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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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Leigh Silverman Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 2019 - Directing Award

Leigh SilvermanSustained Excellence in Directing

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Director

Leigh Silverman, Harry Clarke

Obie Awards - 2011 - Directing

Leigh Silverman, In The Wake

Obie Awards - 2011 - Directing

Leigh Silverman, Go Back To Where You Are

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Director

Leigh Silverman, In the Wake

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Photos: Laura Benanti, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Celebrate Audible Theater's 5th Anniversary

On Monday, September 18, Audible celebrated its 5th Anniversary of Audible Theater at the Minetta Lane. Check out photos from the event below!

Photos: Inside the 2023 American Theatre Wing Gala

The American Theatre Wing 2023 Gala Celebration was held next Monday, September 11, 2023 at Cipriani. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Leslie Odom Jr., Melissa Etheridge, Tituss Burgess & More To Perform at American Theatre Wing 2023 Gala

Experience the magic of the AMERICAN THEATRE WING 2023 Gala featuring amazing performances by Leslie Odom Jr., Melissa Etheridge, Tituss Burgess, and other talented artists on Monday, September 11, 2023.

New York Theatre Workshop Reveals Full Cast & Creative Team for Hansol Jung's MERRY ME

Get the latest updates on the full cast and creative team for Hansol Jung's MERRY ME at New York Theatre Workshop. Don't miss this captivating production.

Phillipa Soo To Teach Fall Master Class For Discovering Broadway

Learn from Broadway star Phillipa Soo in an exclusive in-person master class at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Central Indiana. Discovering Broadway Inc. presents this opportunity to study with the Tony and Emmy-nominated actress, known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in HAMILTON.

Stage West Presents The Touching Comedy GRAND HORIZONS By Bess Wohl

Nancy and Bill…50 years together and counting. Only problem?  Nancy wants out!  Stage West presents the regional premiere of the funny, surprising, and sometimes painfully honest Tony-nominee Grand Horizons, by Bess Wohl, which begins a 5-week run on Thursday, August 31. 

David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Ground Floor Program

Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023. From emerging artists to rising stars, explore the innovative works and fresh voices shaping the industry.

Billy Crudup to Reprise His Role in HARRY CLARKE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup will reprise his award–winning role in David Cale’s Harry Clarke, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre (2015 Addison St., Berkeley) November 15–December 23, 2023. 

Photos: Inside Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US Opening Night Celebration

Check out photos from the opening night celebration of Alex Edelman's Just For Us!

Photos: City Center's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Celebrates A Successful Run On Closing Night

New York City Center's Encores! season recently continued with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. The production ran for seven performances only, through June 25, at New York City Center. Check out photos of the company celebrating the show's successful run on closing night below!

Photos: Laura Benanti, Micaela Diamond And More Turn Out For Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US Broadway Opening Night

Check out all-star portraits captured at opening night of Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US on Broadway! Joining Edelman to celebrate his Broadway debut on June 26 at the Hudson Theatre were Laura Benanti, Micaela Diamond, Mike Birbiglia, Busy Philipps, Rachel Brosnahan, Jeremy O. Harris and many more.

Photos: The Stars Arrive at Opening Night of Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US

Obie Award-winning writer & performer Alex Edelman is making his Broadway debut with his award-winning solo show JUST FOR US. Directed by Adam Brace, the show will play a limited engagement through Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Hudson Theatre. Check out photos of the stars arriving at opening night!

Photos: Audible Celebrates Pride with Alison Bechdel's DYKES TO WATCH OUT FOR

Just last week in celebration of Pride Week, Audible presented a special one-night-only event, “Alison Bechdel’s Dykes to Watch Out For - One Night Stand,” at Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out photos from inside the big night!

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Reveals 2023 Nationals Company

The 24 Hour Plays has revealed this year's company for The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals.

Alison Bechdel, Jenn Colella & More to Join ALISON BECHDEL'S DYKES TO WATCH OUT FOR - ONE NIGHT STAND Live

Alison Bechdel, Roberta Colindrez, Jenn Colella, and more will participate in a special one-night-only event, “Alison Bechdel’s Dykes to Watch Out For - One Night Stand,” on Friday, June 23, at Minetta Lane Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Sonya Tayeh, Jenn Freeman & Holland Andrews' IS IT THURSDAY YET? to Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in July

La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Is It Thursday Yet? will premiere July 11 – August 6 in the Playhouse’s Forum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

New York Theatre Workshop Reveals 2050 Fellows, New Company-in-Residence and Artistic Department Expansion

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the artists selected for the 2023/24 Season 2050 Artistic Fellowship.

Jane Lynch, Carrie Brownstein, Jenn Colella & More Featured in Alison Bechdel's DYKES TO WATCH OUT FOR

Alison Bechdel’s “Dykes to Watch Out For,” the award-winning cartoonist’s iconic comic strip that ran from 1983 - 2008, was released as an episodic podcast in partnership with Audible today, led by a queer cast in time for Pride Month.

Three World Premieres & More Set for New York Theatre Workshop 2023/24 Season

New York Theatre Workshop has announced its 2023/24 Season, the first programmed by Artistic Director Patricia McGregor. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets!

Initial Casts Set for SUMMERWORKS at Clubbed Thumb - Featuring Three New Plays

Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for the 26th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Leigh Silverman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Leigh Silverman has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She received nominations for Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for "SUFFS" and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Soft Power." She also won the Directing Award at the Obie Awards for Sustained Excellence in Directing. Additionally, Silverman was nominated for Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "Harry Clarke," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Violet," and for Directing at the Obie Awards for both "In The Wake" and "Go Back To Where You Are." She also received a nomination for Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "In the Wake" and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "From Up Here."

Leigh Silverman has won several awards for her directing work. She has received the Directing Award for Sustained Excellence in Directing from the Obie Awards. She has also won the Directing award from the Obie Awards for her work on the plays "In The Wake" and "Go Back To Where You Are".

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