Eugene Ionesco
Date of Birth: November 26, 1909
Date of Death: March 29, 1994 (84)
Birth Place: Slatina, ROMANIA
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Revival-Musical
Eugene Ionesco, The Chairs
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Revival-Play
Eugene Ionesco, The Chairs
Videos
Broadway Rewind: EXIT THE KING Makes an Entrance on Broadway in 2009
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-12 16:31:00
VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Director Discusses the Future of Yiddish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-31 13:15:04
VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Star Explains Yiddish Theatre's Influence on Eugene Ionesco
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-28 14:55:28
VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Director Talks Eugene Ionesco's Take on Theatre of the Absurd
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-17 12:40:40
News
EXIT THE KING to Open at Sinclair College Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Sinclair College Theatre will stage Eugene Ionesco's EXIT THE KING in the Black Box Theatre, directed by Gina Neuerer, with free admission and first-come, first-served seating.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Sinclair College Theatre will stage Eugene Ionesco's EXIT THE KING in the Black Box Theatre, directed by Gina Neuerer, with free admission and first-come, first-served seating.
RHINOCEROS and More Set for Catastrophic Theatre 2026-27 Season Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
The Catastrophic Theatre has revealed its upcoming season lineup, featuring Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco, Murder Murder Kill Kill Kill by by Brian Jucha & the Catastrophic ensemble and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
The Catastrophic Theatre has revealed its upcoming season lineup, featuring Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco, Murder Murder Kill Kill Kill by by Brian Jucha & the Catastrophic ensemble and more.
HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING Will Come to A Red Orchid Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
A Red Orchid Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING, directed by ensemble member dado, as the company opens its 34th season.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
A Red Orchid Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING, directed by ensemble member dado, as the company opens its 34th season.
EXIT THE KING, LITTLE WOMEN and More to be Presented at Sinclair Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
Sinclair Theatre has revealed its 2026–27 season, featuring a lineup of classic stories reimagined for contemporary audiences. The season will include Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King, Kate Hamill's adaptation of Little Women, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
Sinclair Theatre has revealed its 2026–27 season, featuring a lineup of classic stories reimagined for contemporary audiences. The season will include Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King, Kate Hamill's adaptation of Little Women, and more.
ENDGAME to Open at Theatre Exile in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
The Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium will present Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME at Theatre Exile in Philadelphia as part of the Fringe Arts Festival, directed by Tina Ann Brock.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
The Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium will present Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME at Theatre Exile in Philadelphia as part of the Fringe Arts Festival, directed by Tina Ann Brock.
Trap Door Theatre to Present 33rd Season of Mainstage and Short Run Works
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
Trap Door Theatre in Chicago will present its 33rd season, featuring Mainstage productions, Short Run shows, and Special Performances, including a world premiere musical and several U.S. and Chicago premieres.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
Trap Door Theatre in Chicago will present its 33rd season, featuring Mainstage productions, Short Run shows, and Special Performances, including a world premiere musical and several U.S. and Chicago premieres.
RHINOCEROS Extends at A.R.T. Through Late September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
American Repertory Theater will extend the run of its new production of Rhinoceros. The new production of Eugene Ionesco’s landmark play will now close in late September.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
American Repertory Theater will extend the run of its new production of Rhinoceros. The new production of Eugene Ionesco’s landmark play will now close in late September.
Review: RHINOCEROS at Vermont Stage
by Wiley D - May 5, 2026
Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Cristina Alicea for Vermont Stage, is a relevant play about the dangers of conformity and anger in times of change. Originally written as part of the “Theatre of the Absurd” movement in 1959, the play follows Berenger, a kind-hearted drunk who works at a local newspaper, as he navigates his life during an outbreak of people turning into Rhinoceros. The production opened at Main Street Landing on April 30th and runs until May 17th.
by Wiley D - May 5, 2026
Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Cristina Alicea for Vermont Stage, is a relevant play about the dangers of conformity and anger in times of change. Originally written as part of the “Theatre of the Absurd” movement in 1959, the play follows Berenger, a kind-hearted drunk who works at a local newspaper, as he navigates his life during an outbreak of people turning into Rhinoceros. The production opened at Main Street Landing on April 30th and runs until May 17th.
Reg Rogers to Lead the Cast of RHINOCEROS at Yale Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Yale Repertory Theatre will present Rhinoceros, Eugene Ionesco’s tragicomic vision of the horrors of groupthink at Yale Repertory Theatre. The cast will be led by Reg Rogers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Yale Repertory Theatre will present Rhinoceros, Eugene Ionesco’s tragicomic vision of the horrors of groupthink at Yale Repertory Theatre. The cast will be led by Reg Rogers.
Eugene Ionesco RHINOCEROS to Launch Switch Theatre Company's 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Following up on their successful relaunch, Switch Theatre Company will kick off their four-show 2026 season with Eugene Ionesco's classic allegory, Rhinoceros.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Following up on their successful relaunch, Switch Theatre Company will kick off their four-show 2026 season with Eugene Ionesco's classic allegory, Rhinoceros.
RHINOCEROS Comes to Switch Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Following up on their relaunch, Switch Theatre Company will kick off their four-show 2026 season with Eugene Ionesco's classic allegory, Rhinoceros. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Following up on their relaunch, Switch Theatre Company will kick off their four-show 2026 season with Eugene Ionesco's classic allegory, Rhinoceros. Learn more about the production here!
