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Amber Ruffin to Host 2025 Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed that Amber Ruffin, Tony, Emmy and Writers Guild nominated writer, comedian and New York Times best-selling author, will return as host of the organization’s annual Gala. Learn more!

Jocelyn Bioh, Samuel D. Hunter, and Audrey Choi Join DGF Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

Playwrights Jocelyn Bioh and Samuel D. Hunter and multi-sector leader Audrey Choi have joined the Dramatists Guild Foundation Board of Directors. Learn more here!

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

 David Henry Hwang and James Ijames Join Dramatists Guild Foundation's Board of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2023

 Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced that acclaimed, Award-winning playwrights David Henry Hwang and James Ijames join the Board of Directors to help shape and guide the organization’s mission to support theater writers at all stages of their careers.

Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 60th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 25, 2022

Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) held its 60th Anniversary Gala last night at Ziegfeld Ballroom, hosted by Jennifer Simard.

Jennifer Simard Will Host Tonight's Dramatists Guild Foundation 60th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2022

Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) has announced Jennifer Simard will host the organization's 60th Anniversary Gala tonight at Ziegfeld Ballroom. 

Bernadette Peters, Stephen Schwartz, Kate Baldwin & More Set for Dramatists Guild Foundation 60th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced the star-studded line-up for the organization's 60th Anniversary Gala on October 24, 2022, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. The event will feature Bernadette Peters, Stephen Schwartz, Kate Baldwin and more.

Photos: Dramatists Guild Foundation Celebrates Michael R. Jackson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022

The Dramatists Guild Foundation celebrated Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist, Michael R. Jackson, on Sunday, September 18, at a salon hosted by DGF Board Member C. Graham Berwind III and Creative Partners Productions. Check out photos here!

Industry Pro Newsletter: An Industry in Reform - Internships and a New Vision for Funding
by Alex Freeman - Jul 25, 2022

A thought experiment from New Zealand examines a potentially new way to not only make arts funding more equitable, but transparent and with the opportunity for potential patrons to find projects to fund. This future thinking in the industry extends throughout the United States as well, as companies re-imagine what entry level programs look like.

Paula Vogel, Jeffrey Banks & Barbara Olcott to be Honored at Dramatists Guild Foundation 60th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022

Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced who will be honored at their annual Gala on October 24, 2022, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Fashion Designer Jeffrey Banks and DGF Board Member Barbara Olcott will be honored with the Patron of the Arts honors. The decades-long career of playwright Paula Vogel will be celebrated as this year’s dramatist honor.

Photo Coverage: Pasek & Paul, and More Attend Dramatists Guild Foundation's Evening of Philanthropy, Legacy, and Music
by Walter McBride - May 21, 2019

On the evening of May 13, Dramatists Guild Foundation and Morgan Stanley hosted An Evening of Philanthropy, Legacy, and Music at Morgan Stanley.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the 2018 DGF Gala, Featuring Kate Baldwin, Elizabeth Stanley, and More
by Walter McBride - Nov 13, 2018

Last night, the Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) held its annual Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala at the Manhattan Center in NYC. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows Present New Works!
by Walter McBride - Oct 17, 2018

Last night, the 2017-2018 class of Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows presented excerpts of full length works at Playwrights Horizons at 7:00 PM. This presentation caps off a year spent working under the tutelage of Michael Korie (War Paint), Laurence O'Keefe (Heathers), Diana Son (Stop Kiss), and Sheri Wilner (Kingdom City).

Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall
by Walter McBride - Oct 15, 2018

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported last week, composer/lyricist/actress Carol Hall passed away at age 82. We remember the Broadway veteran below.

Photo Coverage: The Dramatists Guild Foundation Celebrates the Work of Matt Gould
by Walter McBride - Mar 13, 2018

The Dramatists Guild Foundation celebrated the work of Matt Gould at a salon hosted by Michael McCorry Rose on Monday, March 12. Matt spoke about his writing process and played selections from a number of his new works.

Photo Flash: BRIGHT STAR's Steve Martin, Andrew Lippa and More Take Part in DGF Salon
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2016

The Dramatists Guild Fund celebrated the work of Steve Martin (Broadway's Bright Star) on Thursday, October 13, at an intimate Salon hosted at the home of DGF supporter, novelist and playwright Elizabeth Dewberry. Scroll down for photos!

Dramatists Guild Fund to Go Presidential for 2016 GREAT WRITERS THANK THEIR LUCKY STARS Gala
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2016

Dramatists Guild Fund President Andrew Lippa and Executive Director Rachel Routh announced today this year's gala theme will be Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars: The Presidential Edition taking place the evening before Election Day on November 7, 2016 (6:30 PM).

Photo Coverage: Craig Lucas Honored with Dramatists Guild Fund's Sidney Kingsley Award
by Walter McBride - Apr 5, 2016

The Dramatists Guild Fund presented their Madge Evans and Sidney Kingsley Award to actress Audra McDonald and playwright Craig Lucas just last night. McDonalad was unable to attend the event due to her SHUFFLE ALONG schedule, but the show went on and BroadwayWorld was also there for the festivities. Check out photos below!

Darren Criss Hosts Dramatists Guild Fund's 2015 Gala Tonight, Featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Karen Ziemba and More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2015

The Dramatists Guild Fund welcomes a slew of stars for their 2015 Gala tonight! As previously announced, actor, musician and Emmy-nominated composer, Darren Criss will host and perform at DGF's annual gala GREAT WRITERS THANK THEIR LUCKY STARS at Gotham Hall (1356 Broadway at 36th Street) this evening, October 26 (cocktail reception at 6:30pm, dinner and celebration at 7:30pm).

Karen Ziemba, Jose Llana, Jenna Ushkowitz and More Join Dramatists Guild Fund's 2015 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015

The Dramatists Guild Fund will welcome a slew of stars for their 2015 Gala next week!