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Terrence McNally

Birth Place: St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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McNally has had a remarkably far-ranging career spanning six decades. In 2018 he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He is a recipient of the Dramatists Guild Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award. He has won four Tony Awards for his plays Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class and his musical books for Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime.


He has written a number of TV scripts, including "Andre's Mother," for which he won an Emmy Award. He has received two Guggenheim Fellowships, a Rockefeller Grant, four Drama Desk Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, two Obie Awards, and three Hull-Warriner Awards from the Dramatists Guild. In 1996 he was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame.
He wrote the libretto for the operas Great Scottand Dead Man Walking, both with music by Jake Heggie. Other plays include Mothers and Sons; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; The Lisbon Traviata; A Perfect Ganesh; The Visit; The Full Monty; Corpus Christi; Bad Habits; Next; The Ritz; Anastasia; It’s Only a Play; Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone?; and The Stendhal Syndrome.

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Terrence McNally Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Revival of a Play

Terrence McNally, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune


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Tony Awards - 2019 - Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre

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Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

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Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

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The Lortels - 2015 - Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Book of a Musical

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- 2014 - Legend of Off Broadway Honorees

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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

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Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Play

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Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Jaylee and Gilbert Mead

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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Best Book of a Musical

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Play

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Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play

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Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best American Play

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Obie Awards - 1995 - Playwriting

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Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Play

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The Pulitzer Prize - 1994 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Terrence McNally, A Perfect Ganesh


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Musical

Terrence McNally, Kiss of the Spider Woman


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Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding New Play

Terrence McNally, Lips Together, Teeth Apart


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The Lortels - 1992 - Outstanding Body of Work

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Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding New American Play

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Obie Awards - 1974 - Distinguished Plays

Terrence McNally, Bad Habits

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Provincetown Theater Honors Playwrights Joe DiPietro and Kirsten Greenidge At Summer Gala

In Provincetown, Massachusetts, the board, artistic and managing directors of the Provincetown Theater have announced the sixth annual Provincetown American Playwright Awards will be presented during the non-profit’s annual fundraising gala on Sunday, August 25 at the historic Provincetown Inn at One Commercial Street in Provincetown, MA. 
Ben Levi Ross, Shaina Taub, Joy Woods & Colin Donnell Join RAGTIME at New York City Center

New stars will be making new music this fall! New York City Center announced additional casting for the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime, directed by Tony nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet. Check out who is joining the cast.
See Laura and Linda Benanti & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: City Circle Theatre Company Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

City Circle Theatre Company is presenting a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024. See photos from the production.
Linda Purl to Star in MAME: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL IN CONCERT at the Florida Theatre

Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville will present MAME: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL IN CONCERT starring Linda Purl. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to City Circle Theatre Company

Catch Me If You Can is coming to City Circle Theatre Company this month. Performances run July 19-28, 2024. 
Review: RENT at Center Stage Theatre

You won't believe that the entire cast is made up of high school and college students and grads. They're THAT good.
Meet the Cast of JOB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway!

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is coming to Broadway! Previews begin tonight. Meet the cast of JOB here!
Review: MASTER CLASS at Bay Street Theatre

What did our critic think of MASTER CLASS at Bay Street Theatre?
Cast Set For Mountain Theatre Company's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

Mountain Theatre Company will present CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at the Highlands Performing Arts Center this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Previews: ANASTASIA al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI

ANASTASIA al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI DEBUTTO A DICEMBRE 2024 A MILANO PER LA VERSIONE ITALIANA DEL GRANDE SUCCESSO DI BROADWAY
Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Playhouse On The Square

Frank Abagnale, Jr. is a REAL character. And by real, I mean totally fake. According to his 1980 memoir and the 2002 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio (directed by Steven Spielberg), this man claims to have worked as an assistant state attorney general, a Pan Am commercial airline pilot and a hospital physician-all without any formal training.
Broadway Licensing Global Partners With Terrence McNally Foundation For New Cover Designs To Combat Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation

Broadway Licensing Global is partnering with the Terrence McNally Foundation to commission new cover designs by LGBTQIA+ artists for five of McNally’s works, celebrating Pride Month and combating anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation. Learn more!
ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL Takes To The Stage at the Yellow Box Theatre

