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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - John Gassner Award

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BPT Launches Incubator Program with a Cohort of 4 New Plays
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre launched its new play support program — the New Play Incubator at BPT — with four projects playing at BPT between March and August 2026.
OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD Next For The Ensemble Company At Imagine Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The Ensemble Company is set to stage the provocative play OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD in February 2026, promising a blend of dark humor and intense drama.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
by Cara Joy David - Dec 24, 2025

A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
GIRL, INTERRUPTED to Have World Premiere at The Public Theater in May 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted has been added to The Public’s 2025-2026 season. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok brings Girl, Interrupted to the stage for its world premiere.
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!

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 the play Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.

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