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Tony Kushner's other plays include A Bright Room Called Day; Angels In America, Parts One and Two; Slavs!; Homebody/Kabul and Caroline, or Change. His adaptations include Corneille's The Illusion, S.Y. Ansky's The Dybbuk, and Brecht's The Good Person of Sezuan and Mother Courage and Her Children (Public Theater). Kushner’s films include Angels In America, directed by Mike Nichols and Munich, directed by Steven Spielberg. His books include Brundibar, illustrations by Maurice Sendak; The Art of Maurice Sendak, 1980 to the Present; and Wrestling With Zion: Progressive Jewish-American Responses to the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict (co-edited with Alisa Solomon). Kushner has received the Pulitzer Prize, an Emmy Award, an Oscar nomination, two Tony Awards, three Obie Awards, an Olivier Award, two Evening Standard Awards, and is the first recipient of the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award.

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Special Benefit Production, 2002
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 1988]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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Tony Kushner Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Revival

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Revival

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Musical

Tony KushnerCaroline, Or Change

Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Book of a Musical

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change

Obie Awards - 2002 - Playwriting

Tony Kushner, Homebody/Kabul

Obie Awards - 1995 - Playwriting

Tony Kushner, Slavs!

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding New Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

The Pulitzer Prize - 1993 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

Evening Standard Awards - 1992 - Best Play

Tony KushnerAngels in America

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Interview: Theatre Life with Jeanine Tesori

Today’s subject Jeanine Tesori is a two-time Tony Award winning composer whose work spans the gamut from large scale and chamber musicals for Broadway to grand opera and beyond. Her holiday children’s opera The Lion, The Unicorn and Me premiered ten years ago at Kennedy Center as a commission for Washington National Opera (WNO). The work will be returning to Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for a one weekend four performance engagement on December 8th through 10th.

BAM to Present AMERICAN FICTION: The Characters of Jeffrey Wright

Through Sunday, February 11, 2024, BAM will present American Fiction: The Characters of Jeffrey Wright, a look at almost four decades of celluloid creations from the Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor.

Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Katy Sullivan to Star in RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Richard III. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ethan Hawke Will Host Brandon Victor Dixon's HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Perforamnce

Classical Theatre of Harlem has announcedthat board member Ethan Hawke will host the upcoming Brandon Victor Dixon’s intimate holiday concert.

Ethan Hawke to Host Brandon Victor Dixon's HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Concert at Ginny's Supper Club

CTH announces Ethan Hawke as host of Brandon Victor Dixon’s ‘Here for the Holidays’ concert at Red Rooster. Join CTH and Brandon Victor Dixon for an intimate holiday concert on December 18th at Ginny's Supper Club. Limited standing room tickets available.

Previews: BONES BRIGADE at CVRep

COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY has announced casting for its World Premiere production of SUMMER SESSION WITH THE BONES BRIGADE, a dramatic original work by playwright KIRBY FIELDS. Adam Karsten, CVRep Executive Artistic Director, is directing SUMMER SESSION WITH THE BONES BRIGADE.

Susan Stroman to Receive 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize From Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York to present the 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman.

Donmar Warehouse Production of NEXT TO NORMAL Will Transfer to the West End in 2024

The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of the Broadway musical Next to Normal – which sold every seat at every performance across its season at Donmar Warehouse, where the production made its long-awaited UK Premiere – is to transfer to London's West End.

Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Cast and Creatives Meet the Press

Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli will star in Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People! The duo, along with members of the creative team, met the press yesterday. Check out photos here!

Photos: Peppermint Honored at 21st Annual SING OUT FOR FREEDOM Benefit

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) held their 21st Annual “Sing Out For Freedom” benefit concert. See photos!

David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST

Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.

The Flea Theater Appoints Dr. Lauren Britt-Elmore as New Executive Director

The Flea has appointed Dr. Lauren Britt-Elmore as Executive Director to co-lead the Tribeca theater dedicated to the works of Black, brown, and queer artists.

