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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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TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commissions, and More


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's CRIMES OF THE HEART


Crimes of the Heart is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play by American playwright Beth Henley.  The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital.

Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week


Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I Continues The FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series In April


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present ME, MYSELF & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Stand Up Comedy From J-Sketch & Black Box Studios Returns To Debonair Music Hall


J-Sketch, in association with Black Box Studios, will present a 'Purim Post-Game' evening of stand-up comedy featuring Mikey Greenblatt, Ami Kozak, Eli Lebowicz and special guests on Wednesday, March 27th at 8:00PM.

F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS


​​​​​​​F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Tobin Center


Beth Henley’s 1979 pulitzer-prize winning play, Crimes of the Heart, was the perfect choice for 100A Productions. The themes of this play express human struggle and the need for every person to be shown some empathy and grace.

Cast and Creative Team Set For Algonquin's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF


Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its April musical, Fiddler on the Roof. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from April 6 through April 21.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 24-25 Season


Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.

An Evening With Paul Schrader, Hosted By John Bathke Comes to Debonair Music Hall Next Month


Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, hosted by 'On The Scene''s John Bathke and presented by Black Box PAC, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA


RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!

BWW Q&A: Marisela Barrera & Rick Frederick on CRIMES OF THE HEART at 100A Productions


100A Production will present Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley, a heartfelt and witty drama that brings to life the eccentricities and challenges of the MaGrath sisters. We spoke with the creative team about bringing the show to the Tobin Center.

The Black Box Writers Project Continues This Month At Teaneck's Debonair Music Hall


THE WRITERS PROJECT, CHAPTER 2 will take place on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall: 1409 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck, NJ 07666. 

Edward Albee's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC presents 1963's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!

Comedians Jim Florentine, Don Jamieson, and Mark Riccadonna to Headline Debonair Music Hall in March


Black Box Studios will present a stand-up comedy triple headliner featuring Mark Riccadonna, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine this March! Learn more about the event here.

An Evening With Paul Schrader Comes to the Black Box PAC At Debonair Music Hall


Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, presented by Black Box PAC on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the event here!

THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1 Comes To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck


Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1, a new recurring event featuring area bands and artists, which will premiere on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at 7:30PM at  Debonair Music Hall.

Open Mic Night Returns To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck This Month


Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents their monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, February 15th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666. 

Cast Set For THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW at BEDLAM


New York theatre company BEDLAM, led by Artistic Director Eric Tucker, has announced casting for its next show. THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW will have its world premiere at the West End Theatre (263 West 86th St.), starting performances on February 24th, 2024.

The Black Box Writers Project Begins Next Week At Teaneck's Debonair Music Hall


The first installment of THE WRITERS PROJECT will take place on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Beth Henley 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?

Beth Henley has been nominated for several prestigious awards for her play "Crimes of the Heart." These include Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

What awards has Beth Henley won?

Beth Henley has won the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Crimes of the Heart" and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the same play.

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