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Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

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The Pulitzer Prize - 2019 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Play

Clare Barron, You Got Older


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Obie Awards - 2015 - Playwriting

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Southern Plains Productions Reveals 2024 Season


Oklahoma City arts-production company Southern Plains Productions has announced its 2024 season, which includes a pair of Pulitzer Prize-recognized stories. Learn more about the lineup here!

Clubbed Thumb Reveals Complete Lineup for 2024 SUMMERWORKS


Clubbed Thumb has revealed the complete line-up for the 27th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Apollinaire Theatre Company Will Present TOUCHING THE VOID Beginning Next Month


Based on Joe Simpson’s bestselling memoir turned BAFTA-winning film, David Greig’s thrilling adaptation charts this astonishing feat of human endurance. Life-affirming and often darkly funny, Touching the Void takes the audience on an epic adventure that asks how far you’d be willing to go to survive.

Photos: First Look At The National Women's Theatre Festival's DANCE NATION


The National Women’s Theatre Festival has released first-look photos from dress rehearsals of DANCE NATION by Clare Barron at Theatre Raleigh Studio.

Return Engagement of Liza Birkenmeier's GRIEF HOTEL is Coming to The Public


Clubbed Thumb and New Georges announce the return engagement of GRIEF HOTEL, a collaboration that soars to new heights with an intimate and gentle ensemble play.

La MaMa to Present World Premiere of EXISTENTIALISM as Part of Talking Band's 50th Anniversary Season


La MaMa will present the world premiere of 'EXISTENTIALISM' as part of Talking Band's 50th Anniversary Season, directed by Anne Bogart. Award-winning director reunites with Talking Band 35 years after their first Obie-winning collaboration. Learn how to purchase tickets!

 Ikechukwu Ufomadu Will Bring AMUSEMENTS to the Soho Theatre This Month


Following a debut Edinburgh Fringe run in 2023, Emmy-nominated comedian Ikechukwu Ufomadu will bring his solo hour Amusements to the Soho Theatre. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

DANCE NATION to be Presented At The National Womens Theatre Festival in March


Tickets now on sale for The National Women's Theatre Festival production of DANCE NATION, a frenzied fantasia following a pre-teen competitive dance team as they claw their way cross-country to the national finals.

Page 73 Names jose sebastian alberdi 2024 Playwriting Fellow & Unveils 2024 Writers Group


Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award.

Crystal Finn, Heather Raffo, and Kurt Rhoads to Star in MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY World Premiere


PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Corinne Jaber’s Munich Medea: Happy Family.

Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present World Premiere of THE FOLLOWING EVENING in February


Perelman Performing Arts Center will present the world premiere of The Following Evening, created by 600 Highwaymen for Talking Band.

Playwrights Horizons Managing Director Leslie Marcus to Step Down at the End of 2023-24 Season


Leslie Marcus, who has served as Playwrights Horizons' Managing Director for three decades, is stepping down from the position in the summer of 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

PlayCo And WP Theater Reveal Dates For Corinne Jaber's MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY


PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the dates for the world premiere production of Corinne Jaber's 'Munich Medea: Happy Family,' directed by Lee Sunday Evans, from January 30 to February 25.

Apollinaire Theatre Company to Present LUNCH BUNCH by Sarah Einspanier


Apollinaire Theatre Company presents Lunch Bunch by Sarah Einspanier. Join the hilarious and heartwarming story of a group of coworkers navigating the challenges of the modern workplace.

Talking Band to Present 50th Anniversary Season With Three Premieres, 600 Highwaymen & Anne Bogart


Talking Band will celebrate its 50th anniversary season with three premieres and collaborations with 600 Highwaymen and Anne Bogart.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals New Members For Youngblood Program


Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced new members for the 2023-2024 season: jose sebastian alberdi, Libby Carr, Hanna Novak, Audley Puglisi, Eliana Theologides Rodriguez, Marissa Joyce Stamps, Graham Techler and May Treuhaft-Ali.

DANCE NATION Comes to UIowa in February


Dance Nation comes to UIowa's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in February. The production is by Clare Barron and directed by Sarah Gazdowicz. Performances run February 2-10, 2024.

Submissions to Open for the 2024 Relentless Award Next Week


Submissions for the annual Relentless Award will open Monday, November 20, 2023 and will close on December 20th, 2023.

Vineyard Theatre Reveals 2023-24 Award Recipients


This year, the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, Susan Stroman Directing Award and Colman Domingo Award will be given during the company's annual Emerging Artists Celebration, to be held on Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the National Arts Club.

World Premiere of SNATCH ADAMS & TAINTY MCCRACKEN PRESENT IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH Extended at Soho Rep


Soho Rep extends the world premiere of 'Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month'. Directed by Jess Barbagallo, this original queer spectacle features puppets, prizes, and perversity.

Clare Barron FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Clare Barron written?

Clare Barron has written 2 shows including You Got Older (Writer), Dance Nation (Playwright).

What awards has Clare Barron been nominated for?

Clare Barron has been nominated for the following awards: Special Citations at the Obie Awards for Dance Nation, Pulitzer Prize for Drama at The Pulitzer Prize for Dance Nation, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for You Got Older, and Playwriting at the Obie Awards for You Got Older.

What awards has Clare Barron won?

Clare Barron has won Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Dance Nation and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for You Got Older.

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