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David Rabe

Birth Place: Dubuque, IA, USA

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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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Writing

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Movies

Streamers
[ 1983 ] writer
Casualties of War
[ 1989 ] writer
The Firm
[ 1993 ] writer
Hurlyburly
[ 1998 ] writer

TV Shows

The New Look
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The New Look
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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1998 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David RabeHurlyburly

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Play

David Rabe, Hurlyburly


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding New Play

David Rabe, Streamers


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1976 - Best American Play

David Rabe, Streamers

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1974 - Best American Play

David Rabe, In the Boom Boom Room

Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Play

David Rabe, Boom Boom Room

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1972 - Best Play

David Rabe, Sticks and Bones


winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Play

David Rabe, Sticks and Bones


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Most Promising Playwright

David Rabe, The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel


winner
Obie Awards - 1971 - Distinguished Plays

David RabeBasic Training of Paul Hummel

News


Kendra Jones' ON BURNSIDE MOUNTAIN is Coming to Chain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

On Burnside Mountain, a play by Kendra Jones, is set to return to New York City this winter. Directed by Derek Dahmann, the production will be presented as part of the Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival at the Chain Theatre.
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!
Submissions Open For Chain Theatre’s 2026 WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

Chain Theatre in New York City has opened submissions for its 2026 Winter One-Act Festival, running February 6–March 1, 2026. The acclaimed festival, which showcases new work from artists across the tri-state area, will continue the company’s mission of presenting bold, original voices in a dynamic mix of short plays.
​​​​​​​Submissions Now Open for Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Calling all playwrights, actors, directors, and producers! Submissions are now open for the 2026 Chain Winter One-Act Festival, a true celebration of bold voices and original storytelling.
Interact Theatre Company and Los Angeles Public Library To Present Free Staged Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

InterAct Theatre Company, in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library, will present the fifth season of their fully staged readings featuring Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning plays.
Sierra Theatre Company to Present THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: Police Blotter Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

Sierra Theatre Company will present their latest theatrical event: The 24 Hour Plays: Police Blotter Edition! Six playwrights will have one night to write a 10-minute play to be rehearsed and performed the next day.
UPTOWN EXPRESS Adds Show Dates At Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

Uptown Express, a new play written by Kevin Cheng has announced three additional show dates at the 2025 Chain Theatre Summer One-Act Festival. Tickets are available through the Chain Theatre website.
A TEST OF TASTE Returns at Chain Theatre Summer One-Act Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2025

A Test of Taste, a one-act play by Kendra Jones, is set to return to New York City this month. The production will be presented as part of the Chain Theatre's Summer One-Act Play Festival at the Chain Theatre
UPTOWN EXPRESS to Debut At Chain Theater Summer One-Act Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Uptown Express, a new play written by Kevin Cheng will premiere at the Chain Theatre this July as part of the 2025 Summer One-Act Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Chain Theatre’s Summer One-Act Festival Returns In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

Chain Theatre’s Summer One-Act Festival will return to Midtown Manhattan from July 10 through August 2, 2025, transforming its home at 312 W. 36th Street (3rd & 4th floors) into a high-energy theatrical mixtape.
2025 CHAIN SUMMER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL to Open in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Chain Theatre has opened submissions for the prestigious 2025 CHAIN SUMMER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL. Learn more about the festival coming to New York this summer!
David Rabe to Bring BY THE LOOK OF HER To The 2025 Chain Winter One-Act Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Chain Theatre will present the NYC premiere of BY THE LOOK OF HER, written by Tony Award-winner David Rabe. BY THE LOOK OF HER is a family dramedy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
LAST TRAIN TO NEVADA Will Premiere at Chain Winter One-Act Festival 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

Chain Theatre will present LAST TRAIN TO NEVADA by Pascal Phoa this month. The play is part of CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL 2025. Learn more about this upcoming event here!
Erin Germaine Mahoney's New Play TWO SISTERS Premieres at The Chain Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

A daring and evocative new play directed by Katina Medina Mora will have its world premiere in the Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival in New York City, with performances on Feb 16th, Feb 20th, and March 1st. 
THE ROBOT, THE SPY, AND THE LOVE OF AI to be Presented at CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Chain Theatre will present the world premiere of THE ROBOT, THE SPY, AND THE LOVE OF AI - aproduction that explores the use of actual robotics and AI programming capabilities onstage. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Rabe written?

David Rabe has written 6 shows including Sticks and Bones (Playwright), Boom Boom Room (Playwright), The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel (Playwright), Hurlyburly (Playwright), Streamers (Playwright), An Early History of Fire (Playwright).

What awards has David Rabe been nominated for?

BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Hurlyburly , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Hurlyburly , Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Streamers, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Streamers, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for In the Boom Boom Room, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Boom Boom Room, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sticks and Bones, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Sticks and Bones, Most Promising Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel and Distinguished Plays (Obie Awards) for Basic Training of Paul Hummel.

What awards has David Rabe won?

David Rabe has won several notable awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding New Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Streamers. He also won the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Streamers. Additionally, he earned the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for Sticks and Bones. Early in his career, Rabe was recognized as the Most Promising Playwright by the Drama Desk Awards for The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummeland. He also received the Distinguished Plays honor from the Obie Awards for Basic Training of Paul Hummel.

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