Lauren Gunderson
Latest News on Lauren Gunderson:
Interview: Spencer Plachy And Laura Kaldis of GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Main Street Theater (Dec 4, 2025)
City Theatre Extends Lauren Gunderson’s LITTLE WOMEN (Nov 21, 2025)
Lauren Gunderson's I AND YOU to be Presented at Capital Stage (Nov 19, 2025)
Interview: Spencer Plachy And Laura Kaldis of GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Main Street Theater (Dec 4, 2025)
City Theatre Extends Lauren Gunderson’s LITTLE WOMEN (Nov 21, 2025)
Lauren Gunderson's I AND YOU to be Presented at Capital Stage (Nov 19, 2025)
BIO
Lauren has been one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015, topping the list thrice including 2022/23. She is a two-time winner of the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for I and You and The Book of Will, the winner of the Lanford Wilson Award and a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. She is a playwright, screenwriter, musical book writer and children's author who lives in San Francisco. She graduated from NYU Tisch as a Reynolds Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship.
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Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Additional Credits
I and You, Playwright (59E59 Theaters / Theatre A)
Bauer, Playwright (59E59 Theaters / Theatre A)
The Catastrophist, Playwright (streaming)
The Time Traveller’s Wife, Librettist (Storyhouse in Chester, 2022)
Justice, Librettist
Toil And Trouble, Playwright
The Revolutionists, Playwright
The Book of Will, Playwright
Silent Sky, Playwright
Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight, Playwright
Miss Bennet, Co-author
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright)
Lauren GundersonI and You
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play or Musical
Lauren GundersonI And You
Videos
Video: Jasmine Forsberg and Benji Santiago in I & YOU: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-09-18 16:28:25
Video: BILLIE JEAN is Now Playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2025-07-24 09:35:18
Video: Cast & Director Matthew Penn On Barrington Stage's 10x10 Play Festival
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-22 12:35:05
Video: Watch the New Trailer for THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-01 06:12:11
VIDEO: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-12-09 11:05:12
TV: Kate Mulgrew, Francesca Faridany & More Talk THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-10-26 09:01:00
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Gulfshore Playhouse's THE REVOLUTIONISTS
by Alan Henry - 2019-01-17 15:41:41
VIDEO: Jane Austen Trivia With the Cast of MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
by RME Intern - 2017-12-04 11:01:38
TV: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER- Matt Doyle Sings Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's 'Last Week's Alcohol'
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-10-04 18:53:17
News
Interview: Spencer Plachy And Laura Kaldis of GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Main Street Theater
by Armando Urdiales - Dec 4, 2025
Husband and wife duo Spencer Plachy and Laura Kaldis are no strangers to the world of Christmas at Pemberley. Having originated their roles as Mr. and Mrs. Darcy across all three installments of Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s beloved holiday trilogy.
by Armando Urdiales - Dec 4, 2025
Husband and wife duo Spencer Plachy and Laura Kaldis are no strangers to the world of Christmas at Pemberley. Having originated their roles as Mr. and Mrs. Darcy across all three installments of Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s beloved holiday trilogy.
City Theatre Extends Lauren Gunderson’s LITTLE WOMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will extend its Rolling World Premiere of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women by Lauren Gunderson through December 13. Directed by Kaja Dunn.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will extend its Rolling World Premiere of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women by Lauren Gunderson through December 13. Directed by Kaja Dunn.
Lauren Gunderson's I AND YOU to be Presented at Capital Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Capital Stage presents a Special Limited Production and the Sacramento premiere of I AND YOU by Bay Area native, and nationally renowned playwright, Lauren Gunderson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Capital Stage presents a Special Limited Production and the Sacramento premiere of I AND YOU by Bay Area native, and nationally renowned playwright, Lauren Gunderson.
Review: MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Enid Miller Lab Theatre, Nebraska Wesleyan University
by Christine Swerczek - Nov 8, 2025
For an utterly charming evening, head to the intimate Enid Miller Lab Theatre at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. You won't be disappointed.
by Christine Swerczek - Nov 8, 2025
For an utterly charming evening, head to the intimate Enid Miller Lab Theatre at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. You won't be disappointed.
GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Comes to Main Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Main Street Theater will continue its 50th Season with its popular holiday tradition of the Pemberley plays with the latest in the series by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon: Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Main Street Theater will continue its 50th Season with its popular holiday tradition of the Pemberley plays with the latest in the series by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon: Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley.
The Community College of Baltimore County Performing Arts to Present THE REVOLUTIONISTS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025
The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Performing Arts will present The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, running November 20–24 in the F. Scott Black Theatre at CCBC Essex (7201 Rossville Blvd).
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025
The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Performing Arts will present The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, running November 20–24 in the F. Scott Black Theatre at CCBC Essex (7201 Rossville Blvd).
