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John Patrick Shanley

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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Shanley is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director. He won the 1988 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film Moonstruck. His play, Doubt: A Parable, won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play; he wrote and directed the film adaptation and earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play

John Patrick Shanley, Outside Mullingar

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

John Patrick Shanley, Outside Mullingar


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The Lortels - 2006 - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Play

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding New Play

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Best Play

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2005 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1954 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

John Patrick, The Teahouse of the August Moon


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Tony Awards - 1954 - Best Play

John Patrick, The Teahouse of the August Moon

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News


Kendra Jones' ON BURNSIDE MOUNTAIN is Coming to Chain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

On Burnside Mountain, a play by Kendra Jones, is set to return to New York City this winter. Directed by Derek Dahmann, the production will be presented as part of the Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival at the Chain Theatre.
Video: HARD KNOCKS: IN SEASON WITH THE NFC EAST Episode 5 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2025

Check out a sneak peek clip from episode 5 of the HBO series Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East, which debuts on Tuesday, December 30 at 9 PM PT/ET on HBO.
New Play THE APIARY to run at New Village Arts in Carlsbad this January
by Gillian Blum - Dec 20, 2025

New Village Arts will bring an exciting new work to its stage in 2026 with the San Diego regional premiere of The Apiary, a play written by Kate Douglas.
Photos: The Neighborhood Playhouse Present A Red Door Reading Of John Patrick Shanley’s PRODIGAL SON
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre presented an invite-only Red Door Reading of Prodigal Son, the deeply personal and resonant drama by Pulitzer Prize–, Tony Award–, and Academy Award–winning writer John Patrick Shanley. Check out photos of the event.
Playwrights Else Went, John Patrick Shanley, And More Featured In Playing On Air’s New Season Under New Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

Following its leadership transition earlier this year, Playing on Air will launch a new season featuring five short plays from Else Went, Charles Mee, Maleek Rae, John Patrick Shanley, and Mara Nelson-Greenberg.
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.
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Revival To Play Limited Run At The American Theatre Of Actors
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

A new revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Danny and the Deep Blue Sea will run December 5–7, 2025 at the American Theatre of Actors’ Sargent Theatre. A portion of ticket sales will benefit survivors of domestic violence.
Submissions Open For Chain Theatre’s 2026 WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

Chain Theatre in New York City has opened submissions for its 2026 Winter One-Act Festival, running February 6–March 1, 2026. The acclaimed festival, which showcases new work from artists across the tri-state area, will continue the company’s mission of presenting bold, original voices in a dynamic mix of short plays.
​​​​​​​Submissions Now Open for Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Calling all playwrights, actors, directors, and producers! Submissions are now open for the 2026 Chain Winter One-Act Festival, a true celebration of bold voices and original storytelling.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 31, 2025- LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opens On Broadway and More
by - Oct 31, 2025

Happy Halloween, BroadwayWorld! It is October 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Tennessee Williams Festival To Host Gala Celebrating the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host a Gala. It will be a night of revelry under the stained glass prisms of the sumptuous 19th-century former church at the Hotel Peter and Paul.
ANNABEL'S SISTER by George Kolber to Have Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Annabel’s Sister, a new play by George Kolber, will present two industry readings in New York, directed by Matt Okin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Patrick Shanley written?

John Patrick Shanley has written 20 shows including Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (Playwright), Women of Manhattan (Playwright), the dreamer examines his pillow (Playwright), Italian American Reconciliation (Playwright), The Big Funk (Playwright), Beggars in a House of Plenty (Playwright), Four Dogs and a Bone (Playwright), Missing/Kissing: Missing Marisa/Kissing Christine (Playwright), Psychopathia Sexualis (Playwright), Cellini (Playwright), Where's My Money? (Author), Sailor's Song (Playwright), Doubt (Playwright), Doubt (Playwright), Defiance (Playwright), Romantic Poetry (Bookwriter), Storefront Church (Playwright), Outside Mullingar (Playwright), Prodigal Son (Author), Brooklyn Laundry (Playwright).

What awards has John Patrick Shanley been nominated for?

Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Outside Mullingar, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Outside Mullingar, Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels), Best Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Doubt, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Doubt, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Doubt, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Teahouse of the August Moon and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Teahouse of the August Moon.

What awards has John Patrick Shanley won?

John Patrick Shanley has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. He is a Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) and has won Best Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Doubt. For Doubt, he also received Outstanding New Play from the Drama Desk Awards, Best Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and Best Play at the Tony Awards. Additionally, Shanley won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Best Play at the Tony Awards for The Teahouse of the August Moon.

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