Duncan MacMillan
Latest News on Duncan MacMillan:
MAHABHARATA, A STRANGE LOOP Lead The Way in 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards (May 11, 2025)
West End Premiere of EVERY BRILLIANT THING Comes to @sohoplace in August (May 7, 2025)
EVERY BRILLIANT THING to Open 40th Anniversary Season of Cape Rep Theatre (Apr 7, 2025)
MAHABHARATA, A STRANGE LOOP Lead The Way in 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards (May 11, 2025)
West End Premiere of EVERY BRILLIANT THING Comes to @sohoplace in August (May 7, 2025)
EVERY BRILLIANT THING to Open 40th Anniversary Season of Cape Rep Theatre (Apr 7, 2025)
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Productions
Writing
Playwright
Author
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play
Duncan Macmillan, People, Places & Things
Videos
VIDEO: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room of EVERY BRILLIANT THING at The Geffen Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-08-27 14:30:21
VIDEO: Olivia Wilde Sends Jennifer Lawrence Matzah Ball Soup Following '1984' Incident
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-07-26 08:40:41
VIDEO: Olivia Wilde Talks Telling 'Intense Story' in Broadway's '1984'
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-07-07 11:28:23
VIDEO: Olivia Wilde Says Broadway's 1984 Is Like 'A Really Scary Ride'
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-15 09:06:39
VIDEO: Olivia Wilde Talks 'Disturbing' Relevance of Broadway's '1984'
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-14 07:23:14
STAGE TUBE: Interview with Brooke Bloom and Ryan King of LUNGS - Opens Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - 2012-05-23 11:29:58
News
MAHABHARATA, A STRANGE LOOP Lead The Way in 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards
by Emmy Rice - May 11, 2025
The Canadian premiere of the groundbreaking musical A Strange Loop and a bold new retelling of Mahabharata are the big winners in the 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards (TTCA), each scooping up three prizes.
by Emmy Rice - May 11, 2025
The Canadian premiere of the groundbreaking musical A Strange Loop and a bold new retelling of Mahabharata are the big winners in the 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards (TTCA), each scooping up three prizes.
West End Premiere of EVERY BRILLIANT THING Comes to @sohoplace in August
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025
The West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan comes to @sohoplace theatre for a strictly limited run.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025
The West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan comes to @sohoplace theatre for a strictly limited run.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING to Open 40th Anniversary Season of Cape Rep Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025
Cape Rep Theatre will open its 2025 season with a moving one-man show, Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe, starring Lewis D. Wheeler and directed by Julie Allen Hamilton.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025
Cape Rep Theatre will open its 2025 season with a moving one-man show, Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe, starring Lewis D. Wheeler and directed by Julie Allen Hamilton.
LUNGS Comes to Tipping Point Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025
Tipping Point Theatre’s (TPT) 17th season will close with Duncan MacMillan’s Lungs, with performances beginning in May. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025
Tipping Point Theatre’s (TPT) 17th season will close with Duncan MacMillan’s Lungs, with performances beginning in May. Learn more about the show here!
Alex Edelman’s JUST FOR US Published by Dramatists Play Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025
Dramatists Play Service has published Just for Us, the solo play by writer-performer Alex Edelman. Learn more about Just For Us's stage history and more about Edelman here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025
Dramatists Play Service has published Just for Us, the solo play by writer-performer Alex Edelman. Learn more about Just For Us's stage history and more about Edelman here.
LUNGS Opens In May At Tipping Point Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Tipping Point Theatre 17th season closes with Duncan MacMillan's Lungs, with performances beginning R This play explores the lifecycle of a relationship with all the hope, betrayal, pain and humor that exemplifies our modern-day love.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Tipping Point Theatre 17th season closes with Duncan MacMillan's Lungs, with performances beginning R This play explores the lifecycle of a relationship with all the hope, betrayal, pain and humor that exemplifies our modern-day love.