Natural Talent Productions in Naperville, Illinois has announced the cast and creative team for their July 2024 production of ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL, featuring music by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.
Erin Davie, Clyde Voce, Ben Cherry & More to Lead RAGTIME at The Hangar Theatre

RAGTIME opens at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca on July 11, 2024. This musical weaves together the stories of three diverse families in early 20th century America.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MASTER CLASS At Bay Street Theater

On Saturday, July 28, Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts' highly-anticipated second show of the summer season, Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning comedy with music MASTER CLASS delivered audience kudos and a hearty standing ovation. See photos from opening night.
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Review: A Beautiful Journey to the Past with ANASTASIA at the Valentine Theater

This may be a community theater, but this is no amateur production. In almost seven years of reviewing shows across Utah, I’ve rarely come across both the level of talent and the production quality that the Timpanogos Community Theater offers with its rendition of ANASTASIA, directed by Andrew Jeffries.
DANCIN' ON THE DOCK - VINTAGE 80'S Comes to Bay Street Theater This Summer

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will host DANCIN' ON THE DOCK - VINTAGE 80'S, the second of a series of themed SUMMER SUNDAY TEA DANCES to be held on the Bay Street Theater patio and in its adjacent indoor bar throughout the rest of the Summer.
Review: ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Keystone Theatrics at The Playhouse at Allenberry

With its superb acting and lovely harmonies, this is a production that will capture the hearts of the audience.

Terrence McNally FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Terrence McNally written?

Terrence McNally has written 41 shows including The Lady of the Carnellias (Playwright), Maggie May (Playwright), And Things That Go Bump in the Night (Playwright), Here's Where I Belong (Bookwriter), Sweet Eros/ Witness (Playwright), Adaptation/ Next (Playwright), Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone? (Playwright), Broadway, Broadway (Bookwriter), The Rink (Bookwriter), It's Only a Play (Playwright), Urban Blight (Bookwriter), The Lisbon Traviata (Playwright), Bad Habits (Playwright), Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Playwright), Kiss of the Spider Woman (Bookwriter), A Perfect Ganesh (Playwright), Love! Valour! Compassion! (Playwright), Love! Valour! Compassion! (Playwright), Master Class (Playwright), By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea (Playwright), Ragtime (Bookwriter), Corpus Christi (Playwright), The Visit (Bookwriter), The Full Monty (Bookwriter), A Man of No Importance (Bookwriter), Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune (Playwright), Short Talks on the Universe (Playwright), The Stendhal Syndrome (Playwright), Dedication or The Stuff of Dreams (Playwright), Catch Me If You Can (Bookwriter), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2006 (Playwright), Some Men (Playwright), Deuce (Playwright), The Ritz (Playwright), Golden Age (Playwright), Mothers and Sons (Playwright), In Your Arms (Story), Anastasia (Book Writer), Fire and Air (Playwright), Pride Plays (Author).

What awards has Terrence McNally been nominated for?

Terrence McNally has been nominated for various awards throughout his career, including Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune." He has also received Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. McNally's nominations include Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Anastasia," Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for "It's Only a Play," and a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Lortels. Additionally, he has been nominated for Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Visit" and "A Man of No Importance," as well as for "The Full Monty" and "Ragtime." McNally's accolades also include wins for Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Mothers and Sons" and "Love! Valour! Compassion!," and Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman." He has received recognition for his outstanding contributions to the theatre community, such as The Helen Hayes Tribute at the Helen Hayes Awards and Legend of Off Broadway Honoree.

What awards has Terrence McNally won?

Terrence McNally has won several awards throughout his career, including Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels, a Helen Hayes Tribute for Outstanding Book of a Musical for "A Man of No Importance," "The Full Monty," and "Ragtime." He also won Best Play for "Master Class," Outstanding Play for "Love! Valour! Compassion!," and Best American Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. McNally's work on "Kiss of the Spider Woman" earned him the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle, as well as the Best Book of a Musical award from the Tony Awards. He also received accolades for Outstanding New Play for "Lips Together, Teeth Apart," Outstanding Body of Work from The Lortels, and Distinguished Plays from the Obie Awards for "Bad Habits."

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