Donald Margulies
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BIO
Donald Margulies is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, and professor of English and Theater Studies at Yale University. Born in Brooklyn in 1954, Margulies is known for his witty and insightful explorations of family dynamics, love, and loss. Margulies began his career as a playwright in the 1980s with works such as "Found a Peanut" and "The Loman Family Picnic." However, it wasn't until the 1990s that he gained widespread recognition with his plays "Sight Unseen" and "Collected Stories."
"Sight Unseen," which premiered in 1991 at the Manhattan Theatre Club, tells the story of a successful artist who must confront the woman who inspired his early work. The play explores themes of identity, creativity, and the price of success. "Collected Stories," which premiered in 1996 at the South Coast Repertory Theatre, centers on a young writer who becomes the protégé of a famous author, only to discover her mentor's dark secrets.
In 2000, Margulies won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play "Dinner with Friends." The play, which premiered at the Humana Festival of New American Plays, follows two couples as they navigate the complexities of marriage and friendship. "Dinner with Friends" was later adapted into an HBO movie, which Margulies also wrote.
Margulies has also had success as a screenwriter. He wrote the screenplay for the 2015 film "The End of the Tour," which tells the story of a journalist who interviews the writer David Foster Wallace.
In addition to his work as a playwright and screenwriter, Margulies is a professor of English and Theater Studies at Yale University.
Margulies continues to be a prolific and influential voice in American theater. His most recent work includes the play "Long Lost," which premiered at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 2019. The play centers on two estranged brothers who reunite after many years, and explores themes of family, memory, and forgiveness. His latest play, Lunar Eclipse, had its world premiere at Shakespeare & Company in 2023.
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Awards and Nominations
Donald Margulies, Time Stands Still
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Donald Margulies, The Model Apartment
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Videos
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News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2026
Tangent Theatre Company will present a reading of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero at Stissing Center's Grace Note space in Pine Plains, NY. The free event features Michael Rhodes, Sam Eisenbaum, Jessie Zarrelli, and Devin T. Gibbs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026
Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma has unveiled a new season featuring six productions and events, including Biloxi Blues, Brooklyn Boy and more, staged at venues across Oklahoma City.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the winners of the 15th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, including Mexodus, Cold War Choir Practice, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and more. Checkout the full list here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the nominees for the 15th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2025-2026 season.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
The Dramatists Guild of America celebrated its 2026 Awards on Monday, April 27, 2026, in New York City, honoring a remarkable group of playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists, theater artists, and advocates whose work continues to shape the American theatre. Check out photos here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has announced the five productions that will make up its 2026-27 Mainstage Season at the newly dedicated Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Stein Center for the Performing Arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
Cape May’s Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company has revealed its first-ever five-show Mainstage Season for 2026. Performances will take place at the company’s new home, the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME on Franklin Street.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025
Second Street Players in Milford, Delaware will present Coney Island Christmas, directed by Rachel Loper and John H. Hulse, from November 28–December 7, 2025, at the Riverfront Theater.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025
Otherkin will begin previews on Tuesday, September 23; will open on Friday, September 26 at 8pm and perform through Sunday, November 2 at 2pm at the Road Theatre, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025
Second Street Players will hold auditions for its' 2025 holiday show, CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS. Learn more about the production and see how to audition here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025
The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival will present the world premiere of Bengal to Berlin, a bold new musical by playwright and scientist Hasan Padamsee. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
Read the reviews for Lunar Eclipse at Second Stage Theater in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup. Learn more about the production and see what the critics are saying here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
Sunset Diner, a new psychological thriller play written by Kevin Cheng and directed by Alysia Homminga, will take stage at the East Village Basement in June. Learn more!
by Student Blogger:Elizabeth Lienhardt - Jun 5, 2025
It’s the summertime, so I can now indulge in well-loved media and find new things to obsess over! So many wonderful theatre moments have recently inspired me to write this blog highlighting some of my favorites. From recent Broadway hits to vintage sleeper shows, here are some shows, cast recordings, and theatrical campaigns I’ve loved recently!
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025
Tangent Theatre Company will host a reading of BETRAYAL by Harold Pinter; to be held next weekend in the downstairs space at The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025
Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025.
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 1, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of June! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025
Donald Margulies' Collected Stories, featuring acclaimed performers Grace Kiley and Christina Toth (Orange Is the New Black) is now playing at The East Village Basement. See photos of the production.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025
Tangent Theatre Company, based in Tivoli NY, has presented a series of pop-up play readings over the past few years, with their next performance a presentation of a modern classic: THE OTHER PLACE by Sharr White.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Donald Margulies has written 14 shows including Found a Peanut (Playwright), Sight Unseen (Playwright), The Loman Family Picnic (Playwright), What's Wrong With This Picture? (Playwright), The Model Apartment (Playwright), Dinner with Friends (Playwright), Sight Unseen (Playwright), Brooklyn Boy (Playwright), Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told By Himself) (Playwright), Time Stands Still (Playwright), Collected Stories (Playwright), The Country House (Author), Long Lost (Playwright), Lunar Eclipse (Playwright).
Best Play (Tony Awards) for Time Stands Still, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Dinner With Friends, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dinner with Friends, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Collected Stories, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Collected Stories , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Collected Stories, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Collected Stories, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The Model Apartment, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sight Unseen, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Sight Unseen and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sight Unseen.
Donald Margulies has won several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Dinner With Friends. He received the Outstanding New Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Dinner With Friends and the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Collected Stories. Additionally, he won the Obie Award for Playwriting for The Model Apartment and the Obie Award for Best New American Play for Sight Unseen.