Capital Stage to Present the Sacramento Premiere of I AND YOU by Lauren Gunderson
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025
Capital Stage presents the Sacramento premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s I and You, directed by Imani Mitchell, December 3–28, 2025. The production stars McKenna Sennet and Braeden Harris at Capital Stage in Midtown Sacramento.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025
Capital Stage presents the Sacramento premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s I and You, directed by Imani Mitchell, December 3–28, 2025. The production stars McKenna Sennet and Braeden Harris at Capital Stage in Midtown Sacramento.
Denver Center Theatre Company Unveils Playwrights for the 20th Annual Colorado New Play Summit
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025
The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced playwrights, dates, and details for the 2026 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). The 20th annual festival will take place over one weekend on February 14-15.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025
The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced playwrights, dates, and details for the 2026 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). The 20th annual festival will take place over one weekend on February 14-15.
Student Blog: Why Play Write?
by Student Blogger: Leah Fridman - Oct 31, 2025
I have done (almost) every job in theater you could think of…. I’ve helped produce, done PR, play selection committees. I’ve written works, edited works, worked on staged readings, dramaturged…jack of all trades, master of some!
by Student Blogger: Leah Fridman - Oct 31, 2025
I have done (almost) every job in theater you could think of…. I’ve helped produce, done PR, play selection committees. I’ve written works, edited works, worked on staged readings, dramaturged…jack of all trades, master of some!
Photos: GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is returning to the world of Jane Austen with the heartwarming holiday tale filled with music Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley, written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is returning to the world of Jane Austen with the heartwarming holiday tale filled with music Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley, written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. See photos here!
Portland Center Stage Will Present Lauren Gunderson’s LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Portland Center Stage will present Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women by Lauren Gunderson this holiday season, directed by Joanie Schultz (Frida…A Self Portrait), in co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic novel will feature original music, movement, and romance, with a touch of holiday spirit.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Portland Center Stage will present Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women by Lauren Gunderson this holiday season, directed by Joanie Schultz (Frida…A Self Portrait), in co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic novel will feature original music, movement, and romance, with a touch of holiday spirit.
Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN Comes to the City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
City Theatre will present the second production of its 2025/2026 season, the Rolling World Premiere of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Kaja Dunn.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
City Theatre will present the second production of its 2025/2026 season, the Rolling World Premiere of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Kaja Dunn.
Review: ANTHROPOLOGY at Rogue Machine At The Matrix Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Oct 17, 2025
No form of artificial intelligence will be able to recreate the experience of sitting through Lauren Gunderson’s ANTHROPOLOGY, and specifically what Rogue Machine Theatre’s John Perrin Flynn has accomplished with it for the play’s North American premiere at the Matrix Theatre.
by Evan Henerson - Oct 17, 2025
No form of artificial intelligence will be able to recreate the experience of sitting through Lauren Gunderson’s ANTHROPOLOGY, and specifically what Rogue Machine Theatre’s John Perrin Flynn has accomplished with it for the play’s North American premiere at the Matrix Theatre.
GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Opens Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by BTE Ensemble Member and Managing Artistic Director Emerita Connie Canaday Howard.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by BTE Ensemble Member and Managing Artistic Director Emerita Connie Canaday Howard.
GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY is Coming to TheatreWorks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will return to the world of Jane Austen with the heartwarming holiday tale filled with music Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley, written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and directed by Giovanna Sardelli.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will return to the world of Jane Austen with the heartwarming holiday tale filled with music Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley, written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and directed by Giovanna Sardelli.
Rem-Andrea Beaty's Books Come To Life In TWUSA's Musical ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
The McAninch Arts Center will present the TheaterWorksUSA production of “Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends”. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
The McAninch Arts Center will present the TheaterWorksUSA production of “Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends”. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here.
Cast Set For ADA & THE ENGINE at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
In November, Significant Productions will present Ada and the Engine - Written by Lauren Gunderson - as the second production of Season 10 at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
In November, Significant Productions will present Ada and the Engine - Written by Lauren Gunderson - as the second production of Season 10 at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol.
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Comes to McAninch Arts Center October 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025
TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through curiosity and teamwork.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025
TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through curiosity and teamwork.
Review: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Oct 3, 2025
The Revolutionists is an intensely funny, creative, and emotional show with a cast and production team that fully deserve a full-house every single night.
by Andrea Stephenson - Oct 3, 2025
The Revolutionists is an intensely funny, creative, and emotional show with a cast and production team that fully deserve a full-house every single night.
Rogue Machine's ANTHROPOLOGY Comes to The Matrix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
The North American Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s anthropology, directed by John Perrin Flynn, will launch Rogue Machine’s new season on their mainstage. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
The North American Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s anthropology, directed by John Perrin Flynn, will launch Rogue Machine’s new season on their mainstage. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lauren Gunderson written?
Lauren Gunderson has written 3 shows including Natural Shocks (Playwright), The Half-Life of Marie Curie (Playwright), Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight (Playwright).
What awards has Lauren Gunderson been nominated for?
John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I and You and The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for I And You.
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