Stephen Karam
Stephen Karam is a playwright, co-creator whose BroadwayWorld credits include Sons of the Prophet, The Cherry Orchard, and The Humans. Awards include Drama League Awards for The Humans (2016).
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Daniel Henning directed Stephen Karam's very first play when he was 17. He went on to win The Blank Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival two more times at ages 18 and 19. Photo Credit: The Blank)
Date:
06/28/2016
From: BWW Blog: Cassandra Hsiao - THE HUMANS, The Tonys, and The Future of Theatre In Youth
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Productions
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Stephen Karam, The Humans
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Broadway Play
Stephen Karam, The Humans
The Pulitzer Prize - 2016 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Stephen Karam, The Humans
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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play
Stephen Karam, The Humans
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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Sam Norkin Off Broadway Award
Stephen Karam, Sons of the Prophet
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Best Play
Stephen Karam, Sons of the Prophet
The Pulitzer Prize - 2012 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Stephen Karam, Sons of the Prophet
Videos
VIDEO: Olney Theatre Center Announces 2020-21 Season on Facebook Live; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE HUMANS, HEDWIG, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-05 11:54:44
VIDEO: Watch Saoirse Ronan, Corey Stoll & More Take on Chekhov in New Trailer For THE SEAGULL
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-07 11:49:29
VIDEO: Canadian Premiere of Tony-Winning Play THE HUMANS at the Citadel
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-01-15 17:38:08
VIDEO: Stephen Karam, Young Jean Lee Recall Beginnings as a Playwright
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-07-07 17:39:32
TV: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate the SPEECH & DEBATE Premiere!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-04-04 16:35:48
VIDEO: First Look - Opening Scene from New Comedy SPEECH & DEBATE
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-31 13:35:27
BWW Interview: Roger Bart Hopes SPEECH & DEBATE Full Of Broadway References Resonates With His Daughter
by Leigh Scheps - 2017-03-31 07:42:22
STAGE TUBE: Watch the Trailer for Stephen Karam's SPEECH AND DEBATE Film, Starring Sarah Steele!
by Stage Tube - 2017-02-01 17:12:24
TV: Watch Highlights of Diane Lane & Company in THE CHERRY ORCHARD on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-09-30 15:31:02
BWW Tonys Special: Hangin' with the Humans of THE HUMANS- Tony Nominees Reed Birney & Jayne Houdyshell!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2016-06-06 10:00:50
Tony Awards Close-Up: THE HUMANS' Jayne Houdyshell & Reed Birney Find the Roles of a Lifetime
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-31 13:55:32
VIDEO: Tony Nominees Reed Birney, Jayne Houdyshell & More Talk Broadway's THE HUMANS
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-05-06 08:36:52
News
HB Studio to Launch Masterclass Series with Reed Birney and Leigh Silverman
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
HB Studio will open a new Premier Masterclass series with sessions led by Reed Birney and Leigh Silverman, followed by future classes with André Holland and Christine Lahti.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
HB Studio will open a new Premier Masterclass series with sessions led by Reed Birney and Leigh Silverman, followed by future classes with André Holland and Christine Lahti.
Talene Monahon Named SVPR's 2026-27 Resident Playwright
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Sun Valley Playwright's Residency named Talene Monahon, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for MEET THE CARTOZIANS, as its resident playwright, with new music by Will Butler.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Sun Valley Playwright's Residency named Talene Monahon, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for MEET THE CARTOZIANS, as its resident playwright, with new music by Will Butler.
Mad Horse Theatre Company To Present Season 41
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
Mad Horse Theatre Company is set to present Season 41 - which will feature 4 plays, new Dark Nights and a special Halloween event. Mad Horse presents another season of thought provoking, entertaining plays that reflect our challenging times.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
Mad Horse Theatre Company is set to present Season 41 - which will feature 4 plays, new Dark Nights and a special Halloween event. Mad Horse presents another season of thought provoking, entertaining plays that reflect our challenging times.
DNA New Work Series To Be Hosted By La Jolla Playhouse
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 2, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the projects for its DNA New Work Series which will take place at the end of May, showcasing four new works. This series has launched numerous projects that have gone on to full productions in Playhouse seasons.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 2, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the projects for its DNA New Work Series which will take place at the end of May, showcasing four new works. This series has launched numerous projects that have gone on to full productions in Playhouse seasons.
SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam To Be Presented At Beck Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts will present SPEECH & DEBATE, Stephen Karam's comedy about three misfit high school students in Salem, Oregon, directed by Case Western Reserve University's Don Carrier in Lakewood, OH.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts will present SPEECH & DEBATE, Stephen Karam's comedy about three misfit high school students in Salem, Oregon, directed by Case Western Reserve University's Don Carrier in Lakewood, OH.
Dirigo Theatre Company to Stage THE HUMANS in Plymouth
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
Dirigo Theatre Company, a new nonprofit organization in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will present THE HUMANS, a Tony Award-winning play by Stephen Karam, on March 27-28, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
Dirigo Theatre Company, a new nonprofit organization in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will present THE HUMANS, a Tony Award-winning play by Stephen Karam, on March 27-28, 2026.
Dirigo Theatre Company to Stage THE HUMANS in Plymouth
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
Dirigo Theatre Company, a new nonprofit organization in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will present THE HUMANS, a Tony Award-winning play by Stephen Karam, on March 27-28, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
Dirigo Theatre Company, a new nonprofit organization in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will present THE HUMANS, a Tony Award-winning play by Stephen Karam, on March 27-28, 2026.
