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Thornton Wilder

Thornton Wilder is an actor, playwright, source material whose BroadwayWorld credits include Our Town and The Emporium. Awards include The Pulitzer Prize for The Skin of Our Teeth (1943).

Date of Birth: April 17, 1897

Date of Death: December 07, 1975 (78)

Birth Place: Madison, WI, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1938
Stage Manager [Replacement]

Productions

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

Writing

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Source Material
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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 Wilder, The Skin of Our Teeth


winner
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

News

Amanda Green, Julie Halston, Jackie Hoffman and More Set for Birdland in October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present artists including Amanda Green, Ron Carter, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and performers from Broadway musicals including REGENCY GIRLS and CRAZY RICH ASIANS.
Cast and Creative Team Set for OUR TOWN at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026

Lazy Susan Theatre Co. revealed the full cast and creative team for Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN, directed by Executive Director Matthew Masino, at Chicago's Greenhouse Theater Center.
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Austin Playhouse
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 1, 2026

What did our critic think of PRIMARY TRUST at Austin Playhouse?
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Unveils October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
Review: OUR TOWN AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN
by Pia Haas - Sep 22, 2026

What did our critic think of OUR TOWN AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN at Powerhouse Theatre?
Cast Set For OUR TOWN at Titan Theatre Co.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026

Titan Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for its production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play OUR TOWN at Queens Theatre, directed by Annalisa Loeffler.
Queens Theatre 2026-2027 Season to Feature Music, Dance, Theatre, Cultural Events and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026

Queens Theatre will present a season featuring Latin music and dance, jazz, theatre, and cultural celebrations, with ticket prices starting below $30 and some family programs at $17.50.
OUR TOWN to Open The Company Theatre's Fifth Season in Rochester
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026

The Company Theatre will present Thornton Wilder's Our Town, directed by Brodie McPherson, featuring Alexander Penn and Liz Preston at its Rochester theater.
OEDIPUS: KING/COLONUS to Open PlayMakers Repertory Company 50th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026

PlayMakers Repertory Company at UNC-Chapel Hill will open its 50th season Sept. 9 with the world premiere of 'Oedipus: King/Colonus,' adapted and directed by Carey Perloff.
Kristolyn Lloyd, Michael Potts, and More Will Lead SEVEN GUITARS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
LET IT BE ART! Starring Ronald Rand To Perform At Logan Festival Of Solo Performance
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 3, 2026

International Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand brings to life the legendary Harold Clurman-hailed as the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre'- in his critically-acclaimed solo play, LET IT BE ART!, in the Logan Festival of Solo Performance at 1st Stage.
Micaela Diamond and Will Pullen Join AWAKE AND SING! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

Micaela Diamond and Will Pullen have joined Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing!, directed by Tyne Rafaeli at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
QUEENSBRIDGE to Make World Premiere at Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026

Playwright Marlin Thomas and director DeMone Seraphin bring QUEENSBRIDGE, an immersive play rooted in life at North America's largest public housing development, to its world premiere at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival.
OUR TOWN, MARIE ANTOINETTE & More Set for Lazy Susan Theatre Co.'s 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

Lazy Susan Theatre Co. revealed its upcoming season at Chicago's Greenhouse Theater Center, featuring Our Town, Marie Antoinette and the Chicago premiere of A Girl in School Uniform (Walks Into a Bar).
Review: OUR TOWN at Hale Centre Theatre is a Quiet Little Miracle
by Tyler Hinton - Jul 13, 2026

OUR TOWN on Hale Centre Theatre’s new Miller Family Beehive Stage has a gentle dignity that tugs at your attention and your heart strings, keeping you intensely interested in the everyday lives of ordinary people and immensely invested in their happiness.
Video: Hale Centre Theatre Debuts OUR TOWN Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2026

Hale Centre Theatre has shared a new trailer for its current production of OUR TOWN, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, now running through October 19. Watch the video now!
Video: Inside Rehearsals for OUR TOWN at Hale Centre Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

Step inside rehearsal for 'Our Town' at Hale Centre Theatre!
Dame Siân Phillips and More Join Welsh National Theatre’s 2027/8 programme
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Following April’s announcement of Welsh National Theatre’s co-production with Second Half Productions of Amadeus, WNT has launched its full 2027/28 programme, with revivals of classics, collaborations, and more.
KODACHROME to Close Bergen County Players' 93rd Season
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Bergen County Players will present Adam Szymkowicz's one-act comedy KODACHROME as the final production of its 93rd season, with director Rachel Alt leading an ensemble cast at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ.
Photos: VIRTUAL HALSTON Returns with Live Episode at Birdland Featuring Paul Rudnick
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Julie Halston brought her web series Virtual Halston to the Birdland stage for a one-night-only event featuring playwright and novelist Paul Rudnick. See photos from the event here!

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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