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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1938
Stage Manager [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Writer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Playwright

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Source Material
Source Material
Source Material

Movies

We Live Again
[ 1934 ] writer
Our Town
[ 1940 ] writer
Shadow of a Doubt
[ 1943 ] writer
The Matchmaker
[ 1958 ] writer
Gahim 2: Hurgada
[ 1990 ] writer
Our Town VCHS 2012
[ 2012 ] writer

Awards and Nominations

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1943 - Best American Play

Thornton WilderThe Skin of Our Teeth


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1943 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Thornton Wilder, The Skin of Our Teeth


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1938 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Thornton Wilder, Our Town

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ÉTUDE By Ashley Griffin To Have World Premiere Workshop Production At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026

The Tank will present the world premiere workshop production of ÉTUDE, a new play by Ashley Griffin, exploring complex themes through innovative storytelling.
Student Blog: Rams in the Performing Arts
by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck - Feb 27, 2026

I attend Fordham University’s Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx, New York, and the theatre scene at my school is particularly diverse and interesting, though quite confusing to a casual onlooker because of the multitude of different programs and opportunities!
Exclusive: Laura Linney Wants You To Do Community Theater
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026

Laura Linney stars in American Classic, a new TV series that spotlights community and the power of live theater. The series premieres on MGM+ this Sunday, March 1.
OUR TOWN to Open at Portland Stage April 1
by Gillian Blum - Feb 22, 2026

Our Town, directed by Todd Brian Backus, will run at Portland Stage from April 1 through April 26, 2026, starring John Cariani, Kathleen Lewis, Parker Hough, and more.
UT Arlington Theatre to Stage THE BEAUX' STRATAGEM and IVORIES This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

The Theatre Arts and Dance Department will present two plays this spring in Rep: Restoration comedy, The Beaux' Stratagem, and the regional premiere of Riley Elton McCarthy's queer horror comedy, Ivories.
Ronald Rand to Star in LET IT BE ART! South Carolina Premiere at Bluebird Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

U.S. Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand will be bringing Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' alive in the South Caroilna premiere of his solo play, Let It Be Art! at the Bluebird Theatre in Orangeburg.
OUR TOWN Comes to City Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

City Theatre at Sacramento City College will produce Our Town by Thornton Wilder and directed by Anthony D'Juan. The production opens on Friday, February 27, and runs through Sunday, March 15.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 12, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Debuts A New Song and More
by - Feb 12, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Candy Buckley, Mahira Kakkar and More to Star in THE EMPORIUM at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

Classic Stage Company has revealed the cast for the New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn.
Exclusive: First Look at Elaine Hendrix in HELLO, DOLLY! at OFC Creations
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

See photos of Hello, Dolly! starring Dancing With the Stars and The Parent Trap star Elaine Hendrix as Dolly Gallagher Levi, the cast also includes Myk Watford as Horace Vandergelder, Tyler Hardwick as Cornelius Hackl, and more.
Video: Elaine Hendrix Sings 'Before the Parade Passes By' From HELLO, DOLLY! at OFC Creations
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2026

Watch a video of Elaine Hendrix, seen on the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars and known for Disney’s The Parent Trap, singing 'Before the Parade Passes By' from the musical Hello, Dolly! at OFC Creations.
ATCA Launches Year Three of LGBTQIA+ Helbing Mentorship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

The American Theatre Critics Association has revealed the third year of the Helbing LGBTQ+ Mentorship program, aiming to support emerging LGBTQ+ voices in theatre.
Photos: Michael Sheen and More in Rose Theatre and Welsh National Theatre's OUR TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Rose Theatre and Welsh National Theatre have released production photos from Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town. Learn more about the show and check out the photos below!
Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH At Undermain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

Undermain Theatre will stage THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play, as part of its upcoming season. Directed by Stefan Novinski. Check out photos of the cast.
BWW Q&A: Tyler Hardwick Talks HELLO, DOLLY! at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2026

We spoke to Tyler Hardwick about joining the company of Hello, Dolly! as Cornelius Hackl at OFC Creations opposite The Parent Trap star and Dancing with the Stars finalist Elaine Hendrix.
Arena Stage Reveals Cast and Creative Team For INHERIT THE WIND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Rooted in the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this courtroom drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee chronicles a legal battle over science, religion, and the right to think freely, as the small-town case is thrust into the national spotlight.
THE PRODUCERS, HELLO, DOLLY! and More Set for Ogunquit Playhouse 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed its 94th season. The season will feature the musicals The Producers; Hello, Dolly!, Ain't Too Proud, a gala fundraiser, and more.
Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

Titanique has announced some of its Broadway cast! Alongside Marla Mindelle, who will lead the Broadway company as Celine Dion, are Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli.
American Theater Group to Present Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026

American Theater Group (ATG) will present Lerner and Loewe's beloved My Fair Lady as its final main stage production of the 2025-26 season. The production will run Feb. 26-March 15, 2026 at three NJ venues.
ATCA Helbing Program Publishes D.R. Lewis' Essays Considering Thornton Wilder Through A Queer Lens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Considering Our Town playwright Thornton Wilder's life and work through a queer lens is the theme of a new collection of essays by D.R. Lewis, the American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association and Foundation ATCA's 2024-2025 Helbing Fellow.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Thornton Wilder been in?

Thornton Wilder has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Thornton Wilder been in?

Thornton Wilder has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Thornton Wilder been nominated for?

Thornton Wilder has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the Best American Play award by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for his plays "The Skin of Our Teeth." Additionally, he received nominations for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama for both "The Skin of Our Teeth" and "Our Town."

What awards has Thornton Wilder won?

Thornton Wilder has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice. He won the award for his plays "The Skin of Our Teeth" and "Our Town". Both plays were recognized by the Pulitzer Prize committee for their excellence in the field of drama.

How many shows has Thornton Wilder written?

Thornton Wilder has written 13 shows including The Trumpet Shall Sound (Playwright), The Merchant of Yonkers (Playwright), The Skin of Our Teeth (Playwright), The Matchmaker (Playwright), Plays For Bleecker Street (Playwright), Hello, Dolly! (Source Material), The Matchmaker (Playwright), Wilder, Wilder, Wilder (Playwright), The Skin of Our Teeth (Playwright), Over and Over (Source Material), Our Town (Playwright), The Skin of Our Teeth (Playwright), The Skin of Our Teeth (Source Material).

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