The Heidi Chronicles has been nominated for several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Dan Sullivan, the director of the play, was nominated for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Wendy Wasserstein, the playwright, was also nominated for Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards. The set design by Thomas Lynch received a nomination for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards. The play was further recognized with a nomination for Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, The Heidi Chronicles was nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, which was awarded to Wendy Wasserstein.