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Simon Gray

Date of Death: August 07, 2008 (71)

Birth Place: Hayling Island, ENGLAND

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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1986]
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Simon Gray Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Comedy of the Year

Simon GrayThe Common Pursuit

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Foreign Play

Simon Gray, Quartermaine's Terms

Olivier Awards - 1981 - Play of the Year

Simon GrayQuartermaine's Terms

Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Best New Foreign Play

Simon Gray, Otherwise Engaged


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Play

Simon Gray, Otherwise Engaged

Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Play

Simon Gray, Otherwise Engaged


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Evening Standard Awards - 1975 - Best Play

Simon GrayOtherwise Engaged

Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Play

Simon Gray, Butley


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Evening Standard Awards - 1971 - Best Play

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JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Returns Off-Broadway Next Month

JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller about the toll life on the internet takes on all of us, which played a sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway run this fall, will return for an encore engagement next month.  Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Husband and Wife Tim Hardy and Alison Skilbeck Will Bring Award-Winning Work to The Old Red Lion

Husband and wife Tim Hardy and Alison Skilbeck bring award-winning work to the Old Red Lion, including Alison Skilbeck’s Uncommon Ground and The Trials of Galileo!

World Premiere of JOB Extends Through Mid-October at SoHo Playhouse

JOB, the world premiere of a new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon has extended its critically acclaimed run.

THE CARETAKER Comes to The Edge of the Universe Theater

The Edge of the Universe Theater follows up its 2022 Capital Fringe production of Caryl Churchill’s A Number with the work of another British playwright, Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter’s THE CARETAKER.

STAGE STRUCK Opens Hatbox Theatre's Ninth Season

Hatbox Theatre’s ninth season kicks off with the wild comedic thriller Stage Struck.

Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon Will Lead New Off-Broadway Play JOB

Tony nominee Peter Friedman (Ragtime, “Succession,” Single White Female) and Sydney Lemmon (TÁR, “Helstrom,” 'Succession') will star in the world premiere of JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich (SleepOver), directed by Michael Herwitz (Mr. Parker).

FRIGID New York to Present Chris Thompson's TWO FORESKINS WALK INTO A BAR at The Kraine Theater

Don't miss out on Chris Thompson's uproarious comedy 'Two Foreskins Walk Into a Bar' at The Kraine Theater. Running from 8/10-12/14, this show promises non-stop laughter. Get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment!

Mark Ulrich Joins the Cast of Steppenwolf's NO MAN'S LAND - Playing Through Late August

Get ready to be mesmerized by Mark Ulrich's captivating performance in Steppenwolf's NO MAN'S LAND. Discover the new talent that brings fresh energy to this acclaimed production. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic - limited time engagement!

Award Winning Actor Tim Hardy Performs THE TRIALS OF GALILEO at Greenside Venues in Edinburgh

Acclaimed stage and screen actor Tim Hardy is bringing his critically acclaimed solo show, The Trials of Galileo to Greenside Venues in Edinburgh from 4 - 26 August.

Austin Pendleton, Jeff Perry & More to Star in NO MAN'S LAND at Steppenwolf Theatre

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 47th season with Harold Pinter’s celebrated masterwork No Man’s Land directed by Les Waters. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Austin Pendleton, Jeff Perry, and More to Star in Steppenwolf Theatre's NO MAN'S LAND

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, will conclude its 47th season with Harold Pinter's celebrated masterwork No Man's Land directed by Les Waters (In the Next Room..(or the vibrator play), Dana H., Middletown), playing July 13 – August 20, 2023 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater.

Cast & Creative Team Announced for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse

 La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of Here There Are Blueberries, by Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman (Playhouse’s 33 Variations) and Amanda Gronich, conceived and directed by Moisés Kaufman.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Reading Of THE SCREAM

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Scream: A Musical Comedy Fantasy,” on Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m. The live performance will be captured on film for on-demand streaming, from Thursday, June 16 through Sunday, June 19. Script in Hand playreadings offer intimate storytelling as professional actors bring the words to life without sets or costumes.

BWW Interview: The Legendary Holland Taylor Talks West Coast Premiere of ANN

Written by and starring Holland Taylor, Ann is an inspiring and hilarious look at the life of celebrated Texas Governor, Ann Richards. Taylor is now set to present the West Coast premiere of Ann at the Pasadena Playhouse. Ann, directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, runs from March 22 through April 24.

French Riviera Film Festival 2021 to Honor George Chakiris, Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts

The third annual French Riviera Film Festival, will present a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Oscar-winning actor George Chakiris and Industry Excellence Awards to Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts, at an exclusive ceremony on July 14 at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the announcement was made today by festival founders Gotham Chandna and Nicole Goesseringer Muj.

French Riviera Film Festival 2021 To Honor George Chakiris, Caroline Lagerfelt And Eric Roberts

The third annual French Riviera Film Festival will present a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Oscar-winning actor George Chakiris and Industry Excellence Awards to Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts, at an exclusive ceremony on July 14 at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel.

BWW Review: THE SCARLET LETTER at Theatre Harrisburg

The classic novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorn was first published in 1850. The musical is the creative collaboration of The Scarlet Letter Company - Stacey Mancine Koloski, Dan Koloski, Simon Gray, Michael Bahar and Eric Braverman. The Scarlet Letter musical was first fully produced for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and it can now be seen at Theatre Harrisburg for its first full-scale production in the United States. Under the direction of Kristi Ondo and musical direction by Aubrey Krepps, The Scarlet Letter takes the stage at Theatre Harrisburg's Krevsky Center through February 2.

Full Company Announced For The World Premiere Of Emily White's Debut Play PAVILION

Theatr Clwyd today announce the full company for the world première of Emily White's debut play Pavilion. Artistic Director Tamara Harvey directs Ifan Huw Dafydd (Dewi), Carly-Sophia Davies (Jess), Caitlin Drake (Myfanwy), Ellis Duffy (Gary), Michael Geary (Evan), Lowri Hamer (Bethan), Victoria John (Big Nell), Kristian Phillips (Lloyd), Adam Redmore (Mark/Will), Rebecca Smith-Williams (Mary) and Tim Treloar (Dylan). The production opens at Theatr Clwyd on 2 October, with previews from 26 September, until 12 October.

Regional Premiere THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Opens In Gloucester

Gloucester Stage Company continues its 40th Anniversary Season of professional theater with the regional premiere of The Lifespan of a Fact from August 30 through September 22 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. Gloucester Stage is the first theater in the country to produce the critically-acclaimed The Lifespan of a Fact since the play's SRO smash hit world premiere Broadway run featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones, and Bobby Cannavale closed in January 2019.

Simon Gray FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Simon Gray written?

Simon Gray has written 8 shows including Maggie May (Playwright), Wise Child (Playwright), Otherwise Engaged (Playwright), The Rear Column (Playwright), Quartermaine's Terms (Playwright), The Common Pursuit (Playwright), The Holy Terror (Playwright), Butley (Playwright).

What awards has Simon Gray been nominated for?

Simon Gray has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Comedy of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "The Common Pursuit," Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Quartermaine's Terms," Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Quartermaine's Terms," Best New Foreign Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Otherwise Engaged," Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Otherwise Engaged," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Otherwise Engaged," Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for "Otherwise Engaged," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Butley," and Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for "Butley."

What awards has Simon Gray won?

Simon Gray has won several awards for his work in the theater. He received the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Otherwise Engaged." Additionally, he won the Best Play award from the Evening Standard Awards for both "Otherwise Engaged" and "Butley." These accolades recognize Gray's talent and contributions to the world of theater.

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