Lauren Gunderson
Latest News on Lauren Gunderson:
BIO
Lauren has been one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015, topping the list thrice including 2022/23. She is a two-time winner of the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for I and You and The Book of Will, the winner of the Lanford Wilson Award and a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. She is a playwright, screenwriter, musical book writer and children's author who lives in San Francisco. She graduated from NYU Tisch as a Reynolds Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship.
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Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Additional Credits
I and You, Playwright (59E59 Theaters / Theatre A)
Bauer, Playwright (59E59 Theaters / Theatre A)
The Catastrophist, Playwright (streaming)
The Time Traveller’s Wife, Librettist (Storyhouse in Chester, 2022)
Justice, Librettist
Toil And Trouble, Playwright
The Revolutionists, Playwright
The Book of Will, Playwright
Silent Sky, Playwright
Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight, Playwright
Miss Bennet, Co-author
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright)
Lauren Gunderson, I and You
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play or Musical
Lauren Gunderson, I And You
Videos
Video: Jasmine Forsberg and Benji Santiago in I & YOU: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-09-18 16:28:25
Video: BILLIE JEAN is Now Playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2025-07-24 09:35:18
News
Review: DALLOWAY: FIRST LOVE Explains It All at Gloucester Stage Company
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 22, 2026
What did our critic think of DALLOWAY: FIRST LOVE at Gloucester Stage Company?
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 22, 2026
What did our critic think of DALLOWAY: FIRST LOVE at Gloucester Stage Company?
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY To Take The Stage At Park Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 13, 2026
Park Theatre has announced their Park200 Christmas show, a return to the world of Pride and Prejudice for a festive gathering told from the perspective of Mary Bennet, the novel’s most overlooked sister.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 13, 2026
Park Theatre has announced their Park200 Christmas show, a return to the world of Pride and Prejudice for a festive gathering told from the perspective of Mary Bennet, the novel’s most overlooked sister.
JOKES ON HER Nonprofit to Launch, Backing Women's Comedy With $5K Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Playwright Sandy Rustin has established Jokes on Her, a nonprofit supporting women writing comedy for the stage through an annual cash prize and industry reading in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Playwright Sandy Rustin has established Jokes on Her, a nonprofit supporting women writing comedy for the stage through an annual cash prize and industry reading in New York City.
TheatreWorks Appoints Jeffrey Lo Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Jeffrey Lo has been appointed as TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Associate Artistic Director. Lo joins TheatreWorks Artistic Director Giovanna Sardelli as the artistic leaders of the Tony Award recipient theatre company.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Jeffrey Lo has been appointed as TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Associate Artistic Director. Lo joins TheatreWorks Artistic Director Giovanna Sardelli as the artistic leaders of the Tony Award recipient theatre company.
LITTLE WOMEN to Open Rep's Diamond Anniversary Season in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of Little Women, featuring Andrea San Miguel as Jo, at the Loretto-Hilton Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of Little Women, featuring Andrea San Miguel as Jo, at the Loretto-Hilton Center.
THE REVOLUTIONISTS to Open at Los Altos Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Los Altos Stage Company will present Lauren Gunderson's THE REVOLUTIONISTS at the Bus Barn Theater, following four women navigating the French Revolution with humor and defiance.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Los Altos Stage Company will present Lauren Gunderson's THE REVOLUTIONISTS at the Bus Barn Theater, following four women navigating the French Revolution with humor and defiance.
The Essential Theatre Play Festival Will Return to 7Stages this August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Essential Theatre Festival will return to 7Stages with Susan Swavely's award-winning play Helen of the West, alongside readings and showcases from a dozen Georgia playwrights.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Essential Theatre Festival will return to 7Stages with Susan Swavely's award-winning play Helen of the West, alongside readings and showcases from a dozen Georgia playwrights.
Bigvision Launches Inaugural Fall Season and Announces First Class of Associate Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026
Bigvision, a substance-free community space in Midtown, announced its inaugural Fall Season featuring Broadway artists and recovery advocates in free programming, including speaker series and staged readings.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026
Bigvision, a substance-free community space in Midtown, announced its inaugural Fall Season featuring Broadway artists and recovery advocates in free programming, including speaker series and staged readings.
Tickets on Sale for City Theatre 2026/2027 Season Featuring IN CLAY, THE PUNCHLINE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for City Theatre in Pittsburgh's 2026/2027 subscription season, featuring five plays including two world premieres and the return of Second City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for City Theatre in Pittsburgh's 2026/2027 subscription season, featuring five plays including two world premieres and the return of Second City.
BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, and More Nominated For Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
In celebration of its 58th anniversary awarding recognition for Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for the 2025 –2026 season, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
In celebration of its 58th anniversary awarding recognition for Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for the 2025 –2026 season, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.