Oakland Theater Project Announces 2024 Season: GHOSTS OF PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Oakland Theater Project announces its 2024 Season: Ghosts of Past, Present and Future, featuring seven plays that explore the echoes of the past and present to illuminate the future. Join them as they interrogate our collective history and seek inspiration for the future.

Michael Imperioli Will Make Broadway Debut Opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Emmy & SAG Award winner Michael Imperioli will make his Broadway debut opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. We have all the details on when the play will arrive, which theatre it will play, and more!

TCG Books Presents Steven Levenson And Jill Rafson In Conversation About IF I FORGET And Other Plays

Theatre Communications Group has announced the eleventh iteration of TCG Books Presents, featuring Steven Levenson in conversation with Jill Rafson on YouTube Live  Thursday, November 16th at 4 PM ET.  TCG Books Presents features authors from TCG Books' roster in conversation about their work. These conversations are livestreamed on TCG's YouTube channel. This event will be in celebration of If I Forget and Other Plays, the new collection of plays by Steven Levenson, published by TCG Books. 

Season 2 of BANNED TOGETHER Podcast, Directed By Raul Esparza, to Feature Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, and More

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) has announced the second edition of Banned Together: An Anti-Censorship Theatre Podcast. This year's edition will feature two episodes, which are available now. Episodes will be available to stream until November 30.

Photos: Tony Kushner, George C. Wolfe & More Attend RUSTIN Screenings In NYC

Notable attendees of the screenings include Tony Kushner, Don Lemon, Jonathan Capehart,  Kathy Najimy, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jeanine Tesori, Robert O’Hara, and more. Also in attendance was Bayard's surviving partner Walter Naegle. Check out photos from the screenings here!

Review Roundup: Hansol Jung's MERRY ME at NYTW

New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated opening night of Merry Me by 2050 Artistic Fellow & NYTW Usual Suspect Hansol Jung (Wolf Play), directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Meet the Cast of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Beginning Previews Tonight!

The search for the grail continues, on Broadway this fall! Direct from a sold out run at the Kennedy Center, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT returns to Broadway tonight! Meet the cast of SPAMALOT here!

Tony Kushner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tony Kushner has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Tony Kushner has not appeared in the West End

Tony Kushner has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Revival at The Lortels for "Angels in America: Perestroika" and "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Caroline, Or Change," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Caroline, or Change," and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Caroline, or Change." He has also been recognized as a Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee at The Lortels. Kushner's other nominations include Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Caroline, or Change," Playwriting at the Obie Awards for "Homebody/Kabul" and "Slavs!," Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Angels in America: Perestroika" and "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," BBC Award for the Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Perestroika" and "Angels In America," and Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Angels in America" and "Angels in America: Perestroika." Additionally, Kushner received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches" and was nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches." He also won the Best Play award at the Evening Standard Awards for "Angels in America."

Tony Kushner has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable achievements include winning Outstanding Revival at The Lortels for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Angels in America: Perestroika. He also won Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Caroline, Or Change and Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Caroline, or Change. In addition, he received Special Citations at the Obie Awards for Caroline, or Change and was inducted into the Playwrights' Sidewalk at The Lortels. Kushner has also won Obie Awards for his plays Homebody/Kabul and Slavs!. His play Angels in America: Perestroika won the Best Play award at the Tony Awards and Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Angels in America: Millennium Approaches won the Best Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He also won Best Play at the Tony Awards for both Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Angels in America: Perestroika. Additionally, Kushner received the Best Play award at the Evening Standard Awards for Angels in America.

Tony Kushner has written 15 shows including Don Juan de Marco (Lyricist), L'Illusion (Adaptation), A Bright Room Called Day (Playwright), Angels in America: Millennium Approaches (Playwright), Angels in America (Playwright), Angels in America: Perestroika (Playwright), The Illusion (Adaptation), Slavs! (Playwright), A Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds (Adaptation), Love's Fire: Fresh Numbers by Seven American Playwrights (Playwright), Homebody/Kabul (Playwright), Caroline, or Change (Bookwriter), Short Talks on the Universe (Playwright), Brundibar (Libretto), The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures (Playwright).

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