Amy Herzog
Latest News on Amy Herzog:
Yale Repertory Theatre Reveals Newly Commissioned Artists (Sep 30, 2024)
KING LEAR, DRACULA & More Set for Nutley Little Theatre 90th Season (Sep 27, 2024)
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director (Sep 18, 2024)
Yale Repertory Theatre Reveals Newly Commissioned Artists (Sep 30, 2024)
KING LEAR, DRACULA & More Set for Nutley Little Theatre 90th Season (Sep 27, 2024)
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director (Sep 18, 2024)
BIO
Amy Herzog's plays include After the Revolution (Williamstown, Playwrights Horizons; John Gassner Award Nomination), The Wendy Play (ACT, San Francisco), Hungry (Ensemble Studio Theater) and Belleville (upcoming, Yale Repertory Theater). She has had readings/workshops at Steppenwolf, Manhattan Theater Club, New York Stage and Film, Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and Soho Rep, among others. She holds commissions from the Yale Rep, Steppenwolf, Ars Nova, and Playwrights Horizons and is an alumna of Youngblood, Play Group, and the SoHo Rep Writer/Director Lab, a Helen Merrill Award recipient, a former Playwrights' Realm Fellow, and the 2010 Playwright in Residence at Ars Nova. She teaches Playwriting at Bryn Mawr. MFA: Yale School of Drama.
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Adaptation
Amy Herzog, An Enemy of the People
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Play
Amy Herzog, Mary Jane
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Revival of a Play
Amy Herzog, A Doll's House
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Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Adaptation
Amy Herzog, A Doll's House
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play
Amy Herzog, Mary Jane
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Best Play
Amy Herzog, Mary Jane
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Obie Awards - 2018 - Playwriting Award
Amy Herzog, Mary Jane
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Play
Amy Herzog, Belleville
The Pulitzer Prize - 2013 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Amy Herzog, 4 Miles
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Obie Awards - 2012 - Best New American Play
Amy Herzog , 4 Miles
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Obie Awards - 2012 - Best New American Play
Amy Herzog, 4 Miles
Videos
Video: Rachel McAdams on MARY JANE- It's Not Brain Surgery, But It's Important
by Joey Mervis - May 19, 2024
Video: First Look at Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024
Video: Rachel McAdams Is Getting Ready for Her Broadway Debut in MARY JANE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2024
Video: Jeremy Strong and Team Open Up About What to Expect from AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 22, 2023
Video: Arian Moayed Is Living for the Audience Reactions to A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Video: Jeremy Strong Talks Theatre Roots and ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023
Video: Jessica Chastain & Company Celebrate Opening Night of A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Opening Night - Mar 10, 2023
Video: Watch Scenes from Jessica Chastain's 2012 Broadway Debut in THE HEIRESS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 9, 2023
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Tells the Story of Her Dog's Broadway Debut on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2022
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Reveals Why She Wanted to Do A DOLL'S HOUSE on Broadway
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2022
VIDEO: Old Vic Commemorates One Year Since Theatre in the U.K Shut Down
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2021
News
Yale Repertory Theatre Reveals Newly Commissioned Artists
Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed the commissioning of new work by three artists. These three artists join a roster of more than 70 others whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre. Learn more!
Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed the commissioning of new work by three artists. These three artists join a roster of more than 70 others whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre. Learn more!
KING LEAR, DRACULA & More Set for Nutley Little Theatre 90th Season
Nutley Little Theatre announced its 90th season, marking nearly a century of theatrical productions. The celebration highlights the theatre's long-standing commitment to the arts and its community.
Nutley Little Theatre announced its 90th season, marking nearly a century of theatrical productions. The celebration highlights the theatre's long-standing commitment to the arts and its community.
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director
Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.
Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.
Motell Foster Joins WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum & Zoë Winters
Motell Foster will complete the cast of Amy Berryman’s play WALDEN at Second Stage Theater, joining the previously announced Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Motell Foster will complete the cast of Amy Berryman’s play WALDEN at Second Stage Theater, joining the previously announced Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Jana Mestecky of A DOLL'S HOUSE with Crescent City Stage
Crescent City Stage is bringing a contemporary take on a theatrical classic to life with its current production of A DOLL' S HOUSE, adapted by playwright Amy Herzog. Known for her character-driven storytelling, Herzog reimagines Henrik Ibsen's 19th-century masterpiece for today's audiences, offering a fresh yet faithful interpretation of this enduring exploration of love, identity and liberation.
Crescent City Stage is bringing a contemporary take on a theatrical classic to life with its current production of A DOLL' S HOUSE, adapted by playwright Amy Herzog. Known for her character-driven storytelling, Herzog reimagines Henrik Ibsen's 19th-century masterpiece for today's audiences, offering a fresh yet faithful interpretation of this enduring exploration of love, identity and liberation.
