Naomi Wallace
Naomi Wallace is a playwright, adaptation whose BroadwayWorld credits include And I and Silence. Awards include Obie Awards for One Flea Spare (1997).
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Obie Awards - 1997 - Best Play
Naomi Wallace, One Flea Spare
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Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is the Only Path Forward'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 22:06:16
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Dillon Klena, Morgan Higgins, and More Will Lead SMALL TOWN: A JOHN MELLENCAMP MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse announced complete casting for the world premiere of SMALL TOWN, A JOHN MELLENCAMP MUSICAL, led by Dillon Klena and Morgan Higgins, with a book by Naomi Wallace and direction by Lisa Peterson.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse announced complete casting for the world premiere of SMALL TOWN, A JOHN MELLENCAMP MUSICAL, led by Dillon Klena and Morgan Higgins, with a book by Naomi Wallace and direction by Lisa Peterson.
REORIENT Festival to Mark Golden Thread's 30th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Golden Thread Productions will present five short plays by MENA playwrights at Potrero Stage in San Francisco, with this edition dedicated to Iran and Palestine.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Golden Thread Productions will present five short plays by MENA playwrights at Potrero Stage in San Francisco, with this edition dedicated to Iran and Palestine.
TENNIS IN NABLUS Will Receive Industry Reading in New York
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Uncharted Territory will present an industry reading of Ismail Khalidi's TENNIS IN NABLUS in New York, directed by Ghina Fawaz, as the company seeks collaborators and backers for a full NYC staging.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Uncharted Territory will present an industry reading of Ismail Khalidi's TENNIS IN NABLUS in New York, directed by Ghina Fawaz, as the company seeks collaborators and backers for a full NYC staging.
Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is the Only Path Forward'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch took home the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch took home the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Terminates Staff Ahead of Merger With Pittsburgh CLO
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater has terminated all of its staff as the merger with Pittsburgh CLO proceeds. Between 9 and 12 staff members were told that their positions have been eliminated and they were to prepare to leave the same day.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater has terminated all of its staff as the merger with Pittsburgh CLO proceeds. Between 9 and 12 staff members were told that their positions have been eliminated and they were to prepare to leave the same day.
Mark Brokaw Memorial To Be Hosted By Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 30, 2026
Lucille Lortel Theatre to host memorial for stage director Mark Brokaw. Featuring appearances by Douglas Carter Beane, Santino Fontana, Robyn Goodman, David Grimm, Kenneth Lonergan, Mary-Louise Parker, Sam Pinkleton, Amy Ryan, and Paula Vogel.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 30, 2026
Lucille Lortel Theatre to host memorial for stage director Mark Brokaw. Featuring appearances by Douglas Carter Beane, Santino Fontana, Robyn Goodman, David Grimm, Kenneth Lonergan, Mary-Louise Parker, Sam Pinkleton, Amy Ryan, and Paula Vogel.
ALBATROSS Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning in April
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Menagerie Theatre's ALBATROSS, written by Bruntwood Prize winner Martha Loader, will tour the UK before a London run at Omnibus Theatre, following a glaciologist and her mother navigating secrets against a climate crisis backdrop.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Menagerie Theatre's ALBATROSS, written by Bruntwood Prize winner Martha Loader, will tour the UK before a London run at Omnibus Theatre, following a glaciologist and her mother navigating secrets against a climate crisis backdrop.
Signature Theatre Reveals Performers and Special Guests For 35th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Signature Theatre has announced performers and special guests for its 35th Anniversary Gala, set for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Signature Theatre has announced performers and special guests for its 35th Anniversary Gala, set for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom. Learn more here!
John Mellencamp's SMALL TOWN to Have World Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled the final production of their 94th season. Small Town, the World Premiere John Mellencamp Musical, will feature music and lyrics by John Mellencamp
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled the final production of their 94th season. Small Town, the World Premiere John Mellencamp Musical, will feature music and lyrics by John Mellencamp
GIRL, INTERRUPTED to Have World Premiere at The Public Theater in May 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted has been added to The Public’s 2025-2026 season. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok brings Girl, Interrupted to the stage for its world premiere.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted has been added to The Public’s 2025-2026 season. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok brings Girl, Interrupted to the stage for its world premiere.
