Horton Foote
Birth Place: Wharton, TX, USA
Latest News on Horton Foote:
Photos: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL At City Theatre Austin (Feb 24, 2026)
Signature Theatre Reveals Performers and Special Guests For 35th Anniversary Gala (Feb 23, 2026)
Theater For The New City To Honor Estelle Parsons (Feb 17, 2026)
Photos: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL At City Theatre Austin (Feb 24, 2026)
Signature Theatre Reveals Performers and Special Guests For 35th Anniversary Gala (Feb 23, 2026)
Theater For The New City To Honor Estelle Parsons (Feb 17, 2026)
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Movies
Storm Fear
[ 1955 ] writer
[ 1955 ] writer
To Kill a Mockingbird
[ 1962 ] writer
[ 1962 ] writer
Baby the Rain Must Fall
[ 1965 ] writer
[ 1965 ] writer
Tomorrow
[ 1972 ] writer
[ 1972 ] writer
Tender Mercies
[ 1983 ] writer
[ 1983 ] writer
The Trip to Bountiful
[ 1985 ] producer
[ 1985 ] producer
1918
[ 1985 ] writer
[ 1985 ] writer
On Valentine's Day
[ 1986 ] writer
[ 1986 ] writer
Courtship
[ 1987 ] writer
[ 1987 ] writer
Convicts
[ 1991 ] writer
[ 1991 ] writer
Of Mice and Men
[ 1992 ] writer
[ 1992 ] writer
Main Street
[ 2010 ] writer
[ 2010 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Best Play
Horton FooteThe Orphans’ Home Cycle
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Best Play
Horton FooteThe Orphans’ Home Cycle
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Play
Horton Foote, Dividing the Estate
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Play
Horton Foote, Dividing the Estate
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Play
Horton Foote, The Young Man From Atlanta
winner
The Lortels - 1995 - Outstanding Body of Work
Horton Foote
winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1995 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Horton Foote, The Young Man From Atlant
Videos
Video: Watch a Preview of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Theatre Raleigh
by Michael Major - 2025-03-27 16:40:07
Video: First Look at WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Cleveland Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-18 11:15:08
Video: Inside Rehearsals For WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Cleveland Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-09 16:05:36
VIDEO: Tom Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn Talk REVOLUTIONS(S) at New Stages Festival 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-03 13:56:08
VIDEO: Betty Buckley Talks BETTY BUCKLEY SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM and More with Richard Ridge
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-03-11 17:31:31
Flashback Video: Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood in Center Theatre Group's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - 2021-02-13 09:47:41
Video Flashback: Cicely Tyson in a Clip From THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at the Ahmanson in 2014
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-25 11:17:54
Broadway Rewind: GUYS AND DOLLS Is Back to Rock the Boat on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-07 16:31:00
VIDEO: Matthew Broderick Stars in Jimmy Kimmel's Parody Musical of 'Sully'
by Stephi Wild - 2018-10-17 06:31:51
Video: The Cast of 5-Star Theatricals SHREK THE MUSICAL Covers The Monkees, 'I'm A Believer'
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-15 22:52:24
VIDEO: First Look at La Femme Theatre Productions A LOVELY SUNDAY FOR CREVE COEUR
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-11 23:57:28
VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 8- Condola Rashad Hits the 2017 Tony Red Carpet!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-19 12:00:48
BWW Tonys Special: Hangin' with the Humans of THE HUMANS- Tony Nominees Reed Birney & Jayne Houdyshell!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2016-06-06 10:00:50
Tony Awards Close-Up: THE HUMANS' Jayne Houdyshell & Reed Birney Find the Roles of a Lifetime
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-31 13:55:32
Who Was Lucille Lortel and Why Is There An Award Named For Her?
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-31 21:01:50
News
Photos: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL At City Theatre Austin
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
See photos of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at City Theatre Austin. Horton Foote’s acclaimed play is running through March 8 at Genesis Creative Collective as part of the company’s 20th Anniversary Season.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
See photos of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at City Theatre Austin. Horton Foote’s acclaimed play is running through March 8 at Genesis Creative Collective as part of the company’s 20th Anniversary Season.
