Stephen Adly Guirgis
Latest News on Stephen Adly Guirgis:
Photos: MTC's QUEENS Opening Night Curtain Call and Party (Nov 6, 2025)
Labyrinth Theater Company Reveals 33rd Season And New Co-Artistic Directors (Oct 14, 2025)
DOG DAY AFTERNOON Will Run at the August Wilson Theatre; Dates Announced (Oct 1, 2025)
Photos: MTC's QUEENS Opening Night Curtain Call and Party (Nov 6, 2025)
Labyrinth Theater Company Reveals 33rd Season And New Co-Artistic Directors (Oct 14, 2025)
DOG DAY AFTERNOON Will Run at the August Wilson Theatre; Dates Announced (Oct 1, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Movies
The Call Back
[ 1998 ] Auditioner
[ 1998 ] Auditioner
Meet Joe Black
[ 1998 ] Hospital Receptionist
[ 1998 ] Hospital Receptionist
Jailbait
[ 2004 ] Jake
[ 2004 ] Jake
Palindromes
[ 2004 ] Joe, Earl, Bob
[ 2004 ] Joe, Earl, Bob
American Loser
[ 2007 ] Al
[ 2007 ] Al
Noise
[ 2007 ] Allen J. Corpitanni
[ 2007 ] Allen J. Corpitanni
Neal Cassady
[ 2007 ] Csady Senior
[ 2007 ] Csady Senior
Blackbird
[ 2007 ] Mercato
[ 2007 ] Mercato
Synecdoche, New York
[ 2008 ] Davis
[ 2008 ] Davis
Jack Goes Boating
[ 2010 ] MTA Worker
[ 2010 ] MTA Worker
Margaret
[ 2011 ] Mitchell
[ 2011 ] Mitchell
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
[ 2014 ] Good Neighbor
[ 2014 ] Good Neighbor
Vice
[ 2018 ] George Tenet
[ 2018 ] George Tenet
Motherless Brooklyn
[ 2019 ] Detective
[ 2019 ] Detective
Seneca
[ 2019 ] Steven
[ 2019 ] Steven
Funny Pages
[ 2022 ] Mr. Katano
[ 2022 ] Mr. Katano
TV Shows
Russian Doll
Peter
Peter
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Play
Stephen Adly Guirgis, Between Riverside and Crazy
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Stephen Adly Guirgis, Between Riverside and Crazy
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2015 - Best Play
Stephen Adly GuirgisThe Motherfucker With The Hat
winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2015 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Stephen Adly Guirgis, Between Riverside and Crazy
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Play
Stephen Adly Guirgis, The Motherf**ker With the Hat
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play
Stephen Adly Guirgis, The Motherf**ker with the Hat
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play
Stephen Adly Guirgis, The Motherf**ker with the Hat
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance
Stephen Adly Guirgis, Our Lady of 121st Street
Olivier Awards - 2003 - The BBC Award for Best New Play
Stephen Adly GuirgisJesus Hopped The 'A' Train
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Stephen Adly Guirgis, Our Lady of 121st Street
Videos
Video: Watch a Trailer For BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-17 07:21:36
Video: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Red Carpet - 2022-12-22 09:02:35
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Opening Night - 2022-12-21 10:02:15
VIDEO: Common Reveals the Lessons He's Learned From Starring on Broadway on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-12-13 16:34:01
Video: Common Opens Up About Making His Broadway Debut in BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2022-12-03 12:00:20
Video: Common and Company Get Ready to Bring BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-11-26 08:00:20
VIDEO: Sam Rockwell & Saoirse Ronan Investigate a West End Murder in the SEE HOW THEY RUN Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-06-29 09:34:24
Video Flashback: Broadway Dims Its Lights in Memory of Philip Seymour Hoffman
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-02-02 16:31:19
VIDEO: Netflix Announces Premiere Date for THE GET DOWN: PART II
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-02-23 14:09:39
VIDEO: Official Trailer for Baz Luhrmann's Music-Driven Drama THE GET DOWN, Coming to Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-07-25 11:53:39
VIDEO: First Look - Baz Luhrmann's Music-Driven Drama THE GET DOWN
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-27 11:50:33
VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT, Soon To Be a Harold Prince, David Yazbek, Itamar Moses Musical Premiering at The Atlantic
by Michael Dale - 2015-10-14 18:31:28
In Performance Video: Henderson, Colon in Stephen Adly Guirgis' BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-08-05 12:29:18
VIDEO: Watch One of Philip Seymour Hoffman's Final Performances - A MOST WANTED MAN
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-04-11 14:56:58
STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss and Sean Astin Appear in Judas Redux's THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT Ticket Promo
by Stage Tube - 2013-05-14 17:52:08
STAGE TUBE: JUDAS REDUX Creative Team Reacts to Reaching Kickstarter Goal
by Stage Tube - 2013-04-05 16:19:47
STAGE TUBE: Team StarKid Members Launch JUDAS REDUX Kickstarter Campaign
by Stage Tube - 2013-03-29 16:34:16
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Victory Theatre's THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT
by Stage Tube - 2013-03-05 19:05:48
News
Photos: MTC's QUEENS Opening Night Curtain Call and Party
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of Julia Lester, Marin Ireland, Anna Chlumsky and more at the opening night curtain call and after party!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of Julia Lester, Marin Ireland, Anna Chlumsky and more at the opening night curtain call and after party!
