Eleanor Burgess
Eleanor Burgess is a playwright with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.
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Video: First Look at GALILEE, 34 by Eleanor Burgess at South Coast Rep
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-03 11:29:01
VIDEO: In Rehearsal For THE NICETIES at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-25 08:15:29
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Riveting & Timely New Play SKELETON CREW at Huntington Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - 2018-03-27 12:45:32
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Review: Soul Siren’s Provocative THE NICETIES is Explosive Art
by James Lindhorst - Oct 14, 2026
There is nothing subtle about Eleanor Burgess’ ruthlessly candid script. The Niceties seethes with bitter, cutting dialogue. It is an all-out verbal clash that makes an unflinching critique on racial injustice. Director Cameron Jamarr, and actors Raevyn Ferguson and Jodi Stockton lean into the tension and create explosive art.
by James Lindhorst - Oct 14, 2026
There is nothing subtle about Eleanor Burgess’ ruthlessly candid script. The Niceties seethes with bitter, cutting dialogue. It is an all-out verbal clash that makes an unflinching critique on racial injustice. Director Cameron Jamarr, and actors Raevyn Ferguson and Jodi Stockton lean into the tension and create explosive art.
Review: WIFE OF A SALESMAN at Gremlin Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Oct 1, 2026
It’s always interesting when a new play takes a familiar story and looks at it from a completely different angle. That’s what Eleanor Burgess does with Wife of a Salesman, now being presented by Girl Friday Productions at Gremlin Theatre.
by Jared Fessler - Oct 1, 2026
It’s always interesting when a new play takes a familiar story and looks at it from a completely different angle. That’s what Eleanor Burgess does with Wife of a Salesman, now being presented by Girl Friday Productions at Gremlin Theatre.
THE NICETIES to Open at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present Eleanor Burgess's two-character play starring Georgerinna Farley and Jesi Mullins. The production examines a debate between a Black student and white professor over a thesis about slavery's role in the American Revolution.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present Eleanor Burgess's two-character play starring Georgerinna Farley and Jesi Mullins. The production examines a debate between a Black student and white professor over a thesis about slavery's role in the American Revolution.
CONFEDERATES by Dominique Morisseau to Open at Firehouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
Firehouse Theatre will present Confederates by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, to open its 33rd Mainstage Season in Richmond.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
Firehouse Theatre will present Confederates by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, to open its 33rd Mainstage Season in Richmond.
INTO THE WOODS, HAMLET, MOTHER RUSSIA & More Set For South Coast Repertory 2026–27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
South Coast Repertory has announced its expanded 2026–27 season, featuring Into the Woods, Hamlet, and a rotating repertory of Mother Russia and The Importance of Being Earnest.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
South Coast Repertory has announced its expanded 2026–27 season, featuring Into the Woods, Hamlet, and a rotating repertory of Mother Russia and The Importance of Being Earnest.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2026 Season Highlights Female Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, the Evanston theatre company that has been thrilling audiences with stories of the Black American and African diaspora experience since 1979, has announced its programming for the 2026 season.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, the Evanston theatre company that has been thrilling audiences with stories of the Black American and African diaspora experience since 1979, has announced its programming for the 2026 season.
South Coast Repertory to Showcase New Talent at 2026 Pacific Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
South Coast Repertory has revealed the lineup for the 28th Pacific Playwrights Festival, anchored by two world premieres of fully staged productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
South Coast Repertory has revealed the lineup for the 28th Pacific Playwrights Festival, anchored by two world premieres of fully staged productions.
Manhattan Theatre Club Unveils 2026 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for its 2026 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Now in its 28th year, the program supports the development of new theatrical work through free, rehearsed readings.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for its 2026 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Now in its 28th year, the program supports the development of new theatrical work through free, rehearsed readings.
Milwaukee Rep Unveils World Premieres And Commissions Expanding New Play Development Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will introduce a series of new commissions and premieres as part of its expanded John D. Lewis New Play Development Program, supported by a significant $1 million donation.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will introduce a series of new commissions and premieres as part of its expanded John D. Lewis New Play Development Program, supported by a significant $1 million donation.
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.
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.
Theatre Three to Open 2025–26 Season with Eleanor Burgess’s THE NICETIES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Theatre Three (T3) will open its 2025–2026 season in Theatre Too (T2), its intimate downstairs space, with The Niceties, a gripping two-character drama by Eleanor Burgess.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Theatre Three (T3) will open its 2025–2026 season in Theatre Too (T2), its intimate downstairs space, with The Niceties, a gripping two-character drama by Eleanor Burgess.
Winners Announced for 2025 Concord Theatricals Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025
Concord Theatricals has announced the six winning plays of the 2025 Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, which will be published by Samuel French in the 50th Off Off Broadway Festival Plays anthology. The winning playwrights were selected from over 750 submissions worldwide.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025
Concord Theatricals has announced the six winning plays of the 2025 Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, which will be published by Samuel French in the 50th Off Off Broadway Festival Plays anthology. The winning playwrights were selected from over 750 submissions worldwide.
50th Concord Theatricals Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Reveals Finalists And Judges
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
The Concord Theatricals Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival has revealed this year's honorary OOB Festival playwrights. Learn more about the festival here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
The Concord Theatricals Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival has revealed this year's honorary OOB Festival playwrights. Learn more about the festival here!
New York Theatre Workshop Reveals 2025/26 2050 Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the individuals selected for the 2025/26 Season 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellowships. Learn more about the artists here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the individuals selected for the 2025/26 Season 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellowships. Learn more about the artists here!
National Music Theater Conference, Eden Espinosa and More Set for O’Neill Theater Center 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has unveiled its 2025 summer conference lineup as well as a formal expansion of its developmental programming into the fall and winter seasons. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has unveiled its 2025 summer conference lineup as well as a formal expansion of its developmental programming into the fall and winter seasons. Learn more!
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025
South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025
South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025
The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025
The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Megan Lear of WIFE OF A SALESMAN at Contemporary Theater Of Ohio
by Paul Batterson - Sep 30, 2024
When she was forced to study DEATH OF A SALESMAN, the Arthur Miller play didn’t make much of an impression on Megan Lear
by Paul Batterson - Sep 30, 2024
When she was forced to study DEATH OF A SALESMAN, the Arthur Miller play didn’t make much of an impression on Megan Lear
The Filigree Theatre to Present SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024
The Filigree Theatre will present their Sixth Season, 'Masks & Mirrors,' starting with Tennessee Williams' 'Suddenly Last Summer,' running at Factory on Fifth in Austin, Texas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024
The Filigree Theatre will present their Sixth Season, 'Masks & Mirrors,' starting with Tennessee Williams' 'Suddenly Last Summer,' running at Factory on Fifth in Austin, Texas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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How many shows has Eleanor Burgess written?
Eleanor Burgess has written 1 shows including The Niceties (Playwright).
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