Arthur Kopit
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Arthur Kopit:
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026 (Dec 11, 2025)
Helen George and Felicity Kendal Will Lead Cole Porter's HIGH SOCIETY at London's Barbican Theatre (Dec 5, 2025)
COME FROM AWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre 2026 Season (Dec 2, 2025)
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026 (Dec 11, 2025)
Helen George and Felicity Kendal Will Lead Cole Porter's HIGH SOCIETY at London's Barbican Theatre (Dec 5, 2025)
COME FROM AWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre 2026 Season (Dec 2, 2025)
BIO
Kopit was an American playwright. He was a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist (Indians and Wings) and a three-time Tony Award nominee: Best Play, Indians (1970); Best Play, Wings (1979); and Best Book of a Musical, for Nine (1982). He won the Vernon Rice Award (now known as the Drama Desk Award) in 1962 for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad and was nominated for another Drama Desk Award in 1979 for Wings.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Book of a Musical
Arthur Kopit, Nine
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding New Play
Arthur Kopit, Wings
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Play
Arthur Kopit, Wings
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1970 - Best American Play
Arthur Kopit, Indians
Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Play
Arthur Kopit, Indians
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1962 - Best Playwright
Arthur Kopit, Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad
Videos
Video: Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton & More in HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2025-08-13 10:47:21
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Perform 'Let's Misbehave' in HIGH SOCIETY
by Michael Major - 2025-08-04 16:02:07
Video: Max Clayton & Ari Groover Rehearse 'Now You Has Jazz' From Ogunquit's HIGH SOCIETY
by Michael Major - 2025-07-22 14:56:51
Video: Inside Rehearsals of HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-15 15:54:59
Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE
by Michael Major - 2025-01-30 10:04:34
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-08 11:00:21
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-07-29 13:38:19
Exclusive Video: Get A First Look At Yeston/Kopit's PHANTOM Starring K-Pop Sensation Kyuhyun
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-26 10:28:10
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Yeston/Kopit's PHANTOM Starring K-Pop Sensation Kyuhyun
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-20 10:47:24
VIDEO: On This Day, April 10- Ti Voglio Bene! Antonio Banderas Leads A Revival of NINE to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-04-10 00:00:03
Who Was Lucille Lortel and Why Is There An Award Named For Her?
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-31 21:01:50
STAGE TUBE: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's A DRAM OF DRUMMHICIT!
by Kelsey Denette - 2011-05-23 18:43:48
STAGE TUBE: NINE Director Rob Marshall Appears On The Today Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2009-12-24 09:55:23
News
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
BrightSide Theatre will open its 2026 season with Phantom in Concert, a concert staging of the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit. The production will run January 9–18 at North Central College’s Madden Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
BrightSide Theatre will open its 2026 season with Phantom in Concert, a concert staging of the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit. The production will run January 9–18 at North Central College’s Madden Theatre.
Helen George and Felicity Kendal Will Lead Cole Porter's HIGH SOCIETY at London's Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
The razor-sharp wit of Cole Porter will return to the Barbican next summer in a new production of Porter’s musical masterpiece HIGH SOCIETY. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
The razor-sharp wit of Cole Porter will return to the Barbican next summer in a new production of Porter’s musical masterpiece HIGH SOCIETY. Learn more here!
COME FROM AWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
North Shore Music Theatre has announced its upcoming season for 2026. The season will kick off with On You Feet in June. The rest of the lineup includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rock of Ages, Come From Away, and Phantom.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
North Shore Music Theatre has announced its upcoming season for 2026. The season will kick off with On You Feet in June. The rest of the lineup includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rock of Ages, Come From Away, and Phantom.
Cast Announced For Brightside Theatre’s PHANTOM IN CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
BrightSide Theatre has announced casting for its January 2026 concert staging of PHANTOM, the Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit musical based on The Phantom of the Opera.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
BrightSide Theatre has announced casting for its January 2026 concert staging of PHANTOM, the Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit musical based on The Phantom of the Opera.
