Horton Foote

Birth Place: Wharton, TX, USA

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[1955]Storm Fear writer

[1962]To Kill a Mockingbird writer

[1965]Baby the Rain Must Fall writer

[1972]Tomorrow writer

[1983]Tender Mercies writer

[1985]The Trip to Bountiful producer

[1985]1918 writer

[1986]On Valentine's Day writer

[1987]Courtship writer

[1991]Convicts writer

[1992]Of Mice and Men writer

[2010]Main Street writer

Horton Foote Awards and Nominations

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Best Play

Horton FooteThe Orphans’ Home Cycle

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

The Pulitzer Prize - 1995 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Horton Foote, The Young Man From Atlant

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VIDEO: Tom Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn Talk REVOLUTIONS(S) at New Stages Festival 2023

Watch Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and Horton Foote Award-winning playwright Zayd Ayers Dohrn discuss their collaboration on REVOLUTION(S) here!

Donja R. Love Names Matty Mahoski As The Recipient Of 2023 Write It Out! Prize For Playwrights Living With HIV

Donja R. Love announces Matty Mahoski as the recipient of the 2023 Write It Out! Prize for playwrights living with HIV. Mahoski's play, 'UN(IN)SURE,' was selected by Love from four finalists. Write It Out! is a program and prize for people living with HIV, designed to cultivate their artistic voice.

Line-Up Set For PhysFestNYC, New York's Festival Dedicated To Physical Theaters

PhysFestNYC, New York’s Festival Dedicated to Physical Theaters, announces its line-up for January 5–14, 2024. Over 100 artists and companies will participate in the 10-day festival, featuring performances, workshops, panels, and community events.

Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 30th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 30, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST

Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.

Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed!

Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!

Betty Buckley Joins the Cast of Blumhouse Horror Film IMAGINARY

Broadway veteran Betty Buckley has joined the cast of upcoming Blumhouse horror film, 'Imaginary.' Buckley and Tom Payne round out the cast, alongside Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Matthew Sato, and Veronica Falcón. 

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea Delaria, and More Will Lead THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Off-Broadway

​​​​​​​La Femme Theatre Productions will illuminate the Off-Broadway stage this season with an evocative 21 st century production of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece, The Night of the Iguana.

TEA AT FIVE Comes to On the Verge Theatre Next Month

On the Verge Theatre in association with the Alta Arts presents “Tea at Five” by Matthew Lombardo on-stage December 7 - 23, 2023 at the Alta Arts, 5412 Ashbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77081.

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces A VERY MOTOWN CHRISTMAS And 2024 Summerstage Season

Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced a holiday special performance event, 'A Very Merry Motown Christmas,' and their 2024 SummerStage Season featuring productions like Pride & Prejudice, Footloose, Into the Side of a Hill, and Hello, Dolly!

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria & More to Star in THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA at La Femme Theatre Productions

La Femme Theatre Productions has revealed the full cast of Tennessee Williams's 'The Night of the Iguana' directed by Emily Mann.

Hermitage Unveils New January And February Programs

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has revealed new programs throughout the months of January and February.

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at KC Music Hall

Aaron Sorkin’s 2018 stage re-imagination of the classic Harper Lee novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” opened Tuesday at the Kansas City Music Hall for a one week run.  It is one of the finest touring companies of any play I’ve been privileged to witness in many years.  “Mockingbird” stars well-known actor Richard Thomas in a stellar turn as the lead character of Atticus Finch.

Brooke Adams Joins MADWOMEN OF THE WEST Off-Broadway

A cast change has been announced for the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. Brooke Adams will join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron, under the direction of Thomas Caruso.

Brooke Adams To Join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner & Melanie Mayron In MADWOMEN OF THE WEST At Actors Temple Theater

Brooke Adams is set to join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron in the new comedy 'Madwomen of the West' at Actors Temple Theater. Directed by Thomas Caruso, the Off-Broadway production starts performances on November 11th. Don't miss this hilarious and talented cast!

Theresa Rebeck's DIG Extended For Two Weeks at Primary Stages

Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck (Bernhardt/Hamlet, Downstairs at Primary Stages), has been extended for two weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is Coming to Palace Theater Waterbury in November

Get all the details on the complete casting for 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at Palace Theater Waterbury in November. Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas and original film 'Scout' Mary Badham headline this critically acclaimed production based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Don't miss out on this must-see show!

HERMITAGE SUNSETS @ BENDERSON PARK Kicks Off 2023-2024 Season with Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announces a newly developed partnership with Nathan Benderson Park as a part of the Hermitage's 2023-2024 season. Expanding on the success of the Hermitage programming at Selby Gardens and other venues throughout the region, the new “Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park” series launches this year following a popular Hermitage program at the park last season.

Andy Karl, Orfeh, Javier Muñoz & More to Join Primary Stages 39th Anniversary Gala

Get all the details about the upcoming Primary Stages 39th Anniversary Gala, where Kate Hamill and Beth Blickers will be honored. Find out when and where this star-studded event will take place. Plus, catch performances by Judy Gold, Andy Karl, and Orfeh.

Horton Foote FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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).

Horton Foote has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Orphans' Home Cycle" and "Dividing the Estate." He also received a nomination for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Dividing the Estate." Foote was nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards for "The Young Man From Atlanta." In addition, he received the Outstanding Body of Work award at The Lortels. Foote's notable achievement includes winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "The Young Man From Atlanta."

Horton Foote has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards twice for his work on The Orphans' Home Cycle. He also won the Outstanding Body of Work award from The Lortels. Additionally, Foote was honored with the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play The Young Man From Atlanta.

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