Nicky Silver
Latest News on Nicky Silver:
Jean Smart to be Honored at Roundabout Theatre Company 2026 Gala (Dec 10, 2025)
PLAY DEAD Comes to Horse Hospital and Playhouse East (Oct 1, 2025)
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Aibel to Step Down (Sep 3, 2025)
Jean Smart to be Honored at Roundabout Theatre Company 2026 Gala (Dec 10, 2025)
PLAY DEAD Comes to Horse Hospital and Playhouse East (Oct 1, 2025)
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Aibel to Step Down (Sep 3, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Play
Nicky Silver, The Lyons
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Nicky Silver - , The Maiden's Prayer
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play
Nicky Silver, Raised in Captivity
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play
Nicky Silver, Raised in Captivity
Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play
Nicky SilverThe Food Chain
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Play
Nicky Silvers, Pterodactyls
Videos
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Linda Lavin Plays Hard-to-Please In-Law on Next Episode of MOM
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-05 09:45:48
VIDEO: Linda Lavin Returns To Broadway in Richard Greenberg's OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR
by Michael Dale - 2015-12-28 19:49:27
STAGE TUBE: Vineyard Theatre's 30th Anniversary Campaign - Anthony LaPaglia, Nicky Silver, Rajiv Joseph and More!
by Stage Tube - 2012-12-10 16:51:36
TV: At The 2012 Drama League Awards Part 2 - John Laroquette, Audra McDonald, Linda Lavin and More!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2012-05-21 07:12:14
News
PLAY DEAD Comes to Horse Hospital and Playhouse East
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Mia Hull will direct Bailey Edwards' new play Play Dead , a queer, darkly comic modern myth about love, loss, and the brutal ways heartbreak consumes us. It features Edwards and Annalisa Plumb in the cast.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Mia Hull will direct Bailey Edwards' new play Play Dead , a queer, darkly comic modern myth about love, loss, and the brutal ways heartbreak consumes us. It features Edwards and Annalisa Plumb in the cast.
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Aibel to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025
Douglas Aibel will step down as Artistic Director of Vineyard Theatre, a position he has held since 1985, and in partnership with Sarah Stern since 2011. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025
Douglas Aibel will step down as Artistic Director of Vineyard Theatre, a position he has held since 1985, and in partnership with Sarah Stern since 2011. Learn more!
Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Andrew Burnap, Anthony Michael Lopez, and More Join OTHELLO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024
The upcoming revival of Shakespeare's Othello has found its cast, joining previously announced Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Check out who will join the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024
The upcoming revival of Shakespeare's Othello has found its cast, joining previously announced Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Check out who will join the lineup here!
Photos: First Look At The Cast of THE ALTRUISTS At The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2024
The Altruists by Nicky Silver runs until June 29, 2024, at The Actors Company Other Space Theater as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024. See photos of the cast!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2024
The Altruists by Nicky Silver runs until June 29, 2024, at The Actors Company Other Space Theater as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024. See photos of the cast!
Nicky Silver's THE ALTRUISTS to be Presented at The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
The Altruists by Nicky Silver runs at The Actors Company Other Space Theater through June 29, 2024, as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
The Altruists by Nicky Silver runs at The Actors Company Other Space Theater through June 29, 2024, as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Adjusted Realists In Association With Weber State University Presents The New York Premiere Of RED DAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024
Experience the New York Premiere of RED DAYS, presented by Adjusted Realists and Weber State University.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024
Experience the New York Premiere of RED DAYS, presented by Adjusted Realists and Weber State University.
RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Extended At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024
Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024
Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).
Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.
THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1 Comes To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1, a new recurring event featuring area bands and artists, which will premiere on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1, a new recurring event featuring area bands and artists, which will premiere on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Open Mic Night Returns To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents their monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, February 15th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents their monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, February 15th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for Open Mic Night at Debonair Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for an exciting OPEN MIC NIGHT at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck on January 25th. Enjoy music, comedy, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for an exciting OPEN MIC NIGHT at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck on January 25th. Enjoy music, comedy, and more!
Christine Lahti, John Lavelle & More Join Vineyard Theatre's RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A Workplace Comedy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023
The cast and design team has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre's upcoming production of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award inner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023
The cast and design team has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre's upcoming production of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award inner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Vineyard Theatre Appoints New Members to Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023
Discover the latest updates from the Vineyard Theatre as they reveal new additions to their Board of Directors. Get all the details on who will be joining the prestigious board.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023
Discover the latest updates from the Vineyard Theatre as they reveal new additions to their Board of Directors. Get all the details on who will be joining the prestigious board.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Nicky Silver written?
Nicky Silver has written 11 shows including Pterodactyls (Playwright), Raised in Captivity (Playwright), The Food Chain (Playwright), Fit to Be Tied (Author), The Maiden's Prayer (Playwright), The Eros Trilogy (Playwright), The Altruists (Playwright), Beautiful Child (Playwright), Three Changes (Playwright), The Lyons (Playwright), Too Much Sun (Playwright).
What awards has Nicky Silver been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lyons, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Maiden's Prayer, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Raised in Captivity, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Raised in Captivity, The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Food Chain and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Pterodactyls.
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