Liz Lerman
Latest News on Liz Lerman:
Interview: William Thomas Hodgson of PRIMARY TRUST at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley (Mar 2, 2026)
The New Jersey Play Lab's Emerging Artist Program Is Now Accepting Applications (Aug 7, 2025)
Jacob's Pillow Reveals Opening Week of Doris Duke Theatre and Full Event Schedule for Festival 2025 (Apr 10, 2025)
Interview: William Thomas Hodgson of PRIMARY TRUST at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley (Mar 2, 2026)
The New Jersey Play Lab's Emerging Artist Program Is Now Accepting Applications (Aug 7, 2025)
Jacob's Pillow Reveals Opening Week of Doris Duke Theatre and Full Event Schedule for Festival 2025 (Apr 10, 2025)
Photos
Executive Producer Edgar Dobie, Artistic Director Molly Smith, Director and Choreographer Liz Lerman, CenterStage Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah and George Washington University’s Barbara Porter
Date:
06/13/2014
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Opening Night of Arena Stage's HEALING WARS Featuring Bill Pullman
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HELEN Production
Liz LermanHealing Wars
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play or Musical
Liz LermanHealing Wars
Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production
Liz LermanThe Mad Dancers
Videos
News
Interview: William Thomas Hodgson of PRIMARY TRUST at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Mar 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with William Thomas Hodgson, star of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of Eboni Booth's Pulitzer-winning 'Primary Trust,' running March 7 thru 29 in Palo Alto.
by Jim Munson - Mar 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with William Thomas Hodgson, star of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of Eboni Booth's Pulitzer-winning 'Primary Trust,' running March 7 thru 29 in Palo Alto.
The New Jersey Play Lab's Emerging Artist Program Is Now Accepting Applications
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025
The Storyteller Studio is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Cohort! Offered by The New Jersey Play Lab, the Storyteller Studio is a ten-month artistic and professional development program for emerging playwrights and dramaturgs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025
The Storyteller Studio is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Cohort! Offered by The New Jersey Play Lab, the Storyteller Studio is a ten-month artistic and professional development program for emerging playwrights and dramaturgs.
Jacob's Pillow Reveals Opening Week of Doris Duke Theatre and Full Event Schedule for Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.
Chicago Opera Theater Reveals 2025/26 Season Featuring Chicago Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater has unveiled its 2025/26 Season. The season centers around three operas never before seen in Chicago and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater has unveiled its 2025/26 Season. The season centers around three operas never before seen in Chicago and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Jacob's Pillow Announces 2025 Dance Award Recipient And Season Opening Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Jacob's Pillow has announced that Norton Owen, the organization's Director of Preservation and a longstanding leader in the dance field, will receive the 2025 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in celebration of his 50th year on staff. Owen will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's Season Opening Gala in Becket on Saturday, June 21.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Jacob's Pillow has announced that Norton Owen, the organization's Director of Preservation and a longstanding leader in the dance field, will receive the 2025 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in celebration of his 50th year on staff. Owen will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's Season Opening Gala in Becket on Saturday, June 21.
Embraced Body Reveals HOW WE MOVE Program Participants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025
Embraced Body, the Disability Justice and inclusive arts organization founded by artist and Disability Justice consultant India Harville in 2016, has revealed participants for its new How We Move program. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025
Embraced Body, the Disability Justice and inclusive arts organization founded by artist and Disability Justice consultant India Harville in 2016, has revealed participants for its new How We Move program. Learn more!
Curtis Institute Of Music Expands Conducting Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024
The Curtis Institute of Music is expanding its conducting program, offering unique mentorship to promising young conductors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024
The Curtis Institute of Music is expanding its conducting program, offering unique mentorship to promising young conductors.
'Artists On Creative Administration: A Workbook From The National Center For Choreography' Will Be Published This September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024
The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) has announced Artists on Creative Administration: A Workbook from the National Center for Choreography, a new book edited by artist/cultural strategist Tonya Lockyer.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024
The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) has announced Artists on Creative Administration: A Workbook from the National Center for Choreography, a new book edited by artist/cultural strategist Tonya Lockyer.
Pam Tanowitz Will Receive 2024 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
Jacob’s Pillow announced that critically-acclaimed American choreographer Pam Tanowitz will receive the 2024 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award. Tanowitz will accept this award at Jacob’s Pillow’s Season Opening Gala in the Berkshires on Saturday, June 22.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
Jacob’s Pillow announced that critically-acclaimed American choreographer Pam Tanowitz will receive the 2024 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award. Tanowitz will accept this award at Jacob’s Pillow’s Season Opening Gala in the Berkshires on Saturday, June 22.
