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Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Clare Barron, Dance Nation

The Pulitzer Prize - 2019 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Clare Barron, Dance Nation

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Play

Clare Barron, You Got Older


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Obie Awards - 2015 - Playwriting

Clare Barron, You Got Older

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2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, CROW'S THEATRE Win Big at Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
Video: Cherry Lane Theatre Debuts Lizzy McAlpine Live Performance
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

Cherry Lane Theatre has shared a recent performance from singer, songwriter and producer Lizzy McAlpine, as part of its ‘Live From Cherry Lane Theatre’ series. Watch the 35-minute performance from the Floyd Collins star now.
Photos: Samuel D. Hunter Honored at Page 73 Gala 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Playwright and MacArthur “Genius” Samuel D. Hunter was honored at the Page 73 Gala 2026, celebrating the nonprofit renowned for its work fostering playwrights early in their careers. Check out photos here!
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.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
YOU GOT OLDER Extends for the Final Time at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

The Off-Broadway return of the Obie Award-winning play You Got Older by Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron and directed by Tony Award nominee and Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman has been extended for a third and final time Off-Broadway.
Cherry Lane Theatre Launches YouTube Channel for Theater, Music, & More; Watch Aubrey Hobert Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2026

Cherry Lane Theatre is kicking off its new YouTube channel with a performance from popstar Audrey Hobert, as part of the channel’s Live From Cherry Lane Theatre series. Watch it now.
YOU GOT OLDER Extended for a Second Time at Cherry Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

A second two-week extension has been revealed for the Off-Broadway return of the Obie Award-winning play You Got Older by Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron and directed by Tony Award nominee and Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman.
DANCE NATION at Coal Mine Theatre Offers New Immersive Dance Experience in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

This April, COAL MINE THEATRE and OUTSIDE THE MARCH are teaming up in association with Rock Bottom Movement to make immersive use of the entire COAL MINE building for the first time in the company's history. 
Photos: The Company of YOU GOT OLDER Celebrates Opening Night at Cherry Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

The Off-Broadway revival of YOU GOT OLDER is now in performances at the newly reopened Cherry Lane Theatre. The show's company celebrated its opening night with an after party whose guests included Sara Bareilles, Martyna Majok, J. Smith Cameron, Kenneth Lonergan and more. Check out photos from the evening below.
Review Roundup: Alia Shawkat and More Star in YOU GOT OLDER At Cherry Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2026

Alia Shawkat stars in YOU GOT OLDER at Cherry Lane Theatre in a new Off-Broadway production directed by Anne Kauffman. Clare Barron’s Obie Award-winning play has extended its run through April 12, 2026.
YOU GOT OLDER Extends At The Cherry Lane Theatre Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

The Off-Broadway return of the Obie Award-winning play You Got Older by Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron will present a two-week extension at The Cherry Lane Theatre.
DANCE NATION Opens At Fells Point Corner Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026

Fells Point Corner Theatre will present the Baltimore premiere of Dance Nation by Clare Barron, opening February 13 and running through March 8, 2026. The production is directed by Genevieve de Mahy, marking her return to the Baltimore theatre scene.
Spotlight on Plays: February 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 2, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.
Full Cast Set for YOU GOT OLDER at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the Off-Broadway return of the Obie Award-winning play You Got Older by Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron in a new production directed by Tony Award nominee and Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman.
Page 73 Reveals 2026 Playwriting Fellow and Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Page 73 has named Adin Lenahan its 2026 Playwriting Fellow. Now in its 24th year, the Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship is the company's most prestigious award, annually supporting a playwright who has yet to have an Off-Broadway premiere in New York City.
Alia Shawkat Will Lead Clare Barron's YOU GOT OLDER at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025

The Obie Award-winning play You Got Older by Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron will return Off-Broadway this winter starring Alia Shawkat (“Search Party,” Blink Twice) in a new production by Tony Award nominee and Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals 2025–2026 Youngblood Playwrights Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025

Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced ten new members for its 2025–2026 season. The OBIE Award-winning collective will welcome Davis Alianiello, Messiah Cristine, Avery Deutsch, Xiaoyan Kang, Carolyn Kettig, Gloria Majule, Max Mooney, Jordan Ramirez Puckett, Eliya Smith, and Rosa Thomas.
Page 73 Unveils 12 Semifinalists For Its 2026 Playwriting Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Page 73 has announced 12 semifinalists for the 2026 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship: Benjamin Benne, Kate Cortesi, Alexa Derman, Ryan Drake, JuCoby Johnson, Aditya Joshi, Chad Kaydo, Adin Lenahan, Dhari Noel, Abigail C. Onwunali, Anike Sonuga, and Mallory Jane Weiss.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Clare Barron written?

Clare Barron has written 2 shows including You Got Older (Writer), Dance Nation (Playwright).

What awards has Clare Barron been nominated for?

Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Dance Nation, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Dance Nation, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for You Got Older and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for You Got Older .

What awards has Clare Barron won?

Clare Barron has received Special Citations from the Obie Awards for Dance Nation and has won the Playwriting Award from the Obie Awards for You Got Older.

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