Doug Wright
Latest News on Doug Wright:
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep (Dec 3, 2025)
The Tent Theater Company Will Host LASTINGNESS Benefit (Dec 2, 2025)
BWW Q&A: Rob McClure Talks Damn Yankees at Arena Stage (Oct 29, 2025)
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep (Dec 3, 2025)
The Tent Theater Company Will Host LASTINGNESS Benefit (Dec 2, 2025)
BWW Q&A: Rob McClure Talks Damn Yankees at Arena Stage (Oct 29, 2025)
BIO
Doug's plays include I Am My Own Wife (Tony Award, Pulitzer Prize), Posterity and Quills (Obie Award), as well as books for the musicals Grey Gardens (Tony nomination), The Little Mermaid and Hands on a Hardbody (Drama Desk nomination). Films include the screen adaptation of Quills (Paul Selvin Award, WGA). He is president of The Dramatists Guild and on the board of New York Theatre Workshop. He has received grants from United States Artists and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He lives in New York with his husband, singer-songwriter David Clement, and cats Glynis and Murray.
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Creative Consultant Trammel Tillman, Director Lisa Peterson, Set Deaigner Rachel Hauck, Lighting Designer Carolina Ortiz Herrera, Musical Supervisor Chris Fenwick, Wig & Makeup Design J. Jared Janas, Playwright Doug Wright and David Clement.
Date:
04/25/2023
From: Photos: See Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper & More at GOODNIGHT, OSCAR Opening Night
Peter Grosz, John Zdrojeski, Ben Rappaport, Sean Hayes, Marchant Davis, Director Lisa Peterson, Emily Bergl, Max Roll, Thomas Michael Hammond, Alex Wyse, Sam Bell-Gurwitz, Stephanie Janssen and Playwright Doug Wright
Date:
04/25/2023
From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Doug Wright, Hands on a Hardbody
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Play
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2004 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Play
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Obie Awards - 1996 - Playwriting
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Videos
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Goodbye, Old Girl' from DAMN YANKEES
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-28 16:56:06
Exclusive: Rob McClure Sings 'Those Were The Good Old Days' from DAMN YANKEES
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-28 14:18:06
Video: Cast of DAMN YANKEES Performs 'Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO'
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-24 10:48:54
Video: Ana Villafañe & Jordan Donica of DAMN YANKEES Perform 'Two Lost Souls' at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-07 10:01:16
Video: Sergio Trujillo On Reimagining DAMN YANKEES At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-09-09 21:57:07
Video: DAMN YANKEES Star Quentin Earl Darrington Performs National Anthem At Nationals Park
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-22 16:33:57
Video: First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-06-03 17:03:09
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-23 15:44:28
Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-06 16:11:51
Video: Savy Jackson Sings 'The World Above' from The Muny's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-02 13:37:45
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE LITTLE MERMAID at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-08 16:23:00
Photos & Video: André De Shields Awarded 'Storyteller of the Year' by The Moth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-06-07 16:29:48
Video: Sean Hayes Reveals Why Starring in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR is 'Therapeutic' to Him on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-05-22 10:13:13
Photos/Video: First Look at Sean Hayes and More in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Ahead of Tonight's Opening Night
by Show Highlights - 2023-04-24 10:44:52
Broadway Rewind: WAR PAINT Arrives on Broadway with Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-14 17:01:00
VIDEO: Watch Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Shaggy, and More in Highlights From THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-06 07:50:49
News
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
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!
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!
BWW Q&A: Rob McClure Talks Damn Yankees at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Oct 29, 2025
We spoke to Rob McClure about Arena Stage's Broadway-Bound revival of Damn Yankees. This newly-imagined take on the beloved classic stars Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), Tony Award nominee Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy), Grammy Award nominee Quentin Earl Darrington (Joe Boyd), Bryonha Marie (Meg Boyd), and Alysha Umphress (Gloria Thorpe).
by Joshua Wright - Oct 29, 2025
We spoke to Rob McClure about Arena Stage's Broadway-Bound revival of Damn Yankees. This newly-imagined take on the beloved classic stars Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), Tony Award nominee Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy), Grammy Award nominee Quentin Earl Darrington (Joe Boyd), Bryonha Marie (Meg Boyd), and Alysha Umphress (Gloria Thorpe).
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Goodbye, Old Girl' from DAMN YANKEES
by Joshua Wright - Oct 28, 2025
Get a first look at Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy singing 'Goodbye, Old Girl' from Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025 at Arena Stage.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 28, 2025
Get a first look at Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy singing 'Goodbye, Old Girl' from Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025 at Arena Stage.
Exclusive: Rob McClure Sings 'Those Were The Good Old Days' from DAMN YANKEES
by Joshua Wright - Oct 28, 2025
Get a first look at Rob McClure singing Those Were The Good Old Days' from Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025. This newly-imagined take on the beloved classic stars Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), and Tony Award nominee Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy).
by Joshua Wright - Oct 28, 2025
Get a first look at Rob McClure singing Those Were The Good Old Days' from Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025. This newly-imagined take on the beloved classic stars Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), and Tony Award nominee Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy).
Photos: BEAU THE MUSICAL Re-Opens at St. Luke’s Theatre
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 28, 2025
Beau The Musical just celebrated opening night at its new home at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre. For this production of Beau the Musical, St. Luke’s Theatre has been completely transformed into a distillery with a fully functioning bar used throughout the performance. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 28, 2025
Beau The Musical just celebrated opening night at its new home at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre. For this production of Beau the Musical, St. Luke’s Theatre has been completely transformed into a distillery with a fully functioning bar used throughout the performance. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Video: Cast of DAMN YANKEES Performs 'Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO'
by Joshua Wright - Oct 24, 2025
Watch Alysha Umphress as Gloria Thorpe, Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy, and the Company of DAMN YANKEES performing 'Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO.'
by Joshua Wright - Oct 24, 2025
Watch Alysha Umphress as Gloria Thorpe, Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy, and the Company of DAMN YANKEES performing 'Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO.'
