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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - John Gassner Award

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Boston Playwrights’ Theatre Announces 2025-2026 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (BPT) just announced its 2025-2026 season—a line-up of bold new plays that cross cultures, generations and borders, featuring stories of love, intersectionality and resistance.
Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere Canceled At Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals has updated its 2025 season lineup, replacing the world premiere of Mrs. Santa Claus with a production of White Christmas, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.
Photos: LAUGHS IN SPANISH At Horizon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025

Just in time for Art Basel Miami, the art has mysteriously vanished from Mariana’s chic gallery—and the chaos that follows fuels the fast-paced comedy Laughs in Spanish by Alexis Scheer, now running through June 22 at Horizon Theatre. See photos from the show.
Review: LAUGHS IN SPANISH at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Apr 26, 2025

Dear Readers, it’s always a dangerous proposition for a playwright to put the emotion they want you to feel in the title of their play. One such show would be Alexis Scheer’s “Laughs in Spanish”, currently playing at the Seattle Rep. If you’re going to tell me there are laughs, then there had better be laughs. And while there were some laughs, there were not enough and, really, only some chuckles.
Broadway and Drag Stars Dazzle at the Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Get ready for a month of electrifying performances as Renaissance Theatre Company welcomes an all-star lineup of Broadway sensations and RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorites to its stage.
MUSIC FROM BAYANO: An Afro-Panamanian Odyssey By Darrel Alejandro Holnes To Play Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

True Colors in association with Miss Mason Productions will present Music from Bayano: An Afro-Panamanian Odyssey, an epic poem with music by Darrel Alejandro Holnes at Joe's Pub. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Set For LAUGHS IN SPANISH At The Santa Fe Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

Santa Fe Playhouse will present LAUGHS IN SPANISH, by playwright Alexis Scheer (OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD), directed by Vanessa Rios y Valles. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast And Creative Team Set for LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Hartford Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Hartford Stage has revealed the cast and artistic team for its upcoming production of the stylish and playful comedy Laughs in Spanish, a contemporary caper set on the eve of Art Basel — the major art event in Miami. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Stream This Forgotten Jerry Herman Holiday Musical in Time for Christmas
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024

With Christmas right around the corner, get into the holiday spirit with Mrs. Santa Claus, the forgotten Jerry Herman musical starring Angela Lansbury.
Santa Fe Playhouse Unveils 2025 Season Featuring a New Mexico Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

Santa Fe Playhouse revealed its 2025 season featuring the New Mexico premiere of PUEBLO REVOLT, curated by Anna M. Hogan, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
RAGTIME, Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere & More Set For Goodspeed's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here including Ragtime, All Shook Up, A Chorus Line, Mrs. Santa Claus.
Review: SpeakEasy Stage Company Serves Up Well-done LAUGHS IN SPANISH
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 19, 2024

What did our critic think of LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts? SpeakEasy Stage Company is opening its 34th season, the final for artistic director Paul Daigneault, with a fresh, lively, and funny production of “Laughs in Spanish” that has something for everyone.
Kitchen Theatre Company Launches 2024-25 Season With LAUGHS IN SPANISH
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Kitchen Theatre Company has announced the opening of its 2024-25 season with Laughs in Spanish, a hilarious and heartfelt comedy by Alexis Scheer.
Valeria Herrera's SPACEbound'Art Exhibition Opens At Kitchen Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Valeria Herrera's SPACEBOUND art exhibition has been announced at Kitchen Theatre Company.
SpeakEasy Stage To Present LAUGHS IN SPANISH -
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

SpeakEasy Stage Company opens its 34th season with LAUGHS IN SPANISH, a cafecito –infused comedy about mothers, daughters, art, and success by award-winning Boston playwright Alexis Scheer.
1st Stage Unveils 2024-2025 Season, Kicking Off With LOGAN FESTIVAL OF SOLO PERFORMANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024

1st Stage will kick off the 2024-2025 season with the Logan Festival of Solo Performance. Learn more about the season!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Second Stage's BREAKING THE STORY
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 5, 2024

Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Review Roundup: Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2024

Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play.
SpeakEasy Stage Company Reveals 34th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

The joyous and timely Tony-nominated play JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING; a re-imagining of the acclaimed Ahrens & Flaherty musical A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE; the witty, life-affirming drama PRU PAYNE; the laugh-packed, Tony–nominated satire AIN’T NO MO’; and the  fiesta-fueled comedy LAUGHS IN SPANISH will make up SpeakEasy Stage Company’s 34th Season.
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024

Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Alexis Scheer written?

Alexis Scheer has written 2 shows including Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (Playwright), Breaking the Story (Playwright).

What awards has Alexis Scheer been nominated for?

and John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.

What awards has Alexis Scheer won?

Alexis Scheer has won the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work on Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.

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