Gretchen Cryer
Birth Place: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Latest News on Gretchen Cryer:
Andrew Lippa To Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now (Feb 17, 2026)
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony (Jan 29, 2026)
Lynn Ahrens Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now (Jan 20, 2026)
Andrew Lippa To Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now (Feb 17, 2026)
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony (Jan 29, 2026)
Lynn Ahrens Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now (Jan 20, 2026)
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STAGE CREDITS
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Original Off-Broadway Production, 1978
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Original Broadway Production, 1969
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Productions
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Awards and Nominations
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- 1991 - Most promising musical theatre librettist
Gretchen Cryer
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Lyrics
Gretchen Cryer, I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road
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Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Most Promising Playwright
Gretchen Cryer, The Last Sweet Days of Isaac
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Obie Awards - 1970 - Best Musical
Gretchen Cryer , The Last Sweet Days of Isaac
Videos
Video: Elizabeth Stanley Sings 'Back To Before' from RAGTIME at 54 Below
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-09 11:21:03
VIDEO: Gretchen & Jon Cryer Get Ready to Bring TRUE STORIES to NYC
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-05-01 12:00:20
TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-01 15:01:48
TV: The Latest Lyricists- Meet the 2018 Winners of the Kleban Prize
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-02-10 10:00:50
Keymedia Music Group Announces the First NYC Workshop Performance of THE PASS
by BWW News Desk - 2017-09-26 11:06:08
VIDEO: A Backstage Q&A Session With HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry
by Michael Dale - 2016-05-13 17:56:54
TV Exclusive: BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE with Robert Hartwell and the Dramatists Guild Fund!
by Broadway Quick Change - 2016-04-20 13:30:01
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala with Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Danny Burstein & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-11-10 14:05:29
TV Exclusive: Joshua Ellis Shares True Stories of a Broadway Press Agent in CALL MY PUBLICIST!
by Randy Rainbow - 2015-04-26 15:00:01
TV: Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars at Dramatists Guild Fund Gala; Watch Highlights of Ebersole, Cerveris, Gleason, Zien & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-11-02 12:00:47
TV: Broadway Composers Unite in Dramatists Guild's Fight Against Piracy!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-26 15:00:01
TV: Sneak Peek of GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-07-24 15:40:33
TV: Sneak Peek of Renée Elise Goldsberry & More in Encores! I'M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-07-18 18:08:01
Gyllenhaal and Sarsgaard Join O'Hare in CSC's UNCLE VANYA, Begins 1/17
by Eddie Varley - 2008-12-11 11:51:50
News
Andrew Lippa To Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party) will offer a Master Class on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party) will offer a Master Class on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!
Lynn Ahrens Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Tony Award-winning lyricist Lynn Ahrens will offer a Master Class on Monday, January 26th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Tony Award-winning lyricist Lynn Ahrens will offer a Master Class on Monday, January 26th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights. Learn more here!
Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!
Anna K Jacobs to Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now's Industry Nights Series
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Award-winning composer, lyricist and librettist Anna K. Jacobs (Teeth, POP!) will offer a Master Class on Monday, December 15th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Award-winning composer, lyricist and librettist Anna K. Jacobs (Teeth, POP!) will offer a Master Class on Monday, December 15th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and More
by - Oct 29, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 29, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025
As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025
As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.
Marilu Henner, Peter Gallagher and More to Star STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER, a new musical with book and lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and music by Nancy Ford. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER, a new musical with book and lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and music by Nancy Ford. Learn more!
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!
10 Musicals About Technology That Came Before MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 19, 2025
Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 19, 2025
Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.
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!
Photos: THIS IS NOT A DRILL Opens at The York Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
The York Theatre Company has opened the world premiere of THIS IS NOT A DRILL, now playing a five-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s Theatre at St. Jean’s (150 East 76th Street). Check out photos from opening night!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
The York Theatre Company has opened the world premiere of THIS IS NOT A DRILL, now playing a five-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s Theatre at St. Jean’s (150 East 76th Street). Check out photos from opening night!
