Richard Nelson
Alley Theatre Unveils 80th Season - ROMEO AND JULIET, THE SHARK IS BROKEN and More (Mar 3, 2026)
Ariana DeBose, LaToya Edwards, and More Join Vineyard Theatre's 2026 Gala (Mar 3, 2026)
Stanley Tucci Withdraws from Directing SPRINGWOOD at Hampstead Theatre (Feb 13, 2026)
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(from left) Celeste Arias as Eléna and Yvonne Woods in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running February 10 – March 11, 2018 at The Old Globe. Photo by Jim Cox.
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
(from left) Celeste Arias as Eléna, Jay O. Sanders as Ványa, and Yvonne Woods as Sónya Alexándrivna in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running February 10 – March 11, 2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Conceiver
Movies
[ 1973 ] Willis Bell
[ 1977 ] Bud Schuler
[ 1978 ] Captain Reedley Roots
[ 1979 ] Redstone
[ 1980 ] Griffith
[ 1980 ] Harry Norris
[ 1988 ] The Businessman
[ 1991 ] Walt
TV Shows
Dr. Osgood
Steward, Mr. Binnit
Mason Woodruff
Awards and Nominations
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Richard NelsonThe Rhinebeck Panorama
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Richard NelsonThe Rhinebeck Panorama
Richard Nelson, What Did You Expect?/Women of a Certain Age
Richard Nelson, Regular Singing
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Richard NelsonApple Family Plays
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Richard Nelson
Richard Nelson, Sorry
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Richard Nelson, Franny's Way
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Richard Nelson, James Joyce's The Dead
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Richard NelsonGoodnight Children Everywhere
Richard Nelson, James Joyce's The Dead
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Richard Nelson, James Joyce's The Dead
Richard Nelson, James Joyce's The Dead
Richard Nelson, Two Shakespearean Actors
Richard Nelson, Some Americans Abroad
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Richard Nelson, Sunday in the Park with George
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Richard Nelson, Sunday In The Park With George
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Richard Nelson , Sunday in the Park with George
Richard Nelson, Death of Von Richtofen as Witnessed from Earth
Richard Nelson, Morning's at Seven
Videos
VIDEO: Watch Clips of Samantha Barks, Ramin Karimloo, and More in CHESS in Japan
by Stephi Wild - 2020-01-25 11:05:53
VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo, Samantha Barks, and More Rehearse For CHESS in Japan
by Stephi Wild - 2020-01-16 09:02:00
TV Exclusive: Watch Trailer for BroadwayHD's THE GABRIELS Live Stream!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-03-14 12:00:01
TV: Watch Highlights from WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? at The Public
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2016-09-27 15:48:29
Video Feature: Inside the Bill Murray-Led HYDE PARK ON THE HUDSON
by Robert Diamond - 2012-12-13 14:00:18
TV: First Look at Jim DeSelm, Mary Ernster and More in Court Theatre's THE DEAD
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2012-11-19 15:24:42
STAGE TUBE: Carolyn Kirsch and More Talk DRIVING MISS DAISY at Newington Mainstage
by Stage Tube - 2012-09-12 21:42:26
STAGE TUBE: Oskar Eustis Talks Public Theater's 2012-13 Season, Part 3!
