David Auburn
Latest News on David Auburn:
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances (Jan 4, 2026)
The Heartbeat Theater To Present David Auburn's PROOF (Jan 2, 2026)
PROOF Comes to Act II Playhouse in January 2026 (Dec 30, 2025)
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances (Jan 4, 2026)
The Heartbeat Theater To Present David Auburn's PROOF (Jan 2, 2026)
PROOF Comes to Act II Playhouse in January 2026 (Dec 30, 2025)
BIO
David Auburn's plays include Proof (Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award®, New York Drama Critics Circle Award), An Upset and Amateurs (EST Marathons) and Skyscraper. Films include The Girl in the Park (writer/director) and The Lake House. Recent directing credits include A Delicate Balance for BTF. His short plays have been collected in the volume “Fifth Planet and Other Plays” (DPS). His work has been published in Harper’s, New England Review, and Guilt and Pleasure; and he was a contributing editor to the Oxford American Writers Thesaurus. A former Guggenheim Fellow, he lives in New York City.
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Awards and Nominations
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Best American Play
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2001 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Play
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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Play
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Videos
Video: Ayo Edebiri Talks Returning to Her Stage Roots in Broadway's PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-03 12:18:01
Video: Watch a Trailer For TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-26 08:09:18
Video: Cast of George Street Playhouse's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Performs 'Real Life'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 14:52:05
Video: Cast of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse Previews 30/90
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-18 14:42:48
Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - 2023-09-13 16:01:36
Video: Jessica Hecht Opens Up About Her Intimate Stagetime with Laura Linney
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-07 09:13:35
Video: Laura Linney & Jessica Hecht Are Getting Ready to Return to Broadway in SUMMER, 1976
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-19 15:00:20
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video for 'Don't Call Me Angel' by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-13 12:00:07
VIDEO: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska Are CHARLIE'S ANGELS in the Official Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-27 09:27:17
VIDEO: First Look at A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at George Street Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-12-04 21:31:32
VIDEO: First Look At THE TRIAL OF DONNA CAINE At George Street Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-22 23:33:36
TV: Watch Highlights from the Off Broadway Revival of TICK, TICK... BOOM!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-10-24 11:27:30
TV: Watch Highlights of John Hawkes & Tracie Thoms in MTC's LOST LAKE
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-11-05 11:59:32
STAGE TUBE: RENT Warm-Up #3 with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Karen Olivo
by Courtnie Mele - 2014-06-28 20:01:12
STAGE TUBE: Miranda and Olivo Warm-Up to RENT Again, But This Time Leslie Odom Jr. Joins In
by Courtnie Mele - 2014-06-28 17:54:54
News
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
The Heartbeat Theater To Present David Auburn's PROOF
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2026
The Heartbeat Theater is preparing for its inaugural production at Easthampton’s Williston Theater, staging Proof in CitySpace’s Blue Room.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2026
The Heartbeat Theater is preparing for its inaugural production at Easthampton’s Williston Theater, staging Proof in CitySpace’s Blue Room.
PROOF Comes to Act II Playhouse in January 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025
Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Proof” by David Auburn. The play was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025
Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Proof” by David Auburn. The play was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn more about the production here!
Review: A Wistful SUMMER, 1976 at Central Square Theater
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 19, 2025
What did our critic think of SUMMER, 1976 at Central Square Theater?
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 19, 2025
What did our critic think of SUMMER, 1976 at Central Square Theater?
Review: TICK...TICK...BOOM! at Alumnae Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Nov 9, 2025
What did our critic think of TICK...TICK...BOOM! at Alumnae Theatre?
by Ilana Lucas - Nov 9, 2025
What did our critic think of TICK...TICK...BOOM! at Alumnae Theatre?
Review: The Umbrella Stage Company's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Rocks Out with Meaning
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 19, 2025
What did our critic think of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at The Umbrella Arts Center?
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 19, 2025
What did our critic think of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at The Umbrella Arts Center?
I EAT BOYS Will Premiere In A One-Night Staged Reading At Royal Family Productions
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Playwright Jamie Gore Pawlik and Director, Derek Speedy, invite audiences to a one-night-only staged reading and presentation of her new play I EAT BOYS.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Playwright Jamie Gore Pawlik and Director, Derek Speedy, invite audiences to a one-night-only staged reading and presentation of her new play I EAT BOYS.
Video: Ayo Edebiri Talks Returning to Her Stage Roots in Broadway's PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
Following several high-profile projects on the screen, Ayo Edebiri is thrilled to return to her stage roots in Broadway's Proof. Watch the performer share her love of theater during a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
Following several high-profile projects on the screen, Ayo Edebiri is thrilled to return to her stage roots in Broadway's Proof. Watch the performer share her love of theater during a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Johanna Day Will Lead DOUBT: A PARABLE at Hanover Theatre Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025
Broadway actor Johanna Day will star in Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley at The Hanover Theatre Repertory. The production is directed by THT Rep’s Artistic Director Livy Scanlon.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025
Broadway actor Johanna Day will star in Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley at The Hanover Theatre Repertory. The production is directed by THT Rep’s Artistic Director Livy Scanlon.
FROZEN, COME FROM AWAY, AND EVERY BRILLIANT THING Set for Pacific Conservatory Theatre 62nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025
PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre has revealed its 62nd season, offering a vibrant mix of musicals, plays, and new works that promise to delight audiences of all ages. Running from fall 2025 through summer 2026, the season includes family blockbusters like Disney’s Frozen, contemporary favorites and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025
PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre has revealed its 62nd season, offering a vibrant mix of musicals, plays, and new works that promise to delight audiences of all ages. Running from fall 2025 through summer 2026, the season includes family blockbusters like Disney’s Frozen, contemporary favorites and more.
TICK, TICK...BOOM! To Ignite Los Angeles' El Portal Theatre For Limited Run In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
Positivity Productions will present a thrilling new production of Jonathan Larson's Tick, Tick...BOOM! for a very limited run at the Monroe Forum stage in the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, August 7–10, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
Positivity Productions will present a thrilling new production of Jonathan Larson's Tick, Tick...BOOM! for a very limited run at the Monroe Forum stage in the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, August 7–10, 2025.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has David Auburn written?
David Auburn has written 7 shows including Skyscraper (Playwright), Proof (Playwright), tick, tick... BOOM! (Bookwriter), The New York Idea (Adaptation), The Columnist (Playwright), Lost Lake (Playwright), Summer, 1976 (Playwright).
What awards has David Auburn been nominated for?
Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Proof, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Proof , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Proof, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Proof and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Proof.
What awards has David Auburn won?
David Auburn has won several prestigious awards for his play Proof, including the Best American Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Best Play award at the Tony Awards, and Outstanding Play from the Drama Desk Awards.
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