Signature Theatre Reveals Performers and Special Guests For 35th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Signature Theatre has announced performers and special guests for its 35th Anniversary Gala, set for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Signature Theatre has announced performers and special guests for its 35th Anniversary Gala, set for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom. Learn more here!
Theater For The New City To Honor Estelle Parsons
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons is returning to Theater for the New City as the honoree at its annual Love and Courage gala to raise money to present the work of emerging playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons is returning to Theater for the New City as the honoree at its annual Love and Courage gala to raise money to present the work of emerging playwrights.
Flint Repertory Theatre To Present 2026 New Works Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2026
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present its 2026 New Works Festival from February 13 through February 15 in Flint, Michigan. The three-day festival will feature staged readings of new plays in development.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2026
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present its 2026 New Works Festival from February 13 through February 15 in Flint, Michigan. The three-day festival will feature staged readings of new plays in development.
Betty Buckley to Return to Joe's Pub for Spring 2026 Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
Betty Buckley will return for her yearly residency at Joe’s Pub for six intimate performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
Betty Buckley will return for her yearly residency at Joe’s Pub for six intimate performances.
Betty Buckley to Offer Song and Monologue Master Class With T. Schreiber Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Registration is now open for Schreiber Studio's online Song & Monologue Workshop taught by Tony Award-winner, Theatre Hall of Fame Honoree, and legendary Broadway star, Betty Buckley.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Registration is now open for Schreiber Studio's online Song & Monologue Workshop taught by Tony Award-winner, Theatre Hall of Fame Honoree, and legendary Broadway star, Betty Buckley.
City Theatre Austin To Open 2026 Season With THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
City Theatre Austin will open its 2026 season with THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, a classic American play by Horton Foote. The production launches the company’s 20th Anniversary Season and features guest direction by Tracy Arnold with Judith Laird in the lead role. Performances will take place at Genesis Creative Collective in Austin.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
City Theatre Austin will open its 2026 season with THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, a classic American play by Horton Foote. The production launches the company’s 20th Anniversary Season and features guest direction by Tracy Arnold with Judith Laird in the lead role. Performances will take place at Genesis Creative Collective in Austin.
David Butler Concludes Historic Run in PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
David Butler has ended his remarkable tenure in PERFECT CRIME, having delivered over 8,000 performances as W. Harrison Brent in the Off-Broadway production.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
David Butler has ended his remarkable tenure in PERFECT CRIME, having delivered over 8,000 performances as W. Harrison Brent in the Off-Broadway production.
Rebecca Naomi Jones and More Will Lead MOTHER RUSSIA Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025
The cast has been revealed for Signature Theatre's upcoming off-Broadway production of Lauren Yee’s Mother Russia. Performances are scheduled from Feb. 3 through March 15 at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025
The cast has been revealed for Signature Theatre's upcoming off-Broadway production of Lauren Yee’s Mother Russia. Performances are scheduled from Feb. 3 through March 15 at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.
2026 New Stages Festival Lineup Revealed at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
New plays will ring in the new year at The Goodman when the popular annual New Stages Festival returns. This year’s line-up features the newest works by some of the country’s hottest playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
New plays will ring in the new year at The Goodman when the popular annual New Stages Festival returns. This year’s line-up features the newest works by some of the country’s hottest playwrights.
Nina Hellman and Jeremy Shamos to Star WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Reading At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand reading of the boundary-breaking, Obie Award-winning play, “What the Constitution Means to Me,“ written by Heidi Schreck, directed by Amanda Charlton, and starring Nina Hellman, Jeremy Shamos, and Jocelyn Shek, on Monday, December 1, at 7 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand reading of the boundary-breaking, Obie Award-winning play, “What the Constitution Means to Me,“ written by Heidi Schreck, directed by Amanda Charlton, and starring Nina Hellman, Jeremy Shamos, and Jocelyn Shek, on Monday, December 1, at 7 p.m.
