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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Annie Baker, Infinite Life


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2014 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Annie Baker, The Flick

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Play

Annie Baker, The Flick


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Obie Awards - 2013 - Playwriting

Annie Baker, The Flick


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Obie Awards - 2010 - Best New American Play

Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation


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Obie Awards - 2010 - Best New American Play

Annie Baker, The Aliens

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Play

Annie BakerBody Awareness

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Annie Baker, Body Awareness

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning THE FLICK Begins In April At Redhouse Arts Center Photo
Pulitzer Prize-Winning THE FLICK Begins In April At Redhouse Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

Redhouse Arts Center will present the 2014 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama, The Flick, by Annie Baker. The production will run from April 4 - April 13, 2025.
AuthentiCity Theater Stages Play About John Cassavetes Photo
AuthentiCity Theater Stages Play About John Cassavetes
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

AuthentiCity Theater will stage an engaging play about the inspirational Godfather of Independent Films - John Cassavetes. Performances begin in April. Learn more here!
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater Photo
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE Photo
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. 
Review: THE ANTIPODES at Shaking The Tree Photo
Review: THE ANTIPODES at Shaking The Tree
by Krista Garver - Feb 28, 2025

What did our critic think of THE ANTIPODES at Shaking The Tree?
Playwrights Horizons Announces Noah Silva As New General Manager Photo
Playwrights Horizons Announces Noah Silva As New General Manager
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Playwrights Horizons has announced Noah Silva as the organization's new General Manager, with Carol Fishman departing the role after 17 impactful years.
The 24 Hour Plays Nationals Open 2025 Applications and Reveal LA Expansion Photo
The 24 Hour Plays Nationals Open 2025 Applications and Reveal LA Expansion
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals return this summer for their 14th year. An annual professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, the 2025 program will take place this July.
GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Comes to the Players' Ring Theatre Photo
GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Comes to the Players' Ring Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

 In collaboration with Bardo Theatre Company, “Gruesome Playground Injuries” will be on stage at the Players’ Ring Theatre beginning this month. Learn more here!
THE BOOK OF WILL and More Set for Road Less Traveled Productions 25/26 Season Photo
THE BOOK OF WILL and More Set for Road Less Traveled Productions 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Road Less Traveled Productions has revealed its 2025-2026 Season which will include a co-production with Shakespeare in Delaware Park in celebration of their 50th anniversary. See the full program and learn how to purchase tickets.
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Photo
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Photo
Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The organizers of The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced that the playwriting award will be presented at an invitation-only event on Monday, March 10 at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. Learn more here!
THE ANTIPODES Announced At Shaking The Tree Theatre Photo
THE ANTIPODES Announced At Shaking The Tree Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2025

Shaking the Tree Theatre will present The Antipodes by Annie Baker, directed by Samantha Van Der Merwe, running February 22nd - March 22nd. ​​Pulitzer Prize-winner, Annie Baker's latest play is about people telling stories about telling stories.
Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre of 2024 Photo
Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre of 2024
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 1, 2025

What did our critic have to say about Toronto's Top Theatre of 2024?
UNCLE VANYA Comes To Life In A Chicago Factory This Month Photo
UNCLE VANYA Comes To Life In A Chicago Factory This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2024

January brings many transformations, but one of the most unusual being anticipated by those who follow theatre here is the transformation of a northside titanium parts factory into the fading estate that is the setting for Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA.
UNCLE VANYA Comes To Life In A Chicago Factory Photo
UNCLE VANYA Comes To Life In A Chicago Factory
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 29, 2024

With only 35 seats per show, the intimate production of Uncle Vanya sponsored by The New Theatre Project will take place inside a manufacturing operation called Servi-Sure.
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime B Photo
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Playwrights Horizons  has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members Photo
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.
Annie Baker's JANET PLANET to Begin Streaming Exclusively On Max in November Photo
Annie Baker's JANET PLANET to Begin Streaming Exclusively On Max in November
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2024

A24’s JANET PLANET, written and directed by Annie Baker, will make its streaming debut on Max on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1. The film will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Actors' Reading Collective Will Present West Coast Premiere of THE ANTIPODES Photo
The Actors' Reading Collective Will Present West Coast Premiere of THE ANTIPODES
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

The Actors’ Reading Collective, in residence at Marin Shakespeare Company, has announced the West Coast premiere of Annie Baker’s The Antipodes.
Review: THE FLICK at Gaslight Baker Theatre Photo
Review: THE FLICK at Gaslight Baker Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - Oct 2, 2024

What did our critic think of THE FLICK at Gaslight Baker Theatre?
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Annie Baker written?

Annie Baker has written 6 shows including Circle Mirror Transformation (Playwright), The Aliens (Playwright), The Flick (Playwright), John (Playwright), The Antipodes (Playwright), Infinite Life (Playwright).

What awards has Annie Baker been nominated for?

Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Infinite Life, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Flick, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Flick, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The Flick, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for The Aliens, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Body Awareness and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Body Awareness.

What awards has Annie Baker won?

Annie Baker has won several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for The Flick. She has also received multiple Obie Awards, winning for Playwriting for The Flick, Best New American Play for Circle Mirror Transformation, and Best New American Play for The Aliens.

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