Labyrinth Theater Company Reveals 33rd Season And New Co-Artistic Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025
Labyrinth Theater Company (LAB) has announced its 33rd season of new work, marking the first under new Co-Artistic Directors Neil Tyrone Pritchard and Dina Janis.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025
Labyrinth Theater Company (LAB) has announced its 33rd season of new work, marking the first under new Co-Artistic Directors Neil Tyrone Pritchard and Dina Janis.
DOG DAY AFTERNOON Will Run at the August Wilson Theatre; Dates Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2025
Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis, will premiere at the August Wilson Theatre beginning March 10, 2026. Directed by Rupert Goold, the production will star Emmy Award winners Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2025
Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis, will premiere at the August Wilson Theatre beginning March 10, 2026. Directed by Rupert Goold, the production will star Emmy Award winners Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
The Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival Announces New Leadership And Call For 2026-27 Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025
The Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival at the Dobbins Conservatory of Southeast Missouri State University has new leadership: Co-Artistic Directors Charles Goforth and Tim Nicolai and Managing Director Lisa Fischel. Kenneth L. Stilson returns in the capacity of Founding Executive Director. Former Artistic Director Kitt Lavoie departs after shepherding the festival from an idea to five successful seasons and a national profile.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025
The Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival at the Dobbins Conservatory of Southeast Missouri State University has new leadership: Co-Artistic Directors Charles Goforth and Tim Nicolai and Managing Director Lisa Fischel. Kenneth L. Stilson returns in the capacity of Founding Executive Director. Former Artistic Director Kitt Lavoie departs after shepherding the festival from an idea to five successful seasons and a national profile.
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 1, 2025
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 1, 2025
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
City Lit Reveals First Group Of Artistic Associates
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025
City Lit Theater has announced a cohort of Artistic Associates for the first time in its 45-year history. Learn more about the full lineup for this first cohort here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025
City Lit Theater has announced a cohort of Artistic Associates for the first time in its 45-year history. Learn more about the full lineup for this first cohort here!
Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Will Take Part in TRUE WEST Staged Reading at The Cherry Lane Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Cherry Lane Theatre, the Off-Broadway venue now owned by film studio A24, has unveiled more of its opening week programming, including events featuring Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Jodie Foster, Michael Shannon, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Cherry Lane Theatre, the Off-Broadway venue now owned by film studio A24, has unveiled more of its opening week programming, including events featuring Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Jodie Foster, Michael Shannon, and more.
Full Cast Set For LIFERS at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The full cast has been announced for Synergy Theatre Project’s production of Evan Placey’s new play Lifers at Southwark Playhouse. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The full cast has been announced for Synergy Theatre Project’s production of Evan Placey’s new play Lifers at Southwark Playhouse. Learn more about the show here!
Review: THE MOTHERFU**ER WITH THE HAT at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
by Evan Henerson - Aug 16, 2025
The revival of Guirgis’s 2010 play, directed by Jolie Oliver, is equal parts humor, romance and tequila-soaked despair. Led by a muscular trio of performances by Lodric D Collins, Jordan Marinov and Alex Desert, this agile MOTHERFU**KER is nothing short of compelling.
by Evan Henerson - Aug 16, 2025
The revival of Guirgis’s 2010 play, directed by Jolie Oliver, is equal parts humor, romance and tequila-soaked despair. Led by a muscular trio of performances by Lodric D Collins, Jordan Marinov and Alex Desert, this agile MOTHERFU**KER is nothing short of compelling.
Interview: Director Jolie Oliver of THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT
by Shari Barrett - Aug 9, 2025
The play is a high-octane, verbal cage match about love and fidelity that follows Jackie, recently released from prison, and his volatile relationship with Veronica, who is not sober.
by Shari Barrett - Aug 9, 2025
The play is a high-octane, verbal cage match about love and fidelity that follows Jackie, recently released from prison, and his volatile relationship with Veronica, who is not sober.
