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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

The Time Traveller's WifeThe Time Traveller's Wife
 
[West End, 2023]
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Writing

Natural Shocks
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

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LADY DISDAIN & More Lead Florida's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows Photo
LADY DISDAIN & More Lead Florida's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2026

Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Lady Disdain and more.
Interview: Director Jamie Torcellini of THE REVOLUTIONISTS at ICT Photo
Interview: Director Jamie Torcellini of THE REVOLUTIONISTS at ICT
by Shari Barrett - Jun 1, 2026

Playwright Lauren Gunderson gives France’s Reign of Terror a riotous, sharp-tongued makeover with The Revolutionists, opening June 12 at International City Theatre. I spoke with director Jamie Torcellini about the play and why he thinks its message is so relevant today.
THE REVOLUTIONISTS To Continue Tour Across Chicago And Northern IL Photo
THE REVOLUTIONISTS To Continue Tour Across Chicago And Northern IL
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026

Violet Surprise Theatre, under the leadership of Iris Sowlat and Allison Fradkin, is presenting The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, currently one of the most widely produced living playwrights in North America.
McAninch Arts Center to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season with Belushi, Ballet Hispan Photo
McAninch Arts Center to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season with Belushi, Ballet Hispanico & More
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage announced its 2026-2027 season, marking 40 years with performances by Jim Belushi, Ana Belaval, Ballet Hispanico, NoGravity Theatre, and Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood.
THE BOOK OF WILL to Open at Curtis Theatre in June Photo
THE BOOK OF WILL to Open at Curtis Theatre in June
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

The Curtis Theatre and Begins and Ends with A will present Lauren Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL, directed by Amanda Hallman, telling the true story of how Shakespeare's closest friends saved his works by publishing the First Folio.
Music, Comedy, Dance and More Set for New Victory Theater 2026-2027 Season Photo
Music, Comedy, Dance and More Set for New Victory Theater 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

The New Victory Theater has revealed its 2026-27 season, which will include nine productions featuring music, acrobatics, comedy, magic, dance and more!
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Guild Hall Players Photo
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Guild Hall Players
by John Dalton-White - May 24, 2026

The witty yet poignant THE BOOK OF WILL will have audiences laughing and applauding.
Mildred's Umbrella Theater Reveals All-Female 25th Anniversary Season Photo
Mildred's Umbrella Theater Reveals All-Female 25th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company announced its 25th anniversary season featuring two Houston premieres with all-female casts: COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN 5 BETTIES and ANTHROPOLOGY, both staged at Spring Street Studios.
Interview: Kim Strassburger Directs West Coast Premiere of A ROOM IN THE CASTLE at MO Photo
Interview: Kim Strassburger Directs West Coast Premiere of A ROOM IN THE CASTLE at MOXIE Theatre
by Lucía Serrano - May 14, 2026

At MOXIE Theatre, director Kim Strassburger helms A Room in the Castle, running May 10 – June 7, 2026, the West Coast premiere of Lauren M. Gunderson’s reimagining of Hamlet.
Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep Photo
Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.
Previews: THE BOOK OF WILL at The Guild Hall Players At St. James Episcopal Church Photo
Previews: THE BOOK OF WILL at The Guild Hall Players At St. James Episcopal Church
by Paula Makar - May 8, 2026

Guild Hall Players present “The Book of Will” by Lauren Gunderson on May 21-24, 2026. Show times are 8 p.m. from May 21-24 and 7 p.m. on May 24. Guild Hall Players perform at St. James Episcopal Church located at 3750 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita, KS 67208. Reservations can be made by calling 316-683-5686, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Elects 8 New Board Members for Three-Year Term Photo
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Elects 8 New Board Members for Three-Year Term
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced eight newly elected board members, joining as the company celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season. Ann Cady Scott returns as Board President for a third term.
Lauren Gunderson's THE REVOLUTIONISTS to be Presented at ICT Photo
Lauren Gunderson's THE REVOLUTIONISTS to be Presented at ICT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

Playwright Lauren Gunderson is giving France’s Reign of Terror a sharp-tongued makeover with The Revolutionists, next up at International City Theatre.
LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and More Will Come to Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Photo
LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and More Will Come to Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble announced its 40th anniversary season at Glen Ellyn's McAninch Arts Center, featuring LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. Subscriptions are now on sale.
Review: I & YOU: THE MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center Photo
Review: I & YOU: THE MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center
by Pamela Roberts - Apr 29, 2026

I & You: The Musical, premiering at Olney Theatre Center, is ambitious. It’s full of tremendous verve, emotion and promise. But it’s not without flaws.
Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Crowdfunds Cast Recording Ahea Photo
Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Crowdfunds Cast Recording Ahead of New York Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends is crowdfunding for its upcoming cast recording. The children's musical features a book by Lauren Gunderson, music by Bree Lowdermilk, and lyrics by Kait Kerrigan.
Video: First Look at SILENT SKY at Amarillo Little Theatre Photo
Video: First Look at SILENT SKY at Amarillo Little Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 20, 2026

Amarillo Little Theatre has released first look footage of SILENT SKY, Lauren Gunderson's celebrated drama now playing through April 19, 2026 at the Adventure Space.
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Torrance Theatre Company Photo
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Torrance Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - Apr 9, 2026

With a cast of ten actors portraying more than 26 characters, it was bold choice for the intimate theater. But thanks to Perloff’s direction and choice of actors, anyone with the slightest interest in Shakespeare will find the play and its characters captivating.
Review: St. Louis Actors' Studio's THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE Photo
Review: St. Louis Actors' Studio's THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE
by James Lindhorst - Apr 4, 2026

The Orange Girls and St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s The Half-Life of Marie Curie is a beautiful work. The production brings together all the design elements of a play into an artistic expression of friendship and feminism through intelligent story telling. It is flawlessly directed, convincingly acted, and meticulously executed. Its originality, integrity, honesty, and impact would make any Nobel prize winning scientist proud.
Review: HAMLET at Guild Hall Players At St James Episcopal Church Photo
Review: HAMLET at Guild Hall Players At St James Episcopal Church
by Paula Makar - Mar 29, 2026

Hamlet, William Shakespeare’s longest play, and considered the most powerful and influential tragedy in the English language, was performed by the Guild Hall Players last weekend at Saint James Episcopal Church.
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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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