Review: THE CHILDREN at West End Players Guild is Fascinating, Well Directed, and Exquisitely Acted
by James Lindhorst - Feb 16, 2026
Lucy Kirkwood’s play The Children is fascinating and compelling. Her script prompts discussion about corporate responsibility, what accountability an organization’s employees should own, and how tragic circumstances force people to face personal transgressions and the fallout from their poor decisions.
by James Lindhorst - Feb 16, 2026
Lucy Kirkwood’s play The Children is fascinating and compelling. Her script prompts discussion about corporate responsibility, what accountability an organization’s employees should own, and how tragic circumstances force people to face personal transgressions and the fallout from their poor decisions.
Submissions Open for The Blank Theatre's 34th Young Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 34th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The festival is a nationwide competition that produces the work of 12 young writers each year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 34th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The festival is a nationwide competition that produces the work of 12 young writers each year.
Review: THE HUMANS at Sound Theatre Company
by Amelia Divine - Nov 9, 2025
The Humans might be the perfect show to see in that strange, autumnal window between Halloween and Thanksgiving happening now, walking the line between a haunted house story and a family drama. It’s about the horrors of ordinary life, family gatherings, and how we show up for each other. Sound Theatre Company’s production of Stephen Karam’s Tony Award-winning play, now performing at the Seattle Center, translates this into a well-staged adaptation from the immersive audio, effective set design, and authentic lead performances.
by Amelia Divine - Nov 9, 2025
The Humans might be the perfect show to see in that strange, autumnal window between Halloween and Thanksgiving happening now, walking the line between a haunted house story and a family drama. It’s about the horrors of ordinary life, family gatherings, and how we show up for each other. Sound Theatre Company’s production of Stephen Karam’s Tony Award-winning play, now performing at the Seattle Center, translates this into a well-staged adaptation from the immersive audio, effective set design, and authentic lead performances.
Interact Theatre Company and Los Angeles Public Library To Present Free Staged Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
InterAct Theatre Company, in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library, will present the fifth season of their fully staged readings featuring Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning plays.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
InterAct Theatre Company, in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library, will present the fifth season of their fully staged readings featuring Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning plays.
New Conservatory Theatre Center Names Ben Villegas Randle As Next Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
The New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) in San Francisco has announced that longtime collaborator Ben Villegas Randle will become its next Artistic Director in January 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
The New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) in San Francisco has announced that longtime collaborator Ben Villegas Randle will become its next Artistic Director in January 2026.
Cassie Beck to Lead WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Theatre Aspen
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2025
Cassie Beck is reprising her performance from the National Tour production. Alongside Beck, the complete cast includes MJ Sieber as ‘Legionnaire’ and local 12th grader Natalie Stephens as ‘Debater.’
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2025
Cassie Beck is reprising her performance from the National Tour production. Alongside Beck, the complete cast includes MJ Sieber as ‘Legionnaire’ and local 12th grader Natalie Stephens as ‘Debater.’
Roundabout Names Rebecca Habel as New Managing Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company has named Executive Producer and General Manager Rebecca Habel as Managing Director. Learn more about Habel and about Roundabout here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company has named Executive Producer and General Manager Rebecca Habel as Managing Director. Learn more about Habel and about Roundabout here!
HUMANS Comes to the Cameri Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025
After earning acclaim on Broadway—including a Tony Award—Stephen Karam’s Humans arrives in Tel Aviv for a brief but powerful run in the intimate Cameri 2 venue.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025
After earning acclaim on Broadway—including a Tony Award—Stephen Karam’s Humans arrives in Tel Aviv for a brief but powerful run in the intimate Cameri 2 venue.
TDF's WENDY WASSERSTEIN PROJECT 2025 Celebration to Take Place in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
DF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
DF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
THE MOTHERS to Have Reading at 4th Annual CreateTheater New Works Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
THE MOTHERS, a sharp, hilarious new comedy by Chris Sherman, is coming to NYC for an Industry reading in the 4th Annual CreateTheater New Works Festival. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
THE MOTHERS, a sharp, hilarious new comedy by Chris Sherman, is coming to NYC for an Industry reading in the 4th Annual CreateTheater New Works Festival. Learn more!
MEAN GIRLS, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, and More Set For Beck Center For The Arts 2025-2026 Theater Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Professional Theater Season, the 92nd season which includes a big splash, comedies, dramas, musicals, and a new collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Professional Theater Season, the 92nd season which includes a big splash, comedies, dramas, musicals, and a new collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program.
Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS to Open at American Lives Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025
American Lives Theatre will present the Indiana premiere of Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning play, 'The Humans,' as the fourth offering of its fifth season, entitled 'Life, Liberty, & The Pursuit.' Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025
American Lives Theatre will present the Indiana premiere of Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning play, 'The Humans,' as the fourth offering of its fifth season, entitled 'Life, Liberty, & The Pursuit.' Learn more!
CIM Opera Theater to Present Nico Muhly's DARK SISTERS in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025
CIM Opera Theater will present Dark Sisters, a 2009 opera by Nico Muhly about a woman’s attempt to escape from a repressive religious sect. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025
CIM Opera Theater will present Dark Sisters, a 2009 opera by Nico Muhly about a woman’s attempt to escape from a repressive religious sect. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Stephen Karam written?
Stephen Karam has written 3 shows including columbinus (Co-Creator), Speech & Debate (Playwright), Sons of the Prophet (Playwright).
What awards has Stephen Karam been nominated for?
Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding New Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Humans, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Humans, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Sam Norkin Off Broadway Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Sons of the Prophet , Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sons of the Prophet and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Sons of the Prophet.
What awards has Stephen Karam won?
Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding New Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Humans, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Sam Norkin Off-Broadway Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Sons of the Prophet, and Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sons of the Prophet.
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