Tony Kushner
Latest News on Tony Kushner:
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA (PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES) at The Gamm Theatre (Jun 5, 2025)
ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends at the Gamm (Jun 4, 2025)
League of Chicago Theatres Unveils Productions for Juneteenth and Pride (May 28, 2025)
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA (PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES) at The Gamm Theatre (Jun 5, 2025)
ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends at the Gamm (Jun 4, 2025)
League of Chicago Theatres Unveils Productions for Juneteenth and Pride (May 28, 2025)
BIO
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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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: (L-R) Ansel Elgort, Corey Stoll, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andres Rivera, Steven Spielberg, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian d'Arcy James, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Kevin McCollum, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Tony Kushner attend the New York premiere of West Side Story on November 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios)
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11/30/2021
From: PHOTO FLASH: WEST SIDE STORY tiene su premiere en Nueva York
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: Ansel Elgort, Corey Stoll, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andres Rivera, Steven Spielberg, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian d'Arcy James, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Kevin McCollum, Alan Horne, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Tony Kushner attend the New York premiere of West Side Story on November 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios)
Date:
11/30/2021
From: PHOTO FLASH: WEST SIDE STORY tiene su premiere en Nueva York
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Awards and Nominations
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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Revival
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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Revival
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Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
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Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations
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The Lortels - 2004 - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee(s)
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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Book of a Musical
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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Obie Awards - 2002 - Playwriting
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Obie Awards - 1995 - Playwriting
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Play
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Olivier Awards - 1994 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year
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Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play
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Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding New Play
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Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Play
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Play
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1993 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Play
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Evening Standard Awards - 1992 - Best Play
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Olivier Awards - 1992 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year
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Photos/Video: Tony-Winner Susan Stroman Receives 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-14 23:21:21
VIDEO: First Look at The Acting Company's THE THREE MUSKETEERS and ROMEO AND JULIET in Repertory
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-11-05 15:05:53
VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Sings PHANTOM, FUNNY GIRL & More For 'Song Association'
by Michael Major - 2022-04-22 10:37:28
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Music Video
by Michael Major - 2022-03-02 11:29:56
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Discusses WEST SIDE STORY Oscar Nomination on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2022-02-21 14:31:02
VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Cast Sings 'America' in Scoring Session Featurette
by Michael Major - 2022-02-01 11:25:30
VIDEO: Rachel Zegler & Andrew Garfield Interview Each Other for Variety's Actors on Actors Series
by Michael Major - 2022-01-31 11:35:08
VIDEO: Watch a Costume Featurette From WEST SIDE STORY Featuring Paul Tazewell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-01-20 16:56:34
VIDEO: Tony Kushner Talks WEST SIDE STORY, Working With Steven Spielberg, and More
by Stephi Wild - 2022-01-12 07:37:04
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg & Janusz Kamiński Discuss WEST SIDE STORY Cinematography
by Michael Major - 2021-12-28 11:40:54
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks Audra McDonald & WEST SIDE STORY on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Michael Major - 2021-12-20 10:31:32
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Mike Faist as Riff In WEST SIDE STORY
by Michael Major - 2021-12-13 11:01:40
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Clip
by Michael Major - 2021-12-10 10:19:46
VIDEO: Rita Moreno & Ariana DeBose Talk Anita on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
by Michael Major - 2021-12-10 09:27:04
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks David Alvarez as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY
by Michael Major - 2021-12-09 15:11:34
News
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA (PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES) at The Gamm Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - Jun 5, 2025
Gamm Theatre closes another unforgettable season by setting the bar high—immeasurably high—for next season with its soulful, spirited, no-frills and all-heart production of Tony Kushner’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, “Angels in America.”
by Christopher Verleger - Jun 5, 2025
Gamm Theatre closes another unforgettable season by setting the bar high—immeasurably high—for next season with its soulful, spirited, no-frills and all-heart production of Tony Kushner’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, “Angels in America.”
ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends at the Gamm
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) announces four additional performances of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) announces four additional performances of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches.
League of Chicago Theatres Unveils Productions for Juneteenth and Pride
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025
Throughout June, many Chicago theatres are presenting productions that encourage and celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025
Throughout June, many Chicago theatres are presenting productions that encourage and celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, EUREKA DAY, and More Join Gamm Theatre 2025-26 Subscription Season
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) has announced its 2025-2026 season packed with reimagined classics and bold contemporary stories that will touch audiences with both humor and heartbreak.
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) has announced its 2025-2026 season packed with reimagined classics and bold contemporary stories that will touch audiences with both humor and heartbreak.
TITANIQUE and More Announced for 92NY Celebrates Pride 2025
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025
92NY celebrates Pride with new events in June and free archived talks featuring The L Word's Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey celebrating their new memoir So Gay For You on June 3 and a farewell celebration with Titanique's cast and creators on June 9.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025
92NY celebrates Pride with new events in June and free archived talks featuring The L Word's Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey celebrating their new memoir So Gay For You on June 3 and a farewell celebration with Titanique's cast and creators on June 9.
