Suzan-Lori Parks
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Latest News on Suzan-Lori Parks:
Roger Q. Mason's THE PINK Will Receive an Industry Reading at Caveat Next Month (Jul 17, 2024)
LAVENDER MEN To Premiere At OutSouth Queer Film Festival In August (Jul 11, 2024)
Photos: Childish Gambino Performs Live From Little Island (Jul 8, 2024)
Roger Q. Mason's THE PINK Will Receive an Industry Reading at Caveat Next Month (Jul 17, 2024)
LAVENDER MEN To Premiere At OutSouth Queer Film Festival In August (Jul 11, 2024)
Photos: Childish Gambino Performs Live From Little Island (Jul 8, 2024)
Suzan-Lori Parks Photos
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Suzan-Lori Parks Movies
Girl 6
[ 1996 ] writer
[ 1996 ] writer
The Making of Plus One
[ 2010 ] Skye Brown - the director
[ 2010 ] Skye Brown - the director
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
[ 2021 ] writer
[ 2021 ] writer
Suzan-Lori Parks Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play
Suzan-Lori Parks, Plays For The Plague Year
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Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Suzan-Lori Parks, Plays for the Plague Year
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Suzan-Lori Parks, The Harder They Come
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Obie Awards - 2019 - Playwriting Award
Suzan-Lori Parks, White Noise
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The Lortels - 2016 - Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee
Suzan-Lori Parks
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Obie Awards - 2015 - Playwriting
Suzan-Lori Parks, Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II, & III
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Play
Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Suzan-Lori Parks , Topdog / Underdog
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2002 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Play
Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog
The Pulitzer Prize - 2000 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Suzan-Lori ParksIn The Blood
The Pulitzer Prize - 2000 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Suzan-Lori ParksIn the Blood
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Obie Awards - 1998 - Guest Judges
Suzan-Lori Parks
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Obie Awards - 1996 - Playwriting
Suzan-Lori Parks, Venus
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Obie Awards - 1990 - Best New American Play
Suzan-Lori ParksImperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom
Suzan-Lori Parks Videos
LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2024
Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023
Video: Suzan-Lori Parks Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Revival of a Play'
by Richard Ridge - Jun 12, 2023
Video: Corey Hawkins Wants to 'Plant the Seeds of Possibility ' on Broadway
by Richard Ridge - Jun 3, 2023
Video: Watch Suzan-Lori Parks Talk PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR on PBS NEWSHOUR
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside THE HARDER THEY COME Sitzprobe at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2023
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of TINA Unite to Perform Daniel J. Watts' Poignant Poem, 'The Gatherers'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2021
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Suzan-Lori Parks-Penned THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY on Hulu
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2021
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Talks Returning to the Public for WHITE NOISE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 21, 2019
VIDEO: George C. Wolfe Talks THE ICEMAN COMETH on Icons and Innovators Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2018
VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 14- George C. Wolfe Secures the Broadway Legacy of SHUFFLE ALONG
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2018
Suzan-Lori Parks News
Roger Q. Mason's THE PINK Will Receive an Industry Reading at Caveat Next Month
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive a staged reading of THE PINK, directed by Kevin Newbury.
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive a staged reading of THE PINK, directed by Kevin Newbury.
LAVENDER MEN To Premiere At OutSouth Queer Film Festival In August
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, will receive its World Premiere at the OutSouth Queer Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, one of the largest queer film festivals in America.
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, will receive its World Premiere at the OutSouth Queer Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, one of the largest queer film festivals in America.
Photos: Childish Gambino Performs Live From Little Island
This past weekend at Little Island, five-time Grammy Award winning superstar Childish Gambino celebrated a first listen of music from his new album, Bando Stone & The New World, with the interactive experience CHILDISH GAMBINO LIVE FROM LITTLE ISLAND. Check out photos here!
This past weekend at Little Island, five-time Grammy Award winning superstar Childish Gambino celebrated a first listen of music from his new album, Bando Stone & The New World, with the interactive experience CHILDISH GAMBINO LIVE FROM LITTLE ISLAND. Check out photos here!
Little Island Unveils Seven Weeks of Free, Live Performances at The Glade
Little Island has revealed the line-up for The Glade Series, an array of free-to-the-public live performances, launching July 10. Learn more!
Little Island has revealed the line-up for The Glade Series, an array of free-to-the-public live performances, launching July 10. Learn more!
Full Schedule Released 2024 MKE BLACK THEATRE Festival In August
Discover the full schedule for the 2024 MKE Black Theatre Festival, running from August 7-25. Celebrate Black arts and culture with a variety of performances and events throughout Milwaukee.
Discover the full schedule for the 2024 MKE Black Theatre Festival, running from August 7-25. Celebrate Black arts and culture with a variety of performances and events throughout Milwaukee.
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards
Check out photos from the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards!
Check out photos from the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards!
Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Rises to the Top at Celebration Arts
Celebration Arts’ season of Black Girl Magic continues with its production of TOPDOG/UNDERDOG. Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks became the first Black woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this work in 2002. In 2023 it won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
Celebration Arts’ season of Black Girl Magic continues with its production of TOPDOG/UNDERDOG. Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks became the first Black woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this work in 2002. In 2023 it won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
Video: Kara Young Accepts Tony Award For PURLIE VICTORIOUS
Tonight, Kara Young won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!