San Francisco Ballet Names Associate Artistic Director and Director of Artist Development
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
San Francisco Ballet has announced the appointment of Antonio Castilla, currently a Repetiteur at English National Ballet in London, as its new Associate Artistic Director.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
San Francisco Ballet has announced the appointment of Antonio Castilla, currently a Repetiteur at English National Ballet in London, as its new Associate Artistic Director.
Cast & Creative Team Set for TRAVELS World Premiere at Ars Nova
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024
The cast and creative team has been revealed for the Off-Broadway world premiere of Travels, a sonic narrative collection by James Harrison Monaco, at Ars Nova. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024
The cast and creative team has been revealed for the Off-Broadway world premiere of Travels, a sonic narrative collection by James Harrison Monaco, at Ars Nova. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
NCCAkron & DTAA to Launch 5th Year of 21st Century Dance Practices
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024
NCCAkron and The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration announce the fifth year of 21st Century Dance Practices, a capsule series of classes taught by working dance artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024
NCCAkron and The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration announce the fifth year of 21st Century Dance Practices, a capsule series of classes taught by working dance artists.
APAP|NYC 2024, The World's Premiere Gathering Of The Performing Arts Industry, Takes Place January 12-16
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2023
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals has announced early details about APAP|NYC 2024. The 67th annual conference APAP|NYC 2024 will take place in New York from January 12-16, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2023
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals has announced early details about APAP|NYC 2024. The 67th annual conference APAP|NYC 2024 will take place in New York from January 12-16, 2024.
APAP Honors 2024 Awardees Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals has announced the names of eight individuals who will receive APAP Awards on Monday, January 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals has announced the names of eight individuals who will receive APAP Awards on Monday, January 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown.
National Sawdust And The Center For Ballet And The Arts Announce 2023-2024 Toulmin Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023
The Center for Ballet and the Arts at New York University (CBA) and National Sawdust, with continued support from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, announce the 2023-24 Fellows: composers Erica “Twelve45” Blunt and Wang Lu and choreographers Ausia Jones and Tiler Peck.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023
The Center for Ballet and the Arts at New York University (CBA) and National Sawdust, with continued support from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, announce the 2023-24 Fellows: composers Erica “Twelve45” Blunt and Wang Lu and choreographers Ausia Jones and Tiler Peck.
Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled for The Acting Company's World Premiere of Lisa Peterson's ODYSSEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2023
The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY. Get all the details and book your tickets now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2023
The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY. Get all the details and book your tickets now.
Harlem Stage to Present Choreographer nia love's UNDERCURRENTS in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2023
Harlem Stage will present Bessie- and Herb Alpert Award-winning choreographer, dancer, and Harlem Stage WaterWorks Established Artist nia love’s UNDERcurrents, May 4-6.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2023
Harlem Stage will present Bessie- and Herb Alpert Award-winning choreographer, dancer, and Harlem Stage WaterWorks Established Artist nia love’s UNDERcurrents, May 4-6.
La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Complete Programming for 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse has announced complete programming for its 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival of immersive and site-inspired work.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse has announced complete programming for its 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival of immersive and site-inspired work.
Misty Copeland Named 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award Recipient
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023
Jacob's Pillow has announced Misty Copeland as the recipient of the 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award. Copeland will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's Season Opening Gala in the Berkshires on Saturday, June 24.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023
Jacob's Pillow has announced Misty Copeland as the recipient of the 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award. Copeland will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's Season Opening Gala in the Berkshires on Saturday, June 24.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces World-Premiere Without Walls (WOW) Production: LA LUCHA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse has announced a brand new project as part of its acclaimed Without Walls (WOW) series: La Lucha, a world-premiere immersive experience created by award-winning artist David Israel Reynoso and his company Optika Moderna (WOW Festival productions of Las Quinceañeras, Waking La Llorona).
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse has announced a brand new project as part of its acclaimed Without Walls (WOW) series: La Lucha, a world-premiere immersive experience created by award-winning artist David Israel Reynoso and his company Optika Moderna (WOW Festival productions of Las Quinceañeras, Waking La Llorona).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Liz Lerman been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Healing Wars , The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Healing Wars and Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Mad Dancers.
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