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Lindsey Ferrentino is a New York-based playwright originally from the sunny state of Florida, where many of her plays are set. Her play Ugly Lies the Bone was recently produced at Roundabout Theater Company and was a New York Times Critic’s Pick. Lindsey is the recipient of the 2015 Laurents/Hatcher Citation of Excellence, winner of the Paul Newman Drama Award, 2015 Finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, and made the 2015 Kilroys List. She is currently under commission from South Coast Repertory, The Geffen, and Roundabout Theater Company. Lindsey was a 2014 Kendeda playwright with The Alliance Theater. Her work has been developed/performed at The O'Neill Theater Center, Atlantic Theater Company, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, Playwrights Horizons, 3LD Art and Technology Center, Manhattan Repertory Theater, and The Marilyn Monroe Theater in New York. Her work has been seen regionally at The Kennedy Center in DC, The Alliance Theater in Georgia, The Blank Theater in LA, and The Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. Ferrentino is a recipient of the Edward Albee Playwriting Fellowship and Residency as well as the Blue Ridge Playwriting Fellowship. Her short stories have been published in New York Magazine and Aaduna Literary Magazine. BFA: NYU. MFA: Hunter College and Yale School of Drama.

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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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Lindsey Ferrentino Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - John Gassner Award

Lindsey Ferrentino, Amy and the Orphans

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright)

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Video: Kristin Chenoweth Performs 'Caviar Dreams' From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES


Last weekend, Kristin Chenoweth performed at NJPAC in New Jersey, where she debuted the new song 'Caviar Dreams' from the upcoming musical The Queen of Versailles. Check out the video here!

Creative Team Set For Kristin Chenoweth-Led Pre-Broadway Run of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES


The creative team for the world premiere of The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, has been announced. Learn more about this pre-Broadway musical here!

Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Will Have Pre-Broadway Run in Boston This Summer


New Stephen Schwartz musical, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will have its pre-Broadway run in Boston this summer! Learn more about this new musical and find out when you can catch it here!

Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series


Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

Florida Studio Theatre Reveals Lineup For 2024 Stage III Series


Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2024 Stage III Series, dedicated to presenting edgy contemporary work that is challenging in content and unique in form. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Roundabout Theatre Company's COVENANT Extends For a Final Time


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a second and final one-week extension of the world premiere of Covenant by  York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene. Performances will now run through Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Roundabout's COVENANT Extends Through December 10


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced by popular demand a one-week extension of the world premiere of Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene.

World Premiere of COVENANT Extended at Roundabout Underground


Roundabout Theatre Company will present a one-week extension of the world premiere of Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene.

World Premiere of COVENANT to Open at Roundabout Underground Tomorrow


Roundabout Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, which opens tomorrow, October 26.

F. Murray Abraham, Melody Butiu, and Nina White Join Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Musical Workshop


Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham, Here Lies Love’s Melody Butiu, and Kimberly Akimbo’s Nina White have joined the cast of a workshop presentation of The Queen of Versailles being held in NYC this November. The workshop will star Kristin Chenoweth. Learn more about the upcoming musical here!

Robbie Fairchild, Gary Wilmot, and Briana Craig Will Lead World Premiere of THE ARTIST in 2024


Lead casting has been announced for the world premiere stage production of Michel Hazanavicius’ multi–Academy Award-winning film The Artist. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!

Shakespeare@ to Re-Launch as The Curtain With New Adaptation of ROMEO & JULIET


Discover The Curtain's thrilling re-launch with their all-new production of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet'.

Crystal Dickinson, Chaundre Hall-Broomfield & More to Star in COVENANT at Roundabout Underground


Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the Roundabout Underground world premiere of Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene.

Todd Haimes, Artistic Director & CEO Of Roundabout Theatre Company, Dies At Age 66


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of longtime Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director and CEO, Todd Haimes. 

Actor's Express Presents PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC By Joshua Harmon


Actor's Express continues its 35th anniversary season with Prayer for the French Republic by multi-award winning playwright Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews/Skintight). 

Kristin Chenoweth to Reunite With Stephen Schwartz on QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Stage Musical Adaptation


Kristin Chenoweth is set to reunite with Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz on a new musical based on the award-winning 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles. With a book by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone, Amy and the Orphans) and direction by Tony nominee Michael Arden (Parade, Once on This Island).

Jamie Brewer to Lead AMY & THE ORPHANS Film Adaptation


Jamie Brewer will reprise her role in the film adaptation of the 2018 Off-Broadway play Amy & The Orphans. Lindsey Ferrentino will adapt the play for the big screen, also making her directorial debut with the film. Edward Barbanell will also star in the film as a new role written for the screen.

Actor's Express Opens 35th Anniversary Season With Acclaimed Satire Musical URINETOWN


Actor’s Express opens its 35th anniversary season with the critically acclaimed satire musical Urinetown, a co-production with Oglethorpe University Theatre. In the not-so-distant future, a twenty-year drought has depleted the land of water.

THE BANDAGED PLACE Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances at Roundabout Underground


Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the world premiere of the bandaged place by Harrison David Rivers, directed by David Mendizábal on Sunday, December 18.

THE ARTIST Stage Adaptation will get World Premiere in 2023


BAFTA and Oscar-winning film The Artist is being developed into a stage production, which will be directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie.

Lindsey Ferrentino FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lindsey Ferrentino written?

Lindsey Ferrentino has written 3 shows including Ugly Lies the Bone (Writer), Amy and the Orphans (Playwright), This Flat Earth (Playwright).

What awards has Lindsey Ferrentino been nominated for?

Lindsey Ferrentino has been nominated for the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Amy and the Orphans" and the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Ugly Lies the Bone."

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