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Managing Director Leslie Marcus, Colleen Werthmann, Susannah Flood, Sam Breslin Wright, Jennifer R. Morris, Gibson Frazier, Playwright Anne Washburn, Composer Michael Friedman, Director Steve Cosson, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Matthew Maher, Nedra McClyde a
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07/26/2013
From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Playwrights Horizons' MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
Colleen Werthmann, Susannah Flood, Jennifer R. Morris, Gibson Frazier, Playwright Anne Washburn, Composer Michael Friedman, Director Steve Cosson, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Matthew Maher, Nedra McClyde and Sam Breslin Wright
Date:
07/26/2013
From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Playwrights Horizons' MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
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Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
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Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL REVIEW ROUNDUP 4 at Toronto Fringe
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 13, 2026
Reviews of Love, Shakespeare, and Rope; A Comedy Show at the End of the World; and Orbit
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 13, 2026
Reviews of Love, Shakespeare, and Rope; A Comedy Show at the End of the World; and Orbit
WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE World Premiere and More Set for MCC Theater 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
MCC Theater has unveiled their 40th Anniversary Season, featuring the world premiere musical adaptation of What's Eating Gilbert Grape, the New York Premiere of The Heart Sellers, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
MCC Theater has unveiled their 40th Anniversary Season, featuring the world premiere musical adaptation of What's Eating Gilbert Grape, the New York Premiere of The Heart Sellers, and more.
Cast Set for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for their annual Short New Play Festival 2026 to be held at Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Peter Norton Symphony Space in June.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for their annual Short New Play Festival 2026 to be held at Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Peter Norton Symphony Space in June.
Hunter College MFA Program Will Present Reading of I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU by PJ O'Neal
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program at Hunter College will present an industry reading of I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU by PJ O'Neal, featuring Ryan Jamaal Swain of FX's Pose and Tony nominee Annie McNamara.
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program at Hunter College will present an industry reading of I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU by PJ O'Neal, featuring Ryan Jamaal Swain of FX's Pose and Tony nominee Annie McNamara.
Hunter College MFA Playwrights Festival Will Include Five New Works in NYC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present staged readings of five new plays at the Frederick Loewe Theater in New York, featuring works by graduates of the two-year program directed by notable theater artists.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present staged readings of five new plays at the Frederick Loewe Theater in New York, featuring works by graduates of the two-year program directed by notable theater artists.
SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.
Industry Reading of THESE BLUE NEW HAMPSHIRE NIGHTS Will Be Performed at Hunter College
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present a developmental reading of THESE BLUE NEW HAMPSHIRE NIGHTS by Jack Becker, directed by Kleban Prize winner Phillip Christian Smith, featuring a cast that includes Keith Randolph Smith.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present a developmental reading of THESE BLUE NEW HAMPSHIRE NIGHTS by Jack Becker, directed by Kleban Prize winner Phillip Christian Smith, featuring a cast that includes Keith Randolph Smith.
Kyra Sedgwick and More To Star in THE DEMAND OF AVARICE as Part of Cherry Lane Alternative Relaunch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Cherry Lane Alternative is relaunching with The Tongues reading series, featuring a staged reading of The Demand of Avarice, written by Matthew McLachlan, directed by David Zayas Jr., and starring Kyra Sedgwick and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Cherry Lane Alternative is relaunching with The Tongues reading series, featuring a staged reading of The Demand of Avarice, written by Matthew McLachlan, directed by David Zayas Jr., and starring Kyra Sedgwick and more.
Hunter College MFA Program to Present Industry Reading Of THE OIL PRESS By Drew Praskovich
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program at Hunter College will present an industry reading of The Oil by Drew Praskovich, featuring six-time Obie winner David Greenspan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program at Hunter College will present an industry reading of The Oil by Drew Praskovich, featuring six-time Obie winner David Greenspan.
Hunter College MFA Program Will Present Industry Reading of I'M A REALLY GOOD SWIMMER
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of I'M A REALLY GOOD SWIMMER by Mya Ison, directed by OBIE winner Taylor Reynolds, on April 10th, featuring Ayana Workman, Kelly McAndrew, and Tẹmídayọ Amay.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of I'M A REALLY GOOD SWIMMER by Mya Ison, directed by OBIE winner Taylor Reynolds, on April 10th, featuring Ayana Workman, Kelly McAndrew, and Tẹmídayọ Amay.
Find Out How You Know These DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Stars from Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2026
Led by Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, the second season of Daredevil: Born Again is now on Disney+, and we have put together a roundup of some of the top Broadway stars featured in the show.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2026
Led by Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, the second season of Daredevil: Born Again is now on Disney+, and we have put together a roundup of some of the top Broadway stars featured in the show.
Hunter College Partners With Breaking The Binary Theatre For Public Master Class Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting program, in collaboration with Breaking the Binary Theatre, will present a series of free public master class workshops aimed at supporting transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting program, in collaboration with Breaking the Binary Theatre, will present a series of free public master class workshops aimed at supporting transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.
Hunter College to Host Industry Reading of A GOOD FIT by Maia Matsushita McBride
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026
Hunter College's Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of A GOOD FIT, a play by Maia Matsushita McBride, on March 6th. The event, directed by Awoye Timpo, will explore themes of gentrification, racism, and class dynamics in NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026
Hunter College's Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of A GOOD FIT, a play by Maia Matsushita McBride, on March 6th. The event, directed by Awoye Timpo, will explore themes of gentrification, racism, and class dynamics in NYC.
Play On Shakespeare Launches New Partnership with Ojai Playwrights Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
Play On Shakespeare has expanded its programming by launching new partnerships - including with the award-winning Ojai Playwrights Conference - to commission contemporary playwrights as part of a rigorous translation process.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
Play On Shakespeare has expanded its programming by launching new partnerships - including with the award-winning Ojai Playwrights Conference - to commission contemporary playwrights as part of a rigorous translation process.
Anne Washburn Named Recipient Of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Anne Washburn has been named the sixth recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award. The commission from the Hermitage Artist Retreat includes a Florida residency and a New York workshop anticipated for fall 2027.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Anne Washburn has been named the sixth recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award. The commission from the Hermitage Artist Retreat includes a Florida residency and a New York workshop anticipated for fall 2027.
Jonathan Groff-Led AS YOU LIKE IT and More Set For Royal Shakespeare Company 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company will present a new season of theatrical productions in 2026-27, featuring classic and contemporary plays. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company will present a new season of theatrical productions in 2026-27, featuring classic and contemporary plays. Learn more about the lineup here!
Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
Submissions Open for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Submissions are open for Red Bull Theater's 16th Short New Play Festival 2026- Refinished. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme, “Refinished,” will be selected.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Submissions are open for Red Bull Theater's 16th Short New Play Festival 2026- Refinished. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme, “Refinished,” will be selected.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 14, 2026- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Jan 14, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 14, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Boots Riley to Bring Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS Play to the Screen
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2026
Boots Riley, filmmaker behind 2018's Sorry to Bother You and the upcoming I Love Boosters, is bringing Anne Washburn's Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play, to the big screen.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2026
Boots Riley, filmmaker behind 2018's Sorry to Bother You and the upcoming I Love Boosters, is bringing Anne Washburn's Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play, to the big screen.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Anne Washburn written?
Anne Washburn has written 5 shows including Apparition (Playwright), The Internationalist (Playwright), Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Playwright), The Twilight Zone (Adaptor), The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire (Writer).
What awards has Anne Washburn been nominated for?
and Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for 10 Out of 12.
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