Review: LE FANT"ME DE L'OPÉRA at Théâtre Antoine
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 27, 2025
Just days after its October 22nd 2025 premiere at Paris's Théâtre Antoine, Benoît Solès's bold French adaptation of Gaston Leroux's Le Fantôme de l'Opéra has already sparked a whirlwind of reactions.
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 27, 2025
Just days after its October 22nd 2025 premiere at Paris's Théâtre Antoine, Benoît Solès's bold French adaptation of Gaston Leroux's Le Fantôme de l'Opéra has already sparked a whirlwind of reactions.
Interview: Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY at Luna Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 17, 2025
Luna Stage in West Orange, NJ is presenting Jenny Lyn Bader’s Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The show will run through November 2.
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 17, 2025
Luna Stage in West Orange, NJ is presenting Jenny Lyn Bader’s Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The show will run through November 2.
Peacedale Global Arts Names Zora Howard As The Inaugural Arthur Kopit Fellow
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025
Peacedale Global Arts is thrilled to announce playwright Zora Howard has been selected as the inaugural Arthur Kopit Fellow. The Arthur Kopit Fellowship is a year-long residency that includes a cash prize of $10,000, a seat in Peacedale Global Arts' New Work, NY Generative Workshop program with international artists, and additional artistic support.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025
Peacedale Global Arts is thrilled to announce playwright Zora Howard has been selected as the inaugural Arthur Kopit Fellow. The Arthur Kopit Fellowship is a year-long residency that includes a cash prize of $10,000, a seat in Peacedale Global Arts' New Work, NY Generative Workshop program with international artists, and additional artistic support.
Video: Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton & More in HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2025
Watch Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton, Andrew Durand and more perform in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of the Cole Porter musical comedy, HIGH SOCIETY! The musical runs through August 23 in Ogunquit, Maine.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2025
Watch Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton, Andrew Durand and more perform in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of the Cole Porter musical comedy, HIGH SOCIETY! The musical runs through August 23 in Ogunquit, Maine.
Talkback Hosts Set For Remaining Performances of COMMITTED? A RITUAL FOR ROBBIE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
Post-performance talkback hosts have been announced for the remaining eight performances of Committed? A Ritual for Robbie, written and performed by Lisa Robins and directed by Mitch Levine.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
Post-performance talkback hosts have been announced for the remaining eight performances of Committed? A Ritual for Robbie, written and performed by Lisa Robins and directed by Mitch Levine.
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Perform 'Let's Misbehave' in HIGH SOCIETY
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2025
Watch Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton, Bryan Batt, and more perform “Let’s Misbehave!” in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of the Cole Porter musical comedy, HIGH SOCIETY! Watch the video now.
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2025
Watch Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton, Bryan Batt, and more perform “Let’s Misbehave!” in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of the Cole Porter musical comedy, HIGH SOCIETY! Watch the video now.
Review: HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Jul 29, 2025
The brassy stage musical, High Society, is currently holding court at the Ogunquit Playhouse in a production that was specifically reimagined from Philip Barry's play The Philadelphia Story (and its iconic film counterpart), for the hallowed playhouse. This production delivers a generous helping of wit, charm, and musical sophistication, making for an unforgettable evening of theater.did our critic think of HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse?
by Dan Marois - Jul 29, 2025
The brassy stage musical, High Society, is currently holding court at the Ogunquit Playhouse in a production that was specifically reimagined from Philip Barry's play The Philadelphia Story (and its iconic film counterpart), for the hallowed playhouse. This production delivers a generous helping of wit, charm, and musical sophistication, making for an unforgettable evening of theater.did our critic think of HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse?
Photos: Robyn Hurder, Andrew Durand, and More Star in HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has released new photos of its production of High Society, the Matt Lenz-directed musical with Cole Porter’s timeless tunes. The production runs July 24 thru August 23 in Ogunquit, Maine.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has released new photos of its production of High Society, the Matt Lenz-directed musical with Cole Porter’s timeless tunes. The production runs July 24 thru August 23 in Ogunquit, Maine.