Tonight, Kara Young won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!
Cast Set for Roger Q. Mason's NIGHT CITIES at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive an industry reading of Night Cities, a new play about Queer civil rights activist Bayard Rusin at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive an industry reading of Night Cities, a new play about Queer civil rights activist Bayard Rusin at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Suzan-Lori Parks Will Celebrate First Freedom Day With a Performance at Francis Kite Club
Suzan-Lori Parks will celebrate First Freedom Day, the day after Juneteenth, with a performance alongside her 8-piece band, Sula & The Joyful Noise, at the Francis Kite Club.
Suzan-Lori Parks will celebrate First Freedom Day, the day after Juneteenth, with a performance alongside her 8-piece band, Sula & The Joyful Noise, at the Francis Kite Club.
Review: PORGY AND BESS at Music Theater Heritage
Now playing in the Grand Theater at Crown Center is Music Theater Heritage’s production of Gershwin’s “PORGY AND BESS.” This is an example of MTH going “all in” on a very challenging show and producing an extremely credible final product.
Now playing in the Grand Theater at Crown Center is Music Theater Heritage’s production of Gershwin’s “PORGY AND BESS.” This is an example of MTH going “all in” on a very challenging show and producing an extremely credible final product.
Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Round House Theatre
At Round House Theatre, director Jamil Jude stages a brilliant, heightened and deeply emotional interpretation of the Suzan-Lori Parks’ work that is as raw and affecting now as it was when it earned Parks a Pulitzer Prize two decades ago.
At Round House Theatre, director Jamil Jude stages a brilliant, heightened and deeply emotional interpretation of the Suzan-Lori Parks’ work that is as raw and affecting now as it was when it earned Parks a Pulitzer Prize two decades ago.
Photos: First Look At PORGY AND BESS At Music Theater Heritage
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has released first look photos from its production of The Gershwin's PORGY and BESS, the third production in MTH's 2024 Season.
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has released first look photos from its production of The Gershwin's PORGY and BESS, the third production in MTH's 2024 Season.
Review Roundup: HOME Opens On Broadway Directed By Kenny Leon
Home opens at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway. Read the reviews!
Home opens at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway. Read the reviews!
Center Theatre Group to Present 2nd Taper Legacy Reading THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS
Center Theatre Group will present the second Taper Legacy Reading with THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS, continuing to celebrate classic and contemporary works in their ongoing series. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Center Theatre Group will present the second Taper Legacy Reading with THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS, continuing to celebrate classic and contemporary works in their ongoing series. Learn how to purchase tickets.
PURLIE VICTORIOUS's Kara Young Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Kara Young has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS.
Kara Young has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS.
Playwright Roger Q. Mason Awarded McKnight National Residency And Commission By Playwrights' Center
Playwright Roger Q. Mason receives the McKnight National Residency and Commission from Playwrights' Center, recognizing his contributions to contemporary theater. Learn more about Mason!
Playwright Roger Q. Mason receives the McKnight National Residency and Commission from Playwrights' Center, recognizing his contributions to contemporary theater. Learn more about Mason!
OH, MARY!, DEAD OUTLAW & More Win 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. See the full list!
The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. See the full list!
Broadway Buying Guide: May 28, 2024- HADESTOWN Is Back on Top
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 28, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 28, 2024.
Review: THE BOOK OF GRACE, Arcola Theatre
Political and punchy, the Book Grace is an incredibly powerful piece of theatre.
Political and punchy, the Book Grace is an incredibly powerful piece of theatre.
Suzan-Lori Parks FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Suzan-Lori Parks written?
Suzan-Lori Parks has written 9 shows including Unchain My Heart (Bookwriter), The America Play (Playwright), Urban Zulu Mambo (Playwright), Topdog / Underdog (Playwright), F-ing A (Composer), The Book Of Grace (Playwright), The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World (Playwright), The Red Letter Plays: In the Blood (Author), White Noise (Playwright).
What awards has Suzan-Lori Parks been nominated for?
Suzan-Lori Parks has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Play for "Plays For The Plague Year" at The Lortels, Outstanding Music in a Play for "Plays for the Plague Year" at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical for "The Harder They Come" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Playwriting Award for "White Noise" at the Obie Awards, Playwriting for "Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II, & III" at the Obie Awards, Outstanding Play for "Topdog/Underdog" at the Drama Desk Awards, John Gassner Playwriting Award for "Topdog / Underdog" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Topdog/Underdog", Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Topdog/Underdog", The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "In The Blood", Guest Judges at the Obie Awards, Playwriting for "Venus" at the Obie Awards, and Best New American Play for "Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom" at the Obie Awards.
What awards has Suzan-Lori Parks won?
Suzan-Lori Parks has won several awards throughout her career, including the Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Plays for the Plague Year," the Playwriting Award at the Obie Awards for "White Noise," the Playwriting Award at the Obie Awards for "Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II, & III," the Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Topdog/Underdog," the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Topdog/Underdog," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Topdog/Underdog," Guest Judges at the Obie Awards, the Playwriting Award at the Obie Awards for "Venus," and the Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for "Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom." Suzan-Lori Parks is also a Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee at The Lortels.
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