Stephen Karam
Latest News on Stephen Karam:
THE MOTHERS to Have Reading at 4th Annual CreateTheater New Works Festival (May 12, 2025)
MEAN GIRLS, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, and More Set For Beck Center For The Arts 2025-2026 Theater Season (Apr 30, 2025)
Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS to Open at American Lives Theatre (Apr 15, 2025)
THE MOTHERS to Have Reading at 4th Annual CreateTheater New Works Festival (May 12, 2025)
MEAN GIRLS, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, and More Set For Beck Center For The Arts 2025-2026 Theater Season (Apr 30, 2025)
Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS to Open at American Lives Theatre (Apr 15, 2025)
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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
Writing
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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
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Peter DuBois on Huntington Theatre Company's Special Tony
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-23 14:20:31
STAGE TUBE: Roundabout Theatre Company Announces New Play Initiative
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-11-14 13:19:51
News
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.
Submissions Open For The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024
The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (YPF). Learn more about how to apply here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024
The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (YPF). Learn more about how to apply here!
Review: Stellar Ensemble Stars in THE HUMANS at Elmwood Playhouse
by Bruce Apar - Nov 19, 2024
For that verite vibe to work its magic requires a high order of acting, and veteran director Lisa Spielman has cast Elmwood’s production with that requisite caliber of talent.
by Bruce Apar - Nov 19, 2024
For that verite vibe to work its magic requires a high order of acting, and veteran director Lisa Spielman has cast Elmwood’s production with that requisite caliber of talent.
THE HUMANS Comes to Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2024
Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY will present Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning play, The Humans. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2024
Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY will present Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning play, The Humans. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - Oct 5, 2024
At Belk Theater, with a house twice as large as the venues where GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY played London and Broadway, the touring musical seems more like a distant mirage than a precious rolling stone by a dream team.The Belk's wretched sound further hamstrings Conor McPherson's book and Bob Dylan's music and lyrics.
by Perry Tannenbaum - Oct 5, 2024
At Belk Theater, with a house twice as large as the venues where GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY played London and Broadway, the touring musical seems more like a distant mirage than a precious rolling stone by a dream team.The Belk's wretched sound further hamstrings Conor McPherson's book and Bob Dylan's music and lyrics.
Stephen Karam's COLUMBINUS to be Presented at The Scranton Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024
The Scranton Fringe Festival will present a special presentation of COLUMBINUS at the Scranton Cultural Center. Co-written by Stephen Karam, the play explores the 1999 Columbine High School massacre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024
The Scranton Fringe Festival will present a special presentation of COLUMBINUS at the Scranton Cultural Center. Co-written by Stephen Karam, the play explores the 1999 Columbine High School massacre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024
54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024
54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.
Lilli Cooper, Erika Henningsen & More to Join Santino Fontana at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
54 BELOW will present the return of Santino Fontana this month. See special guests and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
54 BELOW will present the return of Santino Fontana this month. See special guests and learn how to purchase tickets.
CIM Opera Theater Slates 2024-25 Season Around Cleveland During Kulas Hall Renovation
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
Unable to perform at home due to the ongoing renovation of Kulas Hall, CIM Opera Theater will instead undertake a bold 2024-25 season on the road, one featuring some of the troupe’s most ambitious projects in recent memory, including a new production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
Unable to perform at home due to the ongoing renovation of Kulas Hall, CIM Opera Theater will instead undertake a bold 2024-25 season on the road, one featuring some of the troupe’s most ambitious projects in recent memory, including a new production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: SPEECH AND DEBATE at Convergence-continuum
by Roy Berko - Aug 6, 2024
It is entirely appropriate that convergence-continuum, with its tendency of challenging conventional notions by choosing plays because they contain controversial topics, stage Stephen Karam’s SPEECH AND DEBATE, which examines teenage angst as it relates to love, self-acceptance and what happens when three teens are forced to confront the real world in which they live.
by Roy Berko - Aug 6, 2024
It is entirely appropriate that convergence-continuum, with its tendency of challenging conventional notions by choosing plays because they contain controversial topics, stage Stephen Karam’s SPEECH AND DEBATE, which examines teenage angst as it relates to love, self-acceptance and what happens when three teens are forced to confront the real world in which they live.
Single Tickets Go on Sale This Month For Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024
Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced that single tickets for the company's 25th Anniversary Season will be on sale beginning July 22 at 10am at the box office and online.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024
Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced that single tickets for the company's 25th Anniversary Season will be on sale beginning July 22 at 10am at the box office and online.
Santino Fontana to Debut All-Request Show at 54 Below With Setlist Chosen Entirely By The Audience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2024
Tony winner Santino Fontana introduces a unique all-request concert where the setlist is entirely chosen by the audience, offering an interactive and personalized musical experience.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2024
Tony winner Santino Fontana introduces a unique all-request concert where the setlist is entirely chosen by the audience, offering an interactive and personalized musical experience.
Lillias White to Perform at TDF's Wendy Wasserstein Project Year End Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024
TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024
TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to attend.
East West Players Name Lily Tung Crystal As New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024
Lily Tung Crystal has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of East West Players. Learn more about Tung and about the theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024
Lily Tung Crystal has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of East West Players. Learn more about Tung and about the theatre.
DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS World Premiere & More Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks 25th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024
Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25 with a roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.” Learn about full programming and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024
Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25 with a roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.” Learn about full programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Santino Fontana Joins LEGACY: MARIA FRIEDMAN & FRIENDS at the Hudson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024
Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will join the new, one-night-only concert event Legacy: An Evening with Maria Friedman & Friends celebrating Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024
Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will join the new, one-night-only concert event Legacy: An Evening with Maria Friedman & Friends celebrating Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand. Learn 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; Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sons of the Prophet.
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