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Kopit was an American playwright. He was a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist (Indians and Wings) and a three-time Tony Award nominee: Best Play, Indians (1970); Best Play, Wings (1979); and Best Book of a Musical, for Nine (1982). He won the Vernon Rice Award (now known as the Drama Desk Award) in 1962 for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad and was nominated for another Drama Desk Award in 1979 for Wings.

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Arthur Kopit Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding New Play

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Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Play

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1970 - Best American Play

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Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Play

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Drama Desk Awards - 1962 - Best Playwright

Arthur Kopit, Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad

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NINE Comes to Chatham Playhouse in May


The Chatham Community Players will conclude its 102nd Season with the critically acclaimed and modern musical classic, “NINE” with music & lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Arthur Kopit from May 3 – 18, 2024 at The Chatham Playhouse.

Are There Many Musicals About the Same Subject?


This time, the reader question was: With The Great Gatsby musicals happening now, are there other examples of musicals about the same subject?

PHANTOM, BEAUTY & THE BEAST & More Set For Arizona Broadway Theatre 2024/25 Season


Discover the 20th season lineup of the Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria, featuring classic musicals, family favorites, and award-winning shows for audiences of all ages.

25th Anniversary Production Of ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theatre For the New City


From March 14 to 31, Theater for the New City (TNC), in association with Oberon Theatre Ensemble and Strindberg Rep, will present the 25th Anniversary presentation of 'Orson's Shadow' by Austin Pendleton, directed by the author.

Teresa Langford to Star in Site-Specific US Premiere of BITCH BOXER in March


Bitch Boxer, from British playwright Charlie Josephine (he/they), will make its U.S. premiere at a site-specific gym in March. Learn more about the show!

Photos: First Look at The Mill at Sonning's Production of HIGH SOCIETY


Check out production photos from The Mill at Sonning's production of HIGH SOCIETY from 29 November, 2023 to 20 January, 2024!

Review: HIGH SOCIETY, The Mill At Sonning


As households around the country begin to plan their festive feasts, the delightful Mill at Sonning in Berkshire already has theirs well in hand.

Dramatists Guild Foundation To Present Work Of 2022-2023 Playwriting Fellows


The Dramatists Guild Foundation will showcase the work of its 2022-2023 Playwriting Fellows in an upcoming event.

Hunter Parrish, Erin Davie & More to Lead BALLAD OF DREAMS Industry Presentation


Based on the best-selling novel, Ballad of Dreams a new musical, will get an invite-only industry presentation on October 12, 2023, at Pearl Studios. 

Lili Cooper, Christine Ebersole, Julia Murney, and More Will Lead NINE: IN CONCERT


Transport Group has announced the cast for Nine: In Concert, this month at Kaufman Music Center. Learn more about the show and who is starring!

Santino Fontana Will Lead NINE: IN CONCERT This Summer


Transport Group will present Nine: In Concert as the next installment in its Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 8pm in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67 Street. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!

Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship


The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.

Yeston And Kopit's PHANTOM Starring Super Junior's Kyuhyun Now Available For Streaming


After a highly successful recent cinema run throughout North and Latin America, the Korean based musical 'Phantom', featuring K-pop star, Super Junior's Kyuhyun, is now available for purchase and rent on the Art Seen Films streaming platform.

Review: NINE at The Marcelle Theatre


New Line Theatre has again put together an overall performance that is entertaining and enjoyable. This production of NINE succeeds because of the quality performances of every member of the cast and their ability to deliver strong vocals.

Dramatists Guild Foundation Launches Nationwide Virtual Fellows Program


Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced that their historic Fellows program has expanded to have a virtual offering for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists located across the United States. Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced that their historic Fellows program has expanded to have a virtual offering for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists located across the United States. 

Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces 2022-2023 Fellows Class


Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced the 2022-2023 class of Fellows. The program propels the most promising creative talents to their full potential to help shape the future of theater. 

Services for Camille Saviola to Be Held at Feeny Funeral Home Later This Month


Services will be held for Broadway and television actress Camille Saviola on October 23, 2022, 1:00 - 3:00pm at Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood NJ.

THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE to Launch $22 Rush Policy in Partnership with TodayTix


Beginning tomorrow, September 10, 2022, the Off-Broadway transfer of This Beautiful Future will launch a $22 Rush access program exclusively with TodayTix.

THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE Runs At Cherry Lane Theatre, September 10 - October 30


Tony and Olivier-winning OHenry Productions, in association with Seaview Productions, Eric Kuhn, and Jonathan Demar, has announced the Off-Broadway transfer of the sold-out, New York Times critic's pick production of This Beautiful Future.

North American Screening Dates Announced for Yeston/Kopit PHANTOM Featuring Kyuhyun


Cities, venues, and release dates for the North American cinema presentation of the South Korean production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's 'Phantom' have been announced by its U.S. distributor The Art Seen.

Arthur Kopit FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Arthur Kopit written?

Arthur Kopit has written 13 shows including Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad (Playwright), Asylum (Playwright), The Day the Whores Came Out to Play Tennis/ Sing to Me Through Open Windows (Playwright), Indians (Playwright), Wings (Playwright), Wings (Playwright), Nine (Bookwriter), End of the World (Playwright), High Society (Bookwriter), Road to Nirvana (Playwright), Wings (Source Material), Phantom (Bookwriter), Y2K (Playwright).

What awards has Arthur Kopit been nominated for?

Arthur Kopit has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. These nominations include Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Nine," Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Wings," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Wings," Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Indians," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Indians," and Best Playwright at the Drama Desk Awards for "Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad."

What awards has Arthur Kopit won?

Arthur Kopit has won the Best Playwright award at the Drama Desk Awards for "Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad."

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