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
HERE IN AMERICA to Have US Premiere at Burning Coal Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Here in America (US Premiere), directed by Jerome Davis. Here in America follows four artists caught between political fear and personal conviction during two key moments in U.S. history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Here in America (US Premiere), directed by Jerome Davis. Here in America follows four artists caught between political fear and personal conviction during two key moments in U.S. history.
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY to Open Crossroads Theatre Company 47th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
Crossroads Theatre Company is launching its 47th season with, Lynn Nottage's 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
Crossroads Theatre Company is launching its 47th season with, Lynn Nottage's 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.
World Premiere Of THE DROP OFF Comes to NJ Rep
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
New Jersey Repertory Company will present the world premiere of The Drop Off, a powerful new comic-drama by James Anthony Tyler, recipient of the 3rd Annual Horton Foote Playwriting Award.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
New Jersey Repertory Company will present the world premiere of The Drop Off, a powerful new comic-drama by James Anthony Tyler, recipient of the 3rd Annual Horton Foote Playwriting Award.
THE HEART SELLERS Coming to South Coast Repertory This Month
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) brings to life one of America’s most produced plays with the heartwarming comedy The Heart Sellers by Lloyd Suh.
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) brings to life one of America’s most produced plays with the heartwarming comedy The Heart Sellers by Lloyd Suh.
Westminster University Theatre Department Will Perform THE HATMAKER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Westminster University’s theatre season will kick off with The Hatmaker’s Wife from award-winning playwright Lauren Yee, directed by Dr. Kimberly Jew. Students will perform in The Hatmaker’s Wife in the Dumke Student Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Westminster University’s theatre season will kick off with The Hatmaker’s Wife from award-winning playwright Lauren Yee, directed by Dr. Kimberly Jew. Students will perform in The Hatmaker’s Wife in the Dumke Student Theatre.
Westminster University Theatre Department to Stage THE HATMAKER’S WIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2025
Westminster University Theatre Department will present Lauren Yee’s The Hatmaker’s Wife October 2–4 and October 9–11, 2025, at the Dumke Student Theatre in Salt Lake City.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2025
Westminster University Theatre Department will present Lauren Yee’s The Hatmaker’s Wife October 2–4 and October 9–11, 2025, at the Dumke Student Theatre in Salt Lake City.
Cast Set for CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY at Crossroads Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Crossroads Theatre Company has revealed the cast for its season opener, Lynn Nottage's 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy.' See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Crossroads Theatre Company has revealed the cast for its season opener, Lynn Nottage's 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy.' See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein & Christopher Lowell Will Lead MARJORIE PRIME on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 21, 2025
Second Stage Theater has just announced the complete cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 21, 2025
Second Stage Theater has just announced the complete cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. We have all of the details here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Horton Foote written?
Horton Foote has written 15 shows including Only the Heart (Playwright), The Chase (Playwright), Two's Company (Sketches), The Trip to Bountiful (Playwright), The Traveling Lady (Playwright), Gone with the Wind (Bookwriter), The Young Man from Atlanta (Playwright), Dividing The Estate (Playwright), The Orphans' Home Cycle: Part 1 - The Story of a Childhood (Playwright), The Orphans' Home Cycle: Part 2 - The Story of a Marriage (Playwright), The Orphans' Home Cycle: Part 3 - The Story of a Family (Playwright), The Orphans' Home Cycle (Playwright), Harrison, TX: Three Plays (Playwright), The Old Friends (Playwright), Inactive (Playwright).
What awards has Horton Foote been nominated for?
Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Orphans’ Home Cycle, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Orphans’ Home Cycle, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Dividing the Estate, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dividing the Estate, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Young Man From Atlanta, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels) and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Young Man From Atlant.
What awards has Horton Foote won?
Horton Foote has won several prestigious awards, including Best Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Orphans’ Home Cycle. He also received the Outstanding Body of Work award from The Lortels. Additionally, Horton Foote was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for The Young Man From Atlanta.
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