Will Eno
Latest News on Will Eno:
Rubicon Theatre Company Partners With The Acting Company for Upcoming Productions (Nov 14, 2025)
What Is Absurdist Theatre? Inside the Movement that Changed Modern Drama (Oct 18, 2025)
Pacific Theatre To Remount Will Eno's WAKEY, WAKEY This Fall (Aug 6, 2025)
Rubicon Theatre Company Partners With The Acting Company for Upcoming Productions (Nov 14, 2025)
What Is Absurdist Theatre? Inside the Movement that Changed Modern Drama (Oct 18, 2025)
Pacific Theatre To Remount Will Eno's WAKEY, WAKEY This Fall (Aug 6, 2025)
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Kenny Leon, Lizbeth Mackay, Isabella Russo, Nicholas Hutchinson, Charles Turner, Denise Burse, Hannah Cabell, Lenne Klingaman, Nidra Sous La Terre, Luis Vega, Michael Countryman, Howard Overshown and Will Eno
Date:
11/21/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Second Stage Celebrates Opening Night of THE UNDERLYING CHRIS
Kenny Leon, Lizbeth Mackay, Isabella Russo, Nicholas Hutchinson, Charles Turner, Denise Burse, Hannah Cabell, Lenne Klingaman, Nidra Sous La Terre, Luis Vega, Michael Countryman, Howard Overshown, Carole Rothman and Will Eno
Date:
11/21/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Second Stage Celebrates Opening Night of THE UNDERLYING CHRIS
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Special Award
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Obie Awards - 2014 - Playwrighting
Will Eno, The Open House
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The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Play
Will Eno, The Open House
The Pulitzer Prize - 2005 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Will EnoThom Pain (based on nothing)
The Pulitzer Prize - 2005 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Will EnoThom Pain (based on nothing)
Videos
VIDEO: Michael C. Hall's Band Releases New Music Video For 'Come Talk to Me'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-31 05:24:31
VIDEO: First Look at Tony Hale and More in WAKEY, WAKEY at A.C.T.
by Stephi Wild - 2020-02-05 07:08:20
VIDEO: Watch Michael C. Hall Talk About His First NYC Apartment on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-09-18 18:33:29
VIDEO: On This Day, February 1- Happy Birthday, Michael C. Hall!
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-02-01 16:22:56
VIDEO: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at 'Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical'
by Stephi Wild - 2019-01-28 11:01:00
Backstage with Richard Ridge: Will Tony Day Be Johanna Day's Big Day?
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2017-06-07 17:25:15
Tony Awards Close-Up: Johanna Day Is Digging Deeper Every Night at SWEAT
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-05-07 13:00:02
STAGE TUBE: Burbage Theatre Releases Trailer for THE FLU SEASON " Opening TONIGHT!
by Ashlee Latimer - 2016-11-12 11:41:52
VIDEO: The Bats Are Looking Vicious For Adam Rapp's WOLF IN THE RIVER
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-03 20:18:06
TV: New York City's Signature Theatre on Winning the 2014 Regional Theatre Award
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2014-06-08 23:16:54
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Marisa Tomei
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-27 09:00:01
TV: Chatting with the Company of THE REALISTIC JONESES on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-07 15:00:02
TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE REALISTIC JONESES!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-07 11:49:06
STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes THE REALISTIC JONESES to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-06 09:00:01
News
Rubicon Theatre Company Partners With The Acting Company for Upcoming Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York will present a second-year “encore” collaboration on two new productions to be presented as part of Rubicon’s WINTERFEST, 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York will present a second-year “encore” collaboration on two new productions to be presented as part of Rubicon’s WINTERFEST, 2025.
What Is Absurdist Theatre? Inside the Movement that Changed Modern Drama
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 18, 2025
This fall, Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is once again drawing audiences to Broadway, with its enigmatic blend of humor, hopelessness, and haunting stillness. It’s a timely reminder of how profoundly absurdist theatre reshaped the modern stage—inviting audiences to laugh at the meaningless, search for significance in repetition, and confront the unsettling question at the heart of human existence: Why are we here at all?
