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John Patrick Shanley

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

BIO

Shanley is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director. He won the 1988 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film Moonstruck. His play, Doubt: A Parable, won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play; he wrote and directed the film adaptation and earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play

John Patrick Shanley, Outside Mullingar

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

John Patrick Shanley, Outside Mullingar


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The Lortels - 2006 - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Play

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding New Play

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Best Play

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2005 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

John Patrick Shanley, Doubt


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1954 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

John Patrick, The Teahouse of the August Moon


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Tony Awards - 1954 - Best Play

John Patrick, The Teahouse of the August Moon

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Full Cast Announced for TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS for Marathon Reading Event
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

James Caan, Michael Rispoli, Raul Segarra, and Sarah Shapiro will star in the daylong theater reading festival TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS, showcasing continuous performances.
DON'T WORRY YOUR PRETTY LITTLE HEAD Debuts at The Chain Theatre's Winter Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

Jaimee Lee Gaston's debut play, DON'T WORRY YOUR PRETTY LITTLE HEAD, explores the pressures of gender roles in a dystopian NYC. The play, part of The Chain Theatre's Winter One Acts Festival, examines the lives of young adults under the strict 'Salvation Law'.
Ronald Rand to Star in LET IT BE ART! South Carolina Premiere at Bluebird Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

U.S. Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand will be bringing Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' alive in the South Caroilna premiere of his solo play, Let It Be Art! at the Bluebird Theatre in Orangeburg.
Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and More Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, has revealed more participating stars, including Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and more.
Douglas J. Cuomo and Joe Lovano Release A RAFT, THE SKY, THE WILD SEA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

Douglas J. Cuomo's new work a raft, the sky, the wild sea performed by Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano with the Winston Salem Symphony and Michelle Merrill, has been released on Blue Cloud Music.
THE SAD TRUTH ABOUT COUNTRY SONGS and More Set for brooklynONE 2026 MainStage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

brooklynONE productions has unveiled its 2026 Mainstage Season, marking the company's 20th anniversary with an ambitious lineup of contemporary plays that reflect its Brooklyn roots.
HAT PIN: A VAMPIRE FARCE Set For Chain Theatre’s Winter One-Act Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

Hat Pin: A Vampire Farce will be presented as part of Chain Theatre’s Winter One-Act Festival in New York City. Written by Elizabeth Bays and directed by David Zayas Jr..
Opera Parallele Reveals 2026 Spring Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

Opera Parallele will present an engaging lineup for its 2026 spring season, featuring a mix of contemporary and classic operas. The season aims to attract a diverse audience with its innovative productions.
Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Katrina Lenk and More to Join Reading of Tracy Letts Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, will take place at Circle in the Square Theatre.
Francis Jue, Maryann Plunkett, and More Featured in New PLAYING ON AIR Episodes
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026

An award winning line-up of actors can be heard as part of Playing on Air's ‘25 - ‘26 Season announced last month. Learn more about the episodes and how to listen here!
Kendra Jones' ON BURNSIDE MOUNTAIN is Coming to Chain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

On Burnside Mountain, a play by Kendra Jones, is set to return to New York City this winter. Directed by Derek Dahmann, the production will be presented as part of the Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival at the Chain Theatre.
Video: HARD KNOCKS: IN SEASON WITH THE NFC EAST Episode 5 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2025

Check out a sneak peek clip from episode 5 of the HBO series Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East, which debuts on Tuesday, December 30 at 9 PM PT/ET on HBO.
New Play THE APIARY to run at New Village Arts in Carlsbad this January
by Gillian Blum - Dec 20, 2025

New Village Arts will bring an exciting new work to its stage in 2026 with the San Diego regional premiere of The Apiary, a play written by Kate Douglas.
Photos: Inside New York Stage And Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, Honoring Douglas Harmon and Jane Harmon
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 9, 2025

New York Stage and Film held its 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF. The event honored Board Member Douglas Harmon and Founding Board Member Jane Harmon for their contributions to New York Stage and Film and the American Theater. Check out photos here.
Photos: The Neighborhood Playhouse Present A Red Door Reading Of John Patrick Shanley’s PRODIGAL SON
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre presented an invite-only Red Door Reading of Prodigal Son, the deeply personal and resonant drama by Pulitzer Prize–, Tony Award–, and Academy Award–winning writer John Patrick Shanley. Check out photos of the event.
Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Christopher Abbott to Star in DEATH OF A SALESMAN Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

Three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, and Christopher Abbott will return to Broadway in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.
Playwrights Else Went, John Patrick Shanley, And More Featured In Playing On Air’s New Season Under New Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Following its leadership transition earlier this year, Playing on Air will launch a new season featuring five short plays from Else Went, Charles Mee, Maleek Rae, John Patrick Shanley, and Mara Nelson-Greenberg.
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Revival To Play Limited Run At The American Theatre Of Actors
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

A new revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Danny and the Deep Blue Sea will run December 5–7, 2025 at the American Theatre of Actors’ Sargent Theatre. A portion of ticket sales will benefit survivors of domestic violence.
Submissions Open For Chain Theatre’s 2026 WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

Chain Theatre in New York City has opened submissions for its 2026 Winter One-Act Festival, running February 6–March 1, 2026. The acclaimed festival, which showcases new work from artists across the tri-state area, will continue the company’s mission of presenting bold, original voices in a dynamic mix of short plays.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Patrick Shanley written?

John Patrick Shanley has written 20 shows including Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (Playwright), Women of Manhattan (Playwright), the dreamer examines his pillow (Playwright), Italian American Reconciliation (Playwright), The Big Funk (Playwright), Beggars in a House of Plenty (Playwright), Four Dogs and a Bone (Playwright), Missing/Kissing: Missing Marisa/Kissing Christine (Playwright), Psychopathia Sexualis (Playwright), Cellini (Playwright), Where's My Money? (Author), Sailor's Song (Playwright), Doubt (Playwright), Doubt (Playwright), Defiance (Playwright), Romantic Poetry (Bookwriter), Storefront Church (Playwright), Outside Mullingar (Playwright), Prodigal Son (Author), Brooklyn Laundry (Playwright).

What awards has John Patrick Shanley been nominated for?

Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Outside Mullingar, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Outside Mullingar, Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels), Best Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Doubt, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Doubt, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Doubt, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Teahouse of the August Moon and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Teahouse of the August Moon.

What awards has John Patrick Shanley won?

John Patrick Shanley has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was inducted into the Playwrights’ Sidewalk by The Lortels. He won Best Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Doubt. Additionally, Doubt earned him Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Shanley also received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Doubt. He won Best Play at the Tony Awards for Doubt as well. Furthermore, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for The Teahouse of the August Moon and also won Best Play at the Tony Awards for The Teahouse of the August Moon.

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