MACBETH, OTHELLO and More Set for Atlanta Shakespeare Company Six-Show 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company announced its 2026-2027 season at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Atlanta, featuring MEASURE FOR MEASURE, MACBETH, THE TURN OF THE SCREW, OTHELLO, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and ROMEO AND JULIET.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company announced its 2026-2027 season at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Atlanta, featuring MEASURE FOR MEASURE, MACBETH, THE TURN OF THE SCREW, OTHELLO, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and ROMEO AND JULIET.
MAC, BTE, and New Philharmonic to Launch Single Show Ticket Sales for 2026-27 Seasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
Single show tickets for the McAninch Arts Center, Bolingbrook Theatre Ensemble, and New Philharmonic's upcoming seasons go on sale, giving audiences access to individual performances across all three organizations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
Single show tickets for the McAninch Arts Center, Bolingbrook Theatre Ensemble, and New Philharmonic's upcoming seasons go on sale, giving audiences access to individual performances across all three organizations.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and More Set for Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Studio Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced its 26/27 Steve Woolf Studio Series, featuring three productions at the Emerson Studio, as part of the company's 60th Anniversary Diamond Season.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced its 26/27 Steve Woolf Studio Series, featuring three productions at the Emerson Studio, as part of the company's 60th Anniversary Diamond Season.
NEW AMERICA THEATRE FESTIVAL OF LONDON to Make Debut at Globe Road Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026
Globe Road Theatre will present the inaugural New America Theatre Festival of London, featuring seven plays by American playwrights performed by London-based directors and cast at The Reliance in Shoreditch.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026
Globe Road Theatre will present the inaugural New America Theatre Festival of London, featuring seven plays by American playwrights performed by London-based directors and cast at The Reliance in Shoreditch.
JAW New Play Festival To Return At Portland Center Stage
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 21, 2026
Portland Center Stage announced the 26th annual JAW New Play Festival at The Armory. This year’s festival features readings of four dynamic new plays in development by local and national writers, a showcase of short works from up-and-coming teen playwrights, inspiring Community Artist Labs, and a wide array of Press Play community events.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 21, 2026
Portland Center Stage announced the 26th annual JAW New Play Festival at The Armory. This year’s festival features readings of four dynamic new plays in development by local and national writers, a showcase of short works from up-and-coming teen playwrights, inspiring Community Artist Labs, and a wide array of Press Play community events.
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
Magic Theatre Names New Artistic Director and Executive Leadership Team
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
PANDORA, GRAND SLAM HERO, and More Set For Imagination Stage 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Imagination Stage announced its 2026-27 professional theatre season, themed 'A Season of Heroes and Hope,' featuring seven productions including a world-premiere musical, PANDORA: OUT OF THE BOX!, and DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Imagination Stage announced its 2026-27 professional theatre season, themed 'A Season of Heroes and Hope,' featuring seven productions including a world-premiere musical, PANDORA: OUT OF THE BOX!, and DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL.
THE CHINESE LADY, RED, and More Set For Artswest's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
ArtsWest announced its 2026-2027 season, titled 'A Visible Existence,' featuring five productions including THE CHINESE LADY, RED, ANTHROPOLOGY, SNOWED IN, and P.Y.G. OR THE MIS-EDUMACATION OF DORIAN BELLE at its Seattle theater.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
ArtsWest announced its 2026-2027 season, titled 'A Visible Existence,' featuring five productions including THE CHINESE LADY, RED, ANTHROPOLOGY, SNOWED IN, and P.Y.G. OR THE MIS-EDUMACATION OF DORIAN BELLE at its Seattle theater.
Review: LADY DISDAIN at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti M Kennedy - Jun 15, 2026
'LADY DISDAIN', the Rolling World Premiere, by Lauren Gunderson is a romantic comedy play that cleverly infuses a modern and feminist twist into Shakespeare's classic 'Much Ado About Nothing.' The setting is a vibrant audio book recording studio, where the delightful drama unfolds between the feuding narrators Bea and Ben. What starts as a clash of egos slowly evolves into a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers story full of witty banter.
by Shanti M Kennedy - Jun 15, 2026
'LADY DISDAIN', the Rolling World Premiere, by Lauren Gunderson is a romantic comedy play that cleverly infuses a modern and feminist twist into Shakespeare's classic 'Much Ado About Nothing.' The setting is a vibrant audio book recording studio, where the delightful drama unfolds between the feuding narrators Bea and Ben. What starts as a clash of egos slowly evolves into a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers story full of witty banter.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lauren Gunderson written?
Lauren Gunderson has written 3 shows including Natural Shocks (Playwright), The Half-Life of Marie Curie (Playwright), Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight (Playwright).
What awards has Lauren Gunderson been nominated for?
John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I and You and The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for I And You.
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