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Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

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Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine


Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.

Clubbed Thumb Reveals Complete Lineup for 2024 SUMMERWORKS


Clubbed Thumb has revealed the complete line-up for the 27th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

MR. BURNS Original Cast and Director to Reunite for 10th Anniversary Benefit Readings


Playwrights Horizons will present a benefit concert reading of Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Return Engagement of Liza Birkenmeier's GRIEF HOTEL is Coming to The Public


Clubbed Thumb and New Georges announce the return engagement of GRIEF HOTEL, a collaboration that soars to new heights with an intimate and gentle ensemble play.

GONE MISSING: A Musical About Losing Stuff Opens at Vivid Stage


Vivid Stage will present the New Jersey premiere of Gone Missing, a musical about losing stuff, with book by Steve Cosson and Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman, from February 22 through March 3. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Submissions Now Open For Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024


Submissions are now open for Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024. Participate in this exciting opportunity to showcase your talent!

Playwrights Horizons Managing Director Leslie Marcus to Step Down at the End of 2023-24 Season


Leslie Marcus, who has served as Playwrights Horizons' Managing Director for three decades, is stepping down from the position in the summer of 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

A Red Orchid Theatre Announces Cast & Crew of IN QUIETNESS


A Red Orchid Theatre  has announced the cast and creative team behind the Chicago Premiere of IN QUIETNESS by Anna Ouyang Moench, directed by Ensemble Member dado. 

PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to Return to NYC at Theatre for a New Audience This Winter


The acclaimed production of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's 'Public Obscenities' returns to NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More


RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

World Premiere of SNATCH ADAMS & TAINTY MCCRACKEN PRESENT IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH Extended at Soho Rep


Soho Rep extends the world premiere of 'Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month'. Directed by Jess Barbagallo, this original queer spectacle features puppets, prizes, and perversity.

Photos: Inside Clubbed Thumb's 2023 Gala Honoring Anne Kauffman


Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb celebrated award-winning director Anne Kauffman at the 2023 Clubbed Thumb Gala, held on Monday, October 2 at Etsy Headquarters. Check out photos from the event here!

Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals New Sloan Playwrighting Commissions & Evening of Excerpts at the American Museum of Natural History


The latest recipients have been announced for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for new theatrical works surrounding themes of science, math, and technology.

Review: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Contemporary Theater Company


Outstanding performances light up the stage in this twisty futuristic tale.

MEDEA: RE-VERSED World Premiere, THE COUNTRY WIFE & More Set for Red Bull Theater 2023-24 Season


RED BULL THEATER has unveiled its 2023-’24 season, including a world premiere opening Off-Broadway and much more. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets!

MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY Comes to The Contemporary Theater Company in September


What happens to pop culture when civilization crumbles? The Contemporary Theater Company is bringing that question to the stage with Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn, running September 8 – 30. It explores how stories survive after an apocalyptic event wipes out most of society and all electric power.

Ocean State Black & Funny Improv Festival to Return to The Contemporary Theater Company


Get ready for a weekend of laughter at The Contemporary Theater Company's 3rd Annual Ocean State Black & Funny Improv Festival. Featuring talented improvisers from across the country, this festival is a celebration of Black joy and creativity. Don't miss out on the fun from August 31 to September 3 in Downtown Wakefield.

SNATCH ADAMS & TAINTY MCCRACKEN PRESENT IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH to Premiere at Soho Rep


Becca Blackwell's 'Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month' is a must-see play running at Soho Rep and The Bushwick Starr.

Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces Actors, Directors, Dramaturges, and Special Guests For 2023 New Works Festival


Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, today announced the full roster of artists for its 26th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 2 – 6 in Ojai, CA.

Playwrights Announced For 2023 Ojai Summer Conference & New Works Festival


Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, today announced the selection of playwrights for its 26th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 2 – 6 in Ojai, CA.

Anne Washburn FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Anne Washburn written?

Anne Washburn has written 4 shows including Apparition (Playwright), The Internationalist (Playwright), Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Playwright), The Twilight Zone (Adaptor).

What awards has Anne Washburn been nominated for?

Anne Washburn has been nominated for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for "10 Out of 12".

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