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Video: First Look at Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE at Walnut Street Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2026


Watch the trailer for Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance at Walnut Street Theatre, directed by Bernard Havard and running February 24 through March 29, 2026

Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE to Be Presented at Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026


Walnut Street Theatre will present Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama A DELICATE BALANCE starting February 24, 2026, exploring deep-seated family secrets and fears.

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Comes to Portland Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025


Portland Stage will present an American Theater Classic of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Learn more about the upcoming performance and the show here!

Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN to Continue The 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series In Teaneck
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN (1991). Learn more and see how to attend.

Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Now On Sale At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025


Tickets are selling fast for Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance. In response to popular demand, an additional show has been added on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Edward Albee's THE GOAT Reboots The 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series in Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THE GOAT (2002) this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE to Open at Mad Horse Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024


Mad Horse Theatre will present the award-winning classic of American theater, Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance, directed by Christopher Price, in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Announced At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024


Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9.

Edward Albee's SEASCAPE to be Featured in Black Box's 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024


Edward Albee's SEASCAPE will be featured in the 'From A To Zoo' staged reading series, offering audiences a chance to experience this classic play in a unique format. Learn how to attend!

FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series Resumes With Edward Albee's ALL OVER
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present ALL OVER (1971)) on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Video: Arsun Shares 'If You Must Leave'; Debut LP Out Today
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


New York singer-songwriter Arsun (Arsun Sorrenti) has released his debut album, Babe I Hear Thunder In Your Heart. Check out the new music video here!

BWW Q&A: Ellen McLaughlin on AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Apr 2, 2024


Finishing out The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 2023/24 Season is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning powerhouse drama, August: Osage County by acclaimed contemporary playwright Tracy Letts.

Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I Continues The FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present ME, MYSELF & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


​​​​​​​F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Staged Reading of AT HOME AT THE ZOO Comes to Debonair Music Hall Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024


Black Box PAC will present a staged reading of AT HOME AT THE ZOO (1959/2004) on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Edward Albee's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC presents 1963's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!

Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.

Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE to be Presented Next Week at Black Box Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


An exclusive staged reading will take place for Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE at Black Box Studios. See details!

Black Box PAC to Present 1980's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2023


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present 1980's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE.

Exclusive Edward Albee Event Comes to Teaneck in December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, the Black Box presents 2000's THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY as the next monthly staged reading in EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS. 

MARRIAGE PLAY, COUNTING THE WAYS, and THE PERFECT MARRIAGE Comes to the White Black Box
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


While Black Box's ongoing monthly 'From A To Zoo' series covering all of Edward Albee's play will resume in December, this month brings an exclusive fundraiser workshop presentation to the stage in Teaneck! 

Edward Albee Reading Series FROM A TO ZOO Continues On Wednesday, October 25
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2023


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, the Black Box presents 1993's FRAGMENTS (A SIT-AROUND) as the next monthly reading in EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS. 

FROM A TO ZOO Edward Albee Reading Series Continues On Wednesday, September 27
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, the Black Box announces LISTENING (1976) and COUNTING THE WAYS (1976) as the next monthly reading in EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS. 

FROM A TO ZOO, Staged Readings Of Edward Albee's Plays, Continues On Wednesday, August 30
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2023


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, the Black Box announces MALCOLM (1966) as the next monthly reading in EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS.

New Mexico Actors Lab Offers 2023 Fall Season Flex-Pass for Three Powerful and Provocative Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023


Don't miss the New Mexico Actors Lab's Fall Season Flex-Pass, offering three powerful and provocative plays in Santa Fe. Experience award-winning performances of Edward Albee's Seascape, Jennifer Haley's The Nether, and Aaron Posner's JQA. Get your tickets now!

A Delicate Balance History

Other Productions of A Delicate Balance

1966   Broadway
Broadway
1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2022   Off-Broadway Transport Group Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

A Delicate Balance - 1966 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1967 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Edward Albee

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