by Stage Tube - 2012-07-31 17:16:25
STAGE TUBE: Oskar Eustis Talks Public Theater's 2012-13 Season!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-07-11 13:15:07
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Alley Theatre has unveiled its 80th Season. Featuring timeless favorites, playful comedies, and provocative new works, including A Christmas Carol, The Girl on the Train, and many more.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Ariana DeBose, Latoya Edwards, Tavi Gevinson, Beth Malone and Stephen Schwartz have been added to the line-up of stars set for Vineyard Theatre's 2026 Gala.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
Due to a scheduling conflict Stanley Tucci will no longer be directing Springwood at Hampstead Theatre. The production will now be directed by Richard Nelson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026
Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen will receive its first London staging since its 1998 premiere in a new production. Opening at Hampstead Theatre in March. The cast will feature Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
The University of Washington School of Drama presents The Seagull by Anton Chekhov in a new translation. Directed by Sebastián Bravo Montenegro, the production runs January 29 through February 8 in Seattle.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
Award-winning actor, presenter, author, and screen director Stanley Tucci will make his London stage directing debut with the world premiere of SPRINGWOOD by Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright Richard Nelson.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025
Hampstead Theatre will present a 2026 season that includes the European premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, alongside five world and European premieres and the London stage directing debut of Stanley Tucci.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala will honor renowned artist Judy Kuhn and distinguished attorney David Berlin. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
PostScript Productions will present rehearsed readings of Richard Nelson’s The Apple Family (Aug. 25) and The Gabriels (Sept. 1) at London’s Park Theatre. Featuring casts led by Jemma Redgrave, Owen Teale, Sara Kestelman, and Olivia Williams.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025
The University of Washington School of Drama will celebrate its 85th year of productions with an exciting 2025–2026 public season. This year’s lineup includes classic, contemporary, and original works, reimagined stories, and thought-provoking themes, staged in the Meany Studio Theatre and the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse at UW.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025
Kyiv-based theater company Theater on Podil will make their New York debut with a limited run of WHEN THE HURLYBURLY'S DONE at The Public Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue their 2025/2026 Season 21 in August with the seminal Russian theatre classic, Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov. Learn more!
by Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2025
A Shakespeare festival in Ukraine opened with a protest for prisoners of war, as productions across the country explore themes of tyranny, grief, and resilience amid the war with Russia.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Matthew Silver. Learn more about Matthew Silver, Production Stage Manager and Atlantic Theater Company Ensemble Member.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025
Tony Award winning producers Ashley Melone and Nick Mills in association Vineyard Arts Project will present an industry reading of HALF HOUR by Blake DeLong, directed by Jon Hudson Odom.
by Michael Rabice - Mar 31, 2025
Every now and then there is a musical that is near universally loved for it score, treasured by cast recording collectors, and infamous to many, BUT is rarely ever produced. Most were failures soon after theirs debuts. My personal desert island treasured flop from that category is Jerry Herman's DEAR WORLD. For others it was Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG ( considered a flop for almost 40 years, but now a triumph). Which brings us to the rarely produced, but often recorded musical CHESS, now being presented at the Lancaster Opera House.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway, The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025
Bedlam and The Private Theatre have announced 'Diary of War,' a powerful benefit reading highlighting the harrowing and inspiring experiences of Ukrainians affected by the full-scale Russian invasion.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025
Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Richard Nelson has written 16 shows including Chess (Bookwriter), Some Americans Abroad (Playwright), Some Americans Abroad (Playwright), Two Shakespearean Actors (Playwright), James Joyce's The Dead (Lyricist), My Life With Albertine (Bookwriter), Rodney's Wife (Playwright), Frank's Home (Playwright), Conversations in Tusculum (Playwright), Paradise Found (Bookwriter), Sorry (Playwright), Hungry (Playwright), What Did You Expect? (Writer), Women Of a Certain Age (Writer), The Michaels (Playwright), Springwood (Writer).
Special Citation (Obie Awards) for The Rhinebeck Panorama, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for The Rhinebeck Panorama, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for What Did You Expect?/Women of a Certain Age, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Regular Singing, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Apple Family Plays, Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels), Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sorry, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Franny's Way, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Goodnight Children Everywhere, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Two Shakespearean Actors, Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Some Americans Abroad, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of Von Richtofen as Witnessed from Earth and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Morning's at Seven.
Richard Nelson has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He earned a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for The Rhinebeck Panorama and another Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for the Apple Family Plays. He is also a Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee at The Lortels. Nelson won Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Franny's Way and Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for James Joyce's The Dead. Additionally, he received the BBC Award for Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Goodnight Children Everywhere and the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for James Joyce's The Dead. In the realm of lighting design, he won Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards, and Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for Sunday in the Park with George.
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