Video: Max Clayton & Ari Groover Rehearse 'Now You Has Jazz' From Ogunquit's HIGH SOCIETY
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has released new video from rehearsals for High Society, the Matt Lenz-directed musical with Cole Porter’s timeless tunes. Watch Max Clayton and Ari Groover sing a rousing rendition of Cole Porter's 'Now You Has Jazz.'
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has released new video from rehearsals for High Society, the Matt Lenz-directed musical with Cole Porter’s timeless tunes. Watch Max Clayton and Ari Groover sing a rousing rendition of Cole Porter's 'Now You Has Jazz.'
Yeston and Kopit's PHANTOM to be Presented at The Gateway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
Experience Yeston and Kopit’s opulent PHANTOM, on stage at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
Experience Yeston and Kopit’s opulent PHANTOM, on stage at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Video: Inside Rehearsals of HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2025
Get a first look inside rehearsals for High Society, directed by Matt Lenz, with Cole Porter’s timeless tunes, which begins performances Thursday, July 24 with a limited run through August 23, 2025 at Ogunquit Playhouse.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2025
Get a first look inside rehearsals for High Society, directed by Matt Lenz, with Cole Porter’s timeless tunes, which begins performances Thursday, July 24 with a limited run through August 23, 2025 at Ogunquit Playhouse.
Andrew Durand, Sara Gettelfinger, and More Join HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative for the reimagining of High Society, directed by Matt Lenz. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative for the reimagining of High Society, directed by Matt Lenz. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Robyn Hurder Joins Max Clayton in Ogunquit's HIGH SOCIETY
by Joshua Wright - Jun 30, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed that Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder (Broadway’s Smash, Moulin Rouge!) will star as Tracy Lord in their upcoming production of High Society, alongside previously announced star Max Clayton (The Music Man).
by Joshua Wright - Jun 30, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed that Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder (Broadway’s Smash, Moulin Rouge!) will star as Tracy Lord in their upcoming production of High Society, alongside previously announced star Max Clayton (The Music Man).
Max Clayton to Star in HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
Max Clayton will star as C.K. Dexter Haven in Ogunquit Playhouse’s reimagining of High Society. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
Max Clayton will star as C.K. Dexter Haven in Ogunquit Playhouse’s reimagining of High Society. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
PHANTOM Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Arizona Broadway Theatre is now presenting Phantom, with book by Arthur Kopit and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, on stage through April 10, 2025. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Arizona Broadway Theatre is now presenting Phantom, with book by Arthur Kopit and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, on stage through April 10, 2025. Learn more here!
Review: PHANTOM at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Mar 10, 2025
By now, the phrase Phantom of the Opera conjures one thing: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s juggernaut, a chandelier-crashing, organ-blasting spectacle that has been haunting Broadway since the Reagan administration. But Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s PHANTOM, currently at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria until April 10, is an entirely different beast—lusher, more romantic. It plays like a grand old movie, the kind that knew how to sweep you up in its spell.
by Herbert Paine - Mar 10, 2025
By now, the phrase Phantom of the Opera conjures one thing: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s juggernaut, a chandelier-crashing, organ-blasting spectacle that has been haunting Broadway since the Reagan administration. But Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s PHANTOM, currently at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria until April 10, is an entirely different beast—lusher, more romantic. It plays like a grand old movie, the kind that knew how to sweep you up in its spell.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Arthur Kopit written?
Arthur Kopit has written 13 shows including Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad (Playwright), Asylum (Playwright), The Day the Whores Came Out to Play Tennis/ Sing to Me Through Open Windows (Playwright), Indians (Playwright), Wings (Playwright), Wings (Playwright), Nine (Bookwriter), End of the World (Playwright), High Society (Bookwriter), Road to Nirvana (Playwright), Wings (Source Material), Phantom (Bookwriter), Y2K (Playwright).
What awards has Arthur Kopit been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nine, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Wings, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Wings, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Indians, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Indians and Best Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad.
What awards has Arthur Kopit won?
Arthur Kopit won the Drama Desk Award for Best Playwright for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad.
Videos