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 18, 2025
This fall, Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is once again drawing audiences to Broadway, with its enigmatic blend of humor, hopelessness, and haunting stillness. It’s a timely reminder of how profoundly absurdist theatre reshaped the modern stage—inviting audiences to laugh at the meaningless, search for significance in repetition, and confront the unsettling question at the heart of human existence: Why are we here at all?
Pacific Theatre To Remount Will Eno's WAKEY, WAKEY This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025
Pacific Theatre in Vancouver will present a remount of Wakey, Wakey by Will Eno, running October 15 through November 2, 2025. The production, originally staged by the company in 2021, earned five Jessie Award nominations and will return with the same creative team and cast for a limited engagement.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025
Pacific Theatre in Vancouver will present a remount of Wakey, Wakey by Will Eno, running October 15 through November 2, 2025. The production, originally staged by the company in 2021, earned five Jessie Award nominations and will return with the same creative team and cast for a limited engagement.
Pacific Theatre Reveals Live Events, Film Screenings and More for Fall 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025
Pacific Theatre has announced its fall 2025 season of engaging interdisciplinary offerings, on stage at the company's beloved alley-style theatre at the Chalmers Heritage Building from September to December 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025
Pacific Theatre has announced its fall 2025 season of engaging interdisciplinary offerings, on stage at the company's beloved alley-style theatre at the Chalmers Heritage Building from September to December 2025.
Will Eno’s GNIT Makes Shaw Festival Debut This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2025
The Shaw Festival welcomes the Canadian premiere of Will Eno’s Gnit**, a surreal, darkly funny, and unexpectedly moving contemporary reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt. Directed by Shaw Artistic Director Tim Carroll, the production begins previews June 19 and opens for review July 4, running through October 4 at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2025
The Shaw Festival welcomes the Canadian premiere of Will Eno’s Gnit**, a surreal, darkly funny, and unexpectedly moving contemporary reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt. Directed by Shaw Artistic Director Tim Carroll, the production begins previews June 19 and opens for review July 4, running through October 4 at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre.
Red Bull Theater Unveils Cast of SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025: DEFIANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced the cast and lineup for its 15th Annual Short New Play Festival, returning Monday, June 23, 2025, to Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced the cast and lineup for its 15th Annual Short New Play Festival, returning Monday, June 23, 2025, to Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater in New York City.
Red Bull Theater Unveils Selections for Short New Play Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend upcoming performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend upcoming performances.
ELF, FROZEN, And More Set for The Coterie 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025
The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season which will entertain, engage, and become memorable experiences for all ages of the family. The line-up will expand The Coterie's reach beyond its mainstage into the Kansas City community with unique co-productions with multiple KC organizations.
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025
The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season which will entertain, engage, and become memorable experiences for all ages of the family. The line-up will expand The Coterie's reach beyond its mainstage into the Kansas City community with unique co-productions with multiple KC organizations.
Photos & Video: Jake Gyllenhaal Hosts 2025 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025
On Monday, March 24, more than 200 talented young NYC public school theatre artists made their Broadway debuts in The 2025 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools. See photos and video here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025
On Monday, March 24, more than 200 talented young NYC public school theatre artists made their Broadway debuts in The 2025 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools. See photos and video here!
Jake Gyllenhaal to Host Shubert Foundation's 11th Annual High School Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
In its 11th year, more than 200 young NYC public school theatre artists will make their Broadway debuts in The 2025 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
In its 11th year, more than 200 young NYC public school theatre artists will make their Broadway debuts in The 2025 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools. Learn more and see how to attend.