Photos: GENE & GILDA Opens Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 28, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre is presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. See photos from opening night here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 28, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre is presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. See photos from opening night here!
Review: SON OF ZEUS at Penguin Repertory Theatre
by Pia Haas - Jul 19, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre, now in its 48th season, continues its tradition of intimate, compelling storytelling with the powerful world premiere, Son of Zeus. A one-man tour-de-force written and performed by Jimmy Georgiades.
by Pia Haas - Jul 19, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre, now in its 48th season, continues its tradition of intimate, compelling storytelling with the powerful world premiere, Son of Zeus. A one-man tour-de-force written and performed by Jimmy Georgiades.
Review: ONE-MAN SHOW SON OF ZEUS at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Bruce Apar - Jul 17, 2025
It may or may not be true that within each of us exists a book waiting to be written, or a full-length monologue of the story of our life waiting to be staged. But few of us have the kind of story to tell as fraught and fascinating as Jimmy Georgiades.
by Bruce Apar - Jul 17, 2025
It may or may not be true that within each of us exists a book waiting to be written, or a full-length monologue of the story of our life waiting to be staged. But few of us have the kind of story to tell as fraught and fascinating as Jimmy Georgiades.
Jocelyn Bioh, Samuel D. Hunter, and Audrey Choi Join DGF Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
Playwrights Jocelyn Bioh and Samuel D. Hunter and multi-sector leader Audrey Choi have joined the Dramatists Guild Foundation Board of Directors. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
Playwrights Jocelyn Bioh and Samuel D. Hunter and multi-sector leader Audrey Choi have joined the Dramatists Guild Foundation Board of Directors. Learn more here!
SON OF ZEUS Comes to Penguin Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Son of Zeus, a new play written and performed by Jimmy Georgiades, directed by Gretchen Cryer. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Son of Zeus, a new play written and performed by Jimmy Georgiades, directed by Gretchen Cryer. Learn more here!
Photos: Brooke Shields, Francis Jue and More at 2025 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
The Actors’ Equity Foundation held its 2025 awards presentation on Monday, June 23, hosted by Tony Award-winner BD Wong. Check out photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
The Actors’ Equity Foundation held its 2025 awards presentation on Monday, June 23, hosted by Tony Award-winner BD Wong. Check out photos from the event.
Previews: IM GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD; CHURCHILL AT WAR at The Musical Theater Project; Actors Summit
by Roy Berko - Jun 2, 2025
Gretchen Cryer (Book and Lyrics) and Nancy Ford (Composer), whose I’M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD which will soon be locally staged by The Musical Theater Project, are known for their “firsts.” They were the first female writing team in the history of American musical theater and the duo’s NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN (1967) was the first anti-war musical of the Vietnam era.
by Roy Berko - Jun 2, 2025
Gretchen Cryer (Book and Lyrics) and Nancy Ford (Composer), whose I’M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD which will soon be locally staged by The Musical Theater Project, are known for their “firsts.” They were the first female writing team in the history of American musical theater and the duo’s NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN (1967) was the first anti-war musical of the Vietnam era.
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Gretchen Cryer been in?
Gretchen Cryer has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Gretchen Cryer been in?
Gretchen Cryer has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Gretchen Cryer been nominated for?
Most promising musical theatre librettist () for , Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road, Most Promising Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac and Best Musical (Obie Awards) for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac.
What awards has Gretchen Cryer won?
Gretchen Cryer has won several awards, including Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist for a musical, Most Promising Playwright at the Drama Desk Awards for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac, and Best Musical at the Obie Awards for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac.
How many shows has Gretchen Cryer written?
Gretchen Cryer has written 7 shows including Booth is Back in Town (Lyricist), Now Is the Time for All Good Men (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Last Sweet Days of Isaac (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Wedding of Iphigenia (Lyricist), Shelter (Bookwriter/Lyricist), I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Hats! (Composer/Lyricist).
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