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David Rabe

Birth Place: Dubuque, IA, USA

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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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Movies

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

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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


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Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding New Play

David Rabe, Streamers


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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


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Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Play

David Rabe, Sticks and Bones


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Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Most Promising Playwright

David Rabe, The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel


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Obie Awards - 1971 - Distinguished Plays

David RabeBasic Training of Paul Hummel

News


Submissions Open For Chain Theatre’s 2026 WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 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.
GIRL, INTERRUPTED to Have World Premiere at The Public Theater in May 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted has been added to The Public’s 2025-2026 season. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok brings Girl, Interrupted to the stage for its world premiere.
Meet the Cast of WAITING FOR GODOT, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2025

Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is now on Broadway! Meet the cast of Waiting For Godot and learn more about the show here! 
From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
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.
Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, & More Among Broadway Talent at 2025 Chain NYC Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025

Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, James Naughton, and more are among the Broadway stars featured in titles at the 2025 Chain NYC Film Festival, happening this month.
UPTOWN EXPRESS Adds Show Dates At Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 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 12, 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!
Michael Patrick Thornton Joins WAITING FOR GODOT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

Michael Patrick Thornton will return to Broadway this fall as ‘Lucky’ in Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot starring Keanu Reeves as ‘Estragon’ and Alex Winter as ‘Vladimir.’
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.
Erin Germaine Mahoney's TWO SISTERS Premieres at The Chain Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

A new play directed by Katina Medina Mora will have its world premiere in the Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival in New York City next month. Learn more here!
YOLO to Have World Premiere At Chain Theatre's Winterfest
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

Writer and producer Raven Petretti-Stamper will join Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival for the premiere of her short play YOLO. Learn more about the performances here!

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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