Meet the Cast of YELLOW FACE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!
Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!
Emmy Rossum and Zoe Winters Will Lead WALDEN at Second Stage Theater
Second Stage Theater has announced that EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. WALDEN will begin previews on October 16th and will officially open on November 7th at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd street).
Second Stage Theater has announced that EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. WALDEN will begin previews on October 16th and will officially open on November 7th at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd street).
Sydney Theatre Company Announces 2025 Season
Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and classic revivals.
Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and classic revivals.
Amy Herzog's Adaptation of Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Acquired By Concord Theatricals For Licensing
Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English language stage licensing rights to Amy Herzog's 2024 Tony Award-nominated adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People for its Samuel French imprint.
Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English language stage licensing rights to Amy Herzog's 2024 Tony Award-nominated adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People for its Samuel French imprint.
Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters Will Lead Amy Berryman's WALDEN at Second Stage
EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS are set to star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. Find out more about the new play here!
EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS are set to star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. Find out more about the new play here!
All the Broadway Connections to Marvel's AGATHA ALL ALONG
Starring bonafide Broadway legend Patti LuPone along with new music from Frozen songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, learn about all of the Broadway connections to Agatha All Along.
Starring bonafide Broadway legend Patti LuPone along with new music from Frozen songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, learn about all of the Broadway connections to Agatha All Along.
A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts
This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
Kevin Del Aguila, Francis Jue, Ryan Eggold & More Join YELLOW FACE on Broadway
Roundabout Theatre Company just announced complete casting for the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out who will join the cast here!
Roundabout Theatre Company just announced complete casting for the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out who will join the cast here!
Meet the Cast of JOB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway!
Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is coming to Broadway! Previews begin tonight. Meet the cast of JOB here!
Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is coming to Broadway! Previews begin tonight. Meet the cast of JOB here!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Ends Broadway Run With Record-Breaking Week
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, starring 2024 Tony Award Winner Jeremy Strong, played its final performance on Sunday, June 23, and broke the Circle in the Square Box Office record.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, starring 2024 Tony Award Winner Jeremy Strong, played its final performance on Sunday, June 23, and broke the Circle in the Square Box Office record.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. A Beautiful Noise takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 35 previews and 657 regular performances; Appropriate will conclude its run at the Belasco Theatre following 23 previews and 194 regular performances; and Mary Jane closes at the Samuel J. FriedmanTheatre following 19 previews and 80 regular performances.
Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. A Beautiful Noise takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 35 previews and 657 regular performances; Appropriate will conclude its run at the Belasco Theatre following 23 previews and 194 regular performances; and Mary Jane closes at the Samuel J. FriedmanTheatre following 19 previews and 80 regular performances.
Amy Herzog's Adaptation of A DOLL'S HOUSE is Now Available For Licensing in the UK and Ireland
Concord Theatricals has announced that Amy Herzog’s 2023 Tony Award®-nominated adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is now available for professional and amateur licensing in the UK and Ireland.
Concord Theatricals has announced that Amy Herzog’s 2023 Tony Award®-nominated adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is now available for professional and amateur licensing in the UK and Ireland.
Photos: Inside the Tony Awards After Party at the Carlyle
BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with photos from inside the exclusive event!
BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with photos from inside the exclusive event!
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
Today, June 23, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. An Enemy of the People takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 23 previews and 112 regular performances; Patriots will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 21 previews and 72 regular performances; and The Heart of Rock and Roll concludes at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 24 previews and 72 regular performances.
Today, June 23, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. An Enemy of the People takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 23 previews and 112 regular performances; Patriots will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 21 previews and 72 regular performances; and The Heart of Rock and Roll concludes at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 24 previews and 72 regular performances.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Breaks Circle In the Square Box Office Record
An Enemy of the People has broken the box office record at Circle in the Square Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
An Enemy of the People has broken the box office record at Circle in the Square Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Amy Herzog written?
Amy Herzog has written 4 shows including 4000 Miles (Playwright), The Great God Pan (Playwright), Belleville (Playwright), Mary Jane (Playwright).
What awards has Amy Herzog been nominated for?
Amy Herzog has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for An Enemy of the People - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Mary Jane - Best Revival of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for A Doll's House - Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for A Doll's House - Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Jane - Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Jane - Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for Mary Jane - Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Belleville - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for 4000 Miles - Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for 4000 Miles This list highlights her significant contributions to theater through various nominations and accolades.
What awards has Amy Herzog won?
Amy Herzog has received several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for An Enemy of the People - Best Revival of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for A Doll's House - Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for A Doll's House - Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Jane - Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for Mary Jane - Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for 4000 Miles - Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for 4000 Miles
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