Charles Fuller
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Latest News on Charles Fuller:
A SOLDIER'S PLAY to be Presented by Dunbar Repertory Company in November (Oct 24, 2025)
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater (Mar 30, 2025)
Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams (Oct 29, 2024)
A SOLDIER'S PLAY to be Presented by Dunbar Repertory Company in November (Oct 24, 2025)
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater (Mar 30, 2025)
Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams (Oct 29, 2024)
BIO
Charles H. Fuller Jr. was an American playwright, best known for his play A Soldier's Play, for which he received the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2020 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
Photos
Douglas Turner Ward, Charles Fuller and David Alan Grier with Kenny Leon with the cast During the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call Bows for The Roundabout Theatre Company's "A Soldier's Play" at the American Airlines Theatre on January 21, 2020 in New York City.
Date:
01/22/2020
From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of A SOLDIER'S PLAY Takes Their Opening Night Bows
Awards and Nominations
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Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Revival of a Play
Charles Fuller, A Soldier's Play
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Play
Charles Fuller, A Soldier's Play
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1982 - Best American Play
Charles Fuller, A Soldier's Play
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1982 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Charles Fuller, A Soldier's Play
Videos
Video: First Look at Norm Lewis, Eugene Lee & More in A SOLDIER'S PLAY National Tour
by Show Highlights - 2022-12-16 17:29:23
VIDEO: Jerry O'Connell Talks A SOLDIER'S PLAY and the Broadway Shutdown
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-03-24 15:00:56
VIDEO: Watch A SOLDIER'S PLAY Star David Alan Grier Interviewed on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-01-24 20:45:49
VIDEO: Blair Underwood Says He Almost Burned Down the Set of A SOLDIER'S PLAY
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-01-22 21:00:06
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of A SOLDIER'S PLAY with David Alan Grier, Blair Underwood & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2020-01-22 12:15:38
VIDEO: David Alan Grier Gives Advice to the Young Cast of A SOLDIER'S PLAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-01-20 12:41:14
VIDEO: Stephen Schwartz and Jeanine Tesori Talk Storytelling Through Song for DGF's 'The Legacy Project'
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-02 14:51:34
TV: First Look at HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Elizabeth Reaser!
by Kelsey Denette - 2012-02-13 18:24:47
News
A SOLDIER'S PLAY to be Presented by Dunbar Repertory Company in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, will present Charles Fuller's A Soldier's Play, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, will present Charles Fuller's A Soldier's Play, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr. Learn more!
Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024
Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024
Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !
Carbonell Awards Reveals Recipients of Five Special Awards in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024
Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, has announced the recipients of five prestigious Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 7:30 pm.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024
Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, has announced the recipients of five prestigious Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 7:30 pm.
Photos: The Negro Ensemble Company Revives ZOOMAN AND THE SIGN
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024
The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) produced the world premiere of Charles Fuller’s Obie Award-winning play, “Zooman and the Sign,” 44 years ago at Theater Four on West 55th Street. Now The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc., in cooperation with Penn Live Arts, is reviving the play for contemporary New York audiences June 27 to July 7 at American Theatre of Actors (ATA), 314 W. 54th Street, directed by Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024
The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) produced the world premiere of Charles Fuller’s Obie Award-winning play, “Zooman and the Sign,” 44 years ago at Theater Four on West 55th Street. Now The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc., in cooperation with Penn Live Arts, is reviving the play for contemporary New York audiences June 27 to July 7 at American Theatre of Actors (ATA), 314 W. 54th Street, directed by Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. See photos from the production.
Review: BNS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS AUGUST WILSON'S 'THE PIANO LESSON' at The Parr Center
by Vickie Evans - Feb 6, 2024
The Cast Of BNS Productions' adaptation of August Wilson's 'Piano Lesson' was absolutely superb which facilitated the outstanding presentation of an intriguing storyline.
by Vickie Evans - Feb 6, 2024
The Cast Of BNS Productions' adaptation of August Wilson's 'Piano Lesson' was absolutely superb which facilitated the outstanding presentation of an intriguing storyline.
Review: A SOLDIER'S PLAY at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti Kennedy - Jan 26, 2024
A Soldier’s Play was originally performed off Broadway, opening in November 1981 through January 1983 after 468 performances. The original cast included Adolph Caeser, Denzel Washington, Larry Riley, and Samuel L. Jackson.
by Shanti Kennedy - Jan 26, 2024
A Soldier’s Play was originally performed off Broadway, opening in November 1981 through January 1983 after 468 performances. The original cast included Adolph Caeser, Denzel Washington, Larry Riley, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.
Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024
Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024
Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
A SOLDIER'S PLAY Comes to WBTT This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe continues its 2023-2024 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “A Soldier's Play,” which was written by Charles Fuller. WBTT and Goodman Theatre (Chicago, Ill.) resident director Chuck Smith returns to Sarasota to direct.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe continues its 2023-2024 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “A Soldier's Play,” which was written by Charles Fuller. WBTT and Goodman Theatre (Chicago, Ill.) resident director Chuck Smith returns to Sarasota to direct.
Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023
Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023
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.
JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Returns Off-Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023
JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller about the toll life on the internet takes on all of us, which played a sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway run this fall, will return for an encore engagement next month. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023
JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller about the toll life on the internet takes on all of us, which played a sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway run this fall, will return for an encore engagement next month. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023
Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023
Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Charles Fuller written?
Charles Fuller has written 9 shows including The Perfect Party (Playwright), In the Deepest Part of Sleep (Playwright), The Brownsville Raid (Playwright), A Soldier's Play (Playwright), Urban Blight (Bookwriter), Sally (Playwright), Prince (Playwright), Burner's Frolic (Playwright), Zooman and the Sign (Playwright).
What awards has Charles Fuller been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Soldier's Play, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Soldier's Play, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Soldier's Play and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Soldier's Play.
What awards has Charles Fuller won?
Charles Fuller won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for A Soldier's Play. He also received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play for A Soldier's Play. Additionally, Fuller was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for A Soldier's Play.
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