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STAGE CREDITS

A Simulacrum A Simulacrum
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer

Productions

Tartuffe (Hnath)
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Adaptor
A SimulacrumA Simulacrum
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Director
A Doll's House, Part 2A Doll's House, Part 2
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Playwright

Writing

A Simulacrum
Co-Playwright
The Thin Place
Playwright
Dana H
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Play

Lucas Hnath, A Doll's House, Part 2


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play

Lucas Hnath, The Christians

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding New Play or Musical

Lucas HnathRed Speedo

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MY JOY IS HEAVY Full Creative Team Announced for New York Theatre Workshop World Prem Photo
MY JOY IS HEAVY Full Creative Team Announced for New York Theatre Workshop World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced dates and ticket information for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs), directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812).
Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26
by Team BWW - Nov 15, 2025

The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in Winter 2025/26.
Video: Matthew Broderick Recalls PLAZA SUITE Apple Watch Mishap, Talks TARTUFFE Rehea Photo
Video: Matthew Broderick Recalls PLAZA SUITE Apple Watch Mishap, Talks TARTUFFE Rehearsals
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick, now in rehearsals for the play Tartuffe, looked back on an onstage mishap that occurred during the run of Broadway's Plaza Suite during a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers. Find out what happened here!
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews NYTW's TARTUFFE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK Photo
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews NYTW's TARTUFFE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2025

Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick recently joined Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss his latest role as the title character in Molière’s Tartuffe. Check out the conversation now.
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in November 2025.
The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION Photo
The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025

As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.
TARTUFFE Starring Matthew Broderick and More Extends for Two Additional Weeks Photo
TARTUFFE Starring Matthew Broderick and More Extends for Two Additional Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop's world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe by Tony Award nominee and NYTW Usual Suspect Lucas Hnath will run for an additional two weeks. Learn more about the extension and how to get tickets.
The Wayward Artist to Present Lucas Hnath’s THE CHRISTIANS Photo
The Wayward Artist to Present Lucas Hnath’s THE CHRISTIANS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

The Wayward Artist will close its 2025 season with The Christians by Lucas Hnath, running November 14–23 at Irvine United Congregational Church. Directed by Craig Tyrl.
Dates Set for TARTUFFE Starring Matthew Broderick and More at NYTW Photo
Dates Set for TARTUFFE Starring Matthew Broderick and More at NYTW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed dates, ticket information and additional creative team members for the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe. Learn more!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Players Guild of Leonia to Open Season With RED SPEEDO Photo
Players Guild of Leonia to Open Season With RED SPEEDO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025

The Players Guild of Leonia will present Lucas Hnath’s Red Speedo September 12–28, 2025, at the Civil War Drill Hall Theater. Directed by Chris Hietikko, the play explores ambition and ethics on the eve of the Olympic swimming trials.
RED SPEEDO Comes to the Players Guild of Leonia Photo
RED SPEEDO Comes to the Players Guild of Leonia
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

The Players Guild of Leonia is diving headfirst into their new season with RED SPEEDO, the razor-sharp, hilarious, and fast-paced play by acclaimed playwright Lucas Hnath (A Doll’s House, Part 2).
Cinnabar Theater 2025"2026 Season Subscriptions Now Available Photo
Cinnabar Theater 2025"2026 Season Subscriptions Now Available
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

Cinnabar Theater has announced that subscriptions are now available for its 53rd Season, a bold and adventurous year of live theater On the Road at Warren Theater at Sonoma State University.
The 24 Hour Plays Reveals Company for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NYC Photo
The 24 Hour Plays Reveals Company for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

The 24 Hour Plays revealed this year's company for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NYC. Learn more about the events taking place in July and see how to attend!
John J. Caswell, Jr., Shayok Misha Chowdhury and More Set for Playwrights Horizons Sp Photo
John J. Caswell, Jr., Shayok Misha Chowdhury and More Set for Playwrights Horizons Spring '26 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

Playwrights Horizons has revealed its Spring 2026 programming. The season both brings Playwrights into collaboration with artists whose work it hasn’t yet presented. Learn more here!
The Actors’ Reading Collective Hosts Outside the Box Summer Reading Series Photo
The Actors’ Reading Collective Hosts Outside the Box Summer Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

The Actors’ Reading Collective will return with the third annual summer reading series Outside The Box. Learn more about the series and find out how to attend here!
Matthew Broderick, Bianca del Rio & More to Star in TARTUFFE at NYTW Photo
Matthew Broderick, Bianca del Rio & More to Star in TARTUFFE at NYTW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
FROZEN & More Lead Los Angeles's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows Photo
FROZEN & More Lead Los Angeles's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 30, 2025

Los Angeles 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 2025 include La Mirada's FROZEN & more!
Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE 2 at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE 2 at Pasadena Playhouse
by Harker Jones - May 22, 2025

Elizabeth Reaser gives a career-defining performance under the creative direction of Jennifer Chang in this utterly delightful triumph at the Pasadena Playhouse
Interview: Jennifer Chang of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Interview: Jennifer Chang of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at Pasadena Playhouse
by Andrew Child - May 7, 2025

Read our interview with the director of A Doll’s House, Part 2 at Pasadena Playhouse, Jennifer Chang. Learn more about Jennifer's production, her history with the play, and more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lucas Hnath written?

Lucas Hnath has written 6 shows including The Christians (Writer), A Doll's House, Part 2 (Playwright), Hillary and Clinton (Playwright), The Thin (Playwright), Dana H (Playwright), A Simulacrum (Co-Playwright).

What awards has Lucas Hnath been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Christians and Outstanding New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Red Speedo.

What awards has Lucas Hnath won?

Lucas Hnath won the Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Christians.

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