RHINOCEROS Comes to the Pavilion Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
Penn State Centre Stage, in the College of Arts and Architecture, will present 'Rhinoceros,' by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Sam Osheroff, Oct. 6-18, in the Pavilion Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
Penn State Centre Stage, in the College of Arts and Architecture, will present 'Rhinoceros,' by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Sam Osheroff, Oct. 6-18, in the Pavilion Theatre.
Interview: Theatre Life with Robert Sella
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 20, 2025
Today's subject Robert Sella is currently living his theatre life onstage at Round House Theatre as he prepares to begin performances of Matthew López's epic play The Inheritance. The show is performed in two parts and will begin performances on August 27th running through October 19th.
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 20, 2025
Today's subject Robert Sella is currently living his theatre life onstage at Round House Theatre as he prepares to begin performances of Matthew López's epic play The Inheritance. The show is performed in two parts and will begin performances on August 27th running through October 19th.
EXIT THE KING to be Presented by Basement Theatrics for One Night Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Basement Theatrics will present its staged reading of Eugène Ionesco's classic Exit The King at the Helen Gallagher Studio Theatre at HB Studio. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Basement Theatrics will present its staged reading of Eugène Ionesco's classic Exit The King at the Helen Gallagher Studio Theatre at HB Studio. Learn more here!
Zora Neale Hurston’s SPUNK and More Set for Yale Repertory Theatre 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025
Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed its 2025–26 season of five productions. The season opens with the world premiere of Zora Neale Hurston’s Spunk, a play with music, adapted by Hurston from her own short story in 1935. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025
Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed its 2025–26 season of five productions. The season opens with the world premiere of Zora Neale Hurston’s Spunk, a play with music, adapted by Hurston from her own short story in 1935. Learn more!
Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS to Play at Foothill Theatre Arts
by Emmy Rice - May 18, 2025
Foothill Theatre Arts will present Eugene Ionesco's absurdist comedy Rhinoceros, in which a sleepy town is overrun - literally - by a stampede of conformity. See here for more details!
by Emmy Rice - May 18, 2025
Foothill Theatre Arts will present Eugene Ionesco's absurdist comedy Rhinoceros, in which a sleepy town is overrun - literally - by a stampede of conformity. See here for more details!
Savage Wonder Launches Inaugural Theater Season in Beacon
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2025
Savage Wonder has announced the launch of its inaugural theater season in Beacon, NY. Savage Wonder's popular staged reading series begins May 9th, marking the opening of Savage Wonderground-a 6,000-square-foot art gallery and wine bar.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2025
Savage Wonder has announced the launch of its inaugural theater season in Beacon, NY. Savage Wonder's popular staged reading series begins May 9th, marking the opening of Savage Wonderground-a 6,000-square-foot art gallery and wine bar.
CLÔTURE DE L’AMOUR (LOVE’S END) West Coast Premiere Comes to Odyssey Theatre Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025
French director Maurice Attias, in residence at the Odyssey Theatre, brings a slice of French culture to L.A. with the West Coast premiere of Clôture de l’amour (Love’s End) by celebrated French playwright Pascal Rambert.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025
French director Maurice Attias, in residence at the Odyssey Theatre, brings a slice of French culture to L.A. with the West Coast premiere of Clôture de l’amour (Love’s End) by celebrated French playwright Pascal Rambert.
DO YOU FEEL ANGER? Comes to the Court Square Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
An all new production: Do You Feel Anger? will come to the Court Square Theatre this week. Do You Feel Anger? is an absurdist comedy that provides a satirical look at everyday power dynamics in the workplace.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
An all new production: Do You Feel Anger? will come to the Court Square Theatre this week. Do You Feel Anger? is an absurdist comedy that provides a satirical look at everyday power dynamics in the workplace.
RHINOCEROS By Eugene Ionesco to be Presented At The Slipper Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
Explore the absurdist world of Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS at The Slipper Room, where a small town faces chaos as citizens transform into rhinoceroses. Directed by Lauren Reinhard, this limited run delves into timeless themes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
Explore the absurdist world of Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS at The Slipper Room, where a small town faces chaos as citizens transform into rhinoceroses. Directed by Lauren Reinhard, this limited run delves into timeless themes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Eugene Ionesco written?
Eugene Ionesco has written 15 shows including The Chairs/ The Lesson (Playwright), Victims of Duty (Playwright), The Shepherd's Chamelon (Playwright), Rhinoceros (Playwright), The Bald Soprano/ The Lesson (Playwright), The New Tenant/ Victim of Duty (Playwright), Exit the King (Playwright), Ionescopade (Source Material), How to Get Rid of It (Source Material), The Lesson (Playwright), Rhinoceros (Playwright), The Chairs (Playwright), Fairytales of the Absurd (Playwright), The Bald Soprano and The Lesson (Playwright), The Bald Soprano (Playwright).
What awards has Eugene Ionesco been nominated for?
Eugene Ionesco has been nominated for several awards. He was nominated for Outstanding Revival-Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his play "The Chairs." Additionally, he was also nominated for Outstanding Revival-Play at the Drama Desk Awards for the same play, "The Chairs."
What awards has Eugene Ionesco won?
Eugene Ionesco has won the Outstanding Revival-Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for the show "The Chairs".
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