Paul Rudnick
Latest News on Paul Rudnick:
Stan Zimmerman's KNIFE TO THE HEART And SILVER FOXES To Be Performed In Palm Springs (Apr 16, 2026)
Theater Press Agent David Gersten Passes Away at 67 (Apr 6, 2026)
Saint Sebastian Players to Continue 44th Season With Classic Comedy HARVEY (Jan 8, 2026)
Stan Zimmerman's KNIFE TO THE HEART And SILVER FOXES To Be Performed In Palm Springs (Apr 16, 2026)
Theater Press Agent David Gersten Passes Away at 67 (Apr 6, 2026)
Saint Sebastian Players to Continue 44th Season With Classic Comedy HARVEY (Jan 8, 2026)
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Sister Act
[ 1992 ] writer
[ 1992 ] writer
Addams Family Values
[ 1993 ] writer
[ 1993 ] writer
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] writer
[ 1995 ] writer
In & Out
[ 1997 ] writer
[ 1997 ] writer
Isn't She Great
[ 2000 ] writer
[ 2000 ] writer
Marci X
[ 2003 ] writer
[ 2003 ] writer
The Stepford Wives
[ 2004 ] writer
[ 2004 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding New Play
Paul Rudnick, Jeffrey
winner
Obie Awards - 1993 - Playwriting
Paul Rudnick, Jeffrey
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Paul Rudnick , Jeffrey
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1982 - Best Book of a Musical
Paul Rudnick, Poor Little Lambs
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by Jessica Khan - 2017-01-27 02:07:29
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by Michael Dale - 2016-03-03 19:44:30
VIDEO: Debra Messing Gushes on Starring in Upcoming DIRTY DANCING Reboot
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-23 09:53:40
More Than LBJ! Meet the Full Company of ALL THE WAY, Opening Tomorrow on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - 2014-03-05 20:00:01
TV: STANDING ON CEREMONY, THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS Press Preview!
by Broadway Beat - 2011-10-18 16:53:59
STAGE TUBE: Preview - Riedel & Beane Talk Gossip Columnists on Theater Talk
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-02-18 15:14:39
TV Sunday Special: Bryan Batt Goes 'Mad' w/ Richard Jay-Alexander Part 1
by Eddie Varley - 2008-10-19 15:35:44
News
Stan Zimmerman's KNIFE TO THE HEART And SILVER FOXES To Be Performed In Palm Springs
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Writer Stan Zimmerman, known for his work on The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, is directing two of his original plays in Palm Springs. Knife to the Heart will conclude Desert Ensemble Theatre’s run, while Silver Foxes will make its West Coast premiere.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Writer Stan Zimmerman, known for his work on The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, is directing two of his original plays in Palm Springs. Knife to the Heart will conclude Desert Ensemble Theatre’s run, while Silver Foxes will make its West Coast premiere.
Theater Press Agent David Gersten Passes Away at 67
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Saint Sebastian Players to Continue 44th Season With Classic Comedy HARVEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The Saint Sebastian Players will continue their 44th 'supernatural' season with the classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase. Directing Harvey is Lisa M. Ramos.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The Saint Sebastian Players will continue their 44th 'supernatural' season with the classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase. Directing Harvey is Lisa M. Ramos.
Review: I HATE HAMLET at Ghostlight Theatre
by Cheyenne Lewis - Dec 6, 2025
One of the most difficult decisions an actor can face is the choice between financial gain and artistic integrity. When you add the paranormal haunting from a previous actor who played Hamlet, that choice becomes even harder. Ghostlight Theatre’s production of I HATE HAMLET is a quirky but insightful look into the challenges many actors face.
by Cheyenne Lewis - Dec 6, 2025
One of the most difficult decisions an actor can face is the choice between financial gain and artistic integrity. When you add the paranormal haunting from a previous actor who played Hamlet, that choice becomes even harder. Ghostlight Theatre’s production of I HATE HAMLET is a quirky but insightful look into the challenges many actors face.
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE to Open Saint Sebastian Players' 44th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
The Saint Sebastian Players will open their 44th 'supernatural' season with the spooky drama The Haunting of Hill House, adapted by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by Shirley Jackson. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
The Saint Sebastian Players will open their 44th 'supernatural' season with the spooky drama The Haunting of Hill House, adapted by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by Shirley Jackson. Learn more!
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE and More Set for Saint Sebastian Players 44th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025
The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) have announced their 44th season, featuring three productions that each explore the supernatural in dramatically different ways.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025
The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) have announced their 44th season, featuring three productions that each explore the supernatural in dramatically different ways.
