Beth Henley
Latest News on Beth Henley:
SPANISH ORANGES Will Make World Premiere in London in 2026 (Dec 19, 2025)
BUGHOUSE World Premiere is Coming to the Vineyard Theatre (Dec 10, 2025)
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep (Dec 3, 2025)
SPANISH ORANGES Will Make World Premiere in London in 2026 (Dec 19, 2025)
BUGHOUSE World Premiere is Coming to the Vineyard Theatre (Dec 10, 2025)
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep (Dec 3, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Play
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Best American Play
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1981 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Videos
VIDEO: First Look at The Acting Company's THE THREE MUSKETEERS and ROMEO AND JULIET in Repertory
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-11-05 15:05:53
TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Barbara Garrick on Lady Bird Johnson
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-11-07 16:01:00
VIDEO: Watch TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Accept 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stage Tube - 2019-06-09 21:41:01
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of TACT's ABUNDANCE at Theatre Row
by Stage Tube - 2015-02-24 17:18:06
TV Exclusive: Chatting with the Cast of THE JACKSONIAN on Opening Night- Ed Harris, Bill Pullman, Amy Madigan & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-11-09 09:00:01
STAGE TUBE: MTC Celebrates Lynne Meadow With Nathan Lane, Christine Baranski and More
by Kelsey Denette - 2012-06-25 15:37:32
STAGE TUBE: MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD Company Talks New Primary Stages Production
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-08-29 11:15:10
News
SPANISH ORANGES Will Make World Premiere in London in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025
The world premiere of Spanish Oranges, the debut play by Alba Arikha, Samuel Beckett’s Goddaughter, with direction from Myriam Cyr, will take place at The Playground Theatre in West London next year.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025
The world premiere of Spanish Oranges, the debut play by Alba Arikha, Samuel Beckett’s Goddaughter, with direction from Myriam Cyr, will take place at The Playground Theatre in West London next year.
BUGHOUSE World Premiere is Coming to the Vineyard Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
Vineyard Theatre will present the world premiere of Bughouse, conceived and directed by Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Obie Award winner and MacArthur “Genius” fellow Martha Clarke.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
Vineyard Theatre will present the world premiere of Bughouse, conceived and directed by Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Obie Award winner and MacArthur “Genius” fellow Martha Clarke.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
The Tent Theater Company Will Host LASTINGNESS Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
The Tent Theater Company will host its 2025 benefit, LASTINGNESS next week at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
The Tent Theater Company will host its 2025 benefit, LASTINGNESS next week at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the event here!
ANNABEL'S SISTER by George Kolber to Have Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Annabel’s Sister, a new play by George Kolber, will present two industry readings in New York, directed by Matt Okin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Annabel’s Sister, a new play by George Kolber, will present two industry readings in New York, directed by Matt Okin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
BWW Q&A: Laura Heikkinen on CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Inspired Acting Company
by Joshua Wright - Sep 9, 2025
The Inspired Acting Company is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional theatre operating in Walled Lake, Michigan (Commerce Township). We are on a mission to tell relevant, timely, and inclusive stories through productions of world-class plays, both new and classical.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 9, 2025
The Inspired Acting Company is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional theatre operating in Walled Lake, Michigan (Commerce Township). We are on a mission to tell relevant, timely, and inclusive stories through productions of world-class plays, both new and classical.
John Lee Beatty Will Receive Ming Cho Lee Award For Lifetime Achievement
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
Scenic designer John Lee Beatty will be honored with the Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards .
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
Scenic designer John Lee Beatty will be honored with the Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards .
CRIMES OF THE HEART Will Open at The Inspired Acting Company in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
The Inspired Acting Company in Walled Lake, MI will present Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Crimes of the Heart from September 12–28, 2025. Directed by Laura Heikkinen.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
The Inspired Acting Company in Walled Lake, MI will present Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Crimes of the Heart from September 12–28, 2025. Directed by Laura Heikkinen.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025
The Acting Company has revealed its 2025-26 Season of programming. The season features Dickens' Great Expectations in a World Premiere Adaptation by Nikki Massoud, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025
The Acting Company has revealed its 2025-26 Season of programming. The season features Dickens' Great Expectations in a World Premiere Adaptation by Nikki Massoud, and more.
The Fire Weeds to Host Benefit Reading of THE JACKSONIAN by Beth Henley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025
The Fire Weeds, an experimental, female-driven theater company, has announced its first-ever play festival, taking place at Houghton Hall. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025
The Fire Weeds, an experimental, female-driven theater company, has announced its first-ever play festival, taking place at Houghton Hall. Learn more here!
AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025.
BERT & TRIXIE VISIT THE VET To Have World Premiere at Purple Rose Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the final production of their 34th season, “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” a World Premiere comedy written by Matt Letscher. Tickets are on sale now.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the final production of their 34th season, “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” a World Premiere comedy written by Matt Letscher. Tickets are on sale now.
Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN to Continue The 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series In Teaneck
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN (1991). Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN (1991). Learn more and see how to attend.
Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Order Chaos Theater Company
by Herbert Paine - Apr 14, 2025
Order Chaos Theatre Company’s production of Beth Henley's CRIMES OF THE HEART is earnest in its attempt to capture the play’s bruised heart and tangled humor. However, ultimately, it’s a production that, like its characters, yearns for something more — and, at times, almost gets there.
by Herbert Paine - Apr 14, 2025
Order Chaos Theatre Company’s production of Beth Henley's CRIMES OF THE HEART is earnest in its attempt to capture the play’s bruised heart and tangled humor. However, ultimately, it’s a production that, like its characters, yearns for something more — and, at times, almost gets there.
CRIMES OF THE HEART to Open at Ojai Art Center Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025
The Ojai Art Center Theater will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Crimes of the Heart, running March 28 – April 20, 2025. Check here for more details.
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025
The Ojai Art Center Theater will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Crimes of the Heart, running March 28 – April 20, 2025. Check here for more details.
Photos: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Jersey City Theatre Center
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) will present Crimes of the Heart, a new production of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Check here for the photos.
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) will present Crimes of the Heart, a new production of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Check here for the photos.
Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Wimberley Playhouse
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 22, 2025
What did our critic think of CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Wimberley Playhouse?
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 22, 2025
What did our critic think of CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Wimberley Playhouse?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Beth Henley written?
Beth Henley has written 13 shows including Confluence (Playwright), The Wake of Jamey Foster (Playwright), The Miss Firecracker Contest (Playwright), The Lucky Spot (Playwright), The Debutante Ball (Playwright), Abundance (Playwright), Impossible Marriage (Playwright), Family Week (Playwright), Prairie (Bookwriter), Crimes of the Heart (Playwright), Motherhood Out Loud (Playwright), The Jacksonian (Playwright), Desire (Writer).
What awards has Beth Henley been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Crimes of the Heart, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Crimes of the Heart and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Crimes of the Heart.
What awards has Beth Henley won?
Beth Henley won the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Crimes of the Heart. She also received The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Crimes of the Heart.
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