Sidney Kingsley
Also Credited As: Sidney S. Kingsley
Date of Death: March 20, 1995 (88)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Sidney Kingsley:
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater (Mar 30, 2025)
Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season (Jun 25, 2024)
Westport Country Playhouse to Present Pulitzer Prize Winner Tony Kushner in June (May 29, 2024)
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater (Mar 30, 2025)
Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season (Jun 25, 2024)
Westport Country Playhouse to Present Pulitzer Prize Winner Tony Kushner in June (May 29, 2024)
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Awards and Nominations
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1951 - Best American Play
Sidney Kingsley, Darkness at Noon
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1943 - Best American Play
Sidney Kingsley, The Patriots
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1934 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Sidney Kingsley, Men in White
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News
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024
Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024
Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall.
Westport Country Playhouse to Present Pulitzer Prize Winner Tony Kushner in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse will present “In Conversation with Tony Kushner'. See how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse will present “In Conversation with Tony Kushner'. See how to purchase tickets.
Black Theatre Coalition To Host Inaugural BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala On February 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2024
Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2024
Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).
World Premiere of Tina Howe's Final Play WHERE WOMEN GO to be Presented at at HERE Mainstage in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024
The Tent Theater Company, in association with Concord Theatricals, will present the premiere production of Tina Howe’s final play, Where Women Go, running February 9-25 at HERE Mainstage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024
The Tent Theater Company, in association with Concord Theatricals, will present the premiere production of Tina Howe’s final play, Where Women Go, running February 9-25 at HERE Mainstage.
The Young Company at Cape Rep Theatre Presents DEAD END & WAITING FOR LEFTY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024
The Young Company at Cape Rep Theatre (YoCo) and program director Maura Hanlon are thrilled to present two exciting American classics, Dead End by Sidney Kingsley and Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets; Friday, February 9 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, February 10 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024
The Young Company at Cape Rep Theatre (YoCo) and program director Maura Hanlon are thrilled to present two exciting American classics, Dead End by Sidney Kingsley and Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets; Friday, February 9 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, February 10 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.
New Works Provincetown Commissions Projects From Hannah Corneau, Douglas Lyons & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023
Learn about the exciting collaborations and commissions announced by New Works Provincetown, featuring talented artists like Hannah Corneau, Douglas Lyons, and more. Find out what projects they will be working on and when you can catch these innovative performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023
Learn about the exciting collaborations and commissions announced by New Works Provincetown, featuring talented artists like Hannah Corneau, Douglas Lyons, and more. Find out what projects they will be working on and when you can catch these innovative performances.
Tony Award Nominee and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Playwright Tina Howe Has Passed Away at 85
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023
Playwright and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Tina Howe died on Monday, August 28th, 2023 at the age of 85.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023
Playwright and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Tina Howe died on Monday, August 28th, 2023 at the age of 85.
Cast Set for Red Bull Theater 2023 Short New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023
Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023
Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.
Cast Revealed For THE WIND AND THE RAIN at the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023
A unique rediscovery of one of the biggest hits of the 1930s, Merton Hodge's The Wind and the Rain opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 11 July 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023
A unique rediscovery of one of the biggest hits of the 1930s, Merton Hodge's The Wind and the Rain opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 11 July 2023.
Red Bull Theater Reveals Short New Play Festival 2023 Winning Submissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023
Red Bull Theater has announced the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023
Red Bull Theater has announced the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Starring Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James Extended; Adam Guettel Releases Demos
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company has announced a final extension for the world premiere musical Days of Wine and Roses. Adapted from the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay, the new musical features a book by Tony Award nominee Craig Lucas, music & lyrics by Tony Award winner Adam Guettel, and direction by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company has announced a final extension for the world premiere musical Days of Wine and Roses. Adapted from the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay, the new musical features a book by Tony Award nominee Craig Lucas, music & lyrics by Tony Award winner Adam Guettel, and direction by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif.
Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.
Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!
Industry Reading of Tina Howe's WHERE WOMEN GO to be Presented This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023
Concord Theatricals and The Tent Theater Company will present an invite-only industry reading of Tina Howe’s latest and final collection of plays, Where Women Go, on April 25, 2023, at 59E59.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023
Concord Theatricals and The Tent Theater Company will present an invite-only industry reading of Tina Howe’s latest and final collection of plays, Where Women Go, on April 25, 2023, at 59E59.
Scott Barrow, Kathleen Chalfant & More to Star in HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries.
Philadelphia Premiere of CLYDE's Extends at Arden Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2023
Arden Theatre Company will extend the Philadelphia premiere of Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s through March 12.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2023
Arden Theatre Company will extend the Philadelphia premiere of Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s through March 12.
Cast and Creative Team Announced For CLYDE'S at The Huntington
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2023
The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of Clyde's, the Tony Award-nominated play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Taylor Reynolds, in a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2023
The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of Clyde's, the Tony Award-nominated play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Taylor Reynolds, in a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
Submissions Now Open for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023
Red Bull Theater is now accepting submissions for their ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme: “Forbidden Love” will be selected through an open submission process.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023
Red Bull Theater is now accepting submissions for their ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme: “Forbidden Love” will be selected through an open submission process.
Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James to Lead DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES World Premiere Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company will present the world premiere musical Days of Wine and Roses, adapted from the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay. See who is starring the production, performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company will present the world premiere musical Days of Wine and Roses, adapted from the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay. See who is starring the production, performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Sidney Kingsley written?
Sidney Kingsley has written 4 shows including Dead End (Playwright), The World We Make (Playwright), Darkness at Noon (Playwright), Lunatics and Lovers (Playwright).
What awards has Sidney Kingsley been nominated for?
Sidney Kingsley has been nominated for several prestigious awards. These include the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Darkness at Noon" and "The Patriots." Kingsley was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Men in White." These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Kingsley's plays have received in the theater industry.
What awards has Sidney Kingsley won?
Sidney Kingsley has won several prestigious awards for his plays. He received the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for his plays Darkness at Noon and The Patriots. In addition, he was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Men in White.
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