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 21, 2025
The Dramatists Guild Foundation hosted its annual Gala at Ziegfeld Ballroom. This year’s Gala celebrated 25 years of the DGF Fellows program, fostering emerging dramatists through mentorship and collaboration to prepare their next great story for the stage. Check out photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 21, 2025
The Dramatists Guild Foundation hosted its annual Gala at Ziegfeld Ballroom. This year’s Gala celebrated 25 years of the DGF Fellows program, fostering emerging dramatists through mentorship and collaboration to prepare their next great story for the stage. Check out photos here!
Paulo Szot, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole and More to Join DGF Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the line-up for the organization’s annual Gala, including Paulo Szot, Carolee Carmello and more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the line-up for the organization’s annual Gala, including Paulo Szot, Carolee Carmello and more. See the full lineup here!
Video: Ana Villafañe & Jordan Donica of DAMN YANKEES Perform 'Two Lost Souls' at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Oct 7, 2025
Watch Ana Villafañe as Lola, Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy, and the Company of DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage performing 'Two Lost Souls.'
by Joshua Wright - Oct 7, 2025
Watch Ana Villafañe as Lola, Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy, and the Company of DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage performing 'Two Lost Souls.'
Video: First Look at Revised DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2025
Watch a video of Damn Yankees starring Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy), Grammy Award nominee Quentin Earl Darrington (Joe Boyd), Bryonha Marie (Meg Boyd), and Alysha Umphress (Gloria Thorpe),
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2025
Watch a video of Damn Yankees starring Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy), Grammy Award nominee Quentin Earl Darrington (Joe Boyd), Bryonha Marie (Meg Boyd), and Alysha Umphress (Gloria Thorpe),
THE LITTLE MERMAID to Open in October at Zephyr Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025
DIY Musical Theatre and Chromolume Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID will open on October 3 at the Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles, running until October 12.
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025
DIY Musical Theatre and Chromolume Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID will open on October 3 at the Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles, running until October 12.
Photos: First Look at Arena Stage's Revised DAMN YANKEES
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2025
Now running at Arena Stage is a revival of Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025, in the Fichandler Theater. Check out a first look at the star-studded cast in action!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2025
Now running at Arena Stage is a revival of Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025, in the Fichandler Theater. Check out a first look at the star-studded cast in action!
Review Roundup: DAMN YANKEES Opens at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Damn Yankees at Arena Stage! Read the reviews for the production starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more, and learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Damn Yankees at Arena Stage! Read the reviews for the production starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more, and learn more here!
Review: DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage Starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe & Jordan Donica
by Mary Lincer - Sep 21, 2025
What did our critic think of DAMN YANKEES at Fichandler Stage?
by Mary Lincer - Sep 21, 2025
What did our critic think of DAMN YANKEES at Fichandler Stage?
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2025- Jamie Lloyd Talks Broadway and More
by - Sep 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Co-Adaptors Will Power and Doug Wright Talk DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
A new adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees is now playing at the Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Watch video of from inside the rehearsal room with Co-Adaptors Will Power and Doug Wright here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
A new adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees is now playing at the Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Watch video of from inside the rehearsal room with Co-Adaptors Will Power and Doug Wright here!
SAY GAY PLAYS to be Presented by About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
Chicago's About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center will present SAY GAY PLAYS. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
Chicago's About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center will present SAY GAY PLAYS. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to purchase tickets here!
Video: Sergio Trujillo On Reimagining DAMN YANKEES At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present a new adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees, running September 9 through November 9, 2025, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo. Watch video of from inside the rehearsal room!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present a new adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees, running September 9 through November 9, 2025, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo. Watch video of from inside the rehearsal room!
New DAMN YANKEES Eyes 2026 Broadway Bow; Why It's Less 'Revival' & More 'Revisal'
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025
As the new Broadway-aimed revival of Damn Yankees begins performances, director-choreographer Sergio Trujillo, Jordan Donica, and book writers Doug Wright and Will Powers are explaining why the production is less of a revival, and more of 'revisal.'
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025
As the new Broadway-aimed revival of Damn Yankees begins performances, director-choreographer Sergio Trujillo, Jordan Donica, and book writers Doug Wright and Will Powers are explaining why the production is less of a revival, and more of 'revisal.'
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Doug Wright written?
Doug Wright has written 14 shows including Maggie May (Bookwriter), Ubu (Adaptation), Buzzsaw Berkeley (Bookwriter), Wantabanaland (Playwright), Quills (Playwright), Unwrap Your Candy (Author), I Am My Own Wife (Playwright), I Am My Own Wife (Playwright), Grey Gardens (Bookwriter), The Little Mermaid (Bookwriter), Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (Playwright), Hands on a Hardbody (Bookwriter), War Paint (Book), Good Night, Oscar (Playwright).
What awards has Doug Wright been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hands on a Hardbody, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grey Gardens, Best Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for I Am My Own Wife, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for I Am My Own Wife, Best Play (Tony Awards) for I Am My Own Wife and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Quills.
What awards has Doug Wright won?
Doug Wright has won several prestigious awards for his work. He received the Best Play award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for I Am My Own Wife. Additionally, he was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for I Am My Own Wife. Wright also won the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for I Am My Own Wife. Furthermore, he earned the Playwriting award from the Obie Awards for Quills.
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