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[Off-Broadway, 2020] Cancelled [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright)

Anna Ziegler, Boy

IT Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Original Short Script

Anna ZieglerA Map of Broken Glass

IT Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Original Short Script

Anna ZieglerThe Spring Fling: My Best/Worst Date Ever

News


Review: THE JANEIAD at Old Globe Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Jul 8, 2025

In the 100-minute, decades-spanning duration we spend with this woman who feels so very recognizable, Ziegler, director Maggie Burrows and actors Nadine Malouf, Ryan Vasquez and Michaela Watkins leave us affected, contemplative and more than a little bit heartbroken.
Review: THE JANEIAD at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 6, 2025

In “The Janeiad,' at The Old Globe through July 13th, playwright Anna Ziegler blends myth, memory, and modern grief into a lyrical meditation on loss and the fragile myths we build to survive it.
Photos: THE JANEIAD World Premiere Opens at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

First look at The Janeiad by Anna Ziegler and directed by Maggie Burrows. The world premiere production opens tonight at The Old Globe and runs through July 13, 2025. Check out photos from the production.
Anna Ziegler's THE WANDERERS to Have UK Premiere at Marylebone Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

Award-winning director Igor Golyak will direct the UK premiere of Anna Ziegler’s The Wanderers, opening at the Marylebone Theatre. Learn more about the UK Premiere and see how to purchase tickets!
Red Bull Theater Unveils Cast of SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025: DEFIANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced the cast and lineup for its 15th Annual Short New Play Festival, returning Monday, June 23, 2025, to Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater in New York City.
Red Bull Theater Unveils Selections for Short New Play Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend upcoming performances.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE JANEIAD at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Janeiad by returning playwright Anna Ziegler. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Public Theater Season Will Include World Premieres by John Leguizamo, Jordan E. Cooper, and More
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2025

The Public Theater’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up for The Public’s 2025-26 Season at their landmark Astor Place home on 425 Lafayette Street. We have the full season details here!
Tom Hooper to Direct Film Adaptation of PHOTOGRAPH 51; Natalie Portman to Star
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2025

Following 2019's Cats, Tom Hooper is returning to the director's chair for a film adaptation of Anna Ziegler's play Photograph 51. Ziegler will adapt her script for the movie, which is now set to star Natalie Portman as scientist Rosalind Franklin.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins 2025 Steinberg/ACTA Award For PURPOSE
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play Purpose. Learn more here!
World Premiere of THE STAIRCASE Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

South Coast Repertory will bring the singularly unique voice of Hawaiian playwright Noa Gardner to theatregoers with the world premiere of The Staircase. Learn more here!
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. 
Review: THE WANDERERS at Mildred's Umbrella
by Brett Cullum - Feb 14, 2025

Jennifer Decker is a pro at deconstructing relationships, and it is no surprise that she handles this material very well. Also, she has a very talented cast at her beck and call, so THE WANDERERS here in Houston works exquisitely for the most part.
Joaquina Kalukango & More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joaquina Kalukango and many more! See the full lineup!
Interview: 54 Below's NEW WRITERS series Showcases Anna K. Jacobs (TEETH)
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 7, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Award-winning composer behind off-Broadway’s smash hit musical, Teeth, will showcase her work, including a brand-new musical she’s creating with the celebrated playwright, Anna Ziegler, in this 2/11 concert.
Interview: Jennifer Decker of THE WANDERERS at Mildred's Umbrella
by Brett Cullum - Feb 4, 2025

One of Houston’s most fascinating productions opens this week. Mildred’s Umbrella is presenting THE WANDERERS at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center on South Braeswood.
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
TEETH Composer Anna K. Jacobs's 54 Below Concert Announces Full Cast And Livestream
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Award winner and Drama Desk nominee Anna K. Jacobs, the composer behind Off-Broadway's smash hit musical, Teeth is set to present an evening of songs as a part of 54 Below's on-going series New Writers at 54! on Febuary 11, 2025 at 9:30PM.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Anna Ziegler written?

Anna Ziegler has written 3 shows including Photograph 51 (Author), Actually (Author), The Last Match (Playwright).

What awards has Anna Ziegler been nominated for?

John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Boy, Outstanding Original Short Script (IT Awards) for A Map of Broken Glass and Outstanding Original Short Script (IT Awards) for The Spring Fling: My Best/Worst Date Ever.

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