Thornton Wilder
Birth Place: Madison, WI, USA
Latest News on Thornton Wilder:
Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast (Jan 8, 2026)
American Theater Group to Present Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY (Jan 7, 2026)
ATCA Helbing Program Publishes D.R. Lewis' Essays Considering Thornton Wilder Through A Queer Lens (Jan 7, 2026)
Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast (Jan 8, 2026)
American Theater Group to Present Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY (Jan 7, 2026)
ATCA Helbing Program Publishes D.R. Lewis' Essays Considering Thornton Wilder Through A Queer Lens (Jan 7, 2026)
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Source Material
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Movies
We Live Again
[ 1934 ] writer
[ 1934 ] writer
Our Town
[ 1940 ] writer
[ 1940 ] writer
Shadow of a Doubt
[ 1943 ] writer
[ 1943 ] writer
The Matchmaker
[ 1958 ] writer
[ 1958 ] writer
Gahim 2: Hurgada
[ 1990 ] writer
[ 1990 ] writer
Our Town VCHS 2012
[ 2012 ] writer
[ 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
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1938 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Thornton Wilder, Our Town
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Video: Micaela Diamond Performs 'Ordinary Girl' from THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-11-24 22:55:41
Video: Watch 'Ruin Everything' in Rehearsals for THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-22 09:19:48
Video: Michael McKean Recalls the Original Production of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-13 10:20:47
Video: Katie Holmes Surprises Zoey Deutch on GMA with OUR TOWN Question
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 12:34:37
Video: Sneak Peek at Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA, Coming to McCarter Theatre Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-13 15:50:54
Videos You Missed This Week: SUNSET BOULEVARD, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More
by Sidney Paterra - 2024-09-20 16:07:38
Video: How Beowulf Boritt Found Grover's Corners to Bring Back OUR TOWN
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-01 11:24:53
Photo/Video: First Look at Amber Iman in HELLO, DOLLY! at Arkansas Rep
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-22 13:56:09
Video: Watch a Ccene from Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-29 10:14:48
Video: Rob Melrose and Kirk Lynn Talk Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-12 14:16:59
Video: First Look At Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Syracuse Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-18 14:47:06
Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-12 07:28:00
VIDEO: Watch The Set Construction For OUR TOWN at Syracuse Stage
by Alan Henry - 2023-03-29 17:12:15
Toni Tennille To Lead HELLO, DOLLY! at Yavapai College Performance Hall in Prescott, AZ
by Team BWW - 2022-08-26 11:50:29
VIDEO: Inside Look at Pioneer Theatre Company's Production of HELLO, DOLLY! Starring Paige Davis
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-21 11:16:47
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paige Davis In HELLO, DOLLY! At Pioneer Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-17 12:35:46
VIDEO: First Look at THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, Opening Tonight at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-25 12:28:43
News
American Theater Group to Present Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 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.
Surfside Playhouse To Present Reimagined OUR TOWN By Thornton Wilder
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Surfside Playhouse will present Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in a contemporary reimagining that explores memory and community. The production stages the classic play with an ensemble-driven approach that keeps actors present throughout the performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Surfside Playhouse will present Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in a contemporary reimagining that explores memory and community. The production stages the classic play with an ensemble-driven approach that keeps actors present throughout the performance.
City of Poughkeepsie's Empire Training Center for the Arts Celebrates 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
The City of Poughkeepsie’s Empire Training Center for the Arts is celebrating its key highlights from the center’s first year. ETCA has established itself as an affordable not-for-profit vocational workforce development program designed for adults.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
The City of Poughkeepsie’s Empire Training Center for the Arts is celebrating its key highlights from the center’s first year. ETCA has established itself as an affordable not-for-profit vocational workforce development program designed for adults.
Photos: Michael Sheen and More in Rehearsal For OUR TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Our Town, starring Michael Sheen as the Stage Manager and directed by Francesca Goodridge. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Our Town, starring Michael Sheen as the Stage Manager and directed by Francesca Goodridge. Check out the photos here!
TEETH The Musical Will Make New Jersey Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Asbury Park Theater Company has announced their full lineup of 7 productions for the 2026 season. Under the Producing Artistic Direction of Anthony D’Amato, the company will present the New Jersey premiere of TEETH the musical.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Asbury Park Theater Company has announced their full lineup of 7 productions for the 2026 season. Under the Producing Artistic Direction of Anthony D’Amato, the company will present the New Jersey premiere of TEETH the musical.
PCS Theater To Present HELLO, DOLLY! Starring Donna Dougherty This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025
PCS Theater will stage a holiday production of Hello, Dolly! featuring PCS President Donna Dougherty in the title role. The musical will run from December 19, 2025 through January 4, 2026 with direction and choreography by Patrick Murray.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025
PCS Theater will stage a holiday production of Hello, Dolly! featuring PCS President Donna Dougherty in the title role. The musical will run from December 19, 2025 through January 4, 2026 with direction and choreography by Patrick Murray.
Review: OUR TOWN at 4th Wall Theatre Co.
by Armando Urdiales - Dec 3, 2025
4th Wall Theatre’s production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is a heartfelt, wonderfully acted reminder of why this American classic continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. With clarity, simplicity, and a deep respect for Wilder’s vision, the company creates a Grover’s Corners that feels both familiar and profound, pulling us gently into a story where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
by Armando Urdiales - Dec 3, 2025
4th Wall Theatre’s production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is a heartfelt, wonderfully acted reminder of why this American classic continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. With clarity, simplicity, and a deep respect for Wilder’s vision, the company creates a Grover’s Corners that feels both familiar and profound, pulling us gently into a story where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
The Group Rep To Present Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The Group Rep will stage Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play OUR TOWN under the direction of Mareli Mitchel-Shields. The production will highlight themes of community, family, and daily life in early 20th-century America.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The Group Rep will stage Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play OUR TOWN under the direction of Mareli Mitchel-Shields. The production will highlight themes of community, family, and daily life in early 20th-century America.
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - Nov 19, 2025
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
by Ken Kemp - Nov 19, 2025
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
Sasha Lee Andrews, Jaz Astwood and More to Star in THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Hudson Valley Shakespeare will present a staged reading of The Long Christmas Dinner written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Alice Jankell.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Hudson Valley Shakespeare will present a staged reading of The Long Christmas Dinner written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Alice Jankell.
PUBLIC FORUM Returns to The Public; A Behind-the-Scenes Event with Ethan Lipton
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Public Forum returns to The Public this season with Public Forum: Notes, where Attendees can go behind the curtain with acclaimed artist Ethan Lipton at this free event as he shares the creative journey of crafting songs for The Seat of Our Pants.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Public Forum returns to The Public this season with Public Forum: Notes, where Attendees can go behind the curtain with acclaimed artist Ethan Lipton at this free event as he shares the creative journey of crafting songs for The Seat of Our Pants.
Review: HELLO DOLLY! at The White Theatre
by Alan Portner - Nov 4, 2025
“Hello, Dolly!” is a crown jewel of American Musical Theatre. “Dolly” is a jubilant blend of romantic comedy, brassy optimism, and showstopping choreography. Opening night for the White Theatre production of “Dolly” was so surprising and memorable that it earned itself a five-star rating from this reviewer and from its audience writ large.
by Alan Portner - Nov 4, 2025
“Hello, Dolly!” is a crown jewel of American Musical Theatre. “Dolly” is a jubilant blend of romantic comedy, brassy optimism, and showstopping choreography. Opening night for the White Theatre production of “Dolly” was so surprising and memorable that it earned itself a five-star rating from this reviewer and from its audience writ large.
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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