steppenwolf, Ars Nova, and Playwrights Horizons and is an alumna of Youngblood, Play Group, and the SoHo Rep Writer/Director Lab, a Helen Merrill Award recipient, a former Playwrights' Realm Fellow, and the 2010 Playwright in Residence at Ars Nova. She teaches Playwriting at Bryn Mawr. MFA: Yale School of Drama.

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Amy Herzog Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Adaptation

Amy Herzog, An Enemy of the People

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Play

Amy Herzog, Mary Jane


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Revival of a Play

Amy Herzog, A Doll's House


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Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Adaptation

Amy Herzog, A Doll's House

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Amy Herzog, Mary Jane


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Best Play

Amy Herzog, Mary Jane


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Obie Awards - 2018 - Playwriting Award

Amy Herzog, Mary Jane

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Play

Amy Herzog, Belleville

The Pulitzer Prize - 2013 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Amy Herzog, 4 Miles


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Obie Awards - 2012 - Best New American Play

Amy Herzog , 4 Miles


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Obie Awards - 2012 - Best New American Play

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Cast Set For SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center

Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.
Video: Check Out New Footage of Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE

Check out new footage of MARY JANE on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: Manhattan Theatre Club's Trifecta

In this edition, we hear from Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Director Chris Jennings, who contributed the below essay about their three  Tony-nominated plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Prayer for the French Republic, and Mary Jane.
Photos: Backstage with the Drama Desk Awards Winners

Check out photos from backstage with the winners of the 2024 Drama Desk Awards!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 11, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 11, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Recoups on Broadway

The revival of Henrik Ibsen’s masterwork An Enemy of the People, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, has recouped its $5.5 million capitalization. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Final Days To Vote For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

The latest standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
The Inspired Acting Company Announces A DOLL'S HOUSE, And More for Second Season Lineup

The Inspired Acting Company has announced its second season, featuring a dynamic mix of plays and a musical, following six critically acclaimed productions, the company is set to deliver another year of theatrical experiences.
JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Will Open on Broadway This Summer

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the smash hit play by Max Wolf Friedlich, will open on Broadway this summer starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon. We have all of the details!
Photos: Inside Manhattan Theatre Club's 2024 Spring Gala

Manhattan Theatre Club just presented its annual Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening included performances by the casts of many of this Broadway season’s most acclaimed musicals, including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Gatsby, The Notebook, The Outsiders, The Who’s Tommy, and Water For Elephants. Check out photos from the big night!
Review: 4000 MILES at Berkshire Theatre Group

The production is well paced, charming, often funny, and yet another example of the fine, high quality theatre Berkshire audiences are fortunate to have available on a consistent basis.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed this weekend. 
MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Extends For a Final Time

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a final extension for the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Rachel McAdams, and directed by Anne Kauffman.
Video: Rachel McAdams on MARY JANE- It's Not Brain Surgery, But It's Important

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Rachel McAdams chats about the Mary Jane creative team, why this piece means so much to her, and so much more.
An American Play Will Make History at The 2024 Tony Awards

The 77th Annual Tony Awards are a still a month away, and despite the results in the category of Best Play, history will be made. This year's winner will be the first American play to win the award since 2017 (Oslo).
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Cast of 4000 MILES At The Unicorn Theatre

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire have announced casting for its upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play redefining family, loss and healing. 
First Standings Announced For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards; THE GREATS GATSBY Leads Best Musical

The first standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Invasive Species, Somi Kakoma, Kev Berry & More To Perform At The Tank Forever! 21 Gala

Catch performances by Invasive Species, Somi Kakoma, Kev Berry, and more at The Tank Forever! 21 Gala this month. Learn more about the performances, and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees

The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.

Amy Herzog FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Amy Herzog written?

Amy Herzog has written 4 shows including 4000 Miles (Playwright), The Great God Pan (Playwright), Belleville (Playwright), Mary Jane (Playwright).

What awards has Amy Herzog been nominated for?

Amy Herzog has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Adaptation at the Drama Desk Awards for "An Enemy of the People," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Mary Jane," Best Revival of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "A Doll's House," Outstanding Adaptation at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Doll's House," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mary Jane," Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Mary Jane," Playwriting Award at the Obie Awards for "Mary Jane," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Belleville," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for "4000 Miles," and Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for "4000 Miles."

What awards has Amy Herzog won?

Amy Herzog has won several awards, including Best Revival of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for A Doll's House, Outstanding Adaptation at the Drama Desk Awards for A Doll's House, Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Mary Jane, a Playwriting Award at the Obie Awards for Mary Jane, Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for 4000 Miles, and another Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for 4000 Miles.

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