Lee Blessing
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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Play
Lee Blessing, Thief River
Olivier Awards - 1988 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year
Lee Blessing, A Walk In The Woods
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Play
Lee Blessing, A Walk in the Woods
The Pulitzer Prize - 1987 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Lee Blessing, A Walk in the Woods
News
THE HENRY CLYDE CANNING MURDER HOUSE to Play Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
Playwright Christian Missonak's psychological drama The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House will receive its world premiere at the 8th Annual Durango PlayFest, featuring a cast of stage and screen actors directed by Melissa Firlit.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
Playwright Christian Missonak's psychological drama The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House will receive its world premiere at the 8th Annual Durango PlayFest, featuring a cast of stage and screen actors directed by Melissa Firlit.
THE GERMAN to Make World Premiere at Durango PlayFest
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Lyle Kessler will premiere his historical drama THE GERMAN at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Victor Slezak, Kip Gilman, and Margaret Ladd, directed by Brendan Burke.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Lyle Kessler will premiere his historical drama THE GERMAN at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Victor Slezak, Kip Gilman, and Margaret Ladd, directed by Brendan Burke.
A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU to Premiere at 2026 Durango PlayFest
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Playwright John Farmanesh-Bocca will premiere and direct his absurdist comedy A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU at the Durango PlayFest, featuring a cast that includes Wendie Malick, Marg Helgenberger, and Brenda Strong.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Playwright John Farmanesh-Bocca will premiere and direct his absurdist comedy A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU at the Durango PlayFest, featuring a cast that includes Wendie Malick, Marg Helgenberger, and Brenda Strong.
A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU to Make World Premiere at Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
John Farmanesh-Bocca will premiere and direct his absurdist comedy A Deal Picked Just for You at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Wendie Malick, Marg Helgenberger, and Brenda Strong.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
John Farmanesh-Bocca will premiere and direct his absurdist comedy A Deal Picked Just for You at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Wendie Malick, Marg Helgenberger, and Brenda Strong.
The New Harmony Project Unveils Lineup of Artists Supporting 2026 Writers' Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.
Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.
2026 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award Finalists Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
The American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association revealed six finalists for the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of NYC in 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
The American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association revealed six finalists for the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of NYC in 2025.
Signature Theatre Reveals Performers and Special Guests For 35th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Signature Theatre has announced performers and special guests for its 35th Anniversary Gala, set for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Signature Theatre has announced performers and special guests for its 35th Anniversary Gala, set for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom. Learn more here!
Booth McGowan's IGUANA BECOMES MARCO to be Presented at Quick and Dirty Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
Quick and Dirty Theatre Company will present 'The Iguana Becomes Marco' by Booth McGowan. An unsettling story about the animals we let become us. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
Quick and Dirty Theatre Company will present 'The Iguana Becomes Marco' by Booth McGowan. An unsettling story about the animals we let become us. Learn more!
Tom Wright Joins the Cast Of THERE ARE MONSTERS At 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
Actor Tom Wright, a veteran of stage, television and film, will star in the psychological thriller, There Are Monsters, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
Actor Tom Wright, a veteran of stage, television and film, will star in the psychological thriller, There Are Monsters, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest. Learn more!
Jodi Long Joins the Cast Of BECKY AND HER LUNG TRANSPLANT At 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
Los Angeles-based actor Jodi Long has joined the cast of Becky and Her Lung Transplant, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
Los Angeles-based actor Jodi Long has joined the cast of Becky and Her Lung Transplant, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ian August's D.Q.M. OR DRAG QUEEN MAGIC Will Premiere at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
Now in its seventh season, PlayFest has fast become a renowned incubator for well-known and emerging playwrights, actors, and directors to develop new works and test them before audiences.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
Now in its seventh season, PlayFest has fast become a renowned incubator for well-known and emerging playwrights, actors, and directors to develop new works and test them before audiences.
BECKY AND HER LUNG TRANSPLANT to Premiere at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
Denver-based husband-and-wife writing team Lucy Wright and William Missouri Downs will premiere their dramedy, Becky and Her Lung Transplant, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
Denver-based husband-and-wife writing team Lucy Wright and William Missouri Downs will premiere their dramedy, Becky and Her Lung Transplant, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest.
Andrea Aptecker Premieres THERE ARE MONSTERS at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
Playwright Andrea Aptecker will premiere her psychological thriller, There Are Monsters, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest this month. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
Playwright Andrea Aptecker will premiere her psychological thriller, There Are Monsters, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest this month. Learn more about the show here!
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins 2025 Steinberg/ACTA Award For PURPOSE
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025
Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play Purpose. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025
Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play Purpose. Learn more here!
DON'T MISS DORIS HINES World Premiere And More Set for History Theatre 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025
History Theatre has announced its 2025-26 Theater season, featuring a world premiere about the Minneapolis jazz singer Doris Hines; an adventurous new musical about the world of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival; and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025
History Theatre has announced its 2025-26 Theater season, featuring a world premiere about the Minneapolis jazz singer Doris Hines; an adventurous new musical about the world of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival; and more.
Immersive Production of Lee Blessing's DOWN THE ROAD opens April 4
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025
Down the Road, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Blessing, has been reimagined as a live, immersive theatrical experience in the heart of Manhattan. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025
Down the Road, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Blessing, has been reimagined as a live, immersive theatrical experience in the heart of Manhattan. Learn more here!
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025
The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025
The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
OF SERPENTS & SEA SPRAY Reading Cast Announced At Peninsula Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the cast for a reading of the play “Of Serpents & Sea Spray” by Rachel Bublitz, the first presentation of its 2025 The Play's the Thing series.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the cast for a reading of the play “Of Serpents & Sea Spray” by Rachel Bublitz, the first presentation of its 2025 The Play's the Thing series.
Peninsula Players Theatre Reveals 2025 Winter Play Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the 2025 season of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the 2025 season of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lee Blessing written?
Lee Blessing has written 1 shows including A Walk in the Woods (Playwright).
What awards has Lee Blessing been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Thief River, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for A Walk In The Woods, Best Play (Tony Awards) for A Walk in the Woods and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Walk in the Woods.
What awards has Lee Blessing won?
Lee Blessing won the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Thief River.
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