Review: Kanata Theatre's Presentation of I HATE HAMLET
by Courtney Castelino - May 9, 2025
Kanata Theatre premiered the final show of its 56th season, Paul Rudnick’s comedy, I Hate Hamlet to a full house
by Courtney Castelino - May 9, 2025
Kanata Theatre premiered the final show of its 56th season, Paul Rudnick’s comedy, I Hate Hamlet to a full house
Review: I HATE HAMLET at Wilmington Drama League
by Rosanne DellAversano - Apr 10, 2025
I HATE HAMLET by Paul Rudnick is cute, silly little nod to all you theater nerds. Rudnick wrote I HATE HAMLET in the early ‘90s, while living in the very same New York apartment which housed John Barrymore before he began performing his legendary Hamlet uptown. Rudnick believed the place provided a “strong inspiration” given its steep flights of stairs, walls of rough stucco, and a spooky, odd-shaped niche high in the wall, used for a candle (or a skull).
by Rosanne DellAversano - Apr 10, 2025
I HATE HAMLET by Paul Rudnick is cute, silly little nod to all you theater nerds. Rudnick wrote I HATE HAMLET in the early ‘90s, while living in the very same New York apartment which housed John Barrymore before he began performing his legendary Hamlet uptown. Rudnick believed the place provided a “strong inspiration” given its steep flights of stairs, walls of rough stucco, and a spooky, odd-shaped niche high in the wall, used for a candle (or a skull).
Review: JEFFREY at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - Apr 5, 2025
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg presents Jeffrey with creativity, sensitivity, and authenticity.
by Andrea Stephenson - Apr 5, 2025
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg presents Jeffrey with creativity, sensitivity, and authenticity.
Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Players At Barker Playhouse
by Christopher Verleger - Feb 3, 2025
The Players at Barker Playhouse welcome the winter season with an enjoyable production of Paul Rudnick's adorably corny, oft-produced comedy, “I Hate Hamlet,” the story of a season in the life of a young actor eager to please everyone, including his fans, his agent, his girlfriend, and above all, a ghost.
by Christopher Verleger - Feb 3, 2025
The Players at Barker Playhouse welcome the winter season with an enjoyable production of Paul Rudnick's adorably corny, oft-produced comedy, “I Hate Hamlet,” the story of a season in the life of a young actor eager to please everyone, including his fans, his agent, his girlfriend, and above all, a ghost.
Paul Rudnick's I HATE HAMLET Comes to Shelton Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024
Southbank Theatre Company will continue its fourth season with an upcoming production of Paul Rudnick's comedy, I Hate Hamlet. The show will run from Thursday through Sunday, November 7-17, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024
Southbank Theatre Company will continue its fourth season with an upcoming production of Paul Rudnick's comedy, I Hate Hamlet. The show will run from Thursday through Sunday, November 7-17, 2024.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES Debuts on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray October 29th
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024
ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES will arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ for the first time ever on October 29, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment. This new release includes the film in sparkling 4K Ultra HD, along with access to a Digital copy of the film with new bonus content.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024
ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES will arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ for the first time ever on October 29, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment. This new release includes the film in sparkling 4K Ultra HD, along with access to a Digital copy of the film with new bonus content.
Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 15, 2024
What did our critic think of I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre?
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 15, 2024
What did our critic think of I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre?
Marissa Jaret Winokur to Moderate Talk Back/Q&A for Author Stan Zimmerman at the Drama Bookshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024
Tony award winner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will moderate a Talk Back/Q&A for author Stan Zimmerman Tuesday, April 16th 7:30pm ET.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024
Tony award winner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will moderate a Talk Back/Q&A for author Stan Zimmerman Tuesday, April 16th 7:30pm ET.
Road Theatre Company Will Perform Two Premiere Productions in Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY will present two world premiere plays performing in repertory, HIGH MAINTENANCE by Peter Ritt and directed by Stan Zimmerman & SINGULARITIES or the Computers of Venus, written and directed by Laura Stribling.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY will present two world premiere plays performing in repertory, HIGH MAINTENANCE by Peter Ritt and directed by Stan Zimmerman & SINGULARITIES or the Computers of Venus, written and directed by Laura Stribling.
Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024
The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024
The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.
Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead WINDOWS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024
Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024
Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!
Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Raviv, and More Set for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at NYTW
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024
New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024
New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.
Review: THE NEW CENTURY at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 10, 2024
What did our critic think of THE NEW CENTURY at The Bent?
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 10, 2024
What did our critic think of THE NEW CENTURY at The Bent?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Paul Rudnick written?
Paul Rudnick has written 12 shows including Poor Little Lambs (Playwright), I Hate Hamlet (Playwright), Jeffrey (Playwright), The Naked Truth (Playwright), The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told (Playwright), Rude Entertainment (Playwright), Valhalla (Playwright), Regrets Only (Playwright), The New Century (Playwright), The New Century (Playwright), Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (Playwright), The Devil Wears Prada (Bookwriter & Lyricist).
What awards has Paul Rudnick been nominated for?
Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeffrey, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Jeffrey, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jeffrey and Best Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Poor Little Lambs.
What awards has Paul Rudnick won?
Paul Rudnick has won several awards, including Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Jeffrey, Playwriting at the Obie Awards for Jeffrey, the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jeffrey, and Best Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Poor Little Lambs.
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