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Max Vernon (Book, Music & Lyrics) is a 3 time Drama Desk nominee, Out100 Honoree, and recipient of the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, Richard Rodgers Award, Jonathan Larson Grant, New York Stage and Film's Founders Award, New York Foundation of the Arts Fellowship, and the JFund Award from the Jerome Foundation. They have been a Dramatist Guild Theatre Fellow, MacDowell Fellow, and an artist in residence at Berkeley Rep, Ars Nova, Kimmel Center (viaThe Public Theater), Disney Creative Entertainment, and Rhinebeck Writer’s Retreat, among others. Their musical, The View UpStairs, ran 105 performances Off-Broadway and will have sixteen new productions around the world in 2017-2019; original cast recording on Broadway Records. Their other musical, KPOP, enjoyed a sold-out, extended run at Ars Nova this past October and was the most nominated Off-Broadway show of the 2017-2018 season. Max is also an acclaimed cabaret artist. Notable concert performances include a sold out 6 month residency at Joe’s Pub of the Public Theater (“Existential Life Crisis Lullaby”), Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. www.maxvernon.com

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Max Vernon Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lyrics

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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Music

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- 2015 - Jonathan Larson Grant

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Alex Timbers to be Honored at Ars Nova's Nova Ball


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Ensemble Theatre Company Adds Performance of RING OF FIRE: The Music Of Johnny Cash


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Sara Bareilles, Grace McLean, John Behlmann & More to Join ISAAC OLIVER'S LONELY CHRISTMAS at Ars Nova


Ars Nova has revealed an all-star lineup of special guest artists for Isaac Oliver’s Lonely Christmas, a benefit to support Ars Nova. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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Check out the exciting lineup of November and December events announced by Ars Nova, including benefit performances of Isaac Oliver's Lonely Christmas on December 11 and 12. Get your tickets now!

Ensemble Theatre Company to Present RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH


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Ars Nova Unveils New Fall 2023 Programming Including SHOWGASM, DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY & More


Check out the exciting new lineup of Fall 2023 shows at Ars Nova, including benefit performances of Dixie's Tupperware Party on NOV 16 & 17. Get your tickets now at Ars Nova's website.

Ars Nova Partners with Julio Torres To Identify, Develop, & Commission New Comedy


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All Star Cast Lead Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Representation In Musical Theatre at The Other Palace


A one night celebration of new LGBTQ+ musical theatre comes to The Other Palace this October in fantasies come true. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019


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Ars Nova Unveils Exciting 2023-2024 Season Featuring Two World Premieres and Flexible Ticket Pricing


Get a sneak peek of Ars Nova's highly anticipated 2023-2024 season, featuring two world premiere productions. Discover how you can secure your tickets at affordable prices for these must-see shows. Don't miss out on the excitement!

THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center in September


Jefferson Performing Arts Society is bringing the musical The View UpStairs based in New Orleans at the 1973 French Quarter Upstairs Lounge, to Jefferson Performing Arts Center for five shows, September 8 through September 17.

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Photos: Broadway's Brightest Stars Hit the Red Carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards


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Max Vernon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Max Vernon written?

Max Vernon has written 2 shows including The View UpStars (Book, Music, and Lyrics), KPOP (Music and Lyrics).

What awards has Max Vernon been nominated for?

Max Vernon has been nominated for the following awards: - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for KPOP - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for KPOP - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for KPOP - Jonathan Larson Grant

What awards has Max Vernon won?

Max Vernon has won the Jonathan Larson Grant.

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