Working Theater Unveils 41st Season Focused On Community, Advocacy, And Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025
Working Theater has announced its 41st Season, marking a new era of growth and artistic innovation following its 40th anniversary year. The 2025–2026 lineup includes the 5th Annual Mark Plesent Commission Fund Final Readings, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025
Working Theater has announced its 41st Season, marking a new era of growth and artistic innovation following its 40th anniversary year. The 2025–2026 lineup includes the 5th Annual Mark Plesent Commission Fund Final Readings, and more.
See Alex Winter, Chris Myers, Ben Natan in Conversation After SLAUGHTER CITY Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Alex Winter and Chris Myers will join Small Boat’s Artistic Director Ben Nathan for a conversation following a performance of Slaughter City by the award-winning playwright Naomi Wallace.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Alex Winter and Chris Myers will join Small Boat’s Artistic Director Ben Nathan for a conversation following a performance of Slaughter City by the award-winning playwright Naomi Wallace.
Alex Winter Joins New York Premiere Of Naomi Wallace's SLAUGHTER CITY As Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025
Alex Winter, who has starred on the stage and screen over the last four decades, has joined the producing team for the New York premiere of Slaughter City by the award-winning playwright Naomi Wallace. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025
Alex Winter, who has starred on the stage and screen over the last four decades, has joined the producing team for the New York premiere of Slaughter City by the award-winning playwright Naomi Wallace. Learn more!
Working Theater Reveals 2025 Mark Plesent Commission Fund Recipients And Mentors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
Working Theater has revealed the 2025 recipients of the Mark Plesent Commission Fund: Max Garcia and Brian Francis Pickett. Learn more about the recipients here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
Working Theater has revealed the 2025 recipients of the Mark Plesent Commission Fund: Max Garcia and Brian Francis Pickett. Learn more about the recipients here!
AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025
Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025
Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025.
James Dreyfus and James Wilby Join World Premiere of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the world première of Daisy Goodwin's By Royal Appointment directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the world première of Daisy Goodwin's By Royal Appointment directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Learn more about the show here!
Chloe Troast, Kuhoo Verma, Lianah Sta. Ana and More Will Perform at The Small Boat Summer Launch Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025
Chloe Troast, Kuhoo Verma, Lianah Sta. Ana and more will perform at the Small Boat Summer Launch Gala. The musical event will take place at The Bowery Electric next month.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025
Chloe Troast, Kuhoo Verma, Lianah Sta. Ana and more will perform at the Small Boat Summer Launch Gala. The musical event will take place at The Bowery Electric next month.
Naomi Wallace's SLAUGHTER CITY Will Make its New York City Debut
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025
Small Boat Productions, The Brooklyn-based indie theater outfit is back with a 16-show run of Naomi Wallace's 1993 play about packhouse workers fighting for their lives when routine days start getting... weirder.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025
Small Boat Productions, The Brooklyn-based indie theater outfit is back with a 16-show run of Naomi Wallace's 1993 play about packhouse workers fighting for their lives when routine days start getting... weirder.
THE RETREATING WORLD Comes to NYC Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025
Deliverance Theatrical Collective will present an adaptation of Naomi Wallace’s The Retreating World, directed by Jacob Sen. The production is part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York at the Chain Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025
Deliverance Theatrical Collective will present an adaptation of Naomi Wallace’s The Retreating World, directed by Jacob Sen. The production is part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York at the Chain Theatre.
THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY Comes to Quintessence
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
Pennsylvania history will come to life in The Return of Benjamin Lay by playwright, screenwriter and poet Naomi Wallace and University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History, Marcus Rediker.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
Pennsylvania history will come to life in The Return of Benjamin Lay by playwright, screenwriter and poet Naomi Wallace and University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History, Marcus Rediker.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Naomi Wallace written?
Naomi Wallace has written 4 shows including One Flea Spare (Playwright), The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek (Playwright), Birdy (Adaptation), Things of Dry Hours (Text).
What awards has Naomi Wallace been nominated for?
and Best Play (Obie Awards) for One Flea Spare.
What awards has Naomi Wallace won?
Naomi Wallace has won the Best Play award at the Obie Awards for her work on One Flea Spare.
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