Arthur Kopit
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Arthur Kopit:
Max Clayton to Star in HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse (Jun 3, 2025)
PHANTOM Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre (Mar 13, 2025)
Review: PHANTOM at Arizona Broadway Theatre (Mar 10, 2025)
Max Clayton to Star in HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse (Jun 3, 2025)
PHANTOM Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre (Mar 13, 2025)
Review: PHANTOM at Arizona Broadway Theatre (Mar 10, 2025)
BIO
Kopit was an American playwright. He was a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist (Indians and Wings) and a three-time Tony Award nominee: Best Play, Indians (1970); Best Play, Wings (1979); and Best Book of a Musical, for Nine (1982). He won the Vernon Rice Award (now known as the Drama Desk Award) in 1962 for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad and was nominated for another Drama Desk Award in 1979 for Wings.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Book of a Musical
Arthur Kopit, Nine
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding New Play
Arthur Kopit, Wings
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Play
Arthur Kopit, Wings
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1970 - Best American Play
Arthur Kopit, Indians
Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Play
Arthur Kopit, Indians
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1962 - Best Playwright
Arthur Kopit, Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad
Videos
Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE
by Michael Major - 2025-01-30 10:04:34
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-08 11:00:21
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-07-29 13:38:19
Exclusive Video: Get A First Look At Yeston/Kopit's PHANTOM Starring K-Pop Sensation Kyuhyun
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-26 10:28:10
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Yeston/Kopit's PHANTOM Starring K-Pop Sensation Kyuhyun
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-20 10:47:24
VIDEO: On This Day, April 10- Ti Voglio Bene! Antonio Banderas Leads A Revival of NINE to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-04-10 00:00:03
Who Was Lucille Lortel and Why Is There An Award Named For Her?
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-31 21:01:50
STAGE TUBE: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's A DRAM OF DRUMMHICIT!
by Kelsey Denette - 2011-05-23 18:43:48
STAGE TUBE: NINE Director Rob Marshall Appears On The Today Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2009-12-24 09:55:23
STAGE TUBE: Marion Cottilard Toasts Golden Globe Nomination on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2009-12-16 22:06:20
STAGE TUBE: Judi Dench Talks NINE with TODAY's Kathie Lee and Hoda
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2009-12-16 21:21:19
News
Max Clayton to Star in HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
Max Clayton will star as C.K. Dexter Haven in Ogunquit Playhouse’s reimagining of High Society. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
Max Clayton will star as C.K. Dexter Haven in Ogunquit Playhouse’s reimagining of High Society. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
PHANTOM Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Arizona Broadway Theatre is now presenting Phantom, with book by Arthur Kopit and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, on stage through April 10, 2025. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Arizona Broadway Theatre is now presenting Phantom, with book by Arthur Kopit and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, on stage through April 10, 2025. Learn more here!
Review: PHANTOM at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Mar 10, 2025
By now, the phrase Phantom of the Opera conjures one thing: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s juggernaut, a chandelier-crashing, organ-blasting spectacle that has been haunting Broadway since the Reagan administration. But Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s PHANTOM, currently at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria until April 10, is an entirely different beast—lusher, more romantic. It plays like a grand old movie, the kind that knew how to sweep you up in its spell.
by Herbert Paine - Mar 10, 2025
By now, the phrase Phantom of the Opera conjures one thing: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s juggernaut, a chandelier-crashing, organ-blasting spectacle that has been haunting Broadway since the Reagan administration. But Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s PHANTOM, currently at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria until April 10, is an entirely different beast—lusher, more romantic. It plays like a grand old movie, the kind that knew how to sweep you up in its spell.
Franc D'Ambrosio to Perform The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Feinstein's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Broadway legend Franc D'Ambrosio will take the stage with special guest Glory Crampton for a celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Broadway legend Franc D'Ambrosio will take the stage with special guest Glory Crampton for a celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals. Learn more and see how to attend.
Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2025
Ramin Karimloo has released a video of himself singing 'Only You' from Nine the Musical. The video also features Melissa James, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, and Zizi Strallen.
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2025
Ramin Karimloo has released a video of himself singing 'Only You' from Nine the Musical. The video also features Melissa James, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, and Zizi Strallen.