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
Photos: STILL Celebrates Opening Night At Sheen Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025
Go inside opening night of STILL Off-Broadway in new photos from the big night. Joining Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses were opening night guests including Amber Ardolino, Carolyn McCormick, Will Eno, Ato Essandoh, Bonnie Milligan, Donny Murphy, Randy Rainbow, Ben Levi Ross, Taylor Trensch, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025
Go inside opening night of STILL Off-Broadway in new photos from the big night. Joining Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses were opening night guests including Amber Ardolino, Carolyn McCormick, Will Eno, Ato Essandoh, Bonnie Milligan, Donny Murphy, Randy Rainbow, Ben Levi Ross, Taylor Trensch, and more.
RED BULL THEATER's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025 Submissions Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”
I LOVE THAT FOR YOU by Paul Budraitis to be Presented at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024
La MaMa will present I Love That For You by Paul Budraitis in December. I Love That For You is an intimate solo performance. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024
La MaMa will present I Love That For You by Paul Budraitis in December. I Love That For You is an intimate solo performance. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
LILLY AND THE PIRATES Comes to Amplify Fall Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
First Stage's first ever Amplify Fall Festival will open with a reading of 'Lilly and the Pirates,' a new musical by Broadway playwright and Pulitzer Prize-Finalist Will Eno.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
First Stage's first ever Amplify Fall Festival will open with a reading of 'Lilly and the Pirates,' a new musical by Broadway playwright and Pulitzer Prize-Finalist Will Eno.
Foster Cat Productions to Present ABSURDIST THEATRE: PICASSO AND OTHERS at Hobgoblin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024
Foster Cat Productions will present performances of ABSURDIST THEATRE: PICASSO AND OTHERS at Hobgoblin Playhouse, featuring Picasso's DESIRE CAUGHT BY THE TAIL and Will Eno's TRAGEDY: A TRAGEDY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024
Foster Cat Productions will present performances of ABSURDIST THEATRE: PICASSO AND OTHERS at Hobgoblin Playhouse, featuring Picasso's DESIRE CAUGHT BY THE TAIL and Will Eno's TRAGEDY: A TRAGEDY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Election Stress Buster A SIMPLE HERSTORY to Play The Tank in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024
On Sunday, November 3rd, excerpts from the forthcoming Season 2 will be staged LIVE at The Tank in a pre-election stress buster event.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024
On Sunday, November 3rd, excerpts from the forthcoming Season 2 will be staged LIVE at The Tank in a pre-election stress buster event.
Arliss Howard & Gracie McGraw Join Marisa Tomei in BABE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024
The New Group has revealed the complete cast for Jessica Goldberg’s Babe including Arliss Howard, Gracie McGraw and Marisa Tomei. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024
The New Group has revealed the complete cast for Jessica Goldberg’s Babe including Arliss Howard, Gracie McGraw and Marisa Tomei. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
LAKEPLAY Comes to the Wild Project Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024
The Drilling Company and ARA Productions will present the world premiere of'Lakeplay' by Drew Valins from October 3 to 20 at The Wild Project, 195 E 3rd Street.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024
The Drilling Company and ARA Productions will present the world premiere of'Lakeplay' by Drew Valins from October 3 to 20 at The Wild Project, 195 E 3rd Street.
Jocelyn Bioh Wins 2024 Horton Foote Prize for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024
The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024
The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Will Eno written?
Will Eno has written 7 shows including Middletown (Playwright), Title and Deed (Playwright), The Realistic Joneses (Playwright), Wakey, Wakey (Playwright), Thom Pain (based on nothing) (Playwright), The Underlying Chris (Playwright), Gnit (Playwright).
What awards has Will Eno been nominated for?
Special Award (Drama Desk Awards), Playwrighting (Obie Awards) for The Open House, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Open House, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Thom Pain (based on nothing) and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Thom Pain (based on nothing).
What awards has Will Eno won?
Will Eno has received several notable awards, including a Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards, an Obie Award for Playwriting for The Open House, and the Outstanding Play award from The Lortel Awards for The Open House.
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