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John Guare

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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John Guare is an American playwright and screenwriter. He is best known as the author of The House of Blue Leaves and Six Degrees of Separation.

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[Broadway, 1999]
Additional Material
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Script Consultant
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1977]
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 1973]
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John Guare Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Book of a Musical

John Guare, Sweet Smell of Success

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Play

John Guare, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Play

John Guare, Six Degrees of Separation

The Pulitzer Prize - 1991 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

John Guare, Six Degrees of Separation

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Play

John Guare, Six Degrees of Separation

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding New Play

John Guare, Six Degrees of Separation

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Best New Play

John Guare, Landscape of the Body

Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Book

John Guare, Two Gentlemen of Verona

Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Lyrics

John Guare, Two Gentlemen of Verona

Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Book of a Musical

John Guare, Two Gentlemen of Verona

Obie Awards - 1971 - Best New American Play

John Guare, House of Blue Leaves

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1971 - Other Awards

John Guare, The House of Blue Leaves

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André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater

Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992.  His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.

Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, Melanie Mayron & JoBeth Williams to Star in MADWOMEN OF THE WEST Off-Broadway

LDOS Media Lab, with Deco Rose Productions will present the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Corey Hawkins Signs With CAA For Representation

Emmy and Tony Award nominee Corey Hawkins has signed with CAA for representation. Learn more about Corey here!

Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE Selected As This Year's Presentation For Bay Street's 15th Annual Literature Live! Series

Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' has been selected as the featured presentation for Bay Street Theater's 15th Annual Literature Live! Series.

Signature Theatre Opens Submissions for The Judith Champion Musical Theater LaunchPad Residency

Signature Theatre has opened submissions for the Judith Champion Musical Theater LaunchPad Residency. Lear more about the Residency!

MEDEA: RE-VERSED World Premiere, THE COUNTRY WIFE & More Set for Red Bull Theater 2023-24 Season

RED BULL THEATER has unveiled its 2023-’24 season, including a world premiere opening Off-Broadway and much more. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets!

Fall '23 Performing Arts Class Registration Opens At The Black Box Of Englewood

Since 2007, Black Box Studios has offered proprietary, uniquely collaborative theater workshops for performing arts students of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels throughout Bergen County and beyond. The upcoming 2023-24 season brings an exciting array of options for kids, teens, and adults.

Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled for The Acting Company's World Premiere of Lisa Peterson's ODYSSEY 

The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY. Get all the details and book your tickets now.

Paul Iacono To Return to The Green Room 42 With New Show UNFILTERED

Step into The Green Room 42 and immerse yourself in Paul Iacono's unfiltered performance. Get ready to laugh, be entertained, and have an unforgettable evening of unapologetic humor. Don't wait, book your tickets now!

Introducing the Cast and Creative Team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company

Get an exclusive look at the star-studded cast and talented creative team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company. Meet the actors and creatives bringing this epic story to life in a captivating stage adaptation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness their incredible talents in action.

Edward Albee Series Continues with THE MAN WHO HAD THREE ARMS

The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, in association with The Estate of Edward Albee, presents EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS.  Next up is THE MAN WHO HAD THREE ARMS (1981), which ran briefly on Broadway in 1983 but closed shortly after being unceremoniously lambasted in reviews.

TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Musical to be Presented at Shakespeare In Clark Park This Summer

This summer, from July 26 through July 30, the popular West Philadelphia theater company will perform Shakespeare with a musical twist, Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Atlantic Theater Company Founding Member Robin Spielberg Releases First Symphonic Work

Billboard charting American pianist, composer, and author Robin Spielberg expands her repertoire with her album and first symphonic work, By Way of the Wind, releasing October 20, 2023.

Cast Set for Red Bull Theater 2023 Short New Play Festival

Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

Work by Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl & Dave Malloy Set for Signature Theatre Winter/Spring 2024 Season

Signature Theatre has revealed its Winter/Spring 2024 season, with work from resident playwrights Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl, and Dave Malloy.

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Announced At The El Portal Theatre Begins October 6

JoBeth Williams (“Poltergeist,” “The Big Chill”) and Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Jericho Mile”) star in the romantic Love Among the Ruins, written by James G. Hirsch and Robert A. Papazian, from a film script by James Costigan. Love Among the Ruins is a Papazian Hirsch presentation  and is directed by Michael Arabian.

Exclusive Edward Albee Series Continues with MARRIAGE PLAY and FINDING THE SUN

The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, is proud to announce that EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO will continue on Wednesday June 28th at 7:30PM with FINDING THE SUN (1987) and MARRIAGE PLAY (1987).

Amy Berryman Receives Cornelia Street American Playwriting Award

Rising Phoenix Repertory has announced Amy Berryman as the recipient of this year’s Cornelia Street American Playwriting Award. The honor is presented to an emerging playwright of exceptional work ethic, character, and talent. 

Red Bull Theater Reveals Short New Play Festival 2023 Winning Submissions

Red Bull Theater has announced the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley to Lead HOUDINI AMONG THE SPIRITS Industry Readings

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley will portray Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle respectively in Houdini Among the Spirits, a new musical.

John Guare FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

John Guare has written 25 shows including Muzeeka/ Red Cross (Playwright), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Adaptation), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Bookwriter), Rich and Famous (Bookwriter), Landscape of the Body (Composer), Bosoms and Neglect (Playwright), Sophisticated Ladies (Lyricist), The One Act Play Festival (Playwright), Lydie Breeze (Playwright), Orchards (Adaptation), The House of Blue Leaves (Playwright), Six Degrees Of Separation (Playwright), Four Baboons Adoring the Sun (Playwright), Love's Fire: Fresh Numbers by Seven American Playwrights (Playwright), Marco Polo Sings a Solo (Playwright), Lake Hollywood (Playwright), Lydie Breeze, Parts I & II (Playwright), Chaucer in Rome (Playwright), Sweet Smell of Success (Bookwriter), A Few Stout Individuals (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (1) (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (2) (Playwright), A Free Man Of Color (Playwright), Three Kinds of Exile (Playwright), Desire (Writer).

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Free Man of Color , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Free Man of Color , Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweet Smell of Success , BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Six Degrees Of Separation , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Four Baboons Adoring the Sun , Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Six Degrees of Separation , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation , Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation , Best New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Landscape of the Body , Outstanding Book (Drama Desk Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona , Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona , Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona , Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona , Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves , Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for House of Blue Leaves Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves and Distinguished Plays (Obie Awards) for Muzzeha .

BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Six Degrees Of Separation, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, Outstanding Book (Drama Desk Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona , Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for House of Blue Leaves Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The House of Blue Leavesand Distinguished Plays (Obie Awards) for Muzzeha.

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