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
HALF HOUR By Blake DeLong Comes to Theatre 511
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025
Tony Award winning producers Ashley Melone and Nick Mills in association Vineyard Arts Project will present an industry reading of HALF HOUR by Blake DeLong, directed by Jon Hudson Odom.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025
Tony Award winning producers Ashley Melone and Nick Mills in association Vineyard Arts Project will present an industry reading of HALF HOUR by Blake DeLong, directed by Jon Hudson Odom.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 19, 2025
by - May 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - May 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video/Photos: OH, MARY! Hosts Talkback Moderated by Tony Kushner
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025
On Wednesday evening, Oh, Mary! hosted an exclusive talkback for audience members, moderated by two-time Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner Tony Kushner. Check out photos and video here!
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025
On Wednesday evening, Oh, Mary! hosted an exclusive talkback for audience members, moderated by two-time Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner Tony Kushner. Check out photos and video here!
Possum Point Players Set Deadline For Directors For 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
The Possum Point Players have set a deadline of Midnight on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for the 2026 season. Learn more about the full season and find out how to apply here!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
The Possum Point Players have set a deadline of Midnight on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for the 2026 season. Learn more about the full season and find out how to apply here!
Review: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Apr 29, 2025
Having never seen the 2003 musical CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, I had a slight panic attack reading the program while waiting for this past Sunday’s matinee to begin at Playhouse on the Square.
by Kevin Shaw - Apr 29, 2025
Having never seen the 2003 musical CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, I had a slight panic attack reading the program while waiting for this past Sunday’s matinee to begin at Playhouse on the Square.
Cast Set for ANGELS IN AMERICA, PARTS ONE AND TWO at Invictus Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025
Full cast and production team have been revealed for Invictus Theatre’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025
Full cast and production team have been revealed for Invictus Theatre’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA in Provincetown
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025
The Provincetown Theater at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown, MA will open their 2025 season with the continuation of Kushner’s epic “Gay Fantasia on National Themes” with Angels in America, Part II: Perestroika.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025
The Provincetown Theater at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown, MA will open their 2025 season with the continuation of Kushner’s epic “Gay Fantasia on National Themes” with Angels in America, Part II: Perestroika.
The Gamm Theatre Stages Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will present a special staging of Tony Kushner's two-part epic, Angels in America, directed by Brian McEleney. The pair of productions gets underway with Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches opening on May 29.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will present a special staging of Tony Kushner's two-part epic, Angels in America, directed by Brian McEleney. The pair of productions gets underway with Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches opening on May 29.
STAR WARS On Stage: A Guide to Broadway Stars in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025
With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025
With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.
BAM's 2025 Trailblazers Gala to Honor Serge Laurent and Charles J. & Irene F. Hamm
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025
On April 23 BAM will honor the transformative support of Serge Laurent, Director of Dance and Culture Programs for Van Cleef & Arpels, and Charles J. and Irene F. Hamm, namesakes of the BAM Hamm Archives. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025
On April 23 BAM will honor the transformative support of Serge Laurent, Director of Dance and Culture Programs for Van Cleef & Arpels, and Charles J. and Irene F. Hamm, namesakes of the BAM Hamm Archives. Learn more!
NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2025 Gala Honors Winnie Holzman and Daniel Dae Kim
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025
Over 500 alumni, donors and supporters gathered at Cipriani South Street on Monday night for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2025 Gala, raising over $1.7 million to support the critical needs of talented Tisch students.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025
Over 500 alumni, donors and supporters gathered at Cipriani South Street on Monday night for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2025 Gala, raising over $1.7 million to support the critical needs of talented Tisch students.
CAROLINE, OR CHANGE Comes to Playhouse on the Square
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
The Circuit Playhouse will present Caroline, or Change, beginning in April at Playhouse on the Square. Created by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner and Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
The Circuit Playhouse will present Caroline, or Change, beginning in April at Playhouse on the Square. Created by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner and Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Tony Kushner been in?
Tony Kushner has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Tony Kushner been in?
Tony Kushner has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Tony Kushner been nominated for?
Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Caroline, Or Change, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee(s) (The Lortels), Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Homebody/Kabul, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Slavs!, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Perestroika , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Angels in America and BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Angels In America.
What awards has Tony Kushner won?
Tony Kushner has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for both Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Angels in America: Perestroika. For Caroline, or Change, he earned Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, and Special Citations at the Obie Awards. Additionally, Kushner was inducted into the Playwrights’ Sidewalk by The Lortels. His playwriting achievements include Obie Awards for Homebody/Kabul and Slavs!. Angels in America: Perestroika won Best Play at the Tony Awards and Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Angels in America: Millennium Approaches received Best Play honors from the Tony Awards, the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and the Evening Standard Awards, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
How many shows has Tony Kushner written?
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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