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Productions

Hamilton (Eliza Company)Hamilton (Eliza Company)
 
[US Tour, 2016]
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HairHair
 
[Broadway, 2011]
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Two Gentlemen of Verona
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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Ghetto Superstar
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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Gallery
 
[New York, 1980]
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The Haggadah
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
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Hair
 
[Off-Broadway, 1967]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Musical

The Public Theatre, Fun Home


winner
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Body of Work

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Obie Awards - 1974 - Costumes

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1968 - Other Awards

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Maine Inside Out Launches Fundraiser to Support Prison Theater Tour Photo
Maine Inside Out Launches Fundraiser to Support Prison Theater Tour
by Joshua Wright - Jun 16, 2025

Maine Inside Out is raising $25,000 to continue its statewide tour of 'Broken Clock' after losing federal grant support. The play focuses on incarceration and systemic issues, with performances scheduled in prisons and public venues.
La MaMa Names EXPERIMENTS IN PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP After The Late Morgan Jenness Photo
La MaMa Names EXPERIMENTS IN PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP After The Late Morgan Jenness
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

La MaMa ETC has announced it is renaming its Experiments in Playwriting Fellowship the MORGAN JENNESS EXPERIMENTS IN PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP after the late, revered dramaturg Morgan Jenness, who died last year following an illustrious career as a champion of young playwrights. 
Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST Will Kick Off Paramount's Fourth BOLD Series Photo
Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST Will Kick Off Paramount's Fourth BOLD Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025

Sibling rivalry collides with the American dream in Sam Shepard's American classic True West, the hot start to Paramount Theatre's fourth BOLD Series.
RIFT Comes to the Traverse Theatre Photo
RIFT Comes to the Traverse Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025

Inspired by the relationship between playwright Gabriel Jason Dean and his brother, an incarcerated high-level member of the alt-right. RIFT opens at The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh in July.
FOREVER EVERLY: THE EVERLY BROTHERS ROCKUMENTARY To Be Performed at The Public Theatr Photo
FOREVER EVERLY: THE EVERLY BROTHERS ROCKUMENTARY To Be Performed at The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

The Public Theatre in Lewiston will present Forever Everly: The Everly Brothers Rockumentary for two shows only on June 13 & 14. Forever Everly is more than a performance—it's a journey through the groundbreaking music and enduring legacy of The Everly Brothers, presented in a way that's as unique as their harmonies.
AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June Photo
AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of  An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025. 
Gianna Harris and Cheryl Porter To Join & JULIET On Broadway This Summer Photo
Gianna Harris and Cheryl Porter To Join & JULIET On Broadway This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

& Juliet on Broadway will welcome two new stars this summer! It has just been announced that Gianna Harris will take over the title role of ‘Juliet’ in the smash hit musical beginning Tuesday, June 10. Cheryl Porter, the vocal coach known for her viral TikTok videos, making her Broadway debut in the production this August!
La Femme Theatre Productions to Return in August With its Developmental Initiatives Photo
La Femme Theatre Productions to Return in August With its Developmental Initiatives
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

La Femme Theatre Productions will present the return of two vital initiatives celebrating emerging and established women artists: A Woman’s Storyland and Women on the Verge: The Gladys and Mary Dohmen Reading Series. Learn more!
THE DRAGON KING Begins At The Public Theatre This Sunday Photo
THE DRAGON KING Begins At The Public Theatre This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025

Great family fun is happening at The Public Theatre on Sunday, May 18th at 2pm when they present Tanglewood Marionettes' award-winning production of The Dragon King.
Arkansas Repertory Theatre Adds Artists for ME AND THE DEVIL Photo
Arkansas Repertory Theatre Adds Artists for ME AND THE DEVIL
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025

Tickets are on sale now for the first production of The Rep’s 2025 SummerStage season, ME AND THE DEVIL The play with music is written and directed by The Rep’s new Artistic Director, Little Rock-native and Broadway director, Steve H. Broadnax III. 
Special Offer: NOW AND THEN at The Public Theatre Photo
Special Offer: NOW AND THEN at The Public Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - May 2, 2025

Now and Then: A Magical Love Story at The Public Theatre
Interview: Theatre Life with S. Katy Tucker Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with S. Katy Tucker
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 29, 2025

Today’s subject S. Katy Tucker is currently living her theatre life as the projection designer for Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. The production runs May 2nd through 10th in the Opera House at Kennedy Center.
TRU to Present 'Back On Everyone's Radar: ï»Â¿That Festival We Thought We'd Lost' Photo
TRU to Present 'Back On Everyone's Radar: ï»Â¿That Festival We Thought We'd Lost'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited will present Back on Everyone's Radar: That Festival We Thought We'd Lost on April 25. 
TRU To Host 'Celebrating 5 Years Of Community: How We Zoomed Our Way Through Shutdown Photo
TRU To Host 'Celebrating 5 Years Of Community: How We Zoomed Our Way Through Shutdown, And What We've Learned'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 250 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.
TRU to Celebrate 5 Years With 'How We Zoomed Our Way Through Shutdown, And What We've Photo
TRU to Celebrate 5 Years With 'How We Zoomed Our Way Through Shutdown, And What We've Learned'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Theatre Resources Unlimited will present Celebrating 5 Years of Community: How We Zoomed Our Way Through Shutdown, and What We've Learned in April. Learn more!
Shellen Lubin to Helm Carol Lee Campbell's CHICKS IN HEAVEN at Open Jar Studios Photo
Shellen Lubin to Helm Carol Lee Campbell's CHICKS IN HEAVEN at Open Jar Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025

Director/Writer/Performer and Coach, SHELLEN LUBIN will direct Carol Lee Campbell's new play with music, 'Chicks In Heaven'. Learn more about the industry presentation.
THE SOPRANOS Star Dominic Chianese Will Appear at Town Hall Photo
THE SOPRANOS Star Dominic Chianese Will Appear at Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

Dominic Chianese from 'The Sopranos' will appear for one night only at the Town Hall. The evening will be directed by Will Nunziata. Learn more about the event here!
ATI LabSeries DIY Playwriting Workshop Coming In June Photo
ATI LabSeries DIY Playwriting Workshop Coming In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025

Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced the continued expansion of its LAB Series with the second annual DIY PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP. Registrants will join accomplished playwright, educator, and new works expert Andrew Kramer as he provides writing prompts, guidance, and inspiration.
Koenig & Cook's THE POSTMAN'S DAUGHTER Comes to Teatro Círculo This Month Photo
Koenig & Cook's THE POSTMAN'S DAUGHTER Comes to Teatro Círculo This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025

'The Postman's Daughter,' a new musical with words by Danielle Koenig and music by Justin D. Cook will be presented as a fully-staged workshop production by Forager Theatre Company at Teatro Círculo.
Review Roundup: Ken Urban’s DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Off-Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: Ken Urban’s DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, is now playing off-Broadway. Read the reviews and learn more about the production here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has The Public Theatre been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Costumes (Obie Awards) and Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards).

What awards has The Public Theatre won?

The Public Theatre has won several prestigious awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical for Fun Home. It has also received the Outstanding Body of Work award from The Lortels, as well as a Costume Award from the Obie Awards. Additionally, The Public Theatre has been recognized with various other honors from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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