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The Pulitzer Prize - 2014 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Annie Baker, The Flick

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Play

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Obie Awards - 2013 - Playwriting

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Obie Awards - 2010 - Best New American Play

Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation


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Obie Awards - 2010 - Best New American Play

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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Play

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

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Regional Premiere Of Unromantic Comedy SIGNIFICANT OTHER Comes to Dobama


Cleveland Heights, OH-Dobama Theatre's 2023/24 mainstage season concludes with the Regional Premiere of SIGNIFICANT OTHER by Joshua Harmon, directed by Colin Anderson. The production runs April 26 - May 19, 2024 at Dobama, Cleveland's Off-Broadway Theatre.

Video: Watch the Trailer For JANET PLANET


Watch the official trailer for Janet Planet, Annie Baker’s stunning, luminous coming-of-age film debut. Starring Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo.

Playwright Christopher Durang Dies at Age 75


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright Christopher Durang has died at age 75.

Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

ARC to Present Fundraiser Reading of THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT in May


The Actors' Reading Collective (ARC) will present a live reading of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis' hilarious, poignant, thought-provoking work The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot, to raise funds for ARC's first fully-produced, in-person production of The Antipodes by Annie Baker.

Photos: Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Kit Connor & More on the Red Carpet for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE


The stars aligned on 50th Street as An Enemy of the People celebrated its opening night at the Circle in the Square Theatre. In attendence for the big night were Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Kit Connor, F. Murray Abraham, Paul Dana, Dan Stevens, Morgan Spector, Rebecca Hall, and more. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.

Soho Theatre Presents BOYS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS


Get the latest updates on the world premiere of BOYS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS at Soho Theatre, featuring a cast and creative team of stage and screen stars.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC & More Set for Redhouse 2024-25 Season


Redhouse Arts Center has revealed its 24/25 season and new ticket packages with special pricing (available through March 29, 2024). See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Communications Group Announces Recipients For PLAYS FOR THE PEOPLE: IN THE STACKS


Theatre Communications Group reveals the recipients of the Plays for the People: In the Stacks initiative, an effort to support and promote new theatrical works.

Theatre Communications Group Announces Recipients For PLAYS FOR THE PEOPLE: IN THE STACKS


Theatre Communications Group has announced the recipients of Plays for the People: In the Stacks. With funding from the Mellon Foundation, TCG has provided $25,000 total in book credits to the fifty recipient organizations, helping to expand and diversify their drama collections.

THE ALIENS Comes to the Players' Ring Theatre in March


The Players' Ring Theatre and Bardo Theatre Company will collaborate once again on “The Aliens” by Annie Baker, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2010 and won the Obie Award for Best New American Play. 

The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists


Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion.

Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company


The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala


New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!

Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce & More to Reunite for VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE


Bartlett Sher will direct a staged reading of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, featuring original cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at The Factory Theater's PARTY AT THE PANTHEON


The Factory Theater has released production photos for The Factory's 28th season, Party at the Pantheon: A Modern Greek Stoner Comedy, opening tonight, February 16 at 8 p.m. Check out photos here!

Applications Now Open for the 13th Annual 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS


The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, will return this summer for their 13th year. Learn how to apply!

How Many Shows This Season Are By Pulitzer Prize Winners and Finalists?


This time, the reader question was: Are there a lot of new productions by Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists this season, or does it just seem that way?

a.k. payne, Jasmine Naziha Jones & More Named as Finalists for 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize


The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.

The Factory Theater Invites You To PARTY AT THE PANTHEON: A Modern Greek Stoner Comedy


The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., has announced the second production of The Factory's 28th season, Party at the Pantheon: A Modern Greek Stoner Comedy, opening February 16 at 8 p.m..

Annie Baker FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Annie Baker written?

Annie Baker has written 6 shows including Circle Mirror Transformation (Playwright), The Aliens (Playwright), The Flick (Playwright), John (Playwright), The Antipodes (Playwright), Infinite Life (Playwright).

What awards has Annie Baker been nominated for?

Annie Baker has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for "The Flick," Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Flick," Playwriting (Obie Awards) for "The Flick," Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for "Circle Mirror Transformation" and "The Aliens," Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Body Awareness," and the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Body Awareness."

What awards has Annie Baker won?

Annie Baker has won several prestigious awards for her work in theater. She received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for "The Flick," the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for "The Flick," the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for "Circle Mirror Transformation," and another Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for "The Aliens."

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