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BIO

Joshua Harmon’s plays include Bad Jews (Roundabout Underground; Roundabout/Laura Pels; West End), Significant Other (Roundabout; Broadway/Booth Theatre), Admissions (Lincoln Center Theater; West End), and Skintight (Roundabout). His plays have been produced across the country at Studio Theatre, Geffen Playhouse, Speakeasy, Actor’s Express, The Magic, and Theater Wit, among others, and internationally in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, and throughout the U.K. He is a two-time MacDowell fellow and an Associate Artist at Roundabout. Graduate of Juilliard.

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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[West End, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Play

Joshua Harmon, Prayer for the French Republic

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Play

Joshua Harmon, Prayer for the French Republic


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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Joshua Harmon, Admissions

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Interview: Will Conard talks WE HAD A WORLD
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 27, 2026

In the new play “We Had a World” – being given a first-rate regional premiere by The Huntington at the Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts, through March 15 – a dying woman asks her grandson to write a play about their family. “But I want you to promise me something,” she says. “Make it as bitter and vitriolic as possible.”
Joshua Harmon's PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC is Coming to The Kentucky Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

ShPIeL's upcoming production Prayer for the French Republic by playwright Joshua Harmon, will be at Kentucky Center in the MeX Theater. Prayer for the French Rebpulic was nominated for 3 Tony Awards including Best Play.
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann
Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff to Star in COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen will receive its first London staging since its 1998 premiere in a new production. Opening at Hampstead Theatre in March. The cast will feature Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff.
Theatre 40 Resumes Monday Night Theatre Appreciation Seminars In Beverly Hills
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

Theatre 40 will resume its Monday Night Theatre Appreciation Seminars with a series of staged play readings presented at the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre in Beverly Hills.
Lindsay Mendez From Stage to Screen: WICKED to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025

Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, including Tony Award-winner Lindsay Mendez.
Cast and Creative Team Set for Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025

The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of We Had a World, a sharp, funny, and deeply personal new story by Joshua Harmon, and directed by Keria Fromm.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere and More Come to Hampstead Theatre In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025

Hampstead Theatre will present a 2026 season that includes the European premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, alongside five world and European premieres and the London stage directing debut of Stanley Tucci.
Review Roundup: QUEENS Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

See what the critics are saying about Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway production of Queens, newly imagined by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. 
PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC and More Set for NJT 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

New Jewish Theatre has unveiled its 2026 season, featuring five productions. The line-up includes three new to St. Louis productions, a Tony Award–winning comedy, and one of Broadway's most beloved musicals. Learn more!
QUEENS Begins Performances Tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Performances begin tonight for Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway production of Queens, newly imagined by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok. Learn more here!
Manhattan Theater Club Names Nicki Hunter as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

Manhattan Theater Club has named Nicki Hunter as its next artistic director. Learn more about Hunter and about the changes being made to the organization here!
Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More Join Cast for Jonas Brothers Christmas Special; Watch a New Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

Disney+ has revealed the teaser and star-studded cast of “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,” featuring Broadway alums Andrew Barth Feldman, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Andrea Martin, among others. Watch a new teaser!
Single Tickets on Sale Next Week for GableStage 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

GableStage will release single tickets for its 27th Season in August. The 2025/26 Season celebrates Jessie Wolfson and the newly named Wolfson Family Theatre. Learn more!
RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL and More Set for Citadel Theatre 2025"26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Citadel Theatre has unveiled its 2025-26 mainstage season, featuring the heartfelt family holiday drama MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Andrew Barth Feldman Will Join MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025

Andrew Barth Feldman will join the cast of Tony Award-winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending beginning in September. Learn more about the musical here!
Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More to Star in QUEENS at MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the cast for their Off-Broadway production of Queens by Martyna Majok. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here.
John Behlmann and More Complete the Cast of DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical ahead of the show’s first preview. See who is starring and learn more!
The Tony Awards Reveal 2025-2026 Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. Learn more about the Tony Awards here!
Photos: Inside MTC's Spring Gala Honoring Jake Gyllenhaal
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2025

 Manhattan Theatre Club just hosted its 2025 Spring Gala, which was held on Monday, May 19 at Cipriani 42nd Street.  The evening was hosted by three-time Tony Award recipient Bernadette Peters . Check out photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joshua Harmon written?

Joshua Harmon has written 5 shows including Significant Other (Playwright), Skintight (Playwright), Prayer for the French Republic (Playwright), The Bedwetter (Book), We Had a World (Playwright).

What awards has Joshua Harmon been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for Prayer for the French Republic, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Prayer for the French Republic and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Admissions.

What awards has Joshua Harmon won?

Joshua Harmon won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play for Admissions.

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