Sarah Gancher
Sarah Gancher is a playwright, book whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Wind and The Rain: A Story about Sunny’s Bar, The Hole, and Hundred Days. Awards include Obie Awards for Russian Troll Farm (2023).
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Productions
Writing
Playwright
Book
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation
Sarah Gancher, Russian Troll Farm
winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation
Sarah Gancher, Russian Troll Farm
Videos
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY At Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - 2019-01-10 13:31:31
VIDEO: Cast and Creative Of HENRY V at Hartford Stage Talk The Price Of War
by Alan Henry - 2018-10-12 11:31:09
News
Onyekachi Iwu Wins 2026-2027 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
Vineyard Theatre named Nigerian American playwright Onyekachi Iwu as the recipient of the 2026-2027 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, which includes a cash prize and yearlong residency.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
Vineyard Theatre named Nigerian American playwright Onyekachi Iwu as the recipient of the 2026-2027 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, which includes a cash prize and yearlong residency.
Review: HUNDRED DAYS at The Keegan Theatre
by Doug Poms - Oct 12, 2026
What would you do if you knew that your newly-found significant other had only a 100 days to live? Hundred Days, a heartfelt musical about living life to the fullest is having its Washington DC regional premiere at The Keegan Theatre though November 15.
by Doug Poms - Oct 12, 2026
What would you do if you knew that your newly-found significant other had only a 100 days to live? Hundred Days, a heartfelt musical about living life to the fullest is having its Washington DC regional premiere at The Keegan Theatre though November 15.
A.C.T. Names Elizabeth Williamson as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
American Conservatory Theater announced the appointment of OBIE Award-winning director Elizabeth Williamson as its new artistic director. Williamson, who previously led Geva Theatre in Rochester, has worked on Broadway productions including THE INHERITANCE, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and ANASTASIA.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
American Conservatory Theater announced the appointment of OBIE Award-winning director Elizabeth Williamson as its new artistic director. Williamson, who previously led Geva Theatre in Rochester, has worked on Broadway productions including THE INHERITANCE, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and ANASTASIA.
Bonnie Antosh Awarded 2026 Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Playwright Bonnie Antosh has received the Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission from The Lee Strasberg Creative Center. The commissioned work will be staged at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre and directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Playwright Bonnie Antosh has received the Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission from The Lee Strasberg Creative Center. The commissioned work will be staged at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre and directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy.
HUNDRED DAYS to Make DC Debut at The Keegan Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
The Keegan Theatre will present the DC premiere of the folk-punk musical HUNDRED DAYS, featuring nine local actor-musicians. Directed by Christina A. Coakley, the production is based on the true story of composers Abigail and Shaun Bengson.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
The Keegan Theatre will present the DC premiere of the folk-punk musical HUNDRED DAYS, featuring nine local actor-musicians. Directed by Christina A. Coakley, the production is based on the true story of composers Abigail and Shaun Bengson.
AMERICAN IDIOT, SYLVIA, and More Set For Keegan Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The Keegan Theatre announced its 30th Anniversary Season, featuring five plays, two musicals, and a world premiere concert performance, including two world premieres and a DC premiere.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The Keegan Theatre announced its 30th Anniversary Season, featuring five plays, two musicals, and a world premiere concert performance, including two world premieres and a DC premiere.
Photos: EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL At TheatreSquared
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
TheatreSquared is closing its 20th anniversary season with Eugene Onegin: A Bluegrass Musical, a new adaptation by Sarah Gancher directed by Rachel Chavkin. Check out photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
TheatreSquared is closing its 20th anniversary season with Eugene Onegin: A Bluegrass Musical, a new adaptation by Sarah Gancher directed by Rachel Chavkin. Check out photos from the production.
Rachel Chavkin Will Direct EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL at TheatreSquared
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
TheatreSquared will present EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL, directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin, with 15 actor-musicians performing in a reconfigured in-the-round West Theatre in Fayetteville, AR.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
TheatreSquared will present EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL, directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin, with 15 actor-musicians performing in a reconfigured in-the-round West Theatre in Fayetteville, AR.
Primary Stages to Present the 2026 Fresh Ink Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
Primary Stages has revealed programming for the 2026 Fresh Ink Reading Series, the first opportunity to hear brand new plays from the playwrights in the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
Primary Stages has revealed programming for the 2026 Fresh Ink Reading Series, the first opportunity to hear brand new plays from the playwrights in the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group.
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
Malikah Stafford Presents DEAD TO US At The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute will present emerging playwright Malikah Stafford's new play, Dead to Us, December 11 through 13, 2025 at the historic Irma Sandrey Theatre.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute will present emerging playwright Malikah Stafford's new play, Dead to Us, December 11 through 13, 2025 at the historic Irma Sandrey Theatre.
