Thornton Wilder
Birth Place: Madison, WI, USA
Latest News on Thornton Wilder:
Review: OUR TOWN at 4th Wall Theatre Co. (Dec 4, 2025)
Video: Micaela Diamond Performs 'Ordinary Girl' from THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS (Nov 25, 2025)
The Group Rep To Present Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN (Nov 24, 2025)
Review: OUR TOWN at 4th Wall Theatre Co. (Dec 4, 2025)
Video: Micaela Diamond Performs 'Ordinary Girl' from THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS (Nov 25, 2025)
The Group Rep To Present Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN (Nov 24, 2025)
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We Live Again
[ 1934 ] writer
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Our Town
[ 1940 ] writer
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Shadow of a Doubt
[ 1943 ] writer
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The Matchmaker
[ 1958 ] writer
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Gahim 2: Hurgada
[ 1990 ] writer
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Our Town VCHS 2012
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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
Review: OUR TOWN at 4th Wall Theatre Co.
by Armando Urdiales - Dec 4, 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 4, 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.
Video: Micaela Diamond Performs 'Ordinary Girl' from THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
A new video has been released featuring Micaela Diamond performing “Ordinary Girl” from The Seat of Our Pants, the world premiere musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
A new video has been released featuring Micaela Diamond performing “Ordinary Girl” from The Seat of Our Pants, the world premiere musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth.
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.
Friends and Collaborators of Stephen Sondheim Who Appear in His Collection at The Library of Congress
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 16, 2025
During his prolific and storied career, Sondheim collaborated with many other artists, from book writers to directors, from actors to musicians. Seeing Sondheim’s regular collaborators, close friends, one-time associates, mentors, and rare connections make appearances in his collection was both moving and illuminating.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 16, 2025
During his prolific and storied career, Sondheim collaborated with many other artists, from book writers to directors, from actors to musicians. Seeing Sondheim’s regular collaborators, close friends, one-time associates, mentors, and rare connections make appearances in his collection was both moving and illuminating.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 14, 2025
The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen. Check out photos from the big night here.
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 14, 2025
The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen. Check out photos from the big night here.
Review Roundup: THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
The world premiere of the new musicalTHE SEAT OF OUR PANTS opens tonight at The Public Theater, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
The world premiere of the new musicalTHE SEAT OF OUR PANTS opens tonight at The Public Theater, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen. Read the reviews!
Photos: Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond and More Star In THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Off-Broadway; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
The Public Theater has released first-look production photos for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
The Public Theater has released first-look production photos for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen.
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.
American Theater Group To Present OUR TOWN Talkback With New Jersey Drama Teachers
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
American Theater Group will host a post-show discussion titled From Classroom to Stage following the Thursday, November 6 performance of Our Town at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
American Theater Group will host a post-show discussion titled From Classroom to Stage following the Thursday, November 6 performance of Our Town at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.
Student Blog: Our Town and the Little Things That Make Life Big
by Student Blogger: Jed Stahlback - Nov 3, 2025
There’s something sacred about theatre, about being in a room with people who are all trying to tell a story together. You start as castmates, and somehow you become this little family. You share late nights, inside jokes, emotional breakdowns, caffeine addictions, all for the sake of creating something that’s gone the moment the lights fade. And maybe that’s the point. Theatre is fleeting. Life is fleeting. And that’s what makes it beautiful.
by Student Blogger: Jed Stahlback - Nov 3, 2025
There’s something sacred about theatre, about being in a room with people who are all trying to tell a story together. You start as castmates, and somehow you become this little family. You share late nights, inside jokes, emotional breakdowns, caffeine addictions, all for the sake of creating something that’s gone the moment the lights fade. And maybe that’s the point. Theatre is fleeting. Life is fleeting. And that’s what makes it beautiful.
Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 2, 2025
Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 2, 2025
Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway.
Photos: American Theater Group's OUR TOWN at the DMK Theater
by Gillian Blum - Nov 1, 2025
American Theater Group has released official photographs from its production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, currently running at the DMK Theater, then moving to the Sieminski Theater.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 1, 2025
American Theater Group has released official photographs from its production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, currently running at the DMK Theater, then moving to the Sieminski Theater.
Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, and More Will Lead THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER Reading
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Becky Ann Baker, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, and Roslyn Ruff will be joined by playwrights James Ijames and Sarah Ruhl, writer and poet Jacqueline Woodson, commentator Chris Hayes, and Tappan Wilder for a reading of The Long Christmas Dinner.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Becky Ann Baker, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, and Roslyn Ruff will be joined by playwrights James Ijames and Sarah Ruhl, writer and poet Jacqueline Woodson, commentator Chris Hayes, and Tappan Wilder for a reading of The Long Christmas Dinner.
Review: Musical Theatre West Welcomes Back HELLO, DOLLY!
by Michael Quintos - Oct 22, 2025
During the recent opening night performance of Musical Theatre West's vibrant new production of the 10-time Tony Award-winning 1964 musical HELLO, DOLLY!, the enthusiastically appreciative audience might as well have chanted 'Hello, Tami!' judging from the reactions during the show's finalé bows. Making her long-awaited return to a Southern California musical theatre stage production after quite a long absence, local favorite Tami Tappan Damiano is nothing short of brilliant taking on the title role in a gorgeous, earnestly joy-filled new local revival of the classic musical, which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA through November 2.
by Michael Quintos - Oct 22, 2025
During the recent opening night performance of Musical Theatre West's vibrant new production of the 10-time Tony Award-winning 1964 musical HELLO, DOLLY!, the enthusiastically appreciative audience might as well have chanted 'Hello, Tami!' judging from the reactions during the show's finalé bows. Making her long-awaited return to a Southern California musical theatre stage production after quite a long absence, local favorite Tami Tappan Damiano is nothing short of brilliant taking on the title role in a gorgeous, earnestly joy-filled new local revival of the classic musical, which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA through November 2.
Video: Watch 'Ruin Everything' in Rehearsals for THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2025
The world might be ending in Ethan Lipton’s The Seat of Our Pants, but in rehearsal Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, and Amina Faye are singing through it anyway. Because what else can you do? Watch the song in rehearsals in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2025
The world might be ending in Ethan Lipton’s The Seat of Our Pants, but in rehearsal Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, and Amina Faye are singing through it anyway. Because what else can you do? Watch the song in rehearsals in this video.
American Theater Group to Host Post-Show Discussion on THE ENDURING LEGACY OF OUR TOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
American Theater Group will host a special post-performance discussion, The Enduring Legacy of Our Town, on October 30 following its 7 p.m. performance of Our Town at the DMK Theater in the Union Arts Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
American Theater Group will host a special post-performance discussion, The Enduring Legacy of Our Town, on October 30 following its 7 p.m. performance of Our Town at the DMK Theater in the Union Arts Center.
David Rainey to Return as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
Alley Theatre will present the return of Houston’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. This holiday favorite promises a Christmas feast featuring the Alley's Resident Acting Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
Alley Theatre will present the return of Houston’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. This holiday favorite promises a Christmas feast featuring the Alley's Resident Acting Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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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