Review: NINE at Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jan 26, 2025
What did our critic think of NINE at Garden Theatre?
by Paul Batterson - Jan 26, 2025
What did our critic think of NINE at Garden Theatre?
WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Will Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse; 2025 Season Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled their 93rd season, featuring a world premiere production, Guys and Dolls, and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled their 93rd season, featuring a world premiere production, Guys and Dolls, and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
LES DONES DE GUIDO CONTINI llega del 23 al 27 de enero al Gaudí
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 14, 2025
El musical basado en NINE con Mariona Castillo y dirigido por David Pintó tendrá cinco únicas funciones en Barcelona.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 14, 2025
El musical basado en NINE con Mariona Castillo y dirigido por David Pintó tendrá cinco únicas funciones en Barcelona.
Ruthie Henshall, Amber Davies, and More Join NINE Concert Led By Ramin Karimloo
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024
Further casting has been announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at Lowry, Salford next year.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024
Further casting has been announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at Lowry, Salford next year.
Interview: Playwright Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 21, 2024
Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview Jenny Lyn Bader about her career and the 'Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library' at 59E59 Theaters.
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 21, 2024
Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview Jenny Lyn Bader about her career and the 'Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library' at 59E59 Theaters.
Ramin Karimloo Will Lead NINE THE MUSICAL in Concert at The Lowry
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Hope Mill Theatre will present a new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at The Lowry, Salford next year.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Hope Mill Theatre will present a new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at The Lowry, Salford next year.
A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 11, 2024
This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 11, 2024
This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 9, 2024
by - Aug 9, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 9, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 9, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 9, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Aug 8, 2024
See all new video of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s Tony Award®–winning musical Nine, directed and choreographed Andy Blankenbuehler. Watch the company perform 'My Husband Makes Movies,' 'Be Italian,' and more.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 8, 2024
See all new video of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s Tony Award®–winning musical Nine, directed and choreographed Andy Blankenbuehler. Watch the company perform 'My Husband Makes Movies,' 'Be Italian,' and more.
Review Roundup: NINE Opens at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Nine at the Kennedy Center. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Nine at the Kennedy Center. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Review: NINE at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 7, 2024
It’s been 40 years since the national tour of the 1982 Arthur Kopit/Maury Yeston Tony Award winning Broadway musical Nine played at the Kennedy Center. It is currently the latest entry into the Broadway Center Stage series and boasts an all-star cast, a large orchestra and an “interesting” concept by director/choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler.
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 7, 2024
It’s been 40 years since the national tour of the 1982 Arthur Kopit/Maury Yeston Tony Award winning Broadway musical Nine played at the Kennedy Center. It is currently the latest entry into the Broadway Center Stage series and boasts an all-star cast, a large orchestra and an “interesting” concept by director/choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler.
Photos: Steven Pasquale and More in NINE at The Kennedy Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024
Check out production photos from Nine at The Kennedy Center, starring Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley, Carolee Carmello, and more here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024
Check out production photos from Nine at The Kennedy Center, starring Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley, Carolee Carmello, and more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2024
by - Jul 30, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 30, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jul 29, 2024
Hear from Steven Pasquale and more from the cast of Nine at the Kennedy Center in this new video from BroadwayWorld! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jul 29, 2024
Hear from Steven Pasquale and more from the cast of Nine at the Kennedy Center in this new video from BroadwayWorld! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 25, 2024
by - Jul 25, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 25, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Arthur Kopit written?
Arthur Kopit has written 13 shows including Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad (Playwright), Asylum (Playwright), The Day the Whores Came Out to Play Tennis/ Sing to Me Through Open Windows (Playwright), Indians (Playwright), Wings (Playwright), Wings (Playwright), Nine (Bookwriter), End of the World (Playwright), High Society (Bookwriter), Road to Nirvana (Playwright), Wings (Source Material), Phantom (Bookwriter), Y2K (Playwright).
What awards has Arthur Kopit been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nine, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Wings, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Wings, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Indians, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Indians and Best Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad.
What awards has Arthur Kopit won?
Arthur Kopit won the Drama Desk Award for Best Playwright for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad.
Videos