Anna D. Shapiro
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Anna D. Shapiro joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 2005 and became Artistic Director in 2015. She was awarded the 2008 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for August: Osage County (Steppenwolf, Broadway, London), and was nominated in 2011 in the same category for The Motherf**ker ...
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Director Anna D. Shapiro and Playwright Tracy Letts
Playwright Tracy Letts and Director Anna D. Shapiro
Director Anna D. Shapiro and Playwright Tracy Letts
Eric Simonson, Terry Kinney and Tarell Alvin McCraney next to Helen Zell, Anna D. Shapiro, Liz Lefkofsky, Namir Smallwood, Eric Lefkofsky, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, First Lady Amy Eshleman, Kristen Das and Joelle Reiter
Helen Zell, Anna D. Shapiro, Liz Lefkofsky, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, First Lady Eshleman and Kristen Das
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Anna D. Shapiro Biography
Anna D. Shapiro joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 2005 and became Artistic Director in 2015. She was awarded the 2008 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for August: Osage County (Steppenwolf, Broadway, London), and was nominated in 2011 in the same category for The Motherf**ker with the Hat (Public Theatre, Labyrinth Theater). Other directing credits at Steppenwolf include Visiting Edna, Mary Page Marlowe, Three Sisters, A Parallelogram, Up, The Crucible, The Unmentionables (also at Yale Repertory Theatre), The Pain and the Itch (also in New York), I Never Sang for My Father, Man from Nebraska, Purple Heart (also in Galway, Ireland), The Drawer Boy, Side Man (also in Ireland, Australia and Vail, Colorado), Three Days of Rain, The Infidel and This is Our Youth (which transferred to Broadway). Other Broadway credits include Of Mice and Men (with James Franco) and Fish in the Dark (with Larry David). Off-Broadway credits include Domesticated (Lincoln Center). Shapiro is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and Columbia. She is a full professor in Northwestern University's Department of Theatre.Anna D. Shapiro Awards and Nominations
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play | ||
| Anna D. Shapiro, The Minutes | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play | ||
| Anna D. Shapiro, Domesticated | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play | ||
| Anna D. Shapiro, Motherf**cker With the Hat | ||
| Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
| Anna D. Shapiro, The Motherf**ker with the Hat | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Play  |
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| Anna D. Shapiro, August: Osage County | ||
| Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Direction of a Play |
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| Anna D. Shapiro, August: Osage County | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play |
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Anna D. Shapiro News
See League of Chicago Theatres' Summer Theater Guide, Featuring Black Ensemble Theater, Goodman Theatre & Moreby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022
Chicago will continue to produce some of the most exciting work in the country this summer. Offerings from the city’s more than 250 producing theatres include a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, and outdoor events.
Cast Announced for World Premiere of 53% OF as Part of Second Stage's Uptown Seriesby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022
Second Stage Theater has announced casting for the upcoming world premiere production of 53% OF. The production will feature ANNA CRIVELLI, EDEN MALYN, MARIANNA McCLELLAN, GRACE REX, CATHRYN WAKE, and AYANA WORKMAN.
THE MINUTES Raises $78K to Support Save the Children's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fundby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022
THE MINUTES on Broadway announced today that from a portion of tickets sales $78,830 has been raised thus far to support global humanitarian organization Save the Children’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awardsby Team BWW - May 20, 2022
The 88th Annual Drama League Awards will be presented in person at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 12:00PM. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Lead in Wins for 2022 Outer Critics Circle Awardsby Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2022
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 71st Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season.
by Marissa Tomeo - May 8, 2022
Steep Theatre will make its much-anticipated return to stage this summer with two productions that continue the company’s tradition of introducing Chicago audiences to bold new plays from today’s most exciting playwrights.
Tickets On Sale For Beth Leavel, Taylor Iman Jones Led Pre-Broadway THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA In Chicago Tomorrowby Alan Henry - Apr 27, 2022
The Pre-Broadway World Premiere will run for a limited five-week engagement, July 19 - August 21, 2022, at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, HARMONY & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Lead Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominationsby Team BWW - Apr 26, 2022
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, have just announced the nominees for the 71st Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season.
2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2022
The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
Sunday Morning Michael Dale: Witnessing History with All The Mournful Voices and Getting a History Lesson with Citizen Wongby Michael Dale - Apr 24, 2022
Immersive All The Mournful Voices takes audience members to a time that tore the country apart just as it was beginning to heal and Citizen Wong celebrates a 19th Century activist for Chinese American rights.
Anna D. Shapiro Videos
VIDEO: Watch a Clip From Second Stage's STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, Starring Josh Charles, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne, and Paul Schneiderby Stage Tube - May 29, 2020
Second Stage has released a flashback clip from its 2018 production of Straight White Men!
VIDEO: Armie Hammer and Tracy Letts Talk Starring in THE MINUTESby Stage Tube - Mar 9, 2020
On Monday, March 9, actors Armie Hammer and Tracy Letts joined the 3rd hour of TODAY to talk about their Broadway play, a?oeThe Minutes,a?? a dark comedy set in a city council meeting where tension runs high.
BWW TV: Hangin' with the Cast of THE MINUTES on Broadway!by TV - Press Previews - Feb 20, 2020
Performances for Steppenwolf's production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, begin Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Cort Theatre (138 W 48th St) on Broadway, and officially opens on Sunday, March 15, 2020. This is a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 14, 2020. What's the new play all about?
BWW TV: What's the Big Secret of THE MINUTES? The Cast Spills!by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 22, 2020
In just a a matter of minutes... well, days... The Minutes will begin Broadway previews at the Cort Theatre (138 W 48th St), where it will officially open on Sunday, March 15, 2020. This is a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 14, 2020.
BWW TV: Watch Just-Released Promo for THE MINUTES on Broadway!by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 23, 2020
In just a a matter of minutes... well, days... The Minutes will begin Broadway previews at the Cort Theatre (138 W 48th St), where it will officially open on Sunday, March 15, 2020. This is a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 14, 2020.
BWW TV: Watch THE MINUTES Marquee Get Installed at the Cort Theatre!by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 10, 2020
The box office of the Cort Theatre officially opens for The Minutes on Monday, January 27, and the Broadway marquee is in place. Watch below as it's installed at the Cort Theatre!
Video: Steppenwolf Breaks Ground Today On New Campus Expansionby A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theatre, proudly breaks ground today on the next phase of its multi-year campus expansion on Halsted Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park. The company unveiled plans for its new state-of-the-art theater building, which will embody the distinct vision of Steppenwolf as a Chicago theatre that is home to America's ensemble.
VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadwayby A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019
On this day in 2015, Fish In the Dark, a new comedy by Seinfeld creator Larry David, celebrated its opening night on Broadway.
VIDEO: Armie Hammer Talks Moonwalking, Learning Lines, And Being Out Of His Comfort Zone In STRAIGHT WHITE MEN On LATE NIGHTby Stage Tube - Jul 31, 2018
Armie Hammer talks about his terrifying Broadway debut in Straight White Men, why he moonwalks in the show and the very unique way he learns his lines
BWW TV: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN on the Great White Way! Inside Opening Night with Armie Hammer & Companyby TV - Opening Night Special - Jul 24, 2018
Straight White Men officially opened on Broadway last night, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider.