Duluth Playhouse Underground Opens EVERY BRILLIANT THING In The Lab
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Duluth Playhouse Underground will present Every Brilliant Thing, a one-person play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Duluth Playhouse Underground will present Every Brilliant Thing, a one-person play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Review: MCT's EVERY BRILLIANT THING Finds Joy & Hope in Simple Pleasures
by Kelsey Lawler - Mar 10, 2025
Ice cream. The color yellow. Roller coasters. There are so many life-affirming, wonderful things in this world. Every Brilliant Thing is a one-man (or one-woman) show that celebrates life in all its brilliance—and resilience.
by Kelsey Lawler - Mar 10, 2025
Ice cream. The color yellow. Roller coasters. There are so many life-affirming, wonderful things in this world. Every Brilliant Thing is a one-man (or one-woman) show that celebrates life in all its brilliance—and resilience.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Cate Blanchett in THE SEAGULL?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 7, 2025
Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke make their return to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s The Seagull. What did the critics think?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 7, 2025
Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke make their return to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s The Seagull. What did the critics think?
Review: THE SEAGULL, Starring Cate Blanchett, Barbican Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 7, 2025
A radical reworking from its German director and co-adaptor that misses as much as it hits
by Gary Naylor - Mar 7, 2025
A radical reworking from its German director and co-adaptor that misses as much as it hits
EVERY BRILLIANT THING to Open The 2025 Santa Fe Playhouse Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025
Opening its 2025 season, the Santa Fe Playhouse will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donohoe, directed by Colin Hovde. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025
Opening its 2025 season, the Santa Fe Playhouse will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donohoe, directed by Colin Hovde. Learn how to purchase tickets.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Begins Performances At Riverside Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025
Riverside Theatre has announced the next production of the 2024-2025 Waxlax Stage season, Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe. Every Brilliant Thing, part of the Bobbie Olsen Series on the Waxlax Stage, plays Riverside Theatre from March 25 – April 13, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025
Riverside Theatre has announced the next production of the 2024-2025 Waxlax Stage season, Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe. Every Brilliant Thing, part of the Bobbie Olsen Series on the Waxlax Stage, plays Riverside Theatre from March 25 – April 13, 2025.
Paines Plough Reveals 2025 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Paines Plough has announced its programming for 2025, with two new commissions set to tour the UK. This follows the company’s 50th anniversary fundraising gala at the Criterion Theatre earlier this month.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Paines Plough has announced its programming for 2025, with two new commissions set to tour the UK. This follows the company’s 50th anniversary fundraising gala at the Criterion Theatre earlier this month.
Photos: Inside Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Photos have been released from Paines Plough’s star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala which took place last night at the Criterion Theatre. Check out the photos below!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Photos have been released from Paines Plough’s star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala which took place last night at the Criterion Theatre. Check out the photos below!
Photos: THE SEAGULL Starring Cate Blanchett And More In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025
Check out photos from inside rehearsal for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025
Check out photos from inside rehearsal for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!
Programming Set For Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Paines Plough has announced programming for its star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala taking place in February at the Criterion Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Paines Plough has announced programming for its star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala taking place in February at the Criterion Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
The Tampa Repertory Theatre Presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING At USF Theatre Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
The Tampa Repertory Theatre will present the hit Off-Broadway play, EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, at USF Theatre Centre, January 31 - February February 2 and February 6-9.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
The Tampa Repertory Theatre will present the hit Off-Broadway play, EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, at USF Theatre Centre, January 31 - February February 2 and February 6-9.
Barbican Theatre Adds Four Shows to Spring Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
The Barbican Centre has announced four further productions, presented by the Barbican Theatre, to complete its spring season drawing on themes of gathering and renewal.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
The Barbican Centre has announced four further productions, presented by the Barbican Theatre, to complete its spring season drawing on themes of gathering and renewal.
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Comes to Coal Mine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025
In February, Toronto’s COAL MINE THEATRE will resume their 10th anniversary season with the Canadian premiere of Duncan Macmillan’s PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025
In February, Toronto’s COAL MINE THEATRE will resume their 10th anniversary season with the Canadian premiere of Duncan Macmillan’s PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS.
Verb Theatre To Present EVERY BRILLIANT THING This April
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025
Verb Theatre will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING from April 10 - 19, 2025 at Pumphouse Theatre - The Joyce Doolittle Theatre, starring Karen Johnson Diamond.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025
Verb Theatre will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING from April 10 - 19, 2025 at Pumphouse Theatre - The Joyce Doolittle Theatre, starring Karen Johnson Diamond.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Duncan MacMillan written?
Duncan MacMillan has written 4 shows including 1984 (Playwright), Paul Auster's City of Glass (Author), People, Places & Things (Author), Lungs (Playwright).
What awards has Duncan MacMillan been nominated for?
and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for People, Places & Things.
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