Cherry Lane Theatre Sets Reopening Date for September
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2025
The Cherry Lane Theatre, the historic Off-Broadway venue in New York City, will officially reopen this September, with a programming lineup that includes theater, film, comedy, and music events.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2025
The Cherry Lane Theatre, the historic Off-Broadway venue in New York City, will officially reopen this September, with a programming lineup that includes theater, film, comedy, and music events.
Emmy-Winner Cady McClain Stars In WHAT HAPPENED WAS World Premiere At Chain Theatre Summer One Act Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
Following their acclaimed collaboration on Orson’s Shadow, Emmy Award winner Cady McClain and Obie and Drama Desk Award-winning director Austin Pendleton reunite for the world premiere of What Happened Was, a new dark comedy by Walter John Thompson.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
Following their acclaimed collaboration on Orson’s Shadow, Emmy Award winner Cady McClain and Obie and Drama Desk Award-winning director Austin Pendleton reunite for the world premiere of What Happened Was, a new dark comedy by Walter John Thompson.
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT to be Presented at Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
Five powerhouse performers take the stage in a bold new revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis' electrifying play, The Motherf**cker with the Hat at Odyssey Theatre. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
Five powerhouse performers take the stage in a bold new revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis' electrifying play, The Motherf**cker with the Hat at Odyssey Theatre. Learn more!
Every Broadway Actor in Season 3 of THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025
The Gilded Age is back for Season 3, and with it, a new and returning crop of Broadway talent. The New York-based costume drama is known for its vast array of theater actors, utilizing a total of 163 across its three seasons. Take a look here to see which of your favorite stars appear in the new season!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025
The Gilded Age is back for Season 3, and with it, a new and returning crop of Broadway talent. The New York-based costume drama is known for its vast array of theater actors, utilizing a total of 163 across its three seasons. Take a look here to see which of your favorite stars appear in the new season!
Harbinger Theatre to Present Capital Region Premiere of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025
Harbinger Theatre will continue its mission to bring bold new works to the Capital Region with its 17th production and 16th Capital Region premiere: Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Directed by Patrick White, the darkly comedic drama runs July 18–27, 2025, at Albany Civic Theater, with a free preview on July 17.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025
Harbinger Theatre will continue its mission to bring bold new works to the Capital Region with its 17th production and 16th Capital Region premiere: Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Directed by Patrick White, the darkly comedic drama runs July 18–27, 2025, at Albany Civic Theater, with a free preview on July 17.
Cherry Lane Theatre Will Reopen With a New Dining Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
The soon-to-be-reopened Cherry Lane Theatre will feature a unique dining option! The venue will include a lobby restaurant and bar, run by the team behind Frenchette, Le Rock, and most recently, Le Veau D’Or.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
The soon-to-be-reopened Cherry Lane Theatre will feature a unique dining option! The venue will include a lobby restaurant and bar, run by the team behind Frenchette, Le Rock, and most recently, Le Veau D’Or.
Cast Set For JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN at City Lit Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025
City Lit Theater’s 45th season will open in July with Stephen Adly Guirgis’s JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN, an explosive contemporary drama about a young Latino charged with murder who is incarcerated in New York City’s infamous Riker’s Island prison.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025
City Lit Theater’s 45th season will open in July with Stephen Adly Guirgis’s JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN, an explosive contemporary drama about a young Latino charged with murder who is incarcerated in New York City’s infamous Riker’s Island prison.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 5, 2025
by - Jun 5, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 5, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach Will Make Broadway Debuts in DOG DAY AFTERNOON
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2025
DOG DAY AFTERNOON, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis, based on the legendary true crime story, will open on Broadway in the spring of 2026. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2025
DOG DAY AFTERNOON, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis, based on the legendary true crime story, will open on Broadway in the spring of 2026. We have all of the details here!
Red Bull Theater Unveils Selections for Short New Play Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend upcoming performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend upcoming performances.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Stephen Adly Guirgis written?
Stephen Adly Guirgis has written 7 shows including Jesus Hopped the A train (Playwright), Our Lady of 121st Street (Playwright), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Playwright), The Little Flower of East Orange (Playwright), The Motherf**ker With the Hat (Playwright), Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven (Playwright), Dog Day Afternoon (Playwright).
What awards has Stephen Adly Guirgis been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for The Motherfucker With The Hat, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Motherf**ker With the Hat, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Our Lady of 121st Street, The BBC Award for Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Jesus Hopped The 'A' Train and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Our Lady of 121st Street .
What awards has Stephen Adly Guirgis won?
Stephen Adly Guirgis has won several prestigious awards, including the Best Play award at the Evening Standard Awards for The Motherfucker With The Hat. He also received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Between Riverside and Crazy. Additionally, he won the Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for Our Lady of 121st Street.
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