Lynn Nottage
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BIO
Lynn Nottage is a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and a screenwriter. Her plays have been produced widely in the United States and throughout the world.
Plays include Sweat (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Obie Award, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, Evening Standard Award; Tony, Drama Desk award nominations); Ruined (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, New York Drama Critics Circle, DD, Outer Critics Circle, Lortel, Obie, and Audelco awards for Best Play); Floyd’s (Guthrie); Mlima’s Tale (The Public); By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Lilly Award, DD nom); Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine (Obie Award; DD, Lortel award noms); Crumbs from the Table of Joy; Las Meninas; Mud, River, Stone; Por’knockers; and POOF!; as well as the book for the musical adaption of The Secret Life of Bees (Atlantic).
TV: She’s Gotta Have It (writer/producer). PEN/Laura Pels Master Dramatist Award, Doris Duke Artist Award, American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship, a Guggenheim Grant, Lucille Lortel Fellowship, Visiting Research Fellowship at Princeton. Associate professor at Columbia. Member of the Dramatists Guild.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: (L-R) Lisa Arrindell, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Stacey Sargent, Tonya Pinkins and Kenita Miller attend the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater)
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Krystal Joy Brown attends the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater)
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Nezzy De Jesus and Terence Archie attends the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater)
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Lynn Nottage and Michael Douglas attend the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater)
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Lynn Nottage and Michael Douglas attend the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater)
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: (L-R) Guest, Stacey Sargent, Lynn Nottage, Tonya Pinkins and Lisa Arrindell attend the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater )
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: A view of atmosphere as Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater)
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
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Videos
Video: Kara Young Stars in First Trailer for IS GOD IS Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-20 10:28:09
Video: Kara Young Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 22:27:37
Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'ABC,' 'I Want You Back' & More in A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-12 11:28:42
Video: MJs Around the World Unite to Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-08-29 10:34:30
Video: MJ – Das Michael Jackson Musical: Benét Monteiro in der Titelrolle!
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-06 10:10:37
Video: Kara Young Responds to Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-17 08:37:44
Video: MJ's Devin Bowles Sings National Anthem At Colorado Rockies Game
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-15 10:00:56
Video: MJ Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2 Million Tickets Sold
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-04-08 12:58:54
Video: Mahkai Dominique Talks CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY at Everyman Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-25 15:22:40
Video: Roman Banks Talks MJ at the Orpheum on KPIX CBS News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-03 14:09:39
Video: Go Inside The Meet & Greets For Asolo Rep's BORN WITH TEETH & INTIMATE APPAREL
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-30 11:43:39
Video: Deidre Staples & Mahkai Dominique on CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY at Everyman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-25 12:28:52
VIDEO: Director Reginald L. Douglas On CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY at Everyman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-17 09:51:54
Video: Watch the MJ THE MUSICAL Cast Perform 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2023-12-26 11:16:41
Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-14 09:19:17
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present Summer for the City, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to a season centered on movement, community, and international artistry.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Cherry Lane Alternative is relaunching with The Tongues reading series, featuring a staged reading of The Demand of Avarice, written by Matthew McLachlan, directed by David Zayas Jr., and starring Kyra Sedgwick and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Brandon Lee Harris, who originated the role of ‘Michael' in the First National Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical MJ, will return to Broadway and take over the role of ‘Michael' from original Broadway cast member Tavon Olds-Sample
by Courtney Symes - Apr 13, 2026
It’s time to “Jam” at Broadway Sacramento, with the four-time Tony Award winning MJ the Musical. With a book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, this National tour is a high-energy visual spectacle that checks all the boxes for pure, unadulterated entertainment.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
The National Tour of MJ will have a return St. Louis engagement at The Fabulous Fox May 19-24. Show times for MJ at The Fabulous Fox are Tuesday through Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Liza Jessie Peterson, recently cast in the final season of Paramount+ series THE CHI, will present her play SISTAH-GURLS AND THE SQUIRREL at Crossroads Theatre Company's 37th annual Genesis Festival in New Brunswick, NJ on April 11.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
St. Louis 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. Check out our top picks for St. Louis for Spring 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
The Citizens Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh will present Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat, directed by Joanna Bowman, opening in May.
by John Dalton-White - Mar 29, 2026
What did our critic think of SWEAT at ICT Rep?
by Caitlin Howle - Mar 28, 2026
What did our critic think of CLYDE'S at Burbage Theatre Company?
by Paula Makar - Mar 24, 2026
ICTRep (Wichita Repertory Theater) closes its 2025-26 season with SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Lynn Nottage. The play opens Friday, March 27 at The Oliver Place, 2512 N. Oliver in Wichita.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Production photos have been released for CLYDE’S at Burbage Theatre Co in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Lynn Nottage play is directed by Jeff Church and runs through April 12. The cast includes MJ Daly, Jason Quinn, and Ashley Aldarondo.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting program, in collaboration with Breaking the Binary Theatre, will present a series of free public master class workshops aimed at supporting transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
The American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association revealed six finalists for the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of NYC in 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Performances are now underway for CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2026
EGOT winner John Legend and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Mike Jackson, through their company Get Lifted Film Co. have joined the producing team of CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
On Monday, BTC held its 3rd Annual “Building the Change” Gala at the Rainbow Room in New York City. Learn more about the event and check out photos from the gala here!
by Joshua Wright - Mar 10, 2026
Based on interviews with working-class residents of Reading, Pennsylvania, Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat follows a tight-knit group of factory workers who gather at their neighborhood bar to share laughs, drinks, and dreams of a better life.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Proctors Collaborative revealed its 2026-27 season during the festive annual Season Announcement Bash, launching a landmark year as the organization celebrates the 100th anniversary season of Proctors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Lynn Nottage has written 13 shows including MJ (Bookwriter), Crumbs from the Table of Joy (Playwright), Por'Knockers (Playwright), Mud, River, Stone (Playwright), Intimate Apparel (Playwright), Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine (Playwright), The Antigone Project (Playwright), Ruined (Lyricist), By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Playwright), In Your Arms (Story), Sweat (Playwright), Intimate Apparel (Libretto), Imitation of Life (Writer).
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ the Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweat, Playwrighting (Obie Awards) for Sweat, Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) for Lynn Nottage, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Sweat, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Sweat, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for By the Way, Meet Vera Stark , Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ruined, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Ruined, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Ruined, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Ruined, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Fabulation, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel .
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees; Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Sweat; Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) for Lynn Nottage; The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Sweat; Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ruined; Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Ruined; The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Ruined; Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Fabulation; Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel; John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel.
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