Ro Reddick, Keenan Tyler Oliphant and Ato Blankson-Wood to Receive Vineyard Theatre Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2025-2026 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award and the 2025-2027 Susan Stroman Directing Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2025-2026 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award and the 2025-2027 Susan Stroman Directing Award.
En Garde Arts Unveils 2025-2026 Season With Premieres By Hansol Jung & Dustin Wills and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
En Garde Arts has revealed its upcoming 2025-2026 Season that includes two world premieres and five projects in development including two new commissions. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
En Garde Arts has revealed its upcoming 2025-2026 Season that includes two world premieres and five projects in development including two new commissions. Learn more!
The Orchard Project Announces 2025 Artists, Projects & Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
The Orchard Project has announced the teams and artists selected to participate in its 2025 Summer Labs in Saratoga Springs, NY. Fifteen teams are creating new theatrical work in The Orchard Project's hallmark Performance Lab; eight are developing television shows in its Episodic Lab; four are creating new podcasts in its Audio Lab; and nine multidisciplinary artists are developing new work in the Greenhouse Lab.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
The Orchard Project has announced the teams and artists selected to participate in its 2025 Summer Labs in Saratoga Springs, NY. Fifteen teams are creating new theatrical work in The Orchard Project's hallmark Performance Lab; eight are developing television shows in its Episodic Lab; four are creating new podcasts in its Audio Lab; and nine multidisciplinary artists are developing new work in the Greenhouse Lab.
Little Island Announces 2025 Summer Programming in The Glade
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Little Island has announced programming details for its second annual season in The Glade, one of the park's premier performance venues. All performances are free and open to the public.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Little Island has announced programming details for its second annual season in The Glade, one of the park's premier performance venues. All performances are free and open to the public.
Little Island Unveils 2025 Summer Season Featuring Suzan-Lori Parks, Rachel Chavkin and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
LITTLE ISLAND has revealed programming details for its second annual summer season, including multiple world premieres and more. See the lineup and learn how to attend the summer season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
LITTLE ISLAND has revealed programming details for its second annual summer season, including multiple world premieres and more. See the lineup and learn how to attend the summer season!
Primary Stages to Present The 2025 Fresh Ink Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
PRIMARY STAGES has revealed programming for the 2025 Fresh Ink Reading Series, the first opportunity to hear brand new plays from the playwrights in the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
PRIMARY STAGES has revealed programming for the 2025 Fresh Ink Reading Series, the first opportunity to hear brand new plays from the playwrights in the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group. Learn more and see how to attend.
Judy Kuhn, Michael R. Jackson, Kathryn Erbe And More Added To Vineyard Theatre 2025 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025
Michael R. Jackson, Judy Kuhn, Katie Erbe, Jen Tullock, Tina Satter, Sam Kissajukian, Josiah Davis, Sarah Gancher and Jared Mezzocchi have been added to the line-up of stars set for Vineyard Theatre's 2025 Gala.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025
Michael R. Jackson, Judy Kuhn, Katie Erbe, Jen Tullock, Tina Satter, Sam Kissajukian, Josiah Davis, Sarah Gancher and Jared Mezzocchi have been added to the line-up of stars set for Vineyard Theatre's 2025 Gala.
Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025
Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025
Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025.
Charter Oak Cultural Center And Immanuel Congregational Church Announce Reading Of James Baldwin's THE AMEN CORNER
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025
Charter Oak Cultural Center and Immanuel Congregational Church has announced a one-time-only reading of author and activist James Baldwin's first stage play The Amen Corner. The reading, under the direction of acclaimed theatre artist taneisha duggan, will be on Sunday, February 23 at 3pm at Immanuel Congregational Church, located at 10 Woodland Street in Hartford.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025
Charter Oak Cultural Center and Immanuel Congregational Church has announced a one-time-only reading of author and activist James Baldwin's first stage play The Amen Corner. The reading, under the direction of acclaimed theatre artist taneisha duggan, will be on Sunday, February 23 at 3pm at Immanuel Congregational Church, located at 10 Woodland Street in Hartford.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Sarah Gancher written?
Sarah Gancher has written 3 shows including The Lucky Ones (Book), Russian Troll Farm (Playwright), The Wind and The Rain: A Story about Sunny’s Bar (Playwright).
What awards has Sarah Gancher been nominated for?
Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Russian Troll Farm and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Russian Troll Farm.
What awards has Sarah Gancher won?
Sarah Gancher has won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Russian Troll Farm.
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